GQ Tobaccos - Sugar & Spice (Aromatic Selection)
Sometimes I find it challenging to hit upon an easy category to put a tobacco into, and every now and then they fall in to multiple groups. Our Sugar and Spice is one of those tobaccos; is it a Lakeland, an Aromatic or even an Oriental blend?
The confusion begins with an Oriental Izmir base; this creamy tobacco is more commonly found in Latakia blends. A generous helping of American Black Cavendish is used to give the tobacco a silky-smooth, aromatic quality. It is polished off with some Gold & Mahogany flue-cured Virginias to add some slight extra nutty and sweet nuances; topped off with cinnamon, nutmeg and delicate rose topping; making this a truly unique tobacco that has made even the most die-hard, anti-aromatic smokers, finish bowl after bowl.
Notes: Best smoked packed tightly and supped slowly.
| Brand | GQ Tobaccos |
|---|---|
| Blended By | Glynn Quelch |
| Manufactured By | Glynn Quelch |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cinnamon, Floral Essences, Spices |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | UK |
| Production | Currently available |
Medium
Medium
Medium to Full
Pleasant to Tolerable
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteveH (20) |   |
Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I'm smoking this as I type, and jolly nice it is too. I'm not wild about the more strongly-flavoured aromatics, but the flavouring in this is reasonably restrained. Sweetish and spicy - does what it says on the pouch, in other words. The spiciness of the Izmir is noticeable - I've smoked straight Izmir before now, and jolly nice it is too, though it's better reined in a bit in a blend, as here. There is also sometimes a hint of leather. An excellent smoke.
Pipe Used: Butz-Choquin Mirage
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: GQ's website
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