Motzek 16/5 Der Neue

The dark fired Virginia offers a lot of earth, wood, spice, bread, smoky, some tangy dark fruit, sugar, vegetation, floralness, a mild herbal essence along with light barbecue. For the most part, it is the lead component. The bright Virginia provides a big burst of tart and tangy citrus and grass/hay (which are actually more obvious than the dark fruit and earth from the DF Virginia), bread, sugar, some floralness, light sour lemon, vegetation, and a touch of acidity. The very peppery, stewed fruity (raisins, plums, and figs), earthy, woody, mildly sugary perique closely follows the bright Virginia in terms of effect. The aspects of the burley are lots of nuts, earth, wood, light sugar, and a slight touch of molasses. They are a step above the condiment position. The sweet honey very mildly sublimates the tobaccos as it synergistically helps form a very consistent fruity, sugary, spicy, grassy, mildly floral, lightly smoky flavor. The strength and nic-hit are medium. The taste is a couple of slots past that mark. There’s no chance of bite or harshness, though the honey doesn’t quite tame all the rough edges (which is an observation, and not a complaint). Burns cool, clean, and a tad slow with a pleasantly lingering after taste and room note. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires a couple more than an average number of relights. It’s not quite an all day smoke for the veteran, but it’s repeatable for any smoker. I don’t recommend a big bowl due to the spice content. Three and a half stars out of four.

-JimInks