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Meticulously recreated by JF Germain in England. Especially, if it means spending outrageous sums of money. The flavor on first light is latakia dominate. Being too young to have ever bought this over the counter, I felt I had to try the blend that everyone in the pipe club lamented they could not buy anymore. Not as heavy on the Latakia as 759 and plenty of that marvelous old Yenidje leaf to sate the palate. Packing and Lighting: easy to pack, but a little fussy to light. The tobacco was a little wet in the tin so some airtime was mandatory. Easy to understand why it is treated as the gold standard in Balkan style blends. This is what a pipe tobacco is supposed to be! No Syrian or Yenidje in it though. A very full taste, so well balanced that is impossible to immagine something better. Except the lucky few. But producing vast quantities, no, they cannot do that. rather than ?tobacco.? Peterson Pipe Tobacco Nightcap (Dunhill)1.76, Peterson Pipe Tobacco My Mixture 965 (Dunhill Blend)1.76oz. It's a classic balkan blend with very little virginia and lots of latakia and turkish yenidje. (I use quotes here because I know it has gone through several incarnations and is quite different than what it was decades ago.) Not so heavy, incredibly smooth tobacco, giving a gentle sweetness and a dry, salty smoking that reminds me of Syrian Latakia. Thoroughly enjoyable and deserves a quiet hour or so to smoke it and really enjoy it. )which would make this more of an english blend than a Balkan. Curisoty and the words of that tobacconist, got the better of me when I saw an unopened tin from the sixties on Ebay. Alas, the blend changed. Almost no sweetness, the olive notes tasted rancid, and the latakia was so muted as to be undetectable. It leaves a fine grey ash, and cakes poorly, so I tend to break my pipes in with something else. That one's been in production since at least the mid 2000s. Comparisons: Similar to the GL Pease blends in the same way a red crayon drawing resembles Rothko's "Red on Maroon"; the flavors are there; but this is infinitely more complex and more subtle. To this is added a large quantity of fiery, tenebrific, real, SYRIAN latakia, all of it held together by the background?and it is very much a background?of red Virginia. Comparisons to Balkan Sasieni are obvious due to the tin art but Sobranie is miles ahead in flavor and depth. |Radio Show The tobacco is a very different experience than I expected. Probably nearly forty percent Turkish leaf maximum. This was true for me into the 80s too, but by the time the 90s came about, the blend had changed and not for the better. Not really sure what Germain was going for with this, but don't bother. Once lit, I walked back through the cloud of smoke that had been produced and of course, a rush of great memories came back to me. There are many Balkan blends currently available on the market which are great in their own right without needing comparison with Balkan Sobranie, but nothing has quite matched the sensations of BS, at least in my experience, and judging by the affection displayed in many reviews, the experience of many others as well. This tobacco burns well and packs soundly in all of my pipes. and they are just as good if not better. The tin note was sweet and smoky it had an Oriental smell to it, but the Latakia was wonderful. The Latakia presence is less intrusive, and as a whole it is a very satisfactory smoke. Wonderful tobacco provided by one of the best online tobacconists. Cool and slow burning, it was a tobacco that imposed itself on the smoker, providing a great variety of flavors within the Balkan range. Note to "sounds7": For your taste, how many "parts" of the Wellauers Latakia do you use? This one is smooth and bold with good sourness from the orientals and slight smoke from the Latakia. This tobacco is unique.. I first tried this in college. Germain's Balkan Sobranie 3-Pack of 50g tins . It was, at that later time, a more piquant, far more acrid blend with other orientals added. Failing that I'm going to give Macedonian Mixture a try as well. Maybe the preparation or selection of red & brown Virginias topped off with tasty Yenidje? Eventually I got myself a Churchwarden and took up the pipe. The sample I got was aged, obviously. Between 1965 and 1970 I smoked pound after pound of the real Balkan Sobranie Smoking Mixture. Together with Balkan Sobranie Mixture 759 and Balkan Sobranie Virginia no. Smoked slowly, this is cool, deep and satisfying without being overwhelming. Similar Blends: My favorite, Wilke's Crystal Palace. Having never tried the original might have made me impervious to the persuasion of the brand name, but to be perfectly honest, the tobacco that was inside my pouch came across as highly overrated and ultimately a pretty unremarkable affair to me. The blend smokes reliable from top to bottom with the flavor shift of full and soft to spicy then sweet/sour. Wow. On one hand I was glad I did, on the other I was sad because it was