Smokers' Haven Our Best Blend
(3.87)
The pipe smokers' "Nectar of the Gods." An excellent blending of the finest quality string cut Virginia with prime leaves of Syrian latakia and mild full flavored Turkish tobacco. The mixture of these bland tobaccos in Our Best Blend gives the pipe smoker a delightfully cool and tasteful smoke which burns down to a completely dry ash. For the working hours or those relaxing moments at home, you will like Our Best Blend by Smokers' Haven.
Details
| Brand | Smokers' Haven |
| Blended By | J. F. Germain & Son |
| Manufactured By | J.F. Germain & Son |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.87 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2016 | Very Mild | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
I'm about to ruin the 4-star rating here, but not maliciously.
I picked up a number of tins of OBB after chatting with Premal at the most recent Chicago pipe show. I only got 'round to popping a tin about a week ago. The stringy, ribbon cut is pure Germains, and the orientals hit the nose first: metallic, tangy, and sour. The latakia is there, but seems soft, and subdued. OBB smells damn good in the tin.
Lightup is oriental-forward, and slightly perfumey, with the latakia lurking deep in the background. It's easy to overcook OBB, and it will turn bitey and bitter quickly. The delicate taste doesn't change much as a bowl progresses. Nicotine is absent. Burns nice and dry, and what flavour there is can best be coaxed into appearing through gentle sipping.
Unfortunately, I'm left wanting more. After a bowl of OBB, I tend to follow up with something like London Mix or Durbar, and then think 'Why didn't I just have this, instead?' OBB does nothing wrong, but is too timid for my tastes. I can't envision it as an all-day affair, as I'd quickly tire of it. For me, it is best as a once-in-a-while thing, early in the day. A shame, as it behaves well and smells great. Could be suitable for those new(er) to English/Balkan blends, but availibility has been variable.
I picked up a number of tins of OBB after chatting with Premal at the most recent Chicago pipe show. I only got 'round to popping a tin about a week ago. The stringy, ribbon cut is pure Germains, and the orientals hit the nose first: metallic, tangy, and sour. The latakia is there, but seems soft, and subdued. OBB smells damn good in the tin.
Lightup is oriental-forward, and slightly perfumey, with the latakia lurking deep in the background. It's easy to overcook OBB, and it will turn bitey and bitter quickly. The delicate taste doesn't change much as a bowl progresses. Nicotine is absent. Burns nice and dry, and what flavour there is can best be coaxed into appearing through gentle sipping.
Unfortunately, I'm left wanting more. After a bowl of OBB, I tend to follow up with something like London Mix or Durbar, and then think 'Why didn't I just have this, instead?' OBB does nothing wrong, but is too timid for my tastes. I can't envision it as an all-day affair, as I'd quickly tire of it. For me, it is best as a once-in-a-while thing, early in the day. A shame, as it behaves well and smells great. Could be suitable for those new(er) to English/Balkan blends, but availibility has been variable.
PurchasedFrom:
Smoker's Haven
Age When Smoked:
Newish
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