Brebbia Allegro (Mixture No. 24)

I received this as a gift and had never really given much thought to purchasing it before. It isn't one of those "must-have" blends that people talk about, and sometimes blends like this one fly under the radar until someone buys me some for a gift. At any rate, I didn't find this as bad as other reviewers. Upon opening the tin I noticed a very fruity aroma almost immediately. It was more of a mixed fruit though; it didn't make me think about mangoes right off of the bat. It was a bit dry (to my surprise), and even though the tin was tightly sealed I needed to add a little moisture to it. After hydration it packed well into a small meer and held a flame with no issue. The fruit flavor is definitely present and stands out above everything else. There is a slight creaminess to it which I can only imagine is the vanilla. I also get hints of nougat and nuts throughout the bowl, which I'm sure are simply the natural flavors of the tobaccos trying to peak through everything else. It's a busy blend, but rather one-dimensional. It doesn't change much throughout the smoking session. The nicotine is neither too weak nor too strong. Because of the tobaccos used, it will have a tendency to nip your tongue if you get too excited. All in all it isn't a bad blend. I wouldn't smoke it every day, but it is certainly and interesting change of pace. I'm giving it three stars because I think seasoned aromatic lovers would really enjoy this blend because of the quality of the flavors, and the tobaccos seem to be top-notch. It could be better in many ways.