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Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation - Small Batch Resolution 2oz
A decent blend
Its a decent blend of Virginia tobacco and Turkish, the tin note was a fig newtons and the flakes were ready out of the tin. I wouldn't say it was a special blend, just expertly blended for what it is and do think with a bit of age this will be sublime . That said I am not impressed with the extra price for a 2 oz tin, the packing was just a paper box, they could have nixed that and dropped the price a few dollars, food for thought. If you enjoy VA/Oriental try it out its worth it, but not something id cellar deep unless you caught it on sale or something. 3.75/4

Sutliff - Cringle Flake 2022 1.5oz
@ Rob P
Rob P. Nice to see you come out of your cave Grinch! Wants some cheese to go with that wine!

Sutliff - Cringle Flake 2022 1.5oz
Merry Christmas!
Love this time of the year, can't wait to get this home. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Warped - Scarecrow 2oz
How aromatics should be made
Its not goopy, no chemical aftertaste, you get a very natural tobacco experience and the topping they add plays well with the tobaccos natural flavors. I would have rated this a full 4 but i think it requires a full year in a jar to really shine. The white burley used had lot of rough edges and the whole thing benefits from being in a jar for a year, after that its an excellent fall aromatic that I think is better than Autumn Evening and Sleepy Hallow for sure.

Cornell & Diehl - Carolina Red Flake with Perique 2oz
2021 two thumbs up
This is very good right out the tin, should be special with some age.

Cornell & Diehl - Eight State Burley 2oz
Not bad, could have been great if....
If they added more of the red VA, for me that's what this was missing. Many have said this was like Sunbear which is good too, ive had both back to back to compare and have to say very different. Its a nice blend though and glad I was able to try it and I think it deserves the small batch title so if it pops up again get some.

BriarWorks - Back Down South 2oz
Average VaPer
The is the second briarworks blend ive tried, the first one wasnt very good at all, think it was beard blend. Had this one fresh, it didn't really jump out at me, a bit harsh and a little bite, perhaps with some age it will get better but there are many VaPers better.

Drucquer & Sons - First Amendment 100g
I enjoyed this one
I liked the components in this it was very well blended, the burley in place of the orientals made for a good change . It is smooth, not a lat bomb but just enough to let ya know its there throughout the smoke. The VA used were tasty and come through in the end for me. Not a single hint of bite and had a quick cadence. Quiet nights is my favorite GL blend and Id put this one a notch below that but I feel this one could really shine with some age on it.