JimInks
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The red Virginia is tangy sweet with dried fruit notes, a pinch of spice and a bit of earth. The Izmir has some sour bitterness, is a little woody, toasty and nutty, and slightly floral with a very mild spice hit. I didn't really notice any coffee, but I got a hint of cocoa here and there. I also taste a minute hit of cigar, more so after the half way point. Not quite as complex as some make it out to be, but it sure has enough variety of flavors to keep you continually interested. The contrasting tobaccos meld well to create a well balanced smoking experience. Near the finish, there are a very few cigarette notes, but I didn't find it distracting in any way. Burns slow and cool with very little moisture. Not an all day smoke, but it's a relaxing evening blend, and a cup of hot tea or coffee well compliments it.