Sounds like your sample spent too much time in a Ziploc bag, but you got the components spot on. There's only about 1% Latakia, so it's very mild and smooth with just a hint of the smoke to remind you once in awhile. Coming from a Blackblood, most people are surprised at how mild it is, but I made it to be something pleasant to smoke while reading or studying that was all natural yet still sweet with a nice room note. My upcoming blend, Dagon Dark will be the opposite of that. LOL. I've also got a VAPer in my brain called Randolph Carter Blend.