Sutliff Tobacco Company Match Walnut

Upon opening the pouch I am greeted with a fresh, TOBACCO scent. No other way to describe it. It reminds me of a south Richmond tobacco warehouse but with a definite bit of Latakia and whiff or Perique. The tobacco it self is a ribbon cut with some "twigs." It is a bit clumps together and took some separating to get it in the bowl but it was not too moist and lit right up with one lite. So far, so good. I will note that it burned all the way through with no relites needed and the flavor seems consistent to the end. In fact, I was surprised when the bowl ran out. Once again this is a "match" blend to an old favorite of many. However, I never got to try the original. Thus, I have no comparison and must simply rate the "match" on its own merit. I will say that I recently reviewed "Match Sugar Barrel" and I found this tobacco to be similar only not as sweet and spicy. To me this was more gassy and nutty. I did not get as much of the Latakia or Perique as I was expecting. They were there but in the background. There was more of the Virginia/Burley thing going on with a mild to medium nic hit. No chemical taste at all. My trusty assistant for "room note," Also known as my wife, informs me that the note is "not terrible" but is, rather, "an outdoors kinda smell." She says she can imagine me smoking this while hammering hot iron at my anvil. I concur. My conclusion, probably not a tobacco I will buy again, too many other I like better, but not to bad. I can see where someone who is a dedicated Virginia/Burley person would like it.