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08-01-2006, 12:44 PM | #1 |
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MacBaren HH Vintage Syrian
It's been a very long time since I've had the pleasure of smoking authentic Syrian latakia, perhaps, twenty years. While I've purchased some blends that claimed to have Syrian, not Cyprian latakia, I'm convinced, more than ever, that the latakia in the former blends was not from Syria.
MacBaren HH Vintage Syrian is advertised as being over half Syrian latakia plus Turkish, some Kentucky burley, and a 3-nation blend of Virginias. I can certainly attest to the assertion of the Syrian latakia content. It's extraordinary. Today, August 1, 2006, was the announced release date of the tobacco, but it's been available for a few weeks at a couple of retailers. I was fortunate enough to be gifted a tin, this past Saturday. I've since ordered a few tins, though it's a bit pricey @$14.00 per 100 gram tin. For those who enjoy Cyprian latakia laden, "traditional" English blends, Vintage Syrian may be too mild. It smokes very cool and dry, never harsh. The room note is pleasant; not like an aromatic, but 360 degrees away from Penzance or 965. I found it at cupojoes.com. http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/spgm...item=mcbhhs100 |