I'd throw Bob's Chocolate Flake in the hat. It's an oddball tobacco, in a good way. My pipe smoking buddy calls it the old lady perfume tobacco. I called it awesome.
I just tried the Essence of Vermont. I really liked it. It had a nice maple/brown sugar hint to it without being overly syrupy or sweet. The Burly was just right and I didn't pick up any Perique. Room note was outstanding.
I liked it better than Autumn Evening, but they are both worth...
I got a couple of ounces of this and I agree, it's pretty good! Very black in color and could definitely pick up a little maple/vanilla. Good stuff!
I also ordered a few ounces of their burley and that smells good too! Thanks!
Jack Daniels isn't really bourbon. They call themselves a "tennessee whiskey" (even if they're legal defined as a bourbon). They run their stuff through maple charcoal prior to barrelling which is a no-no in the bourbon world.
Bourbon is my thing! I'll add a few thoughts and touch on a bourbon or two I haven't seen mentioned....
Booker's is fantastic and absolutely worth it, but it should be reserved for special occassions only. It's easily the strongest bourbon I've had and it's surprisingly smooth with a LONG...