I tried H&G Bob's Chocolate Flake over the weekend, and after several bowls, was pleasantly surprised to find that I liked this mild aromatic. The chocolate flavor is mostly in the the tin note. I was looking for a flake seasoned with Latakia and Richard at 4noggins asked if I had tried BCF. Actually, I had, but it was after I had consumed a Romeo&Juliet cigar that evening, a bowl of S&G Navy Flake and several Rob Roys made with Johnny Walker Blue. I only recalled that the BCF was mild and unoffensive.
I gave it a fresh start over the weekend and have to say that it is a perfectly understated blend. The casings are barely detectable, haunting the background like music that you know you know but just can't quite identify. The Latakia was properly proportionate, being a welcome touch of seasoning in contrast to many Lat bombs that lather on the Latakia like the cracked corns on a pepper encrusted chicken breast.
Reading up on the blend, I was surprised that it was a Lakeland. I didn't detect the oft-reported soapiness or perfuminess associated with blends from the Lakeland regions nor was it overpowering. If anything, I would say this is a subtle blend, especially when considering the style.
I may try one or two more LakeLandds over the holidays. What would you recommend? Also, I'm still looking for VaLat flakes, ropes, cakes where the Lat, like a well disciplined child, stays quietly in the background.
I gave it a fresh start over the weekend and have to say that it is a perfectly understated blend. The casings are barely detectable, haunting the background like music that you know you know but just can't quite identify. The Latakia was properly proportionate, being a welcome touch of seasoning in contrast to many Lat bombs that lather on the Latakia like the cracked corns on a pepper encrusted chicken breast.
Reading up on the blend, I was surprised that it was a Lakeland. I didn't detect the oft-reported soapiness or perfuminess associated with blends from the Lakeland regions nor was it overpowering. If anything, I would say this is a subtle blend, especially when considering the style.
I may try one or two more LakeLandds over the holidays. What would you recommend? Also, I'm still looking for VaLat flakes, ropes, cakes where the Lat, like a well disciplined child, stays quietly in the background.