Rating System: I grade my tobaccos like I do my students. It is easy to pass but hard to get an A.

I have learned a few things on my tobacco journey that readers should take into account: 1) I do not prefer straight US grown red Virginia tobacco on its own but mixed with bright leaf or other Virginia varietals for complexity. 2) Macedonian tobaccos do not sit well with my body chemistry, even though I enjoy the flavor profile. 3) I tend to like flavor intensity. I do not care if it is a Lat. bomb or a goopy aromatic as long as it is flavorful.