4noggins Britt's Balkan
(3.43)
A true Balkan with the main note being Orientals, a nice proportion of Latakia with Turkish on a base of Red, Bright & Flake Virginias, and a slight hint of Vanilla. A classic Balkan. Full but not overpowering.
Details
| Brand | 4noggins |
| Blended By | Rich Gottlieb |
| Manufactured By | 4noggins |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Vanilla |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.43 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I guess crossover Balkans aren’t for me. The sweet topping doesn’t play so well with the Turkish- and Latakia-forward flavor that I’m looking for. This is one of those cases of subtraction by addition - I’d be much happier with Britt’s if they left the top flavor off.
And who decided that Balkan blends needed to be sweet in the first place? It’s kind of jarring in a way that doesn’t happen with balanced English blends that have been given the crossover treatment. The sweetness doesn’t belong.
There’s a quality smoke suffocating underneath all that vanilla, which is a shame. But there’s 1,000 Balkan blends to try, no need to waste your time with this one.
And who decided that Balkan blends needed to be sweet in the first place? It’s kind of jarring in a way that doesn’t happen with balanced English blends that have been given the crossover treatment. The sweetness doesn’t belong.
There’s a quality smoke suffocating underneath all that vanilla, which is a shame. But there’s 1,000 Balkan blends to try, no need to waste your time with this one.
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