Lane Limited LEO
(3.40)
Winner of the People's Choice Award at the 2012 John Cotton #1 and #2 Medium Throwdown. An initial burst of latakia gives way to the sweetness of Virginias. Cyprian Oriental adds a subtle hint of spice.
Details
| Brand | Lane Limited |
| Blended By | Leonard Wortzel |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.40 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Unnoticeable |
First let me say that I have a positive attitude toward the idea of currently producing blenders offering up "new" blends inspired by old blends no longer being produced. This was the People's Choice winner of the John Cotton Throwdown. One thing that is of note is that the tinned version of this is being manufactured and packed in Denmark.
The tin aroma is quite pleasant and inviting with the virginias and orientals dominating. It is a blonde to brown ribbon with minor black flecks. The tin description suggests an initial burst of latakia but for me it was more of an intial whisper of latakia which quickly gave way to the virginias at the forefront with orientals quietly playing in the background. There is a bit more spice at the 3/4 bowl mark and ends with a tad bit of sour. I found the moisture content acceptable right out of the tin and it burned dryly with very few relights.
This is clearly a blend made with top notch tobacco but with so many good blends available there is nothing here which stands out for me as being exceptional. I have no qualms about suggesting others give it a try but it will not be added to my future orders.
The tin aroma is quite pleasant and inviting with the virginias and orientals dominating. It is a blonde to brown ribbon with minor black flecks. The tin description suggests an initial burst of latakia but for me it was more of an intial whisper of latakia which quickly gave way to the virginias at the forefront with orientals quietly playing in the background. There is a bit more spice at the 3/4 bowl mark and ends with a tad bit of sour. I found the moisture content acceptable right out of the tin and it burned dryly with very few relights.
This is clearly a blend made with top notch tobacco but with so many good blends available there is nothing here which stands out for me as being exceptional. I have no qualms about suggesting others give it a try but it will not be added to my future orders.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 21, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I have to say that this is a good blend. In fact it is like many Lat. blends in the mild to med. body range. Perhaps that is the issue for me. I have never had the pleasure of smoking John Cotton's blend and have nothing to compare it to but this is just another average blend IMHO. Lat is forward to start with but falls behind the VA's and Orientals. There is a musty note that is slightly sweet that I assume comes from the Orientals. The VA's are sweet too and they really take over at about mid bowl. The lat, is still present but in the background for me. It was a rather predictable smoke. The smokey, musty/tanginess with a little nuance here and there but really a little boring after a couple of bowls. There was also some kind of top note that I get throughout the bowl. My best guess is clove or allspice maybe. Not heavy at all and not bad but not something I would expect the Orientals to provide either. The price is nice right now but I don't see the need to revisit this one. There are other mild to Med. range blends that are much more exciting. SG's Skift comes to mind for example.
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