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  • Zouave1864Zouave1864 Master
    So, I guess its riverboat queen now.  
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  • motie2motie2 Master
    @Zouave1864
    @RockyMountainBriar

    I was the one who asked whether your Rivendell was Straus or Country Squire. Thanks for the response.
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  • Zouave1864Zouave1864 Master
    @motie2 I didn't realize that. My mistake.  What i would love to try is the straus sleepy hollow.
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  • motie2motie2 Master
    @Zouave1864

    Amen, brother.

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  • motie2motie2 Master
    For those unfamiliar with this heritage/seasonal blend…..

    Here are the facts about Straus Tobacconist Sleepy Hollow

    Description
    • 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.  
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  • RockyMountainBriarRockyMountainBriar Master
    edited 1:22AM
    @Zouave1864
    Ahh, I think that comment, bit of info, was requested by @motie2, not myself :)
    Hence my confusion.

    Heh, I just read through the new comments, @motie2 had it handled :)

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