Hearth & Home Heart of Darkness
(3.33)
Cyprian Latakia, bright Orientals and flue-cured Virginias -- good for a late-day smoke.
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Marquee Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Scandanavian Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
This is a superb blend. There are many English mixtures that rely heavily on high doses of Latakia, to a numbing and monochromatic effect. This, while very robust and redolent of the heady Cyprian leaf, is a masterpiece of richness, complexity, and even a touch of that old style funkiness that is lost in so many modern tobaccos and that I can only find in the best G.L. Pease offerings, in a couple of Samuel Gawiths, and in this one.
Great classic mixture, quite finely cut, that packs great, burns great, and smokes delicious and cool. A very decent replacement for those craving for the Balkan Sobranies of old.
Great classic mixture, quite finely cut, that packs great, burns great, and smokes delicious and cool. A very decent replacement for those craving for the Balkan Sobranies of old.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Nov 05, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is an excellent medium strength English blend. Everything about it is middle of the road, which isn't a bad thing. The rich, smokey Latakia dominates but only just so. The Orientals bring in some nice spice without being too sharp. The Virginas play a supporting role. They all interplay very nicely throughout the bowl without it ever going monotoned. Well worth buying a tin if you are looking for something new.
Pipe Used:
Dunhill 6103
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2023 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Tin note of smoky, sour, and fruit wine. Tobacco is dark brown and black shag cut. Moisture content is good. No drying/prep needed. Burns fast with few relights. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is mild to medium and mostly consistent, with notes of smoky, floral, leather, toast, very spicy, tangy citrus, spice, orange peel/zest, herbal incense, sour, dry wood, savory, earthy, mildly acidic, mildly vinegary, a mildly sweet stewed dark tart fruit background note, and a peppery retro. Latakia is leading with Oriental/Turkish and Virginia supporting. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
James Upshall Smooth Acorn (4) (P) (FH)
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
5 years
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