Summer of 2016 Blind Review Thread

[Tobias Lutz]

Mystery Blend #15

Looks like all black Cavendish, cut a bit haphazardly. Smells a bit sweet out of the bag but nothing overpowering. Can’t tell what the flavoring is, but seems fruity.

There’s a very pronounced sour, citrus flavor which is surprisingly nice. The smoke itself is really warm in the mouth which is unusual to me. Not in a bitey sort of way, more like a soft, warm, tart lemon meringue. That said, it crackles as it burns and makes the pipe pretty hot even though I’m smoking slow.

It’s a very mild smoke and has me searching for flavor. That’s not a bad thing because it’s making me pay attention. I suspect there’s more to this blend than meets the eye. There’s a vanilla nuttiness 1/3 down the bowl. The sour lemony thing is gone.

It changes a bit halfway down, and gets more flavorful. I can taste the tobacco more, but I have no idea what else I’m tasting. It’s a darker flavor than before. There’s a pleasant richness to it, and a creamy mouthfeel. I’m starting to wonder if it has some Orientals in it. Maybe some chocolate, caramel, and/or coffee? I have no idea! The topping is comparatively light next to the Molto Dolce I tried the other day.

I’m totally mystified by this blend, but I like it and will look forward to seeing if I have the same experience in a different pipe. Burns pretty quickly and easily, so it’s a fairly short smoke.

That one is SPS Navigator:

Modern technology has made navigation more predictable and less of an adventure; however, it wasn't always that way. The navigator's skill was once measured by simple devices, charts and dead reckoning. This soothing, sweet Aromatic lends itself to relaxation, allowing the imagination to soar. So chart your course for an adventure in smoking pleasure with this superior mixture of all Dark Tobaccos.

[c.ortiz108]

That one is SPS Navigator:

Modern technology has made navigation more predictable and less of an adventure; however, it wasn't always that way. The navigator's skill was once measured by simple devices, charts and dead reckoning. This soothing, sweet Aromatic lends itself to relaxation, allowing the imagination to soar. So chart your course for an adventure in smoking pleasure with this superior mixture of all Dark Tobaccos.

Interesting... I looked it up and it's supposed to be a VA black Cavendish with maduro cigar leaf and vanilla. No wonder I couldn't figure it out. No one mentions anything tart or lemony, though. I'll try it in a cob next time.