Mac Baren HH Latakia Flake

[jaytex1969]

I just scored a 2014 tin of this at my B&M recently.
I grabbed it because I've been greatly enjoying the other HH line items I've tried.
I didn't do my normal research before buying. My understanding of the HH line was that the theme was "just tobacco".
I was surprised to learn, after purchase, that there is apparently a maple "binder" used.
I'm sure it will be a nice smoke, however, I've generally avoided the "aro's".
Need I designate a separate pipe over ghosting concerns, or will this blend live harmoniously in my normal latakia pipes?
Thanks.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I smoked some of the original release, and it reminded me of "And So To Bed". You should be able to smoke it in a Latakia pipe with no detrimental ghosting.

 

[JimInks]

The maple binder is barely evident in the smoke. There's nothing to worry about.

 

[unkleyoda]

I love HH Latakia Flake. Jim's right, I would have never guessed it used a maple binder, as you don't notice it at all. Just smoke it in a latakia pipe.

I'm sure it will be a nice smoke, however, I've generally avoided the "aro's".

You like Black Frigate, HHLF is way less 'aro' than BF.

 

[fmgee]

Latakia Flake is a great smoke.

 

[jaytex1969]

Thanks, all, for the info.

 

[Chasing Embers]

You like Black Frigate, HHLF is way less 'aro' than BF.

How is Black Frigate an aro?

 

[jaytex1969]

How is Black Frigate an aro?

I think Yoda is referring to the rum component.
I have one pipe for the Frigate, Pirate Kake and, when I get to it, Blockade Runner.
I'm also still sitting on the following because of the somewhat "aro" aspects:
Carter Hall

Stonehenge

Grandma's Kitchen
Some day I'll get into them, but for now, I'm really focused on un-topped stuff.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I think Yoda is referring to the rum component.

So using that logic, these are all aromatics?
C&D-Black Frigate

C&D-Blockade Runner

Hearth and Home-Anniversary Cake

Watch City Cigars-Watch City Slices

Watch City Cigars-The 4th Nun

Mac Baren-Navy Flake

McClelland-Navy Cavendish

Samuel Gawith-Navy Flake

Fribourg & Treyer-Special Brown Flake

Dan Tobacco-Salty Dogs

G.L.Pease-Navigator

G.L.Pease-Sextant

McConnell-Maduro

 

[nukesimi]

Not enough Latakia.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

HH Latakia Flake is one of my favorite blends. It's a great Latakia blend. Not over-powering, just smooth and mellow.