Mosaic - Bohemian style mixture 50g sealed tin

With "Mosaic", and similar mixtures, I have been referring to them as a "Bohemian" style, simply because these types of blends dont have an official name. (More on this below)

Mosaic is a complex mixture with the lead components being virginia, burley, and katerini orient, with condimental amounts of stoved virginia, cigar leaf, a touch of dark fired, and latakia. It does contain some discontinued Sutliff leaf, (but this will last many restocks).

Mosaic is a little hard to describe. This is a multi-layered blend with a FULL flavor profile, with tasting notes that are leathery, musty, fragrant, with toasted nuttiness, as well as a dry molasses presence, powdered cocoa, spice and zest. Its a meaty smoke with some fragrance to it, without being harsh. There is no cavendish added, and of course its non aromatic.

Why Bohemian? For as long as I can remember pipesfolk have been classifying this type of blend as a "kitchen sink" type mix. But with some of the legendary true artisinal blenders from the past creating some real masterpieces over the years, these types of blends are deserving of a more affectionate and appropriate name. I use "Bohemian" because the history it carries. In the 19th century, the term began to be associated with artists, writers, and musicians - intellectuals, and unconventional people who embrace artistic freedom, independence, and a rejection of conventional social expectations. I felt like this is a perfect way to describe these types of blends that are a little on the outside of the norm in our hobby.

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