I so want to like this blend. Doesn't even have to be love it, just like it would suffice. I love the tin note, I like the char light, and the first say 1/4 to 1/3 of the bowl. But at that point the flavor just turns to something ... not likeable to me. It gets this aftertaste that is sort of chemical, the Virginia's get completely overpowered by it, and it turns into a sort of unpleasant and cheap tasting aro. Oh well, at least I didn't stock up on the blend over all before giving it a good try. I have one tin unopened and aging.. maybe with a bunch of years on it, I'll like it more? I actually hope that isn't the case, since then I'll kick myself for NOT having stocked up as bunch to age. lol