Brebbia Romanza (Mixture No. 21)

Initial Impressions: I find this 'bac to be fairly mild in taste, though some flavors do certainly pop out. The charring light was not a pleasant experience; it seemed the hot burn of that initial light was somewhat akin to burning paper. Not good. However, a few minutes after the char and once a steady cool burn was going, the flavor turned quite reasonable without the acid bite.

Pros: An excellent fruity, berry-like flavor is hiding under the bitter exterior of this 'bac. It is a very interesting flavor, almost like a green apple. Tart, yet sweet at the same time. It is unique to this tobacco. A very pleasant taste.

Cons: To my pallet, I noticed an intense bitterness first and foremost. The bitterness was not really unpleasant, just somewhat overwhelming. It was far from an acid bite, but it was not to my particular tastes. It made it difficult to taste any other flavors in the 'bac.

Secondly, it does burn sloppy. Pretty even, but there is definitely alot of moisture in there. I would suggest letting it dry a little from tin to get the best, cleanest driest smoke you can.

Bottom Line: An interesting blend, definitely worth trying, but not something I would smoke on a regular basis. This one is going in my aging cupboard!

~PapaGwan