It seems to me that just when one maker introduces a great new tobacco blend, another comes out with a near carbon copy of it. Like they're all anxious to catch a hot trend. Brown Sugar is a deliciously rich, full flavored Virginia Flake with just ... Read More

the right level of sweetness, and medium strength, that reminds me of C+D's recently released Bijou flake. Lucky for us to have even more great tobacco to enjoy. The flavor is rich and complex with a perfectly balanced spice combined with sweetness expected of a mature VA blend. Don't be put off by words like "Brown Sugar" or Black Cavendish, for this is NOT an aromatic. Easily an all day smoke, with no noticeable bite. It comes from the tin fairly moist, and I found the flakes a bit tough to rub out, requiring substantial drying to smoke well and stay lit. But this blend is worth the extra effort. It's definitely a candidate for cellaring, if you're into that. Highly recommended!! Read Less