Well, I'm a fan! I have enjoyed some HH Vintage Syrian for a month or so now and even some 2013 aged. Ive had the Brebbia Latakia Flake No. 9 before but its been a while. My last order included the No 9. I just read something about it being close to Penzance and so I popped the jar on some Penzance here and sniffed. The tin note in fact is similar. I have a limited supply of Penzance but I decided to compare the two in a bowl since the tin note grabbed my attention.
Well, I like the Brebbia Latakia Flake No. 9 better hands down. The Penzance was a little more moist which had some effect I'm sure, and maybe I am more in the mood for a wee more pronounced latakia at the moment, however all things considered(including price and availability) the No 9 is a winner to me. Quite mild as latakia blends go with little tongue bite but could stand a little more nic hit to my liking. I like it better than the Vintage Syrian which had been my fav lat blend recently. No 9 is said to have Syrian lat but reviews commented on doubts about that or complemented with Cyprian. Either way, I'm loving it.
Well, I like the Brebbia Latakia Flake No. 9 better hands down. The Penzance was a little more moist which had some effect I'm sure, and maybe I am more in the mood for a wee more pronounced latakia at the moment, however all things considered(including price and availability) the No 9 is a winner to me. Quite mild as latakia blends go with little tongue bite but could stand a little more nic hit to my liking. I like it better than the Vintage Syrian which had been my fav lat blend recently. No 9 is said to have Syrian lat but reviews commented on doubts about that or complemented with Cyprian. Either way, I'm loving it.
