Motzek Type 5 English Art

I was given a sample of this blend by a forum friend who lives in Germany. He included it with some Strang. This is an earthy light English blend. The pouch note is a mixture of smoky Latakia mixed with an almost molasses aroma. The Virginias are darker - reds and browns - and I have yet to find a blend quite like it. You will need to dry it out some, because as with most Motzek blends, this stuff is fresh and needs some air time. After drying it, you'll find that it is a coarser ribbon cut that packs pretty well into most pipes. So far I've only had it in a Peterson 999 and a LHS Purex (which has a much smaller bowl than the Peterson). Both were enjoyable smokes to say the least. The smoke is thick but not oily, and the sweetness of the Virginias shines out among the smoky Latakia. I'm pretty sure I got a hint of Perique in there as well, but it could have been my palate playing tricks on me. The sweet tanginess of the darker Virginias give you flavors of hay, sweet molasses, and leather. The burley provides a nice nuttiness along with flavors of coffee and sweet toasted grains. The Latakia is smooth and not over-the-top. It burns down to a fine grey/white ash with very little dottle. I really wish I could make this an all-day smoke, but it is very expensive to get here in the U.S. If you're looking for a high-quality light English with a dark VA kick, then it is well worth the price.