Done with Latakia, For Now

[karam]

I smoked Latakia blends for years, thought its particular smell and taste is the only real pipe tobacco taste. Then tried DLNRs and the spell was broken forever I think.
Now I've branched out to burleys and Virginias, VaPers and smoke them more often because I find them easier, more collaborative so to speak. However when I do load up with Latakia it seems there's nothing else that hits the spot quite like it and I think "why don't I smoke this forever like I used to?". There's enough variety to go around, that's the magic of it!

 

[timpiper]

I used to think latakia blends were ok, but I preferred VaPers, virginia and aromatics.
Then one day I smoked from an old jar of MM965 and something clicked, with that sweet latakia oriental taste.
Now I prefer Cavendish, latakia oriental blends and aromatics. VaPers are still ok, but straight virginias are a bit tasteless to me now. -TimPiper

 

[Chasing Embers]

Now I prefer Cavendish, latakia oriental blends

Black Frigate

 

[fightnhampster]

My story is very similar to many already stated. I like Latakia at one point, but now it has gotten too overwhelming for me when it is in a blend. The only blend containing any Latakia that I can still stomach is Key Largo. And even that one I smoke sparingly.

It seems that no matter how much Latakia is in the blend, it usually overwhelms it and that is all I taste.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

The only blend containing any Latakia that I can still stomach is Key Largo.

I have seen a few posts recently that some members hate this one, but oddly enough, this is one latakia blend that I can easily smoke in the sun and heat. I save it for the summer trips to the beach, to be enjoyed with lots of fruity drinks and surrounded by women in bikinis. But, i think of it more as a cigar blend than a latakia blend. FWIW

 

[kylef]

Once in a great while I'll go with a latakia-forward English blend, but not too often.

On the other hand, I LOVE latakia as a minor player in a blend, just to the point where it adds complexity to the smoke but doesn't really stand out.

 

[brooklynpiper]

Latakia, the new Lakeland!

 

[crashthegrey]

Like many, I once overdid latakia. Loved it as strong and forward as possible. Burned out on it. Moved to Virginia tobaccos. Then burley. Now I smoke whatever I want whenever I feel like it. It's a lot of fun for me.

 

[timpiper]

Black Frigate

Bought ticket, haven't boarded ship yet