J. F. Germain & Son Royal Jersey Original Latakia Mixture
(2.74)
Cyprus Latakia with special matured golden cavendish and Virginia type tobaccos, enhanced with vanilla.
Notes: Selected Virginian and Maryland type tobaccos carefully blended with a selection of Oriental tobaccos from Greece and Turkey leaf and top grade latakia. Specially processed to produce a mellow smoke with rich flavour.
Details
| Brand | J. F. Germain & Son |
| Blended By | J. F. Germain & Son |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Maryland, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 50 grams pouch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.74 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 09, 2009 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is an ok tobacco but I guess I was just expecting something different. Germain blends the Esoterica Tobacciana line of tobaccos, most of which have received numerous positive reviews, and they also blend Smokers' Haven's tobaccos, two of which (Our Best Blend and Exotique Mixture) are my favorites.
This blend is similar to OBB and EM in look with long, fine cut strings of dark brown and black tobaccos. In the tin, though, this blend's initial aroma was of plums and fruit with just a hint of the latakia in the background. Is this blend cased or just fermenting? Regardless, I was expecting a bit more of a natural English or Balkan aroma.
I removed this tobacco from its tin, placed it in a glass jar and let it age for a couple of months. It finally lost most of its unnatural aroma and had the heavier aroma I expected. Unlike others, I found this to be on the heavier side, maybe because I let it age as opposed to smoking most of it out of the tin. However, I did notice the somewhat bitter aftertaste others stated.
This is borderline on a two to three rating but I'll give a two because it just does not possess any unique qualities and is just bland.
This blend is similar to OBB and EM in look with long, fine cut strings of dark brown and black tobaccos. In the tin, though, this blend's initial aroma was of plums and fruit with just a hint of the latakia in the background. Is this blend cased or just fermenting? Regardless, I was expecting a bit more of a natural English or Balkan aroma.
I removed this tobacco from its tin, placed it in a glass jar and let it age for a couple of months. It finally lost most of its unnatural aroma and had the heavier aroma I expected. Unlike others, I found this to be on the heavier side, maybe because I let it age as opposed to smoking most of it out of the tin. However, I did notice the somewhat bitter aftertaste others stated.
This is borderline on a two to three rating but I'll give a two because it just does not possess any unique qualities and is just bland.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Mar 05, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
J. F. Germain & Son along with their offspring Esoterica are my favourite blending house.
The tobacco did improve after transferring it to the sealed storage jar. Mind you this tends to be a rule for all pipe tobacco rather than an exception.
It starts off with many high and nasal notes, which I quite like. The Orientals are high quality. Mid-way the Latakia becomes more pronounced. Near the end the flavours are full and hit the entire palate. This is not a Latakia blast which some may be thinking.
Overall a bit muted and monochromatic; just okay but not great. I certainly prefer Esoterica Margate.
The tobacco did improve after transferring it to the sealed storage jar. Mind you this tends to be a rule for all pipe tobacco rather than an exception.
It starts off with many high and nasal notes, which I quite like. The Orientals are high quality. Mid-way the Latakia becomes more pronounced. Near the end the flavours are full and hit the entire palate. This is not a Latakia blast which some may be thinking.
Overall a bit muted and monochromatic; just okay but not great. I certainly prefer Esoterica Margate.
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