I feel you. I have to have something to drink when I'm smoking just about any blend regardless of strength. 

I have a tin that's been cellaring for at least a couple of years, so I'll see how it mellows when I eventually pop it.

It is a surprisingly strong blend but after a few years it has mellowed out...a little. I have to make sure I take frequent sips of something to keep from getting that frog in my throat, if you know what I mean.

Sounds tasty! But, how's your head? Mine would be spinning trying that out in the morning.

Cracked open a four year old Jar of Sunday Picnic before work this morning