Trial by Fire: Fall Tobacco Reviews

(Tad Gage and Joe Harb) With the prospect of a slight fall cooling in the air, we have tracked down some familiar and newer tobaccos that invite contemplation of the changing seasons and thoughts of a time in the not-too-distant future when the summer’s heat will be a slightly romanticized and cherished memory. Many of us endured broiling summer heat that took a little edge off the desire to puff our pipes.
But cooler times are upon us, so it’s the perfect time to explore some enticing and savory blends that invite us to enjoy the somewhat comforting slowdown that comes with a change of seasons. We’ve included two “throwdown” Balkan Sobranie 759 blends from McClelland and Hearth & Home (blender Russ Oullette), a relatively new Solani tobacco and a few additional offerings from Oullette. Continued