Motzek Old Curly Mixture
(3.33)
A pleasantly soft savory blend based on Virginia and perique and black cavendish. A touch of latakia make this mixture very exciting.
For lovers of unspoiled, natural tobacco mixtures, this blend will also appeal to people who don't like Latakia at all.
Notes: "Type 7 Curly Mixture" has a new name: Old Curly Mixture
Details
| Brand | Motzek |
| Blended By | Herbert Motzek |
| Manufactured By | Motzek / TAK |
| Blend Type | Scottish |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 100 grams Pouch |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
A genuine blend! Me, as I don't like Latakia at all (besides Vauen Zeppelin, which is a tad like the aromatized brother of this one, as it's similar mild Latakia aroma) wanted to try this out of curiousity and the will to find a good side on Latakia.
Well...I was really surprised by this one! The smell from the sample baggie did already hint towards Latakia being in it, yet it diddn't turn me off - unlike most other "full english" blends. Gentle sweetness, slightly sour-fruity + a herbal, smoky Latakia scent.
On first light I got hit by a (delightful) blast of very herbal and ethereal smoke that got milder shortly after. The Latakia is definetly noticeable, yet so well spun into the flavor that I like it a lot! It gives ethereal herbalness, dry-woody notes and a slight smokiness. Underscored by the Virginia and Perique in the blend, which contribute slightly sour fruit notes, citrusy freshness and mild sweetness. The Cavendish adds a "toasted" feeling to the smoke as well and assists the Virginas honey-ish sweetness. Full-bodied spice throughout the bowl, that's not overwhelming tho. Medium in strenght, full in (and of) taste. Burns excellent, no flaws, no dull spots.
Oh...what a smoke this is! I finally enjoyed a Latakia blend - a lot! The Latakia is always detectable, but has a aroma unlike any other Latakia I tried up to this point. Maybe it's because its Cyprian Latakia as Jim mentioned above. It's really not obtrusive, it's deliciously smooth and not musty at all. I almost find it to give me a very slight "mint-like" feeling from the very herbal/ethereal tone of it. Sounds strange, but it's pleasing moutfeel
Highly recommended for proper English fans, who want a mild (in terms of Latakia) english blend as a enrichment for their english rotation, as well as to lovers of Va/Per mixtures with some decent spice and herbal-smokiness to it. Also a great entry for someone who wants to try Latakia for the first time! 4/4 stars!
Well...I was really surprised by this one! The smell from the sample baggie did already hint towards Latakia being in it, yet it diddn't turn me off - unlike most other "full english" blends. Gentle sweetness, slightly sour-fruity + a herbal, smoky Latakia scent.
On first light I got hit by a (delightful) blast of very herbal and ethereal smoke that got milder shortly after. The Latakia is definetly noticeable, yet so well spun into the flavor that I like it a lot! It gives ethereal herbalness, dry-woody notes and a slight smokiness. Underscored by the Virginia and Perique in the blend, which contribute slightly sour fruit notes, citrusy freshness and mild sweetness. The Cavendish adds a "toasted" feeling to the smoke as well and assists the Virginas honey-ish sweetness. Full-bodied spice throughout the bowl, that's not overwhelming tho. Medium in strenght, full in (and of) taste. Burns excellent, no flaws, no dull spots.
Oh...what a smoke this is! I finally enjoyed a Latakia blend - a lot! The Latakia is always detectable, but has a aroma unlike any other Latakia I tried up to this point. Maybe it's because its Cyprian Latakia as Jim mentioned above. It's really not obtrusive, it's deliciously smooth and not musty at all. I almost find it to give me a very slight "mint-like" feeling from the very herbal/ethereal tone of it. Sounds strange, but it's pleasing moutfeel
Highly recommended for proper English fans, who want a mild (in terms of Latakia) english blend as a enrichment for their english rotation, as well as to lovers of Va/Per mixtures with some decent spice and herbal-smokiness to it. Also a great entry for someone who wants to try Latakia for the first time! 4/4 stars!
Pipe Used:
Clays and Briars
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