Tom's Plug

Tom's Plug is the pressed tobacco carrying the name of Tom Darasz, who took over the Motzek workshop. Virginias, some black cavendish, and burley are joined by a measured but character-defining dose of perique and latakia, then pressed into block form. When fresh, it is left to air out for a while; after that it can be broken up like bread and rubbed into the bowl.

It is a natural blend carrying no artificial flavoring. At the core of the taste is a subtle undertone of sweetness from the virginia and cavendish, along with the piquant, lightly smoky character brought by the latakia-perique pairing; the strength doesn't build through the bowl but stays balanced. Suitable for smokers wanting to try the English style in pressed format, who find the plug convenient to carry while traveling, and who are considering long-term storage.