Best Of

• Spring/fall seasonal aromatic blend. Offered for a few weeks around autumn; often sold September–October.  
• Comes in bulk (plastic bag) by Straus Tobacconist in Cincinnati / Florence, KY. 

Blend Components & Flavoring

• Leaf types include Black Cavendish, Cavendish, Burley, and Virginia.  
• Flavorings / toppings: pumpkin, cinnamon, spices (nutmeg, allspice), vanilla. Some describe light sweetness and warm bread or bakery notes.  
• Aroma in pouch (“bag note”): strong pumpkin-spice with sugar, vanilla, cinnamon scents. Some detect brown sugar or caramel undertones.  

Smoking Experience & Strength

• Strength: Mild to mild-medium. Not overwhelming on nicotine.  
• Flavor impact: Topping dominates early. Toward mid-bowl the natural tobacco flavors (Burley nuttiness, Virginia grass notes) become more perceptible.  
• Burn & Moisture: Moist out of the bag; some drying time helps. Burns smoothly, often “cool” and clean.  

Reviewer Impressions

• Many find it very pleasant for autumn. Evokes fall with pumpkin pie / spice loaf imagery.  
• Room note is praised: pleasant even for non-smokers.  
• Some say the flavor diminishes if tobacco is over-dried or aged poorly. Proper storage (sealed, away from sun) helps.  

Considerations / Drawbacks

• Because it is heavily flavored / “cased”, may appeal less to those who prefer tobacco-forward or non-aromatic blends.  
• Moisture content can be high; risk of gurgling or needing to dry before smoking.  
• Limited availability; once the seasonal run is gone, you may need to wait until next year or acquire via secondary market.