John Patton Latakia Junction
(3.50)
If you're a lover of Latakia blends, you need to give this one a try. 50% Latakia, over 30% Virginas, with smaller amounts of Turkish and Cigar Leaf make this a smoky and sweet choice that is both tasty and smooth. Your destination for Latakia enjoyment should be Latakia Junction.
Details
| Brand | John Patton |
| Blended By | John Patton |
| Manufactured By | 4noggins |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.50 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 15, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
John Patton - Latakia Junction.
The blends appearance is a bit hectic, there's ribbons, leafy pieces, and some chunky broken flakes. It contains many different colours, from golden to black, and the water content looks good.
If I'm honest I expected the smoke to be a lot more astringent, the smoke obviously has Latakia in pole position, but it's fairy relaxed in comparison to some of the harsh types. At first the Virginia tasted more like a Cavendish variety, there was more sweetness and hardly any sharp notes, but once the burn had settled some traditional Virginia notes peeked through. The Orientals gives some piquancy to the blend, and keep it from becoming a bore. I can't identify any Cigar Leaf, really, I get a slight cedar/woodiness, but that could be from any of the tobaccos. The same can be said for any Burley: if it's present it misses me! L.J. burns well, being cool and even, and the smoke's bite free.
The nicotine's medium, and the room-note's a bit too heavy.
Latakia Junction? Four stars.
Highly recommended.
The blends appearance is a bit hectic, there's ribbons, leafy pieces, and some chunky broken flakes. It contains many different colours, from golden to black, and the water content looks good.
If I'm honest I expected the smoke to be a lot more astringent, the smoke obviously has Latakia in pole position, but it's fairy relaxed in comparison to some of the harsh types. At first the Virginia tasted more like a Cavendish variety, there was more sweetness and hardly any sharp notes, but once the burn had settled some traditional Virginia notes peeked through. The Orientals gives some piquancy to the blend, and keep it from becoming a bore. I can't identify any Cigar Leaf, really, I get a slight cedar/woodiness, but that could be from any of the tobaccos. The same can be said for any Burley: if it's present it misses me! L.J. burns well, being cool and even, and the smoke's bite free.
The nicotine's medium, and the room-note's a bit too heavy.
Latakia Junction? Four stars.
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Toscana
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins.com
Age When Smoked:
Two months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2017 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
What an interesting blend. I of course love Latakia so this was a no brainer. But adding a bit a cigar leaf was a wonderful idea. Opening presented plenty of lat and Virginia and what must be the cigar leaf. The aroma is of course smoky but honestly you can smell just a bit of cigar in there. Lights fairly well packs up easy and first couple puffs gave me that wonderful sweet wood smoky flavor. Once the bowl got too rolling I started getting an earthy and smoky sweet flavor and some cigar flavor. This is just a very interesting blend that is very very tasty. Great flavor to end of bowl. Don't get in a big hurry or you may get a bite. Burned down to a nice white ash at end of bowl. I will be buying more of this blend. The room aroma was pretty good with a definite smell of some cigar along with the Latakia smoky smell. This is a four star blend for sure!!
Pipe Used:
Boswell bulldog
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2017 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
As every tobacco I've purchased at 4Noggins I had to dry it. I must tell that I like very dry tobaccos. Even dry this tobacco is rather hard to keep lit. Otherwise the taste is very good and sweet. The smoke is not too thick. Obviously if you don't like latakia smell, you won't appreciate it. I highly recommend it for whom like lataka or similar taste.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is the only blend I've smoked w/cigar leaf where it's very very subtle. Normally blends w/cigar let me know instantly of it's presence. This mixes in so smoothly w/the latakia the blend is mild in strength. I can exhale this through my nose with very plesant results. This is creamy in a burley type of way without the burley. I can smoke this all day.a perfect marriage of everything. The latakia is there but it's not beating you over the head. Am enjoying this in a Great Dane Spool but have had it in a Peterson Billiard also & it passes the test admirably. It builds in strength as it's smoked but it's never over the top. Really a great tobacco. Good with morning tea or night time reflections. Give it a try..you'll love it. IMHO
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 28, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Woods galore!
Though a bit on the dry side for my liking upon acquiring, letting it age with a humidifier made the packing easier, and burn better.
From previous Latakia blends, I prepared for a overly smoky tobacco, and though smoky, not overly so. The aroma is prevalently woody, as is the taste of this full bodied smoke: cedary and that of a burning Christmas fire is both on the palate and room note, some nuttiness of that of almonds, though I’m guessing there is much more to find for my yet untrained palate. Is there some dark bitter chocolate hiding in the background? A really pleasant and interesting smoke I highly recommend to try out, though I’m not yet sure just how much I like it myself.
It leaves a nice, dry, and white ash in the bowl that’s easily removed.
Though a bit on the dry side for my liking upon acquiring, letting it age with a humidifier made the packing easier, and burn better.
From previous Latakia blends, I prepared for a overly smoky tobacco, and though smoky, not overly so. The aroma is prevalently woody, as is the taste of this full bodied smoke: cedary and that of a burning Christmas fire is both on the palate and room note, some nuttiness of that of almonds, though I’m guessing there is much more to find for my yet untrained palate. Is there some dark bitter chocolate hiding in the background? A really pleasant and interesting smoke I highly recommend to try out, though I’m not yet sure just how much I like it myself.
It leaves a nice, dry, and white ash in the bowl that’s easily removed.
Pipe Used:
Norrøna Lillehammer 1212
Age When Smoked:
6 weeks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 06, 2010 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Wonderful blend, perfectly balanced, full, round, with a sweet mellowness that makes the smoke very nice.
For lovers of the mixture, I recommend it absolutely.
Five stars!!!
For lovers of the mixture, I recommend it absolutely.
Five stars!!!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 09, 2009 | Medium | Strong | Very Full | Strong |
Another outstanding blend from John Patton, creator of Spyglass, Moe's Confetti and other blends that I have ordered but have yet to sample.
This is a very full tasting Latakia blend. The Turkish and Virginia are there, and come to the fore about half way down. This one burns quite slowly, and rushing seems to spoil it, as there are so many flavour combinations in store for the careful smoker.
I would rank this with Nightcap and other Latakia-heavy blends, but others may disagree. It reminded me a little of Stokkebye's Balkan Supreme, but again, others may disagree.
I will certainly be buying more of this, and long may John Patton be around to give us these splendid mixtures.
This is a very full tasting Latakia blend. The Turkish and Virginia are there, and come to the fore about half way down. This one burns quite slowly, and rushing seems to spoil it, as there are so many flavour combinations in store for the careful smoker.
I would rank this with Nightcap and other Latakia-heavy blends, but others may disagree. It reminded me a little of Stokkebye's Balkan Supreme, but again, others may disagree.
I will certainly be buying more of this, and long may John Patton be around to give us these splendid mixtures.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 12, 2009 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I really like thus tobacco, from its flavor, to its strength, and for its delightful Latakia content.
The tobacco is very easy to get along with, is not fussy, and once the burn gets going, it is a mellow smoke indeed, with a pretty fair nicotine factor.
I am a regular Nightcap smoker, but this one, for me, at least, will become a regular smoke for me.
Darned good tobacco, at a reasonable price!
The tobacco is very easy to get along with, is not fussy, and once the burn gets going, it is a mellow smoke indeed, with a pretty fair nicotine factor.
I am a regular Nightcap smoker, but this one, for me, at least, will become a regular smoke for me.
Darned good tobacco, at a reasonable price!
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