The Smoker Pine Hills

If Carter Hall crashed into black cavendish, you'd get something like this blend. A mild to medium mixture comprised of two burleys and a generous amount of black cavendish, which provides the mild to medium vanilla taste. They say this is no topped, but the burley molasses taste I get is what reminds me a bit of Carter Hall (except it is a little stronger here), and I know that's topped. There's also a slight sour "wine" essence here and there. The burleys provide a slight nuttiness with a few earthy notes, and plays well with the BC. Has a mild nic-hit. Won't bite, but can burn a little warm if puffed hard, and does get a few distracting syrup notes near the finish. Coarse cut and small cut chopped pieces work for an easy, slightly slow burning experience, though the amount of black cavendish may preclude fast puffing. Has a consistent flavor all the way through to the end. Leaves a little moisture in the bowl, and needs a few relights. A nice all day sweet smoke with a pleasant after taste, except for the syrup. Two and a half stars.

-JimInks