McC Balkan Blue/Blue Mountain

[seadogontheland]

After smoking some of the blends in the Frog Morton line, this was much appreciated. Not that those blends are bad at all, but this is more robust, fuller bodied, and tasted wonderful in a nicely assertive manner. All the required characteristics were present (perfect moisture level, loaded easily, lit well, remained lit well and created a good amount of smoke) I never smoked the famed blend this is modeled after and I feel there is no need to, this stands so well on its own merits. The balance in this blend is close enough to perfect to be quite thrilling yet totally relaxing at the same time. The flavors and aroma were excellent, yielding hints a leather, campfire, some deep sugar, a slight mustiness and sourness...wonderful. I can't wait to try a 3 year old tin which resides in the cellar. Highest recommendation!

 

[zitotczito]

Nice review and I look forward to cracking a tin in the near future.

 

[seadogontheland]

Let us know how you like it when you get to that tin!

 

[judcole]

It's nice stuff. I personally like it better than H&H Black House. Definitely worth your while.

 

[seadogontheland]

I too like it better than Black House.

 

[petes03]

This is one of my all time favorites, and my go-to when I want Latakia.

 

[daimyo]

Better than Black House?! We need to get some more Black Bloods in here so's we can have us a rumble!



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I do love Blue Mountain, although not as much as BH. Definitely a unique and interesting Balkan. Thanks for the reminder.