Is a Cavendish considered an Aromatic?
Cavendish refers to the way a tobacco has been processed (you do not grow Cavendish). It’s a tobacco that has been exposed to moisturing agents, heat and pressure, and has accordingly been fermented. One variety, Black Cavendish, comes in two forms: Sweetened (with anything, from sugar to molasses to what have you) or natural (usually with water). Black Cavendish is generally used in and associated with flavored tobaccos (what you call “aromatics”), since: (1) it may carry a flavor in and by itself and/or can absorb flavoring agents within the blend easily. Some of the most traditional and natural British tobaccos, including some Dunhill ones, contain Cavendish.
