Bennington Tobacconist No. 15 Balkan Mix
(3.50)
A light, medium-bodied English mixture containing a high percentage of Turkish Yenidge, flue-cured golden Virginia and Cyprus latakia. Guaranteed to be free and pure of artificial flavoring.
Notes: Available for purchase at the Sarasota, FL store only.
Details
| Brand | Bennington Tobacconist |
| Series | Custom Blend |
| Blended By | Gary Bennington |
| Manufactured By | Bennington Tobacconist |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.5 oz Pouch, 7 oz Tin, 14 oz Tub, 14 oz Bag |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
I have a fellow pipe smoking friend in the Sarasota, Florida area who sends me new blends to try and review whenever Gary Bennington whips up another new one. #15 is not new, but I just never reviewed it for some reason. I am not sure whether this light English style tobacco would really please the English crowd as it does have quite a bit of Yenidje in it. I also am not sure it qualifies as a Balkan but perhaps more so than English. Light fare but, typical of this marvelous Florida Shop's owner/tobacconist Gary bennington, it is quality all the way.
Pipestud
Pipestud
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2018 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
One of my go-tos, I buy this at the Sarasota store and carry it in a tin with me when I go out. It's definitely an outdoor smoke, as while flavorful it can stink up a room with a distinctive and strong smell. It's got a spice and kick to it, very full in flavor, not very mild. It's the kind of smoke that's either your thing or not your thing. If you want something like #15 but without the strong odor or heavy spice, #5 is a similar blend, but aromatic. In the right circumstances, it's a fantastic, tasty smoke!
Pipe Used:
Straight Canadian
PurchasedFrom:
Bennington Tobacconist Sarasota
Age When Smoked:
New
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