Lane Limited Crown Achievement
(2.76)
The rarest, most costly mixture composed of the finest Virginia, Mahalla, Dubac and Mountain Leaf Latakia. Recognized as the world's most outstanding smoking mixture.
Details
| Brand | Lane Limited |
| Blended By | Lane Limited |
| Manufactured By | Lane Limited |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.75 ounce tin |
| 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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2.76 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 24 of 24 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2023 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is possibly one of the best Balkan/English blends ever made! The moisture from tin... What moisture?! I did have to rehydrate this whole batch once bought! It was worth the wait! This blend had some unique notes of earthy leaf litter and smokey leather. The perique added a perfect sweetness that made this blend perfectly balanced! Their are Def better English out there, but this blend taste like no other blend
Pipe Used:
Tinder Box
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries & Co
Age When Smoked:
2yrs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 02, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
If you're in the mood for an English, this is a fine choice. The Virginias in this one are quite noticeable and provide a nice, pleasing grassy flavor while the Cyprian latakia takes center stage without being overly spicy. To have the best smoking experience with this one, don't treat it like a cigarette and burn it quickly. Sit back with a gentlemen's drink of choice and enjoy it. The flavor remains consistent as can be throughout the bowl.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Roma Lucite 622 KS
PurchasedFrom:
TobaccoPipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2015 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I smoke a lot of English and Balkan style blends, CA is indeed a fine smoke. Maybe a little heady for a new pipe smoker.
The tobacco itself is simply a beautiful color, couldn't wait to smoke, Orientals were the first to appear rich and creamy. Latakia Perique, are just enough to balance, sweet Virginia to take edge off. It a slow smoker made that way I am sure to bring as much pleasure to the smoker.
The tobacco itself is simply a beautiful color, couldn't wait to smoke, Orientals were the first to appear rich and creamy. Latakia Perique, are just enough to balance, sweet Virginia to take edge off. It a slow smoker made that way I am sure to bring as much pleasure to the smoker.
Pipe Used:
Sav briar
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I actually liked this blend,so here goes:
This comes in bulk only these days, so there is no tin to open. I didn't smell any flavoring, but there is definitely a humectant in this.
Appearance: Medium ribbon cut, black, brown, mohagany, and yellow leaf abounds.
Moisture: Actually, not too moist, considering the humectant that is present.
Lighting: Easily, with two lights typical.
Flavor: To me, this is a refinement of 965. Just the right amount of cavendish, not cloyingly sweet like 965. A nice interplay of leaf with the Dubec giving a nice counterpoint to the cavendish. The latakia is there mainly as a condiment. The VA is there only for support. Mid-bowl flavor is smooth, round, and enjoyable. Bottom third gets a little more intense with a little Perique making its prescence known. Ash is mottled and dry, the only moisture was in the shank and a pipecleaner took care of that. When you smell the pipe-cleaner, then you really can smell the humectant.
Overall: this is a good replacement for 965 IMO. It has less nicotine, a smoother flavor and is cheaper.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Points. Enjoy.
This comes in bulk only these days, so there is no tin to open. I didn't smell any flavoring, but there is definitely a humectant in this.
Appearance: Medium ribbon cut, black, brown, mohagany, and yellow leaf abounds.
Moisture: Actually, not too moist, considering the humectant that is present.
Lighting: Easily, with two lights typical.
Flavor: To me, this is a refinement of 965. Just the right amount of cavendish, not cloyingly sweet like 965. A nice interplay of leaf with the Dubec giving a nice counterpoint to the cavendish. The latakia is there mainly as a condiment. The VA is there only for support. Mid-bowl flavor is smooth, round, and enjoyable. Bottom third gets a little more intense with a little Perique making its prescence known. Ash is mottled and dry, the only moisture was in the shank and a pipecleaner took care of that. When you smell the pipe-cleaner, then you really can smell the humectant.
Overall: this is a good replacement for 965 IMO. It has less nicotine, a smoother flavor and is cheaper.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Points. Enjoy.
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