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The smoke is believed to carry prayers skyward, and the plant itself is often used as an offering

The opening is so parched it sucks all the moisture out of ones mouth, but theres a molasses note hiding behind the ash, bringing a bitter, tarry edge for depth and texture

Watching her on screen, we don't necessarily root for the characters Kidman plays - they are, as often as not, doomed in any case - so much as we cheer for the woman playing them