Peter Stokkebye Balkan Supreme

I have been smoking Balkans for a long time and this one really hit a key note with me. I was able to obtain a sample and was impressed enough to order a pound that I just received. After numerous bowls this is very consistant. The latakia does come thru very well but the blend really works together and doesnt seem to over power each other. I can say without hesitation this has become one of my top 3 Balkans and for the price it is number 1. This is truley a pleasure if you enjoy Balkans.

Happy to suggest that for me at least, this is far closer to the Holy Grail than many other decent pipe tobaccos. I have nothing negative and everything positive to say about it - colours, aroma, packing, taste, room note... etc etc. Just enough latakia, orientals, nicotine...

I am delighted to have found such a noble blend. Come back to me this time next year, and I might not even be smoking aromatics...

Nah.

Anyway, 4 * stuff!

One could say that this is a typical Balkan mixture and an overall good representation of the genre; ideal for a person who has never had a Balkan or heavy Latakia mixture and would like to know what they are all about. Yes, one could say that; and you know what, I already have in my review of Balkan Sasieni.

Yes, I'll confirm it. These two are the exact same tobacco and it seems that everyone already knows that. So there.

It is very nice that you can buy Supreme at a bulk price as where Sasieni was sold as a premium blend.

An absolutely wonderful blend and bargain which I purchased several pounds of for under $20 a pound. The aroma is incredible and I find myself opening my pouch a few times a day to get a sniff when I can't light up at work. Perhaps not as complex as some of the Pease Balkans but I find the taste of Balkan Supreme extremely satisfying and robust. It is a major mainstay of my rotation and arguably the best value in quality tobacco available.

This is a fantastic Balkan. I absolutely love it. The latakia, oriental, and virginias are married in bliss. This to me is a quality balkan that is right there with most of the tinned blends. What a bargain this is. I enjoy it immensely when pushed back through the nose. I don't inhale, but sending it through the nose adds another level of flavor. The smokiness and perfume of this blend surpass any other bulk blend that I know of.

To the best of my taste, this is the same as Balkan Sasieni. Peter Stokkebye made Balkan Sasieni for James B Russell, but when JBR went out of business, they kept control of the product name of Balkan Sasieni, so until that issue is resolved, there will be no product under the Balkan Sasieni name.

To my knowledge, this is only available in bulk, but it is quite reasonably priced at around $25/lb. My experience with this and other Stokkebye tobaccos is that they are of high quality at a good price.

A nice blend. Well balanced between the latakia and orientals. Black Cavendish really milds the blend out. Virginia and burley play around in the mix. The sample I had was several years old. Could be an all day smoke for some.

I can't believe I have not yet reviewed this great blend. I have smoked it on and off for a few years now. It is one of two great bargain bulk balkans that one can cellar on the cheap. And for that it deserves four stars.

IMHO this has everything a balkan lover wants in their blends. First and foremost among these things is balance. This blend is incredibly well balanced giving each element a say yet keeping any from dominating to a point of taxing one's tastebuds. As such, it is a balkan that I could actually smoke all day.

Smoothness and edginess. Two contrasting sensations that are both represented in this blend as well. There is a creamy smoothness to the blend, perhaps a result of the added cavendish yet the oriental element retains some zesty spikes that keep the experience from getting boring.

And did I mention this stuff is cheap? Highly recommended for balkan lovers.

Peter Stokkebye Balkan Supreme is a very serviceable middle of the road Balkan blend. This won’t be replacing my standard blend (Margate), but I cannot think of a better bulk Balkan blend. If I were starting my cellar today, I would likely invest in several pounds of Balkan Supreme.