Appalachian Gold

Appalachian Gold is one of the house blends Roanoke, Virginia-based Milan Tobacconists prepares at its own counter. It is built by combining soft, lightly sweet black cavendish with burley and virginia leaves; according to the maker's description it gives vanilla, toasted marshmallow, and a light sweet, nutty taste at the finish. The ribbon cut allows for an easy-lighting, evenly burning pack.

The nicotine load is measured, and the flavor stays in the medium band where the casing stands out. Suitable for smokers looking for a soft aromatic they can smoke at any hour, who want cavendish sweetness balanced by burley's dry body. Milan has been a tobacconist shop in business since 1912, and these blends are sold under the shop's own name.