Balkan Supreme Bulk - Are They The Same?

[chicagopiper74]

There seem to be a few bulk "Balkan Supreme" blends floating around - are they all the same (and poorly labeled) or different? Prices vary greatly between ~$2/oz to $6, which seems suspicious... Any guidance would be appreciated.

Nice Ash Balkan Supreme $2

Pipes & Cigars Balkan Supreme $3

Cup O Joe's Arango Balkan Supreme $3

Mars Cigars Arango/Stokkebye Balkan Supreme - $6

Best,
G

 

[diamondback]

Someone more knowledgeable than myself will be along shortly with a definitive answer, an I cannot speak to “Nice Ash” nor “P&C”s version.

As I understand it, Arango and Stokkebye are identical and I will tell you that in my humble opinion this is a sublime blend! It is heaven in a pipe, hands-down.

 

[danimalia]

Hmmm... I'd check the component leaf. The Arango/Stokkebye Balkan Supreme has black cav and if they specify Oriental leaf, it's Samsun. $6 an ounce seems high as one of the joys of this blend is that it's as fine a Balkan blend as there is at a fairly cheap price!

 

[danimalia]

Oh, just checked, and the Mars Cigar price is for two ounces, which puts it in line with everything else.

 

[eslavs]

I recently asked this same question. Seems like it's not sold as PS anymore, only Arango...but was/is made by PS. I ordered a 1oz sample to try, smoked 1 bowl, then ordered 8 more to jar up. Really good stuff.