IV. Sugar Barrel

In my mind, this is probably the best of the discontinued blends. While some find it to be too mild, and I’ve heard others claim it bit…I find neither to be the case. While the flavor is a somewhat unique, and won’t satisfy everyone, it has all the attributes of a great OTC blend. In the jar it has a unique floral/spice note that reminds me of an herbal tea. The moisture level is always perfect and so you never have to bother with sitting it out. It is a rather fine coarse cut that packs well in the smallest of bowls. Upon lighting I find it to remind me of honey and oats. It is medium strength in flavor profile, but less powerful in regards to nicotine. It burns cool for me, doesn’t bite, and stays lit right down to the bottom of the chamber. I enjoy it as a stand alone tobacco, but also find it to be a good option for cutting heavily aromatic blends. The burley is nutty and not overly sweet, so it cuts the sappy sweetness from Cavendish based aros. Overall, this is one to be sorely missed.