From G.L. Pease:
“The cigar leaf would make an overly bold statement if blended with a heavy hand, but in just the right amounts, it provides an alluring spice, a suggestion of the richness of a great cigar, and a creamy texture to the smoke. Cyprian Latakia rounds out the flavors, and smoothes the edges. Ripe, red Virginias provides a modest sweetness while giving the blend structure. Oriental tobaccos fill in the gaps, and make Robusto a complex, full flavored and spicy mixture that is still gentle on the tongue. It’s perfect with the afternoon coffee, as a delicious finish to a wonderful meal, or as a stout companion throughout the day.
And, it ages beautifully!”
This was my first experiment with pipe tobacco containing cigar leaf. I would agree with much of the descrription of the taste. Perhaps I am a lightweight, but it seems to be a bit strong to be smoked throughout the day. Maybe this is why I generally stay with pipes and not cigars. I smoked this in a pipe with a filter and I think I would be afraid to smoke it in a pipe without one…too much of a good thing I guess, wow!