First Responders

First Responders is a Virginia blend released in memory of the first responders to the September 11 attacks. Per the maker's recipe, red, bright, and stoved Virginia leaves are joined by a small amount of perique and toasted cavendish; the cut is ribbon.

Stoved Virginia gives the blend a dark, molasses-like depth, while the bright leaf preserves a tangy sweetness; perique steps in with a plum-and-spice note. Nicotine is medium, flavor intensity is pronounced. It suits smokers who love the Virginia-Perique family and are looking for a blend with dark sweetness.