I feel much the same way. Years ago Squadron Leader was my go-to blend. Now I couldn't touch it.
Latakia Paradox?
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I feel much the same way. Years ago Squadron Leader was my go-to blend. Now I couldn't touch it.
I've burned myself out on it.. only right after deciding it was about all I wanted to smoke, and buying pounds of various lat bombs.
Although it was never a staple, I figured it was something every responsible pipe smoker should enjoy and keep on hand. The pound or two of various lat blends that I put in the cellar will more than likely outlive me.I've burned myself out on it.. only right after deciding it was about all I wanted to smoke, and buying pounds of various lat bombs.
I revisit from time to time just to see if anything has clicked and so far that would be a definite negatory.
Same here -- hadn't smoked it since about 2010 -- now I crave Billy Budd, Black Frigate and OJK Red Label
The great thing about that one is the latakia is nearly non existent. It's very far in the background and frames the flavor without over powering it.
You're right about that -- it doesn't strike me as a latakia bomb, which I thought it was going to be.
Squadron Leader is excellent. The Latakia is way in the background (at least to my palate). I feel sorry for the lot of ya. May my day never come. I know there are folks that never tire of it. Rick Newcombe is one example. That guy loves his Latakia and he’s been smoking it a long time.
It's a sister blend to another favorite of mine, Blockade Runner.
After what pipestud posted about the disappearance of latakia, it may come if you want it or not.
Americans always see themselves differently than the rest of the world does. That's a stone cold fact.
The tobacco leaf may have similar issues around dysmorphic disorder, but it's only a guess.
I thought Virginia's looked like this:
And Latakia, alluring, sophisticated and mysterious is of course a little something like this:
The tobacco leaf may have similar issues around dysmorphic disorder, but it's only a guess.
I thought Virginia's looked like this:
And Latakia, alluring, sophisticated and mysterious is of course a little something like this:
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Something that smells like burning tires is sophisticated? The poor lady must be in need of some major hygiene products.
Careful, Central and South America are Americans too.
I have a house in Brasil and have travelled extensively through South America. I also have a house in Canada and have gotten around there too, including the good ol' USA. In all of that time and geographical space, I've only ever heard one group of people describe themselves as American.
Bet you can't guess who!
That scares the ever lovin’ shite out of me! But, we’ll make due if it comes to that, we always do. I wonder if we could try to make it here. Sure it would taste different, different woods to burn with but it might be worth giving it a go if our source of Latakia goes away.
Dark Fired Kentucky kind of is the American latakia.
