Butera Latakia No.1
(3.00)
A hardy mixture with generous amounts of Mtn. Grade Cyprian Latakia, blended with ample portions of Turkish Basma. Bright North Carolina and rich, red flue-cured Virginias complete this blend.
Details
| Brand | Butera |
| Series | Royal Vintage |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50g Tin |
| 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
Tolerable to Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.00 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 07, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is the most McClelland-like of the Butera blends I've tried so far. It's characteristically ketchupy in the tin, but still offers a pleasant note. No. 1 is more like McC meets Frog Morton, which, incidentally, is made by the same company. The Cyprian latakia is not as forward as FM On the Town, though I am almost tempted to call this OTT light. The accent here is on the excellent stoved Virginias with their comforting sweetness and mellow flavor. Butera adds his own masterful touches to making this a great blend. It's not as great as No. 2, and that's probably because the latakia takes a back seat, and for me, the more latakia the merrier. Nevertheless, like all the McCs and Buteras I've tried, this is an all day, reliable smoke. The aroma is particularly nice with it's mixture of toasty burnt ember and woodsiness. It's so close to FM, and yet uniquely different. That's the beauty of pipe tobaccos, especially those created by masters like McC and Butera.
Four of five stars
Four of five stars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 21, 2003 | Medium | None Detected | Very Full | Strong |
This blend has all the elements and characteristics that I look for in a good english; it's rich, smokey, and stout. The aroma in the tin is quite pungent in a pleasant latakia sort of way. The taste on initial light is very full and small puffs feel big on the pallate. This is one of my favorite winter smokes for in the evening and is a great way end the day. Latakia No. 1 smokes cool and fairly dry all the way to the bottom. Here we have the richness of Nightcap without the bitter harshness that often accompanies the dunhill line (for me at least). When I want a big english blend I reach for this one quite often. What this one lacks in complexity it makes up for in fullness and richness. I whole heartedly recommend this one to english fanciers as well those curious few.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 15, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A fine all-day smoke, sensibly better than Latakia #2 from the same producer. You can still feel the McClelland hands on this, but it is much more "English" in taste, deeper in the oriental department and with a more evident smokiness. Good blend but, having heard the rumours about it, I expected something fuller.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 11, 2003 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
While I prefer Latakia#2 over this one, it is still a good blend. To my palate it reminds me of a slightly more mature and fuller tasting brother of "Frog Morton". Upon opening the tin, you are greeted by mostly dark leaf. It is in a medium to broad short cut. It packs easily and takes about three to four vestas to get going. A little airing before packing seems to be the ticket for this one. Upon lighting you taste the latakia and basma right away, but it settles down to a good smooth smoke down to the end of the bowl. There is not much complexity or richness that develops as you smoke this, but sometimes you don't want that. This blend is a straight-ahead "smoke me" blend while you work or do other things. It leaves a nice after-taste and is definitely an all-day blend. No tongue-bite and leaves a medium-grey light, fluffy ash when done. This is a good introductory blend IMO. Rating: 3 out of 5 points. Enjoy....
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 28, 2001 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is a stronger version of Latakia #2, with noticeably more latakia and a bit less of the other orientals. While not as complex as #2, it is nonetheless a nice, rich smoke with a spicy aroma.
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