The nicest time of the year by some distance is nearly upon us, reaching its climax at Christmas. It is the time for love, for gifts and, most of all, a time for indulgent pleasure.

Another slice of turkey? »Certainly!« Another drink after the Christmas dinner? »Definitely.«

A wonderful day that generally requires a period of relaxation at the end of it.

This is finally the moment to open the box, gleaming in festive red. Sit down in your favourite chair, lean back and pack your pipe with »Kohlhase & Kopp Winter Time 2019«. Take your time with your biggest pipe bowl. As soon as it is lit, the first wisps of smoke rise, filling the room with the smell of crispy Christmas turkey, giving a beguiling odour of paradise apple and mulled wine.

This fruity mixture can also be detected immediately on the palate.

The aroma is intensive but leaves enough room for the tobacco itself.

Gentle, nutty notes of burley can be discerned. As the smoking pleasure progresses, the sweetness fades a little and the spice of the mulled wine comes through clearly.

There is a admirably balanced interplay between the fruity sweetness and the mild slightly tart spicy mulled wine. A wonderful way to finish off an enjoyable evening.