Seven years ago I had a big jar full of this, and it finally went empty this year. I usually smoke this stuff in late summer to autumn when cooler air comes to New England. It's a Burley-forward blend that's very gently sweet and not as "dry" in flavor as Pegasus or OJK (and thankfully just a little less powerful). The "tin note" is intense and interesting; it's clear some of this leaf has been fermented a lot, and that spicy aroma hits you first. I also smell vinegar (almost like salty sea air), all sorts of spices, stone fruits, and a drop of fancy booze of some variety. There must be a gentle topping on this— but a good and important one—and I've noticed it much more in the fresh bag. Keeping this in a tight jar of the right size is important to preserve these scents, as I didn't notice them as much with the older batch.
Almost everyone says the same thing about John Patton's Storm Front—that you can't taste the cigar leaf. While it's true that it doesn't taste like a cigar, it could be that this cigar leaf is simply a different cultivar, or it's fermented differently, etc but either way, it does not taste like anything like a Cohiba. It's a nice medium-strength burley blend that's nutty, sweet, and rich in character. It's excellent!
