Peter Stokkebye Balkan Supreme

If this isn't Balkan Sasieni (my favourite latakia mixture), then I have been fooled. It is simply exquisite.

This was one of the rare times that I tried a new blend totally in the blind. I often refer to the many reviewers of this web site before deciding on a blend, except in this case where the jar in front of me was a balkan blend and I needed to get some. The first time I smoked this I couldn't believe how good it was. The only other balkans I had tried prior to this were from G.L.P. which I liked as a "every once in a while" or "something a little different" type of smoke.I can now say that for me, it is possible to enjoy a Balkan style blend anytime. The price is right too!

I can tell no difference between this and Balkan Sasieni. My review comes from an 18 month aged pound purchased in bulk. Inexpensive and satisfying.

This is available only in bulk, and is claimed to be a knock-off of the Balkan Sobranie of days past. The cool-smoking Sobranie, with the unusual artwork on the white tin, was my all-time favorite. The aroma is indelibly fused to my memory - but alas, the old classic is gone for good. This tobacco is similar, but not the genuine article. Nonetheless, it provides an enjoyable, relaxing smoke.

This tobacco has balance. None of the individual varieties stands out from the others, but rather they all play together. The cut and moisture are fine for easy packing, and the bulky shag burns well without relighting. The taste is full and complex, although sweeter than some of the "English" blends like London Mixture and Squaron Leader. Lately I find myself preferring the English or a straight Virginia, but I will return to Balkan Supreme every so often. My stone jar keeps it in excellent condition for a long time.

If you are on a quest to find the lost Sobranie taste, your journey will not end here. I do recommend this tobacco for those wanting a rich, cool-smoking mixture with mild nicotine content and satisfying flavor.

Excellent flavor, but the room note is far too strong to keep around. If it weren't for the scent lingering on me I would buy this again, but alas I have others in the house who can't stand the smell. For any bachelors out there, this would be an excellent choice.

I had this on my wish list for months and finally decided to go for it. I am a big fan of the tins of Balkan Sesinei (spelling?) that I've purchased. This is very close to that blend. Perhaps slightly smoother, not quite as sharp, and a bit less smokey. All traits that can easily vary with moisture, storage, age, tongue, day, attitude, etc. If you like Sesinei, you should like this just fine. If you like Consummate gentleman, or Cerberus, etc, you should feel quite at home with this smoke I'd think. Room note is pretty "musty to smoldering wet log" from the boss. Otherwise known as "get off the porch because I can still smell it", so you may have that to contend with. I typically smoke this type of tobacco in small bowls, as a 15min bowl of this is PLENTY for me, so reviews of heat and burning may be from bowl size, design, and duration of event.

I’m not sure how much age it has on it, but 5 is probably a bit shy. I got this as a gift, and forgot it existed in a jar after I bought a house. It was a couple ounces, and I’m kinda sad it’s not in production now. I went to buy some online after the last bowl.

Fine ribbons, mostly dark. Smells strongly of Latakia and slightly sweet. It’s not complex, but is tasty and more interesting than the other Stokkebye lats I’ve tried. It packs and burns well, and doesn’t bite. Not strong in nic, but in flavor. Hopefully this is brought back at some point.

Aged 6 years. This immediately reminded me of the Sobranie I used to smoke 40 years back. Proper tobacco at last. No longer available but I'm looking forward to its successor.

This one is not for me.If I cant get past the taste,then nothing else matters.This is one of the worse tasting tobaccos I have ever smoked.