Savinelli The Balkans
(3.50)
Black Cavendish, Latakia and a generous serving of exotic oriental tobacco. Spicy and at the same time flowery thanks to a small amount of various Virginias.
Details
| Brand | Savinelli |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase, Kopp & Co. |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams Tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
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 26, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
It's not a bad blend just a little bit bland. It comes cut in fine ribbons with the right moisture to get going. Tin Aroma is smoky as the Latakia smell dominates.
It lights fairly easily and smokes well but I find there's a lot of (unflavoured) Black Cavendish here to make an interesting blend. Latakia is also present but I do not think I can sense the Orientals. Strength is on the mild side of medium as is nicotine and room aroma rather innocuous, as is the blend overall. A mild English blend which is not bad but not very interesting either.
-- Time in the jar seems to have done good for this blend. It tastes much better now. A Black Cavendish enhanced English. Three stars after jarring.
It lights fairly easily and smokes well but I find there's a lot of (unflavoured) Black Cavendish here to make an interesting blend. Latakia is also present but I do not think I can sense the Orientals. Strength is on the mild side of medium as is nicotine and room aroma rather innocuous, as is the blend overall. A mild English blend which is not bad but not very interesting either.
-- Time in the jar seems to have done good for this blend. It tastes much better now. A Black Cavendish enhanced English. Three stars after jarring.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2019 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Had I read Stefanos’ review earlier, I would have given it some time, as I don’t know for how long the tobacco had been in a glass jar to be bought as samples.
However, it is not a bad blend. Although on the sour side, it also rather sweet with a nutty aftertaste. Some Latakia is detectable as well, but I do not sense it as the main player in the blend. Compared to my later Balkan blends, this is rather mild, but suiting the season (I wish there was more snow).
However, it is not a bad blend. Although on the sour side, it also rather sweet with a nutty aftertaste. Some Latakia is detectable as well, but I do not sense it as the main player in the blend. Compared to my later Balkan blends, this is rather mild, but suiting the season (I wish there was more snow).
Pipe Used:
GL Lillehammer 64
PurchasedFrom:
Sol Cigar Oslo
Age When Smoked:
Unknown
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