10 Year-Old Classic Samsun

zerohunter

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• Nov 13, 2017

• #1

I had the pleasure of trying some 10 year-old Classic Samsun, and it blew my mind. It was one of the most unique tasting blends I've ever had. I bought a tin of it fresh from SmokingPipes, and though it's good, it's nothing like the aged. Are there any other blends that would even come close to mimicking aged Samsun? Or am I forever condemned to searching the earth for another aged sample?

 

krizzose

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

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Michigan

• Nov 15, 2017

• #2

I love it fresh, and I've put several tins in the cellar to age. I can't wait to try it in few years.
There's a real bright note in the flavor which I'm not sure comes from the virginias or the samsun. That combined with just enough sweetness and a little nuttiness. Great stuff!

 

mikestanley

Lifer

May 10, 2009

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Akron area of Ohio

• Nov 15, 2017

• #3

It is a good one to be sure. Age is kind to these Grand Orientals.

Mike S.

 

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jitterbugdude

Part of the Furniture Now

Mar 25, 2014

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• Nov 15, 2017

• #4

After reading the few comments here I hopped onto Smoking Pipes to add a few tins to my cart and I noticed something odd. The label says (in big letters) " Classic Samsun" and then below it in smaller letters "The finest Maden-Canek".
The reason I found this odd is because there is no tobacco variety known as "Maden -Canek". There is Samsun-Maden and there is Samsun Canik and they both taste completely different from one another. So I wonder... What tobacco is in this? Samun-Maden or Samsun-Canek? Or maybe a combination of both? Anyone have a tin in front of them? Maybe it's listed in the fine print on the back of the label.

 

jvnshr

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Sep 4, 2015

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• Nov 16, 2017

• #5

Or maybe a combination of both?

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Probably this one. Although Maden can be smoked alone, I guess they wanted to add some flavors and sweetness by mixing it with some Canik.

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

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Chicago, IL

• Nov 16, 2017

• #6

The back of the tin:

Classic Samsun​

In the hinterlands just south of the Black Sea in Eastern Turkey, these prized Oriental tobaccos draw their sweet, nutty flavor from the rocky soil as they have done for 350 years. Enjoy the distinctive, mellow, pleasant character of the famed Samsun in this fine blend.

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The McClelland website's "Spotlight On The Legendary Orientals" is a good read,

but scarcely more informative about Canek.

 

jvnshr

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• Nov 16, 2017

• #7

I also found a nice article about Turkish tobacco, it was in Turkish (language), I will try to translate it to English as soon as I find some spare time.

 

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jitterbugdude

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Mar 25, 2014

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• Nov 16, 2017

• #8

Thanks guys!, After reading the McClelland info sheet it appears they use Samsun-Maden and Samsun-Canik . They probably found it easier to just say Samsun Maden-Canik. Saves on the label space etc.

 

zerohunter

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 19, 2017

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• Nov 16, 2017

• #9

jitterbugdude, I had the same question when I saw the label for the first time. The tin I got from SmokingPipes actually had about a year of age on it. But that 10 year...man, it was something special. Next up to try is Drama Reserve.

 

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jitterbugdude

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Mar 25, 2014

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• Nov 16, 2017

• #10

Cool! I just put 10 in my cart but I have to wait till next paycheck as I just got 10 tins of "40th year" in the mail yesterday.

 

fitzy

Lifer

Nov 13, 2012

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• Nov 16, 2017

• #11

Of all of their Grand Orientals I've tried they are all great but my absolute favorite is the discontinued Yenidje Highlander.
Jitter that 40th is great. I've got one open and a few stored away for aging.

 

slowroll

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Apr 25, 2017

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• Nov 18, 2017

• #12

As a little bump to this thread, I'll mention that i found a great application of a couple of the Grand Orientals (besides just smoking them alone). 40% Yenice Agonya, 40% Smyrna #1 and 20% latakia comes pretty damn close to the old Balkan Sobranie white label. Has a sublime incense and olive with a little floral note, alongside the smoky latakia like the old Sobranie.

 

clickklick

Lifer

May 5, 2014

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• Nov 20, 2017

• #13

Orientals can turn to magic when aged. Although sometimes, too much age (30 years+) can wash them out a bit.