Hermit Tobacco Works Co. Antique Pressed Syrian Cake
(2.75)
For years, pipesmokers have lamented the loss of old style Syrian latakia. Hermit Tobacco is proud to introduce it newest blend, Antique Pressed Syrian Cake. Syrian cake is hand blended, stoved in antique containers, and then pressed into one pound cakes using an authentic antique tobacco press. Rich in red Virginia, perique, Turkish, and real Syrian latakia, Antique Pressed Syrian Cake is for the true latakia lover.
Details
| Brand | Hermit Tobacco Works Co. |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Krumble Kake |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable to Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 13, 2005 | Strong | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
Despite the very strong odor in the tin, and the menacing blocks of solid black tobacco - I found this blend quite easy to smoke and in fact, somewhat mellow on the taste buds. This smoothness helps lull the smoker into a false sense of security. Once it begins burning, the nicotine content really hits.
It is certainly a high quality tobacco and perhaps the real appeal comes from the antique form of manufacture. But were I to rate this say against - Pirake Kake (which it bears similarity to...though less flavorful) - I would have to say that even the syrian component does not provide enough interest for me to run out and purchase more.
It is certainly a high quality tobacco and perhaps the real appeal comes from the antique form of manufacture. But were I to rate this say against - Pirake Kake (which it bears similarity to...though less flavorful) - I would have to say that even the syrian component does not provide enough interest for me to run out and purchase more.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2003 | Strong | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
As one who loves balkans and latakia dominated blends, this one was an unfortunate let down. The tin aroma was very good with the latakia very apparent. It comes in a crumble cake which breaks very easy and packs the same. The first light reveals a clovey odor at first but after the relight the tobacco settles down. The flavor is only of medium strength and is not complex.It never developed much more flavor down the bowl, it kept me waiting and waiting, but left me nothing but a mottled gray ash. For the price, I can not justify this blend. There is nothing outstanding in the flavor and tastes "average". I much rather spend the money on Mc Cranies "Old Syrian", it has much more flavor.... P.S. This has a nicotine kick that made me have to wait an hour before I could drive. I did not like that at all......
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 11, 2003 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Hermit's Antique Pressed Syrian Cake comes in krumble kake form and is rather dry as it comes, in typical Cornell & Diehl form. I don't know what relationship C&D has to Hermit, but C&D is shown on the labels of several of the Hermit blends I tried. The tobacco itself is rather small flakes and there was quite a bit of tobacco dust in my sample.
The aroma from the can smelled of cloves, which I have never experienced in a tobacco before. This taste did come come through in the smoking. Being a dry flake, it packed and burnt well. The tobacco is somewhat dominated by the latakia, but there are other tastes coming through, mostly the turkish. The perique is there, but only as a hint, which is fine by me. The taste remains pretty much the same all the way down the bowl.
I found this to be a good, though unexceptional latakia blend. One problem withh all the Hermit blends is they are pricey, $12 each for 50g and you must buy three at a time. Available at pipestyle.com
The aroma from the can smelled of cloves, which I have never experienced in a tobacco before. This taste did come come through in the smoking. Being a dry flake, it packed and burnt well. The tobacco is somewhat dominated by the latakia, but there are other tastes coming through, mostly the turkish. The perique is there, but only as a hint, which is fine by me. The taste remains pretty much the same all the way down the bowl.
I found this to be a good, though unexceptional latakia blend. One problem withh all the Hermit blends is they are pricey, $12 each for 50g and you must buy three at a time. Available at pipestyle.com
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