At times, the Brazilian burley steps forward from the other tobaccos, but not enough to overwhelm. The earthy, woody burleys are a little nutty, and at times I get a hint of molasses from it. The brighter Virginia offer tart and tangy citrus and grass in a support role. The red Virginia is the more noticeable Va., providing tangy dark fruit, earth, wood, and a light breadiness. But Sherlock Holmes is a fine tobacco in it's own right. Don't expect a lot of bouquet or complexity like Old Dublin. This is a nice vintage blend of mello Burley and VA with subtle sweet flavors. To appreciate it, is to know what you are buying and what to expect. Its not a part of my rotation but I would recommend a single tin for the experience. It began to grow on me and I found I craved it more often. Then something I didn't expect began to happen, I liked it and appreciated it for what it is. I discovered the blend didn't change, but my understanding and way to approach it did. However, months later I decided to revisit it as I wanted to see how it compares with Irish Oak in my pre-republic Peterson standard. After a few bowls I decided I hated it and set it aside, I remember thinking I might never open it again. When I tried this blend I was disappointed as I was trying to force it into what the Peterson marketing was trying to do. You get that sweet VA tobacco smell air cured and hanging up in the wooden barn. The bouquet from the tin brings visions of peaking my head in my grandfathers tobacco barn. You will receive the sweet and warm flavor from the virginias on the tail end of a gentle cool draw. It requires the pipe smoker to use their puffing skills to keep it cool as it will surely burn hot. This is a quality ribbon cut that is mild with subtle notes of sweetness and a bit of citrus. The smoker must overlook the marketing and comparison to other blends. The key to this blend is accepting and appreciating for it for what it is.
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