Mac Baren ROLL CAKE 100g

Hello all. I bought about 1.5 oz in bulk and stored it in a McClelland Blackwoods Flake can I finished a week earlier. I allowed it to sit for a couple of weeks there in the closed tin as I worked down another selection. Now, I am used to full Virginia and Va/Per mixes so this was experimental on my part. The coins worked nicely in my cob pipe. No drying really needed, so I was able to fill and light in quick succession. The flavors imparted just by drawing air through the unlit but filled pipe was deep and rich. Almost smokey in character. Upon the initial charring light I tasted a very deep burley/cavendish flavor. This played on the pallet nicely through the final light. As the pipe was smoked down to the half way I experienced very deep earthy flavors that were a good departure from the norm for me. I did however find myself discarding a fair portion of the dottle as it became too rich at the end of the bowl. I also found I had to set the pipe aside for a bit as the bowl warmed quickly, and this was probably due to my inexperience with this blend. Overall I find this is a pleasurable smoke, and I think if I buy it again, I will try in a smaller bowl at a lower temp (IE smoke it slower) to see what it has to offer. I think there are a lot of nuances of flavor I missed due to my rushing the smoke. I believe I will try this blend again, but I need to develop my tastes a bit more for it to be fully enjoyed. If you like deep earthy flavors, then this is well worth the money. I will say it didn't totally suit me as I am used to Virginia blends and their inherently sweeter flavor. Please don't allow this to sway you from trying this blend as it good, just not to my tastes at the moment. I say 3.5-4 out of 5 would be fair. Also if you have any tips on this blend, please feel free to drop me a line or comment, as I'm always open to trying something new to enhance the experience. Well happy smoking to all, and support your tobacco sellers!