Virginias and a touch of Perique matured in old sherry barrels, this Springtime flake combines the natural, subtle sweetness of the former with the spice and sherry flavor of the latter; like all the Four Seasons mixtures, it's a labor of love, and the cooperation between Samuel Gawith and Dr. Josef Stanislav.
I would almost purchase this, just for the tin note. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. You’ll swear you're standing in the middle of a tobacco shed full of drying leaves. Flavor much like Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture, but sweeter. Somewhere in betw... Read Moreeen the hay/grass, and the chocolate of the Virginia flavor range. I would describe it as fresh churned butter and honey, on fresh out of the oven, stone-ground wheat bread. Like most SG tobaccos, this could use some drying time, but smokes well right from the tin. I didn't really note the Perique, or the old sherry barrels, but liked the flavor, however they effected it. I’ll definitely be back for more. P.S. I get a kick out of the tin art. They appear to be crop dusting the dandelions. Read Less
Gentle, natural sweetness with bread-like character and a hint of nuttiness. More wine-like than grassy or sharp. This is not a Perique showcase, but a deftly executed blend with great balance.