September ToM: Dan Tobacco The Malthouse

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OK, so I apologize for not having a vote on this one, but to be honest it really intrigues me.

"The Malthouse is a superb mixture of provincial Virginia tobaccos that are infused with Scottish Single Malt Whiskey. The tobacco is then pressure fermented for approximately 12 weeks until it is fully aged."

So, being a Virginia should excite some people, the Single Malt should excite others . Personally I cannot wait to try it. I am also really interested in hearing how it pairs with different drinks, single malts in particular, to see if it blends well with one of it's own ingredients.

So, post up the reviews

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So I thought that I would kick this one off.

I just opened my tin of this, and I must say, I am going into this with a degree of anticipation because I am a HUGE fan of their DaVinci. This one does not have the complexities of the DaVinci in its aromas, but it is still a really nice experience. There are nice fruity notes, some raisins and figs and such, plus a little fresh tomato. There are a few background notes of the whiskey, but in the tin aroma it hides quite a bit.
The looks of this tobacco really appeal to me as well. Bright colours and long shreds. It feels really great in the hand too.

I am currently drying it out a little (just a bit damp for my personal preferences, but not by too much). I will post up with the results .

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The Smoke

I love the way this packs, though I will need a few bowls to get it just right. It just kind of falls into the bowl like it belongs there, very little need to do anything else with it.

It burns really well, producing a very fine white ash. So far the flavours are nearly pure virginia, with a background provided by the whiskey. Definitely not a grab you by the tongue type of tobacco, this one is gentle and nicely rounded. It is a pleasure to blow through the nose and it provides some great accents, giving new dimensions to the experience.

The room note is pleasant and not too overpowering.

Overall, I like this so far, and look forward to trying some more bowls to learn more about this blend.