HU Tobacco Manyara

The nutty, earthy, woody, lightly molasses sweet burley is the lead component with the cocoa/chocolate being the most conspicuous aspect. The fire-cured Virginias offer wood, earth, a little citrus, spice and grass, as well as a bit of dark fruit with a touch of fermentation as a supporting player. The very raisiny, plummy, spicy Louisiana perique also plays a support role. The woody, earthy, spicy, rather dry, mildly floral and nutty dark fired Kentucky is an obvious condiment. The same can be said to a lesser extent for the floral, woody, earthy, dry, slightly sweet Oriental. The smoky, woody, leathery Cyprian latakia is just noticeable, and I can’t say I really observe the Brazil to any degree. The strength level just reaches medium, while the taste is a little stronger. The nic-hit is a step or so past the center of mild to medium. No chance or bite or harshness, Burns cool and clean, and a slightly slow as some ready rubbed flake is in the mix with the ribbon cut. Has a complex, nuanced, sweet and lightly savory flavor all the way to the end. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, but does need a little more than an average number of relights. Has a pleasant, slightly lingering after taste. Can be an all day smoke for the veteran, and it’s certainly repeatable to varying extents during your smoking day. Three and a half stars out of four.

-JimInks