Exotique Mixture

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My Smoker’s Haven EM arrived. Thankfully I was able to get in on the pre-sale a few months ago. I would say that it is perfect timing because Balkans have earned their way into nearly 50% of my rotation these days. I really enjoy Balkan Sobranie so I’m hoping that means I’ll enjoy this. I have not tried it yet. For those who have tried it, is it the same as Balkan Sobranie, similar, or nothing like it? I’m going to let it relax for a while before cracking it so I won’t get to do a comparison just yet.

 

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I’m expecting it to be more along the lines of Margate since it sounds like it’s on the milder side of “Balkans”.

 

[danimalia]

Cool! Let us know what you think.

 

[sasquatch]

It's nothing like Margate, nowhere near the latakia imho.
It's more like King Charles, lots of yummy turkish and sweet virginia, a little lat on top. Spicy goodness, not campfire.

 

[sablebrush52]

As I recall, it was supposed to be their take on 759. Having smoked 758 I can say that it's not the same thing by a long shot. Fortunately it['s also noting like the current incarnation of Balkan Sobranie, a blend which I find utterly vile.
It is, on its own merits, a terrific savory sweet blend.

 

[mso489]

'sounds like a good variation on the Balkan theme. You don't want duplicates.

 

[sablebrush52]

Oh Gawd, all the typos...