Cornell & Diehl Bulk HEBRAICA SERIES - Or Olam (Light of the Universe)

Or Olam is an excellent example of a red-Va based Vaper; and it is distinguished from the class by Orientals – a pleasant combination one is unlikely to experience with other blends. It is composed of brown and black leaf in a chopped ribbon form that some may call crimp cut or rough cut. It has a slightly sour odor with some dark sweetness just below the surface, and its moisture level is ideal: when pinched, a clump falls apart slowly without any breakage. Or Olam has a gentle, dark, natural sweetness typical of red Va. based Vapers. What distinguishes this blend from the genre is a musty-oily Oriental flavor riding atop and within that sweet red Va. base. The overall taste is rich and luxurious. This blend packs, lights and burns well, producing a cool, dry smoke with medium density, good mouth feel, medium strength, and a fairly complex flavor. It has enough clarity to challenge the taste buds, and enough balance and integration to make it an all-day, every-day smoke. The Perique in this blend, less peppery than many Vapers, is more fruit-like and works well with the musty Oriental flavors. This is one of the tastier, more interesting Vapers I’ve encountered, and has a place reserved in my tobacco cellar. I go to it whenever I feel I’m missing-out on something that aromatics smokers enjoy.