Vanilla & Latakia?

[IslandCobFog]

I was wondering if somebody could steer me in the right direction to find a flavorful blend os strong latakia and vanilla or if one even exists. Last night I was drinking a smoked vanilla porter and got to thinking it would make a pretty good smoke.

 

[iamn8]

http://www.pipesandcigars.com/pipe-tobacco/my-own-blend/

 

[drennan]

Perfection?

 

[texmexpipe]

I've got se Sutliff Burma road on the way, I've not yet had it but it sounds really similar to what you are thinking. I'll let Yoj know when I try some. With the 20% off at P&C on Sutliff right now its a good quick buy.

 

[iamn8]

I'm really curious about P&D's customized blends. You even get to name it! Im considering this one I made but as I'm so new, im fearful of how my ignorance would taste.

 

[mzpuff]

H&H Fusilier's Ration and 4noggins Brit's Balkan both have a vanilla topping (although quite light) on a great Balkan base. They have plenty of Latakia and some great Orientals. Both are superb blends.

 

[IslandCobFog]

Will order those on my next TAD. I tried mixing macbaren vanilla creme flake with latakia flake this evening... it was well interesting. Not bad but not quite right. I think instead of 50/50 i need to limit the vanilla a little more.

 

[blueeyedogre]

Grab some bulk and try your own blend. I tend to be overly sensitive to Latakia so all I need is the smallest amount to make a big showing in anything I'm smoking. To much and all I taste is campfire so I've started adding small pinches of BHT to a straight Burley or Virginia when I'm feeling the urge of Lat.

 

[kaboom]

As said above, Perfection is a Lat-heavy blend with a vanilla topping.
I've heard people say its a lighter version of commonwealth topped with vanilla. Those that like it swear by it.

 

[mikegun]

Burma Es is a great blend, crossover that is, latakia with a little rum and vanilla, very smooth no bite at all, i smoke it all day and never tire of it as i do with sweeter blends

 

[mikegun]

Burma road is a great blend, crossover that is, latakia with a little rum and vanilla, very smooth no bite at all, i smoke it all day and never tire of it as i do with sweeter blends

 

[Chasing Embers]

Pasha's Dream is a good one.
https://m.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/cornell-diehl/bulk/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=138741

 

[hawky454]

Perfection by Samuel Gawith

Northwoods by Boswell

And perhaps even Shortcut to Mushrooms by Just For Him.
Good to see you posting again N8. How are you?

 

[beezer]

Why don't you give "Vauen No. 22 English Blend & Vanilla" a shot. I bought a tin on a whim two years ago, but still haven't cracked it. The description is intriguing and may be up your alley.
Vauen: English Blend Vanilla 50g
Vauen No. 22 English Blend & Vanilla is a creamy English crossover, blended from smokey Latakia, black Cavendish, golden Virginia, and just a pinch of Burley for spice, then lightly topped in vanilla and bourbon for a touch of extra sweetness.