I've been sampling Balkans lately and I have really been enjoying it. I dedicated my Cavicchi Elephant Foot to the blend type and so far, it has smoked them all with aplomb. So far I have had BS, WK, BH and BB. Smoker's Haven Exotique and Butera's Pelican both strike me as Balkan like in their flavor profile but I'm not sure if they are considered Balkans. Balkan Sobranie is good but isn't quite as tasty as some of the others. I like White Knight but personally prefer BlackHouse's favor profile by a slight margin. Balkan Blue (Blue Mountain) is really smooth and has a wonderful aroma and a cooking aftertaste. Reading up on them on tobaccoreviews one reviewer stated he liked the spicy kick of BlackHouse and the smell and finish of Balkan Blue, so he mixed them 50/50. I tried this today as a first pipe back after a sore throat and wow, what a great idea. If you like Balkans, I definitely recommend trying them this way. BlackHouse is terrific on its own and I will continue to smoke it straight from the tin but I will be mixing and keeping a jar of this 50/50 as well.