HU Tobacco Tuarekh
(3.80)
The Tuarekh – a classic Balkan blend. Ample Cyprian latakia give the Tuarekh its fresh and spicy taste. The blend is enriched by spicy Oriental grades, orange Virginia from Tanzania and a touch of Louisiana Perique. The Tuarekh – a sharply defined, medium-strong Balkan blend, offering nicely balanced nuances in taste.
Notes: Contains 52% Cyprian latakia. Syrian was originally used until the stock ran out. (They changed the name of the series from "Foundation by Musicó" to "African Line").
Details
| Brand | HU Tobacco |
| Series | African Line |
| Blended By | Hans Wiedemann |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.80 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 02, 2022 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
A very classic Balkan, with a cut that's ribbon but quite a thick one, and so particularly cool burning.
The great: the Latakia is of fine quality, on a par with that used by GL Pease in the US. And it definitely is a flavorful Balkan, not the wimpy stuff someone (hello, Erinmore) tries to pass up as Balkan.
The slightly less than great: It's a very good blend, woodsy and smoky, clean-tasting and fragrant. But... it's a bit simple. Lots of flavor and great flavor too, but it can be a bit monochromatic, without the finesse and complexity of the best Balkans of old times or modern times (again, GL Pease). Probably this is due to the lack of the Syrian which was present in the original recipe. It still is definitely very much above most of the "industrially made stuff": and this is weird, since I see that it's made by K&K. K&K has some really fine Latakia blends (such as the McConnell ones), but none comes to the clarity of flavour this one has.
It would be nice to see how this one fares with some age on it, only I don't trust the air-tightness of this kind of tins.
The great: the Latakia is of fine quality, on a par with that used by GL Pease in the US. And it definitely is a flavorful Balkan, not the wimpy stuff someone (hello, Erinmore) tries to pass up as Balkan.
The slightly less than great: It's a very good blend, woodsy and smoky, clean-tasting and fragrant. But... it's a bit simple. Lots of flavor and great flavor too, but it can be a bit monochromatic, without the finesse and complexity of the best Balkans of old times or modern times (again, GL Pease). Probably this is due to the lack of the Syrian which was present in the original recipe. It still is definitely very much above most of the "industrially made stuff": and this is weird, since I see that it's made by K&K. K&K has some really fine Latakia blends (such as the McConnell ones), but none comes to the clarity of flavour this one has.
It would be nice to see how this one fares with some age on it, only I don't trust the air-tightness of this kind of tins.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | Very Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
The sample aroma was a sharp creosote smell. Latakia. Tangy sour rich. Smells like a Balkan winner. Moisture is perfect as to be expected. This is from a new tin.
Latakia is obviously the main flavor but it’s a lot softer than the smell. Floral, smokey, herbal, but it’s soft. There’s a floral and sour taste too. At the beginning it was soft and the orientals were buttery and the Virginias were sweet. As the bowl progresses it becomes more smokey, vegetative, herbaceous. It’s heavy on the taste and a bit so too on the nicotine. Leaves what a feel to be a typical heavy English/Balkan aftertaste. A full flavored Balkan blend.
Latakia is obviously the main flavor but it’s a lot softer than the smell. Floral, smokey, herbal, but it’s soft. There’s a floral and sour taste too. At the beginning it was soft and the orientals were buttery and the Virginias were sweet. As the bowl progresses it becomes more smokey, vegetative, herbaceous. It’s heavy on the taste and a bit so too on the nicotine. Leaves what a feel to be a typical heavy English/Balkan aftertaste. A full flavored Balkan blend.
Age When Smoked:
New
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