so, yeah, if you DON'T get "i just stepped into a dessert bakery" off the tin note or room note, you have no sense of smell. vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and chocolate (although the last may just be me thinking i am burning a bowl of caramel brownies). the tobacco is a loose, very wet shag cut, and loads easily but dries poorly.
two bowls over the course of the day: newer Dr.G, not entirely broken in, and a pear wood Mr. Brog, both of which are dedicated as multitaskers, with little carry over ghosting if any.
on the light, this stuff sizzled like it was mad at you, which is NOT a promising start. then, with not too terribly much coaxing, it settled into an even burn, and you are smacked with the smell of baked goods. stomach-rumbling, distracting, desserty sweetness. honestly, more of this came through on the palate than with many aros i have burned. every once in a great while, you might get a taste of something resembling burley waaaaaay in the background. i did find that the flavors thinned, but they never bottomed out for me. the room note, however, stayed on for the entire performance. i only got a faint threat of tongue bite: i clench whenever possible, and being able to take shorter pulls more often suits this blend. that said, if you overwork it, or try and chase a dying burn, you're probably gonna get bit. not MacB bit, but bit nonetheless. as far as nicotine, hardly any. it wasn't flat, but if you can handle a tatuaje, you will barely feel it. unless you eat the tin.
(as an aside, PARENTAL ADVISORY: this shit really really does smell like candy, so PLEASE do not let the young'uns near the tin, especially with a spoon. safety first.)
the first bowl was actually lit last night. i had hoped the DGT on it would help the burn, but it didn't. second was just loaded and lit, albeit with a hiatus of three hours, owing to me having to return to work. in all, an average of 3 1/2 lights per bowl (mind, both were lit, allowed to die during work, and relit upon leaving). i HAVE burned this mixture to the heel in one before, but it took a significant amount of goaltending and concentration. know you are going to have to relight, and don't sweat that.
my take is, this is NOT a contemplative blend, or a front brain blend, or a comfort blend. this is not for seeking mysteries. it is not for testing your smoking technique. it is a snack food. it is something to fill time, or to share with friends. it is something to burn in mixed company. for me, i have an aro buddy, and i can share a bowl with him. we do fire pit nights, and the wives just adore this blend. it is fun, light hearted, and probably bad for you. just like a good dessert.
i will never cellar this, but i will and do keep a tin or two on hand. just for fun.
