I think I have a love/hate relationship with C&D Virginias.
Every one I've tried I have hated, at least at the start.
Then, after struggling through half the bowl, something clicks and I think, "Hey, this is pretty good now!"
I'm guessing this is due to a sort of stoving that happens while smoking the first half. But it is not enough to make me want to struggle through the first half.

Some thoughts.
1. Anyone else experience this?
2. I was reading that this could be because they use a lot of air cured Virginia, and it could be less aged.
3. I'm thinking of baking a tin to see if it changes the first half of the bowl.

Any thoughts?