Same here. I use it to add a little something to blends that need it. I tried it straight a time or two and it's a doozy!I've tried the HdM pipe tobacco, it'll definately knock you back a step!
When I was in Varadero in May I noticed some packages of what I thought were pipe tobacco. I remember seeing Partagas...basically looked like a smaller cigar box. Am I correct? I meant to find out but it slipped my mind when I was there.The Partagas is very similar in packaging to the HdM version. Cake pressed, shredded leaf. However, it tends to be a bit stronger than the HdM (although the HdM is quite strong). For some reason Partagas is hard to find after "La Feria del Habano" in February. Most like to blend it 50/50 with another leaf. BTW, I have some packages remaining. John
I have been looking for some of this,,,any avalible?