Blatter & Blatter Blatter Reserve
(3.13)
A blend of pure Virginia, latakia and perique. The added Turkish tobaccos makes this mixture a favorite with the lovers of rich, "Balkan Sobranie" type tobaccos.
Details
| Brand | Blatter & Blatter |
| Blended By | Blatter & Blatter |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Canada |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.13 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 20, 2010 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I have been smoking Reserve on & off (but not hot & cold) for about ten years. I suspect that there may be some long term changes in the blend as well as my own taste profile. At first light clearly latakia and perique that mellows out to include the rest of the ingredients in reasonably good balance. What I perceive has changed over the years is the greater persistance of the perique throughout and an almost floral wisp of flavor in the background, nearly tonquin-ish. The Canadian tobacco tax has eliminated this from my rotation. If I'm going to spend that kind of money I'd rather go Rich's (Steve Brooks) blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 26, 2002 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Full | Pleasant |
Funny how preferences can change, I personally have become quite tired of this one and find that the perique or maybe some other ingredient leaves an unpleasant sharp tingling sensation in my mouth sometimes (not quite tongue bite)The Cavendish is too abundant, leaving a long aftertaste and some excess moisture. I have come to the conclusion that this blend is more of a stepping stone from Aromatics to English, and once you fully enjoy a good English blend, I suppose this mixture loses its appeal.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Okay.... Where do I start?
This baccy comes bulk in a ziplock pouch bag and smell beautiful, creamy and rich, earthy and like leather I find it best to let sit for an hour to dry. Smoking as is caused for the leaves to burn too hot. Even dry, I found that I had to smoke this as though I were smoking straight Virginias. It does bite a bit if you get greedy, and will taste bitter. Just kiss this one and it'll reveal itself. The retrohale is lovely. I'm not picking up any perique. That zing in the nostrils usually caused by perique isn't present.
I smoked this a year ago and it seemed sweeter then.
This baccy comes bulk in a ziplock pouch bag and smell beautiful, creamy and rich, earthy and like leather I find it best to let sit for an hour to dry. Smoking as is caused for the leaves to burn too hot. Even dry, I found that I had to smoke this as though I were smoking straight Virginias. It does bite a bit if you get greedy, and will taste bitter. Just kiss this one and it'll reveal itself. The retrohale is lovely. I'm not picking up any perique. That zing in the nostrils usually caused by perique isn't present.
I smoked this a year ago and it seemed sweeter then.
Pipe Used:
Blatter briar calabash, olde England lumberman
PurchasedFrom:
Blatter & Blatter, Montreal.
Age When Smoked:
From the pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 09, 2004 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
If I had read the description of this blend before trying it, I would have been disappointed. I have no idea where they get the idea that it bears any resemblance whatsoever to Balkan Sobranie. I?m glad my experience with Reserve was not prejudiced in this manner, and I tried it on its own merits.
Reserve is an English blend with Cavendish, but not in the way of 965. This Cavendish makes its presence known in a much bigger way. In fact, the last third of the bowl, which was the richest part of the bowl, was heavy on the Cavendish. Surprisingly enough, that was my favorite part of the bowl. The Latakia was still there, and the sweetness of the Cavendish added to it for a very unique flavor experience. It could almost be called an English to Aromatic crossover blend. It?s light on the Virginias and Oriental/Turkish style leaf. Perique, if it really is there, is in minute quantity.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable smoke. I may have to bite the bullet on the excessive taxes and all, and buy some. The bag I got was from a friend who had bought it some years ago. He recently found it in the back of a closet, unopened, and shared it. If you?re looking for a replacement for Balkan Sobranie, keep looking, this isn?t it. But if you want something full in flavor, cool smoking, and with a hint of sweetness, this could be the answer.
Reserve is an English blend with Cavendish, but not in the way of 965. This Cavendish makes its presence known in a much bigger way. In fact, the last third of the bowl, which was the richest part of the bowl, was heavy on the Cavendish. Surprisingly enough, that was my favorite part of the bowl. The Latakia was still there, and the sweetness of the Cavendish added to it for a very unique flavor experience. It could almost be called an English to Aromatic crossover blend. It?s light on the Virginias and Oriental/Turkish style leaf. Perique, if it really is there, is in minute quantity.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable smoke. I may have to bite the bullet on the excessive taxes and all, and buy some. The bag I got was from a friend who had bought it some years ago. He recently found it in the back of a closet, unopened, and shared it. If you?re looking for a replacement for Balkan Sobranie, keep looking, this isn?t it. But if you want something full in flavor, cool smoking, and with a hint of sweetness, this could be the answer.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 20, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A full bodied "Balkan" mixture, Black Cavendish and Latakia to the forefront. Sweet, woodsy and slightly musky this tobacco burns slowly and to a white ash. You get a slow burning, cool and dry smoke. I enjoy this Balkan very much. This is Blatter & Blatter's staple tobacco. To be smoked within the first two weeks of purchase as it becomes bland for an unknown reason.
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