Tobacco Talk

As anyone in our little office will tell you, I have a love (read: obsession) for Lakeland tobaccos. Whenever a customer calls to inquire about Gawith Hoggarth tobacco, I can always tell. Right after a representative's greeting I hear, "Well, let me transfer you over to Kaz." ... Read More

In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews Mac Baren HH Vintage Syrian, a rich English blend of smooth Syrian Latakia, spicy Turkish, Virginias, and a pinch of Kentucky.

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Fresh year, fresh start, fresh Mystery Review. Now reformulated for your smoking (and viewing) pleasure.

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In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews an oft-neglected version of a classic blend: Capstan Blue Ready Rubbed.

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In this very special Tasting Notes video, Shane takes us through his cold weather rotation to show us the five blends he'll be smoking this winter.

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Jeremy Reeves, head blender at Cornell & Diehl, joins me to walk through his five picks for the most underrated C&D bulk tobaccos.

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In this very special Tasting Notes video, Shane takes us through his fall rotation to show us the five blends he'll be smoking this autumn.

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In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews Sutliff's 507C Virginia Slices, A flue-cured Virginia flake with a light aromatic topping.

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In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews Planta's Anno MMX (After Dinner Mixture), a mix of Virginias and black Cavendish with a light topping of chocolate and Scotch whiskey.

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In this week's Tasting Notes video, Shane takes on the re-release of G.L. Pease's mythic VaPer blend — Stonehenge Flake.

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