Another probable Bob Runowski-inspired C&D blend. Another C&D blend with a cut all over the map that looks like some amateur (like me) put it together. Another excellent tasting blend that I know I could never create.

Medium brown chop/chunk cut of primarily burley flavor with barely a hint of latakia and even less of virginia. The flavor is mild but bold. I've said this about another C&D blend but I think it really pertains to this one: This seems like C&D's "Big-n-Burley's" little brother. I love BNB and it's one of my staples. Since I love its strength and assertiveness so much, this one toned that down and hence, I loved it but loved it less. Don't get me wrong - this is an excellent tobacco. It's just a milder version of BNB for those times I want something quieter but still full of flavor. C&D really do burley very well and this is definitely one to try if you love burley, a tobacco that is more and more becoming a staple in my diet.

I've also mixed a small amount of this with C&D's Kelly's Coin with excellent results. This tones down the robustness of KC without dumbing down the flavor. I prefer this alone to that mixture but I was satisfied with the results. By itself, this is a worthy blend and should absolutely be tried by anyone that loves burley. This would be a great morning blend for BNB lovers.

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SmokeKing David

The cut lends itself to easy packing, easy lighting, and a trouble-free burn. I average a char plus two relights for a large bowl.

The flavor of quality burley jumps proudly out front, amply rewarding the lover of that leaf. Latakia is in the far, far distance from first puff to last. VA holds back until mid bowl, at which time its subtle sweetness becomes wonderfully supportive. Both the VA and the barely-present Latakia keep the smoking experience rounded until the bottom of the bowl.

Those fond of burley will not want to miss this blend. It is a remarkably cool smoke. I especially enjoy it when smoked slowly in my large-bowl meerschaum.

I can?t believe there are no reviews for this fine tobacco. I found this blend very similar to but more toned down than Morley?s Best. The components of each are basically the same so I suspect the proportions of these components vary somewhat. Morley?s has a sharper, more pronounced taste/flavor. Barrister has a less pronounced taste but it is flavorful nonetheless. This being the case, I will call Barrister ?Morley?s Best Light.? Barrister is another of C&D?s blends that is reminiscent of classic American burley blends and burley is the predominate taste. It does not bite. If you like Morley?s Best, I think you will enjoy Barrister.

I rate this tobacco 8.7 out of 10.