I have tried several, and find they share many similarites. High quality dark Burley with ample fullness. A light, but noticeable "essence", easy to pack, easy to light, clean and dry burn. It is no wonder this company has been an old staple of many pipe smokers for decades.

Catalina is a nice mixture that is gently aromatic, yet has a full tobacco taste, attributable to the Burley no doubt. I normally despise black Cavendish, but not in this mix. Edwards black Cavendish is much, much cleaner than most, and without that cloying vanilla taste. Catalina is basically a full Burley mix, with a background of Edwards-style black Cavendish, and a slight coffee flavor.

Edwards Burleys all seem to share a light flavoring that floats in and out of the background. Either you like it or you don't. I find them tasty as they are more traditional American burleys with a full tobacco flavor than goopy modern Cavendish.

Try an Edwards blend. You can get them online from Edwards Tampa or McCranies. Give them a call.

I remember how fond I was of this and I miss it now as I read the new reviews. I will order some more. Ready too smoke off the shelf (been aged by Edwards about a month or so, just right). No need to cellar.

I smoked this one blend exclusively in several pipes, for years. The chocolate and high quality smoke took me in. Smooth; steady burning; easy packing; no bite. A fine blend. I got away from it later in the 90's for just Scottish Moor, then the tobacco explosion of matured virginias took over.

Assuming the same quality tobaccos and essence technique are in use by Edwards (last time I smoked Scottish Moor a year ago they were), this blend is a surprise for you. For an aromatic burley lover, but should suit almost anyone but a balkan vampire. Highly recommended.