I didn’t expect much from this. Plain-looking bulk, no hype, no perfume. Smoked bone dry in a cob, it completely surprised me.
Morley’s Best just works. Nutty Burley, light cocoa, a touch of Virginia to keep it honest. No casing shouting over the leaf, no gurgle, no sour finish. It burned clean and steady all the way to the bottom of the bowl.
This was my first real “aha” moment with plain tobacco. Turns out, when moisture and gimmicks get out of the way, tobacco can taste this good on its own.
Bought one ounce to try it. Already thinking about eight.