pipesandcigars.com Mountain Pass
(3.00)
A great, cool - smoking mixture for a crisp fall day. This mild to medium bodied Latakia blend has plenty of exotic, fragrant Orientals to add depth and complexity, with enough Virginias to bring in a hint of sweetness. The cut of the tobacco and the amount of Cyprian Latakia have been blended to keep the blend from getting too hot while smoking outdoors in the cool, autumn breeze. The flavor and aroma are perfectly suited to the chilly temperatures because of its smoky, comforting fragrance.
Details
| Brand | pipesandcigars.com |
| Series | Russ's Monthly Blend |
| Blended By | Russ Ouelette |
| Manufactured By | pipesandcigars.com |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
The tin (jar) note is very nice. Rich, smokey Latakia and zesty/ floral orientals. It has an underlying roasted nuttiness as well.
The charring light shows strong floral and smoke flavors. Once it is fully lit, the Latakia diminishes, giving way to the orientals. It is one of the lightest, if not the lightest english blend I have ever smoked. As the bowl progresses, there are times that I forget the Latakia is even present in the blend. Floral notes become more pronounced towards the bottom of the bowl with light Notes of toasted almond. The Latakia seems to show itself at its own leisure. The bottom of the bowl is reminiscent of Irish cream. Slightly nutty, and the smoke develops a creamy mouth feel. There is no tongue bite, and it burns alright. It Seems to always require a touch up light midway through the bowl.
The room note won't win over any non-smokers. The Virginia's show themselves for the first time alongside potent Orientals. The Latakia is barely noticeable.
Overall, it's alright. There isn't anything that I dislike about this tobacco, but it's nothing to write home about in my opinion. If you are looking for a good, light, straight forward blend with good tobacco flavor, this blend is right up your alley. A Latakia lover looking for a hearty English blend will be left disappointed though.
The charring light shows strong floral and smoke flavors. Once it is fully lit, the Latakia diminishes, giving way to the orientals. It is one of the lightest, if not the lightest english blend I have ever smoked. As the bowl progresses, there are times that I forget the Latakia is even present in the blend. Floral notes become more pronounced towards the bottom of the bowl with light Notes of toasted almond. The Latakia seems to show itself at its own leisure. The bottom of the bowl is reminiscent of Irish cream. Slightly nutty, and the smoke develops a creamy mouth feel. There is no tongue bite, and it burns alright. It Seems to always require a touch up light midway through the bowl.
The room note won't win over any non-smokers. The Virginia's show themselves for the first time alongside potent Orientals. The Latakia is barely noticeable.
Overall, it's alright. There isn't anything that I dislike about this tobacco, but it's nothing to write home about in my opinion. If you are looking for a good, light, straight forward blend with good tobacco flavor, this blend is right up your alley. A Latakia lover looking for a hearty English blend will be left disappointed though.
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