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I only have a little Latakia experience and enjoy it being smooth and less in the forefront. Can anyone tell me anything about Macbaren HH Latakia Flake?
I've had Hearth and Home Obsidian and it was too smokey. But I really enjoy Frog on the Town.
If the one I asked about isn't a good choice can anyone recommend a good Latakia for me to move forward please?
Haven't had that particular one but here are a few I'd recomend...
HH Old Dark Fired: This one doesn't have the tarry notes of latakia but the dark fired leaf gives it different kind of smoky which is very pleasant
Frog Morton's Cellar: semi-aromatic with a whiskey topping and light on the latakia. I might just go load a bowl now
Dunhill Early Morning Pipe: There's latakia but there's also a good amount of orientals and virginia to balance it out. The tobacco has an incense like flavor and smell. Sound gross but it's very nice.
I'll give them a try, thanks! I had been curious about Frog Morton's Cellar.
Pm me your addy and I'll toss a few bowls in an envelope and send it your way.Quote:
Originally Posted by PMR
That's very nice of you. PM inbound.
I avoid latakia and found this one to be an interesting alternative.Quote:
Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg
SG Navy Flake. Balanced and very high quality.
I didn't find the Latakia in Obsidian too smokey, maybe that was the perique you picked up on? MacBaren Latakia flake is one of the smoother Lat blends out there. I think it's right what you're looking for.
I smoked the Obsidian today just to check to see if I was wrong about which tobacco it was and I have to stick with Latakia.
Ok, so I got a package in the mail yesterday from Emperor Zurg. He bombed me good. I was only looking for a helpful hint as to which way to go and I got slammed by his generosity! Have a look:
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I haven't had a chance to smoke one yet today but I think I'm going for the Frog Morton. That's the one I displayed backwards...
Nicely done, EZ. I've seen those bags before :)
It made it! And just in time for IPSD too. Hope you enjoy them. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ys/rauch10.gif
IMO the ODF and FMC are almost a slam dunk. The others; well you might like them right off or they may grow on you... or not. Never can tell. If you don't like any of them then I concede you REALLY don't like latakia (or other smoky tobacco) MAY IT NEVER BE!! http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...psdb9cf18f.gif http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...psdb9cf18f.gif http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...psdb9cf18f.gif
Frog Morton Cellar is very nice. I'm just wrapping up a bowl of it in my Country Gentleman.
Thank you!
Ok. So I've had the Frog Morton's Cellar twice and really like it. I've had the Dunhill EMP twice and really like it. A lot. I've had the Samuel Gawith Navy Flake and the Old Dark Fired once each and liked them too. I have yet to to try the Pine Grove but intend to do so in the morning.
Thanks again Emperor Zurg!
Just had my first bowl of Mac Baren HH Latakia Flake today. Definitely not a Lat bomb but a mellow sweet blend complimented by Latakia.
Well cool! That's batting 800 even if you don't like the Pine Grove :DQuote:
Originally Posted by PMR
The EMP was the one I had doubts you'd like. Once you get a bit more accustomed to latakia, you MUST give Nightcap a try. It's heavier on the lat to be sure, but it's got some wonderful buttery, spicey and peppery notes as well. I love the stuff. It does tend to bite me a bit so I don't reach for it often but I really enjoy the flavor when I do.
Let me know how the Pine Grove fares. Glad I've cost you money, lol!
Yup, your generosity cost me about $70. Thanks?
;)
Well think about what a bowl costs compared to a premium cigar.Quote:
Originally Posted by PMR
You're SAVING money by spending it... or something to that effect.
Trust me, your wife would probably understand. It's just like a sale!! :D :D
Glad you're enjoying the samples at any rate.http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ys/rauch10.gif
Ha! Yes, my cigars are starting to pile up now that I only smoke one a day.
Thanks again!
Another thing you might try is getting some blending Latakia and mixing it in various proportions to some of your aros and other non-lat tobaccos. I've found this to be a good way of rehabilitating the duller blends.