La Volute Semois and Cornell & Diehl Latakia

[St Nicolas in July]

I did not store my C&D Latakia properly and it did dry up. I figured since it is as dry as the Semois, might as well mix the two and try it out. Mixed them and packed a large bowl as tight as I can and it worked. This is definitely an end-of-day pipe. Definitely requires slow sipping but to my surprise no bite. Way better than the old Night Cap. Highly recommended!!

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Interesting idea.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I did not store my C&D Latakia properly and it did dry up. I figured since it is as dry as the Semois, might as well mix the two and try it out. Mixed them and packed a large bowl as tight as I can and it worked. This is definitely an end-of-day pipe. Definitely requires slow sipping but to my surprise no bite. Way better than the old Night Cap. Highly recommended!!

If you like that sort of blend, you might try C&D Bayou Night.

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

Interesting - but the dry latakia didn't give you any trouble?
I'd have thought the dry latakia would have added a harshness, even faster burn-rate and dirty flavor to the mix
I'd never smoke a dried out latakia without rehydration after having 2 bad past experiences

 

[anotherbob]

Interesting - but the dry latakia didn't give you any trouble?
I'd have thought the dry latakia would have added a harshness, even faster burn-rate and dirty flavor to the mix
I'd never smoke a dried out latakia without rehydration after having 2 bad past experiences

I find latakia kind of nicer dried out. It's more herby to my tastes.

 

[St Nicolas in July]

If you like that sort of blend, you might try C&D Bayou Night.

thanks for the tip. Adding it into my next shoping spree

 

[St Nicolas in July]

Interesting - but the dry latakia didn't give you any trouble?
I'd have thought the dry latakia would have added a harshness, even faster burn-rate and dirty flavor to the mix
I'd never smoke a dried out latakia without rehydration after having 2 bad past experiences

Not the C&D Latakia, no trouble

 

[Country Bladesmith]

thanks for the tip. Adding it into my next shoping spree

It’s available as bulk, not just tins, so you can order by the ounce if you don’t mind jarring it, or if you just wanted to buy a single ounce to try.

 

[xingpao]

Excellent