one of the few sachets circulating all over the world. The production ceased in 2005. Rich and full of flavor this blend is a satisfying smoke to be savored slowly. I prefer it in the truck on a road trip, or in the evening sitting in my smoking chair. I went into the smoking car of the NY Central RR, opened the tin and smoked. . As with my girlfriend hehehe.. Luscious but actually capable of giving you a hangover if you smoke it all day. I'm getting low on Sutliff Balkan Sobranie 759 Match that I've enjoyed right along, from SP. And sometimes I cut in some Turkish. Otherwise who cares I will spend my tobacco money on something else!!!!!!! The tobacco cut varies from rough to smooth and needs a bit of a rubbing out to help it burn evenly. A calm and smooth creamy smoke with hints of that 'Turkish' taste here and there - but they are very very mild indeed; so mild that you will often forget that they are even there. For a very broad reference I would say it is somewhere between Esotericas Penzance and G.L. The Virginia is semi-sweet, bready, touch of graham cracker, and in perfect harmony to round out this blend. Taste is medium and consistent, with notes of smoky, very bitter wood, floral, toasted bread, leather, musty herbal vegetation, incense, dry earth, acidic/spicy, citrus peel/zest, a mildly sweet stewed tangy fruit background note, and a very peppery retro. Aging will do wonders to this I'm sure. Log ged in and had two in less than 30 seconds. of STC Holdings LLC. I would smoke this one regularly if it were available. Two days ago I got my paws on an old tin of BS. I suppose I should move on and find something that grants me such pleasure again. When the towel is dry, I'll gently mix the contents and repeat until the moisture level is right. Every bowl. The smoke is creamy and smooth. Starting off astringent and downright sour, the middle section is dominated by exotic spiciness, particularly of cedar. . If youre fortunate enough to find this blend in stock, get it while you can. Balkan Sasieni, while good, is not close to the original. Anyway, there is more latakia then in the pouch version. Requires few relights, and leaves little dampness in the bowl. I am puzzled about availability. Creamy, smoky and sweet. Top of the top. In my typically college age bulletproof life of 35+ years ago, I remember buying the weird knife top tin of this spectacular baccy in Peterson's on 42nd St in NYC. The main flavor that really jumps out at me is unflavored seltzer water or quinine, which I understand is from yenidje. I do hope they reintroduce the 759 as I would be more intersested in it, but they have done a fine job with this. Just lit you almost taste the pure latakia. There are much better offerings available today and I will not be purchasing another tin of this "one tin per purchase" rip-off (and I truly expect my review will be "ripped" into, so have at it guys). Because this is the weak spot of J.F. There are some very good Balkan/heavy english mixtures available,but none can ever replace Balkan Sobranie. or related products to anyone under the age of 21. Also, I'd not get any sweet or earthy notes from the virginia leaf. Not sure what to make of this. Without question this was the most anticipated tin I have ever opened. And there may have been some pressed bright Virginia as well. 2000-2023 Milan Tobacconists, As time went on and I matured, this blend slowly grew on me . I had the good luck to come across a previously opened but sealed tin, half full, stored in a consistent temperature. To say the least, Ed's Balkan is superb, try it and see if it matches the Sobranie blend. The smell is very unusual but pleasant at the same moment. The tobacco ? Again, whatever. It was like a big glorious hit of midnote with some bottom. It was a full aroma latakia with a delightfully light body. A tin was once given to me as a Christmas gift by my sister-in-law. In the present day, this has gone out of production and is considered the standard to which all balkans are measured. I will remain a former smoker! Finally, with my Sobranie blended to my satisfaction I jarred it and set out enough to fill my rather large Meerqueen bowl. Ok ..lets all get over the Balkan Sobraine tag because this stuff isn't anything like the stuff I smoked in the '60's and 70's, in fact, it reminds me of Bill Baily's Balkan a bit. The job ended before I did. Add to Wishlist. Seattle Pipe Club Pipe Tobacco Are there better bl ends? If all this good smoke is coming from the tobaccos alone, that's incredible almost magical! you certify that you are at least 21 years old and consent to an age and I cannot add anything significant to your eloquence. The best of the very best. I see why this blend commands a premium. Since our culture today is one of over-blown expectations and manufactured exclusivity I was a tad sceptical. The taste is medium. This is probably the most famous Balkan blend ever. I need to find a source, because I'd smoke this all winter. Better! I removed the cake of tobacco and set out to