Wessex

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 week's Tasting Notes video, Shane takes on a Wessex blend he somehow missed until now, Gold Slice — a Virginia blend pressed into cakes, lightly stoved, aged, and then cut into flakes ... Read More

In this week's tasting notes Shane takes on an old favorite in Wessex Burley Slice, the original Richmond all Burley blend with hints of stone fruit, cocoa, molasses, and yes, nuts. ... Read More

I waited a long time to try Brigade Campaign. It was a few years ago when the blend was rarely available due to the cult following it had gained. When I finally got my hands on a tin, I wasn't disappointed. Experienced Virginia smokers are likely to fall in love immediately ... Read More

It has become a ritual for me, once a week, to wander down to the warehouse and do a little tobacco shopping. Typically, I will grab a few tins of my perennial favorite but with such a wonderful selection available to, it's only natural that in addition to my "usual," I pick out something new to try. ... Read More