[hyper_dermic]

I dont mind the smell at all, infact i equate it to a Good virginia...

Some of the best VAs ive ever had reeked of that smell... It mellows after many years.. but its still there... that ketchuppy tobacco really does age nicely though...

try out some older PCCA blends (they are special limited edition blends that are tinned by McCellands for PCCA), most PCCA blends start off with heavy ketchup smell, but man after 5 or so years they really begin to shine... after 10+ years they are damn near perfect. Ive got a truckload of PCCA tins in my cellar awaiting the 10 year mark.
I was lucky enough to grab some of their 10+ year VA blends and they truly are the best VAs ive ever had.

Bottem line.. dont hate on the Ketchup!

-hyp