Summer of 2016 Blind Review Thread

[Haebar]

Blend #3

This smokes a lot like Captain Black original only a little muted. There is a fair amount of Cavendish, both black and regular. The small amount of black Cavendish added is just enough to soften it around the edges. Burley adds a substantial body and a moderate kick. There is a tad bit of Virginia to sweeten and broaden the taste spectrum. I'm tasting both vanilla and cocoa, although not sure if the cocoa note is the native burley note or if it is something added. This is very enjoyable; smokes relatively cool and dry for an aromatic.

[Tobias Lutz]

Blend #3

This smokes a lot like Captain Black original only a little muted. There is a fair amount of Cavendish, both black and regular. The small amount of black Cavendish added is just enough to soften it around the edges. Burley adds a substantial body and a moderate kick. There is a tad bit of Virginia to sweeten and broaden the taste spectrum. I'm tasting both vanilla and cocoa, although not sure if the cocoa note is the native burley note or if it is something added. This is very enjoyable; smokes relatively cool and dry for an aromatic.

This was a bowl of SPS Top Shelf

Bourbon whiskey has been a longtime popular addition to pipe tobacco and Top Shelf offers a smooth blend of bright Virginias, soft white Burley and silky black Cavendish with an excellent Bourbon note for fine aroma and flavor.