Nat Sherman - Metropolitan Tabac Blend #536

Fantastic. Just a little sweetness mixed with some gentle Smokey Latakia. Man the taste was excellent. Just bought two more tins to cellar them. Worth the time to test this out.

Great cut tobacco...smoked well and full body...

Empire English - this is how it is referred to at their NYC location (with #536 being the same). This is a great "medium" English blend. If you enjoy early morning pipe, you will most definitely enjoy this if you get the chance. If the tins are the same as their loose bulk its worth it. Stuff a few in the cellar.

This is an underrated tobacco. It is a very nice English blend. It is even better when aged several years. I understand the argument that no cavendish should be in an English blend, but it works. You will not be disappointed. Buy a few tins while you still can. You will regret it if you don't.

I've been through several tins, all fresh with no significant aging, and enjoy this more with every bowl. Fair warning, it can have a pretty good bite to it if you tend to smoke hot, but if you don't, you'll be treated to a tobacco that changes through the bowl. The first 1/3 usually has a stonger Latakia influence, the middle 1/3 and smooth blend that changes as you smoke, and the final 1/3 has a rich, earthy composition to it. Probably not for everyone, and probably needs a more refined smoker to give a better review, but I enjoy this blend and ordered several more tins to age and keep handy.

A pleasing, mild mixture that can be smoked frequently without any discomfort to the tongue.