This is an excellent schmalzler. Its not quite as sweet and rich as the Doppel-Fermentiert, presumably because this was only fermented once. The name fienst, meaning “finest” is also identified in some vendors’ lists as “delikat” or delicate. Basically this means there are more gentle and finer flavors in this than in its brother the “Fresco”. Don’t let that name confuse you, becuase this is schmalzler we’re talking about, so its still quite rich and bold. The term “feinst” is relative in that regard. Same high quality Brazil tobacco, same high quality fermenting process (once only for this one) and same basic flavor as the doppel. This one has a bit more of a smokey flavor and more earthy/peaty. All the maple/date type flavors are here but more subdued. This is somewhat coarser and also a little dryer. Subsequently the schmalzler particles are more crystal like in nature and can cause a little nose sting until they dissolve in your mucous where they will eventually cause heavy running. I bought this in a 20g foil pack which is almost gone. It looks like they don’t sell them like that anymore, so it will be the 10g tap boxes from now on. I’m somewhat dissapointed at that. If you do find it in foil packs, transfer to an airtight snuff bottle (a glass screw top spice bottle works if you can’t find anything else) to prevent it drying. I know of no way to rehydrate a schmalzler should the oils dry out. Style: Schmalzler Rating: 5/5 Moisture: medium Grind: gros First tried: May 2009