Lane Limited Partagas

I purchased this tobacco in August 2016 when pipesandcigars.com loaded their site with tons of new products they wanted to get to the market before the then new FDA laws took affect. I didn't know what it would taste like, had not heard it was being introduced, but figured for the price, a couple of tins couldn't hurt, just in case it would never be available again. Opening the tin, the Latakia jumped out and I thought I had made a mistake. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Latakia guy, but some blends just have a bit too much. I fired up half a bowl, and was I ever wrong. Like most new tobaccos, the initial few puffs were different, but not bad as I tried to "feel out" the tobacco mix. Then around 3-5 minutes into the bowl, lots of good flavor and body started coming through. There is a real natural sweetness from the Black Cav that marries just right with the Latakia and Burley. The tobacco had just the right amount of moisture and it burned consistently and nonstop after the initial light. Just a little bite, but nothing major. It finishes well and there's not a lot of aftertaste.

Over a year plus time frame, I took it out of my cellared stash and it's even better now that the tobaccos have had time to settle. Would be a great starter for the person just getting into English blends. I tried an experiment with some Hearth and Home Stogie and it gave it a little more body and offered a really nice change of pace smoke. It's in my rotation both ways (by itself and with the Stogie mixed in).