Sutliff Tobacco Company Mixture No.79 Cherry & Brandy

Very similar to its brother Mix .79 original but also unmistakably kin to Holiday Excursion, or Sutliff Holiday Match. Upon opening the tub i was surprised how underwhelming the cherry brandy casing was, its closer to a raisin or prune. If you are expecting a cloyingly sweet cheery blend this is certainly not the one for you, the topping makes it self known subtly through the bowl but is far from the prominent flavor. A sort of sweet mesquite and fig note come through the bottom half of the bowl and things can get really get hot and bitey if you push it. I doubt id buy it again as it was just too similar to the Original 79 mixture and is quite expensive (as far as otc cherry's are concerned)I will finish the tub just the same with no regrets, a pleasant smoke with a different flavor profile that fits my rotation at the moment.