HU Tobacco RaiKo InBeTween
(3.40)
Nearly half a measure of latakia is sustained by high grade Virginias, burley and unflavoured black cavendish. A discreet cocoa flavour delivers a satisfying, indulging taste without ever becoming overly sweet.
Notes: Formerly called "RaiKo ChocoLat," the change is due to new German regulations.
Details
| Brand | HU Tobacco |
| Series | United Passion |
| Blended By | Hans Wiedemann |
| Manufactured By | HU Tobacco |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I was expecting this to be a lot like Samuel Gawith Choco Flake (now CF Flake), and was hoping it could replace the overpriced SG blend in my rotation. Well... RaiKo InBeTween (formerly ChocoLat) is a different beast... of the same kin.... yet with its very own character!
First off, my tin must've got some age to it, as beneath the label, there are leftovers of the old label (saying "ChocoLat" instead of "InBeTween") lurking.. and what strengthens me in my assumption is the rather dry condition - it's sweet spot moisture for me... "next to crispy", but I assume this usually comes a bit more moist.
In the tin there's a wonderful cut waiting... Cornflake-ish parts of bright leafs -(Virginia?), few long ribbons of red-/dark-brown color (Burley?), and lots of pitch black, finer ribbons (Latakia + Black Cavendish). The tin note surprised me quite a lot... I was expecting a rich "chocolat bomb" aroma, as in Samuel Gawith's Choco Flake, but instead got a very tobacco-forward aroma that also has some decent fruitiness to it! The chocolate is there, but rather mild and unobtrusive and melts excellently with the smoky, buttery Latakia scent!
Pack, light, puff... easy going! Again I am surprised by the fruitiness, that's present in virtually every puff! Quickly the Latakia comes out to play and gives this blend some pleasant spice & smoke. Spicy, salty, creamy and smoky, as well as decently woodsy. A mild sweetness is everpresent as well, but is never too much.
This is not a sweet blend, it's rather spicy! Harmonized by caramel-ish sweetness, fruity notes and a very mild chocolate note that's rounding the blend in the back with its cocoa, and dark chocolate aroma. It's like dark chocolate, with salty caramel chunks, coating some sweet fruits. Paired with a nice smokiness and natural tobacco taste...
I like this weed, it's a lot different than I had expected it to be, but it surprised me in a good way! Much more natural than I'd thought, and much more nuanced than I'd expected it to be! A very unique smoke, that's mild yet rich and for me suits a soothing morning smoke!
**For those of you who are interested in the making-of of this blend, here's a interesting link:** https://dutchpipesmoker.wordpress.com/2016/07/17/latakia-and-chocolate/
First off, my tin must've got some age to it, as beneath the label, there are leftovers of the old label (saying "ChocoLat" instead of "InBeTween") lurking.. and what strengthens me in my assumption is the rather dry condition - it's sweet spot moisture for me... "next to crispy", but I assume this usually comes a bit more moist.
In the tin there's a wonderful cut waiting... Cornflake-ish parts of bright leafs -(Virginia?), few long ribbons of red-/dark-brown color (Burley?), and lots of pitch black, finer ribbons (Latakia + Black Cavendish). The tin note surprised me quite a lot... I was expecting a rich "chocolat bomb" aroma, as in Samuel Gawith's Choco Flake, but instead got a very tobacco-forward aroma that also has some decent fruitiness to it! The chocolate is there, but rather mild and unobtrusive and melts excellently with the smoky, buttery Latakia scent!
Pack, light, puff... easy going! Again I am surprised by the fruitiness, that's present in virtually every puff! Quickly the Latakia comes out to play and gives this blend some pleasant spice & smoke. Spicy, salty, creamy and smoky, as well as decently woodsy. A mild sweetness is everpresent as well, but is never too much.
This is not a sweet blend, it's rather spicy! Harmonized by caramel-ish sweetness, fruity notes and a very mild chocolate note that's rounding the blend in the back with its cocoa, and dark chocolate aroma. It's like dark chocolate, with salty caramel chunks, coating some sweet fruits. Paired with a nice smokiness and natural tobacco taste...
I like this weed, it's a lot different than I had expected it to be, but it surprised me in a good way! Much more natural than I'd thought, and much more nuanced than I'd expected it to be! A very unique smoke, that's mild yet rich and for me suits a soothing morning smoke!
**For those of you who are interested in the making-of of this blend, here's a interesting link:** https://dutchpipesmoker.wordpress.com/2016/07/17/latakia-and-chocolate/
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