re-hydrate it thus: Placed in a kitchen type strainer (sieve) over a pot of boiling water for a few moments the tobacco softened. There are so many old blends I'll never get to sample, yet I've managed to fulfill a dream by getting to try this one. Varia: Regarding lady nicotine you can notice that you are dealing with an "elder" tobacco. I kept the tin unsmoked for quite long time, just opening it and smelling that wonderful aroma. This is a pure Turkish smoking experience. As one spun the lid, cutting out the inner lid, one caught the full old-leather, old-whisky, old-wood aroma that promised the same consistent taste as always. I open one of my remaining stock every 10 years and will savor each bowl over the next few months. Deep, rich, tarry, resinous. Aroma of very delicate floral Orientals, slightly sour, smoky latakia and just a kiss of sweetness from the Virginia. Sampled from a fairly fresh 50g pouch; This BSOM makes you reach for that elusive flavor with each draw. I used to smoke this tobacco mixture back in the early 90s. Never a dull or harsh moment, I savor every sip from the pipe. The newer version seems to me drier, saltier and sour. Perfectly worth buying here, and wildly overpriced on the secondary market everywhere else. The virginias provide a solid backdrop for the supporting cast of Turkish tobacco of which, to my tastes at least, Smyrna (not izmir) is the star. Every bowl. It's the same for Dunhill, Rattray and other traditional brands. Matched perfectly with the smoky and woody Latakia. 2 Reviews; 2 Reviews. I first tried this in college. Something that was better in the pouch version. This is a 2.5 star blend compared to Black House or Nat Sherman 536, rating it "recommended" only if you're determined to try it and can find a tin cheap. I withhold most further details of the shop on the unlikely chance I can return someday and the remaining tin will be up there on the top shelf, having once been stuffed back to make room for more recent things. Current Stock: Decrease Quantity: Increase Quantity: Add to Wish List. I'm going to miss this. After having smoked Rattray's Black Mallory, Pease Caravan, Renaissance and Samarra, and Esoterica's Penzance, I now understand the difference between a Balkan and an English. . Texture of the cut is fine, mostly uniform ribbons which felt just a bit too wet. In my personal rating (from 1 to 10) here is the perfection and my score is 10 with eulogy and obviously 4 stars. For those who seek a refined latakia-oriental blend rich in flavor, but retrained in raw power and bluster. A smooth mellow blend that is simply delicious. Enjoyed the original many moons ago. The nicotine content is not heavy at all, but a solid medium. This stuff have cool somoke, something light and very rich. I miss it still. Us Apparently thats what it takes to get this stuff. When the product becomes available, the alerts will be sent in the order in which customers signed up for the alerts. A masterpiece, perfect to smoke in the evening. In comparison with all those others, Sobranie certainly stands up well, even at this late date. 1, I'm not quite sure how old this can is as it was a gift and 2, I did not smoke my usual 2oz for the review. It's a shag cut, with pronounced latakia and musty smelling orientals. I wonder if Balksn Sobranie Smoking Mixture will ever re-emerge in the US of A as Dunhill has recently. Bottom Line: The ultimate expression of the oriental leaves. I have just recently secured a few 50gram packets of "Balkan Sobranie" Original Smoking Mixture. I remember it being leathery and spicy, not my cup of tea at the time. I do not know if this is a result of aging or as it was at that time as I was an avid cigar smoker in those days and never smoked a new tin. This should be approachable to all but the most puny of smokers. I have read so much about this blend I had to try it. That's part of the hype I hear also; that it's such a great Latakia bomb it's super strongall lies. All in all, highly recommended for this wall of honour blend, an excellent starting place for Aromatic or Virginia pipers all briar brethren of the good leaf whom intend and desire experience with the genus Balkan or English. I've tried dried deer tongue leaf broken or crumbled in blends and gotten nothing out of it. Having smoked the late 1960s and the 1960 versions, I found the red Virginia was a little more prominent, and the wine-like, earthy, woody, floral Syrian Latakia was used, which created a drier, lightly less fragrant smoke. Excellent smoke and very close to the original which is almost impossible to source and the reason why I am holding onto my last tin. I believe that now there are better blends of this kind. 1.75 oz. What can I say about this blend. Really great because you can taste the love and craftsmanship. Personally, I've only tried two of them. . A crowning achievement in the tobacco blending craft without question. Smoked Balkan Sasieni.loved it. Very very nice tobacco, I love it, If you can only choose one tobacco, I choose Sobranie.