I grabbed a good amount of this when the sale popped up knowing the ingredient list was right up my alley, and having enjoyed other offerings Greg Pease has had a hand in. Does not disappoint. Broken flake, that has a sweet spot for me with about a half hour of drying time outside the tin, and what I would best describe as a lazy rub out for prep. Using the larger pieces at the bottom and gradually adding finer bits building the top of the bowl. It's flavors are smooth, and mellow. The VA definitely comes through with some classic sweetness, the perique is there, but not a major player. The addition of Latakia adds complexity without overwhelming everything else that is going on. The background smokeyness of the Lat. makes it a nice pairing for my morning coffee. The strength of this blend is not one that will have me going on about nicotine content, although there is is some to be had. It is well behaved, and burns cool throughout, usually with a relight or 2. While it does also mention Orientals in the blend, they don't stand out as a big part of the flavor profile to me.
While they are not the same, if you enjoyed the LTD. ED. Macbarens Latakia roll cake I expect this might be a good one for you to look at. Drawing parallels between the 2 in being a complex, interesting blend with subtle highlights as opposed to one dominating ingredient.
While they are not the same, if you enjoyed the LTD. ED. Macbarens Latakia roll cake I expect this might be a good one for you to look at. Drawing parallels between the 2 in being a complex, interesting blend with subtle highlights as opposed to one dominating ingredient.
