Blatter & Blatter Blatter Reserve

(3.13)
A blend of pure Virginia, latakia and perique. The added Turkish tobaccos makes this mixture a favorite with the lovers of rich, "Balkan Sobranie" type tobaccos.

Details

Brand Blatter & Blatter
Blended By Blatter & Blatter
Manufactured By  
Blend Type Balkan
Contents Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia
Flavoring
Cut Ribbon
Packaging Bulk
Country Canada
Production Currently available

Profile

Strength
Mild to Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming

Average Rating

3.13 / 4
10

8

5

1

Reviews

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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jul 22, 2014 Medium to Strong Medium Very Full Tolerable to Strong
Absolutely my favorite. Been smoking English blends since 1970, and blending my own. Couldn't have blended a more satisfying smoke. I travel to Blatter's in Montreal just to buy it.
Pipe Used: Any and All
PurchasedFrom: Blatter & Blatter
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Apr 18, 2005 Mild Mild Medium Tolerable
I bought this tobacco in Montreal from Blatter & Blatter on the strength of a review I had read. In the pouch (a little ziplock baggie) the tobacco is a medium cut, brown and black tobacco. It has a spicy, smoky aroma that I could actually recognize as Perique and Latakia (respectively) with a faint underlying sweetness of Virginia.

This was the first tobacco I smoked that I could taste a spiciness: if I had to describe the sensation, I would have to say the flavour was what I would imagine smoking cayenne pepper would be like (but without a burning mouth). I found the mixture of Perique, Latakia and Virginia to be a nice, even blending?the flavours intertwined nicely throughout the smoke. None of the tastes overpowered the other, and it didn't become tiresome by the end of the bowl. I found it a nice switch from the sweeter aromatic blends yet still interesting and unique in its blending of what are three different 'natural' tobacco flavours. It would make a nice, mild English blend for the beginner.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Gav
Sep 02, 2015 Medium None Detected Medium Pleasant to Tolerable
I'm a big fan of English blends, especially ones with some latakia tobacco. Blatter Reserve does not disappoint at all. Well blended. Nice mixture of the Virginia and latakia tobaccos. Smokes nicely right to the bottom of the bowl. An excellent souvenir from my trip to Montreal.
Pipe Used: Any
PurchasedFrom: Blatter & Blatter
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Nov 12, 2012 Mild to Medium Mild to Medium Mild Pleasant
Good taste, good smell. But for me, tongue bite was an issue.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jul 02, 2011 Mild Extremely Mild Mild to Medium Strong
Good: Great English, subtle yet with a solid bit of sweet in the midst of a savoury smoke. Low risk of tongue bite.

Not so Good: A bit pricey; the bag I received had a substantial amount of unsmokeable dust.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jun 30, 2011 Medium Very Mild Full Pleasant
A contender for my first place favorite. The beauty of this smoke I find, is how complete it is, very full, and evolving throughout each bowl. Its an easy smoke, burns well down to fine ash. The aroma out of the bag is strong, sweet, and speaks mostly of Latakia. The smoke itself is dominated by the latakia for the first half of the bowl with the périque and cavendish progressively taking over through to the end of the bowl. It carries the smoky qualities of english tobaccos at fist and the musty quality of balkans throughout. Balanced and Lovely.

The only drawback I've noted is the cut is somewhat irregular and it does happen that a fleck of leaf is pulled up the stem, but it isn't enough to put me off the blend.

Just to make sure I've covered everything, I've never tasted Balkan Sob, but I really can't say it compares to Balkan Sasieni at all, it shares the musty notes, but the resemblance stops there, and I'm quite glad of it, considering I'm not particularly fond of the former.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Nov 20, 2010 Medium Mild Medium to Full Pleasant to Tolerable
I have been smoking Reserve on & off (but not hot & cold) for about ten years. I suspect that there may be some long term changes in the blend as well as my own taste profile. At first light clearly latakia and perique that mellows out to include the rest of the ingredients in reasonably good balance. What I perceive has changed over the years is the greater persistance of the perique throughout and an almost floral wisp of flavor in the background, nearly tonquin-ish. The Canadian tobacco tax has eliminated this from my rotation. If I'm going to spend that kind of money I'd rather go Rich's (Steve Brooks) blends.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Sep 08, 2008 Medium to Strong Mild Full Pleasant to Tolerable
Creamy and rich, this truly is for lovers of Balkan Sobranie type tobaccos. This is not a direct comparison to Balkan Sobranie, however. As a devotee of Balkan blends, I find that Blatter Reserve is a welcome break from the "variations on a theme" that English and Balkan blends present. The subtle zest of perique and gentle sweetness of black cavendish add an extra dimension for those who want something a little different.

While it is not in my daily rotation per se, I cannot be without it either. There are times when it hits the spot unlike any other. Odd as it may sound, my fondest memories of Reserve are on a rainy evening after a good meal or BBQ.

I respectfully agree and disagree with my peers on this forum; while Reserve may serve for the beginner, it also serves for the veteran. A crossover, I don't believe it is. Whatever topping exists, to me, serves as an enhancement for purposes unto its own.

3.5 of 4 stars.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Feb 12, 2004 Strong None Detected Very Full Tolerable to Strong
This is a dark English blend that is full flavored without being heavy. In color, it is almost black with brown and orange-red ribbon and flake like pieces. Although it tastes like the flavorful English blends that I prefer, it has a very surprising sweet flavor. My guess is that it is a blend of Turkish, Virginia, and Sweet Black Cavendish. The Latakia flavor is obvious, but not overbearing, and there are hints of Perique. The pouch aroma is definitely English in nature, but it also has a unique aromatic presence although it is described as non-aromatic. It burns to a clean dry ash, and, for me, has no bite. Typically, it needs an occassional tamp, but seldom requires a relight. The room aroma is a strange combination of Latakia and fresh baked Chocolate Chip Cookiessss. This has become one of my favorite blends. I can turn to it at any time, in any pipe, and in any mood. I would recommend Private Reserve to those that are attempting to switch from an aromatic to an English blend for its Chocolate-like component. I would also recommend it to those who would like a pinch of sweetness with their Latakia, and an aroma that will keep others from leaving the room.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Oct 29, 2003 Mild to Medium Extremely Mild Medium to Full Pleasant
I"ll try not to repeat what has already been said. This blend has a wonderful way of changing flavours throughout the smoke, never boring to my taste buds anyway. The subtle sweetness from the virginia and small percent of cavendish is very pleasing, and balances the generous amount of latakia and spiceiness of the perique. This effect makes the smoke seem very full, but it is not overbearing in any way. I myself prefer balkans with a hint of sweetness, as some balkan mixures can smoke very "dry", which to me = dull. Of course thats just my taste but, I highly recommend this blend to those who feel the same way. Also Blatter Reserve is very easy to smoke all day, it has a moderate nicotine strength. "Dry" british blend lovers may enjoy this one for a nice change too. 🙂
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