Wellauer & Co Wellauer's Latakia
(3.89)
Pure, superior quality latakia from the mountainous regions of Syria.
Details
| Brand | Wellauer & Co |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Other |
| Contents | Latakia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin, 50 grams tin |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.89 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2004 | Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Strong |
This will either remove any hair you may have on your chest or head, or for that matter, turn you into a werewolf (the latter applied to me). An older pipester was smoking this and gave me some so I decided to purchase a 100g tin and try it out further. upon opening the tin, you are greeted by a dark broad ribbon with stems as well (this is normal for latakia). Aroma is rich latakia. Packing is easy with some airing recommended as this is moist. Initial flavor is rich, smooth latakia. Midbowl mellows somewhat, towards the end the flavor intensifies and then all you have left is mottled dark ash. This is intended for blending, but sometimes I need a latakia "fix" and this does that nicely. I have used this for blending and it works excellently. For you who dabble in blending, I highly recommend this. Rating 5 out of 5 points...Enjoy
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2022 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Coarsely cut leaves in purple, dark brown and black shades. Balanced moisture content, requires minimal preparation. The aroma from the tin is smoky, incensey, while to my wife it smells like ... horse shit.
No additional topping was detected other than the natural strong smell of latakia.
Woody flavors along with the incense, some frankincense and some thyme (?) in the retroheling. The spicier it gets as it goes on, the spiciness leaves a tingling sensation on the tongue (not necessarily a bad thing). At times I get fruity mastic flavors when taking it off. In the wood I distinguish eucalyptus and not cedar. After the middle the spiciness has taken over the palette while leather textures start to appear.
Very strong in body with a strong lingering taste, while the strength is in the mild range.
Easy to fill with a relatively quick, but cool and even burn. It will not bite, while it may tickle in fast or wet smoking. It leaves a fine, loose ash and some moisture in the bowl.
In the finish it shows a strong spicy character with a long duration.
The room note is reminiscent of wet/muddy farm dirt with the chimney going. (Some may like it others may not..)
It is perfectly combined with Cypriot village Zivania (traditional Cyprus spirit). Also with smoked whiskey/bourbon on a mild finish. Alternatively, with black tea or decoction and of course, with unscented coffee beans.
Wellauer - Pure Latakia is no longer Syrian, but Cypriot (or rather Turkish). While I have not tried the Syrian version, I find the quality of the leaves to be still good. It can be enjoyed on its own if desired or made into wonderful blends. Not an all day smoke, nor repeatable in my opinion, but occasional. After a few months in an airtight container it has a stronger flavor.
No additional topping was detected other than the natural strong smell of latakia.
Woody flavors along with the incense, some frankincense and some thyme (?) in the retroheling. The spicier it gets as it goes on, the spiciness leaves a tingling sensation on the tongue (not necessarily a bad thing). At times I get fruity mastic flavors when taking it off. In the wood I distinguish eucalyptus and not cedar. After the middle the spiciness has taken over the palette while leather textures start to appear.
Very strong in body with a strong lingering taste, while the strength is in the mild range.
Easy to fill with a relatively quick, but cool and even burn. It will not bite, while it may tickle in fast or wet smoking. It leaves a fine, loose ash and some moisture in the bowl.
In the finish it shows a strong spicy character with a long duration.
The room note is reminiscent of wet/muddy farm dirt with the chimney going. (Some may like it others may not..)
It is perfectly combined with Cypriot village Zivania (traditional Cyprus spirit). Also with smoked whiskey/bourbon on a mild finish. Alternatively, with black tea or decoction and of course, with unscented coffee beans.
Wellauer - Pure Latakia is no longer Syrian, but Cypriot (or rather Turkish). While I have not tried the Syrian version, I find the quality of the leaves to be still good. It can be enjoyed on its own if desired or made into wonderful blends. Not an all day smoke, nor repeatable in my opinion, but occasional. After a few months in an airtight container it has a stronger flavor.
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