We Danish people do like some hint of 'English style' in our tobacco blends. Here you will find a smoking mixture based on mellow virginia leaf seasoned with a pinch of smoky syrian latakia and very mild black cavendish, my special evening pleasure. 100g tin

This was my first foray into the world of Syrian Latakia. It will not be my last. I recieved this blend in a sample pack that was included with a recent order from pipesandcigars.com. It looks for all the world like a broken Virginia flake in the plastic bag. I'm used to seeing Cyprian Latakia blends cut in a finer cut flake form. Upon opening you are greeted with a wonderful, smoky-sweet-leathery aroma that is quite pleasant and very different from a regular "English blend". Upon firing the char light you are hit with a lot of flavor and spiciness though the spice does not seem like the tobasco of Perique. After the charring light the blend came alive provided a most delightful smoking experience. It must be smoked slowly though to avoid tongue bite. This blend can heat up very quickly! I was most pleased with it's rich smoking characteristics. The flavor changes and mixes constantly in this blend. Something that is rare for me in a Latakia blend. This Syrian Latakia is w!
ell worth experimenting with and so is this blend from Bjarne. Overall I'd have to say the experience was great.

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