V. Kentucky Club Mild

This is a burley blend that is cut into small cubes, making it easy to pack in the smallest MM cob or Dr. Grabow. There is both a mild cocoa note and, at the same time, a touch of “zing” like the sour flavor you can get from a bright Virginia leaf. It is too moist, in my opinion, to smoke without sitting it out for a little while and a faint nuttiness emerges in the scent when the excess moisture is gone. My first impression is something similar to chocolate pound cake…not overly sweet, but definite cocoa notes. It has a good burn and a fine ash without any relights. While it can get a touch hot, it doesn’t bite. As it progresses in the bowl there is a faintly floral not that is not at all unpleasant, and what sweetness was there fades some as you approach the bottom of the tobacco chamber. This is probably my second favorite, after Sugar Barrel, for the discontinued lines. I would say it is similar to mixing Granger with Velvet (both at least are still available).