Admiral's Choice Natural Cavendish

Attractive and eye catching label, good flavor and I didn't catch a bite. A old-fashion smoke that doesn't demand much, just cool burning. Soft vevelty clouds of smoke. Starts out sweet then tapers off. A slight citrus note throughout then the sweetness appears every now and then. Very noticeable in a cob. I can definitely taste the virginias (slight vinegar taste which doesn't ruin or dominate the flavor) and a hint of Turkish. Just an occasional tamper is all that's needed. I'm suprised by this budget blend, it's fine quality leaf for a drug store brand. Reminds one of Kentucky Club's Continental Blend w/o the heavy coconut flavor. As well as Alexander Bridge. Room note is a cross between maple, coffee and toasted coconut--well balanced overall. Far better than Blender's Gold NC. It's a smoke this while doing something else blend. Not overly cased and good cut. I think some of the less favorable reviews might be by those who lean more on the aromatic side. Non-aromatics may be new to the tongue. I found a good cleaning of the pipe and a little airing out is all that's required to reap the benefits from ACNC. This a great one for blending or seasoning your pipe with. One final thought, any blend you purchase in a tobacco shop is purchased over the counter. So the idea that OTC blends are inferior is only half true. I found great blends in a drug store and sometimes I found bad blends that I bought through the internet. If you find a blend that's economical and you like it then stick with it. Tins are better overall for quality and moisture. Bulk bags are a toss up and are prone to overcasing and contain more bite if not allowed to air out. Vanilla and Cherry bulks tend to be the worst offenders.