Cardiff

Cardiff is a ribbon-cut blend in the virginia family of the Esoterica line, produced by J. F. Germain & Son in Jersey. According to available listings, its virginia-forward structure is accompanied by light flavoring; it is positioned as a plainer take from the same family as the line's other virginia blends.

On the smoke, flue-cured leaf's hay and bread-crust tones come through with measured sweetness; there is no smoky or spicy element. It suits those seeking a straightforward virginia that can be smoked at length through the day.