Mr. Christian’s Bright Side

Bright Side brings together bright Virginia with some of the lightest-colored Oriental tobaccos, such as Basma and Yenice. The maker states the blend is prepared with an unsweetened lemon and elderflower casing, giving it a smooth smoke without sweetness, and that the blend carries no characterizing flavor of its own; it's offered as 2 oz. bulk.

The dry, tangy, spicy line of the Oriental leaf and Virginia's light sweetness stand out; rather than masking this structure, the casing softens its edges. Aimed at those who like light-bodied Oriental mixtures without Latakia, and at those looking for a low-intensity blend for warm weather.