Reserve Crûe No. 8

Reserve Crûe No. 8 is a Peter Heinrichs blend, pressed into a plug, combining Malawi-origin fermented black Cavendish with American Burley leaf. Per the maker's description, Cavendish lays down a soft, deep base while Burley adds a calm, earthy character; a fine chocolate note applied on top ties the components together.

The plug structure gives a dense texture, a slow burn, and a flavor that develops steadily through the smoke; it needs to be sliced and rubbed out before packing. Sweetness is measured and the body is medium. It suits smokers with time to prepare pressed tobacco who are seeking a dark, cocoa-toned Burley-Cavendish smoke.