Just the right amount of moisture. No gurgle. Packs easily and lights easily. Burns almost to the bottom and not too hot.

On its own, this is a tobacco for pipe beginners. Mix it 50/50 with an intolerable aromatic like Borkum Riff Whiskey, and it makes for an enjoyable smoke.

Don't get me wrong, its not that I hate this bakkie; it just needs to be mixed with something to give it some life.

Bottom line: A good first tobacco for the newbie....my wife loves it on its own, and a good mixer for the rest of us.

On opening the bag a soft tobacco perfume is smelled. The tobacco is lightly moist to the touch and it pack itself beautifully. It light easily and keep running the full time, didn?t need to relight. The first puff is full of sedulities, sweetness, spiciness, sourness and a delicate taste of tobacco. It?s a very forgiving tobacco if you over heat it, you?ll feel a light bite on your tong. It cool down fast and maintain a pleasant taste.

I strongly recommend this tobacco for beginners, it will give you a enjoyable experience every time and will help you perfect your technique.