Will we ever see Balkan's on sale again?

[aggravatedfarmer]

That's the question that's been rolling through my head. Thinking of a new TAD order sometime, and it seems to be a bit Balkan heavy. Do you all think that we will ever see any Syrian based Latakia blends on sale ever again? I'm thinking no, but I'm hoping for a vendor to announce a sale.

 

[stanlaurel]

100g Vintage Syrian is $17.95 at Milan Tobacconists.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Balkan blends don't have to be Syrian.
http://m.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/cornell-diehl/bulk/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=134974
http://m.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/cornell-diehl/bulk/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=134975
And these are a bargain!

 

[iamn8]

CM, but the should be if I was Latakia I'd want to be Syrian.

 

[philobeddoe]

Black House from Hearth and Home and Exotique from Smokers Haven are both delicious and available, I highly recommend both.

 

[Chasing Embers]

CM, but the should be if I was Latakia I'd want to be Syrian.

Probably all gone in the next 5 years or so, so best to start finding other blends to fall in love with. I enjoy both types equally, if not the Cyprian a bit more.

 

[iamn8]

Yeah CM, that sucks every time I hear it for those preferring Syrian, couldn't we take Cyprian and simply repatriated it, making it legally Syrian? Truthfully though, it's the threat of never having it again that makes it so desirable, although I genuinely taste a strong difference and very much love it. Start a strong enough rumor and I'll chase Cyprian like it's going extinct

 

[Chasing Embers]

:rofl: Have you tried Balkan Sasieni or Peter Stokkebye's Balkan Supreme? Both very good representatives of what Cyprian should be.

 

[edgreen]

Or McClelland's Syrian Full Balkan if you want Syrian. I prefer their Balkan Blue (formerly Blue Mountain) even if it's Cyprian. Please see Pease's response in recent thread on Syrian. I think Macbaren HH Vintage Syrian is a mix of Syrian and Cyprian, but my taste buds could be mistaken

 

[ericusrex]

Both P&C and SPC occasionally run sitewide sales (i.e. 15% off everything we stock). You just missed P&C's 20% off sale a few weeks ago. Just wait around for the next sale and your Syrian will then be on sale...if it's still on the shelf by then! And get on their mailing lists

 

[Chasing Embers]

I prefer their Balkan Blue

Closest to the old Sobranie that I have smoked. Sooooo good! ::

 

[aggravatedfarmer]

I fell in love frog Morton accross the pond. I've been told to try three oaks Syrian.

 

[cobguy]

Definitely try the HH Vintage Syrian as well.
The 1 pound bags are still a great value compared to the tin prices.
I'll add another +1 for the Balkan Supreme and Balkan Blue listed above as well.
BTW ... any of these will go well with Maker's!

 

[thedudeabides]

Mr. Greg Pease does an amazing job of making Cyprian taste like Syrian in his Meridian blend. Guy is a master.

 

[aggravatedfarmer]

This is a tough decision. HH vintage or a tub of frog accros the pond?

 

[ericusrex]

That's easy. Get both. Then ask us the hard question; which to open first.

 

[beerandbaccy]

How does the Peterson Balkan delight compare?
https://www.thebackyshop.co.uk/products/new-for-2013-peterson-balkan-delight-pipe-tobacco-50g-tin

 

[jpmcwjr]

Reading Pease's article describing in some detail both strains of Latakia is worthwhile. Read it this morning, and here is a link to it. Link is to left of this sentence. On my laptop, it doesn't show up well, and I don't think I can bold it with the tags.

 

[mso489]

Syrian Lat will be back, although how much horror the population will suffer before that happens, I can only dread to imagine. It's a good cash crop, and when the country leadership stops killing its citizenry and the murderous hoards of interlopers stops, people will again grow this cash crop. Soon, I hope.

 

[mattguss]

Plum Pudding from Seattle Pipe Club is the best Balkan I have ever smoked. I have smoked pounds of it too!