HU Tobacco Fayyum Kake
(3.43)
The Fayyum Kake: Following the success of FbM’s Fayyum Blend, HU Tobacco decided to provide this remarkable mixture of dark fired Virginia, Kentucky, black cavendish and its generous measure of latakia in “Kake” form. The tobacco is pressed in cakes for one week and then cut into plugs. This process enhances the already exquisitely balanced choice of leaf for an ethereally smoky, deeply rich and incredibly complex smoking pleasure.
Notes: Contains 65% 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 | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Kentucky, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Krumble Kake |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.43 / 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 |
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| Sep 22, 2017 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Strong |
Fayyum Kake promised a lot but did not deliver. In fact it has proven to be even more disappointing than the blend as, to prevent the tobacco from turning into dust, I had to break it into chunks; which made the smoking even more difficult and frustrating. An extremely dark blend, it was fairly dry upon opening due to its tinning technique. The tin aroma was thus rather subdued because of this, revealing a faint latakia and cavendish aroma. I could not make out the Kentucky at all. As for the smoking it has provided me with nothing but sheer frustration. Frustration at trying to light it, frustration at trying to keep it lit, frustration at trying to make out any taste out of this concoction. The result after a half - dozen pipefuls was a memorable episode of tongue bite as with the blend. I even tried to blend it with some golden leaf to help a proper combustion - without negatively impacting on its taste - but the attempt was unsuccessful. I do not lack patience but Fayyum Kake is, just like its sibling and under these conditions, just not worth the purchase. Tobacco should not be this difficult to smoke!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2021 | Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Strong |
Very dark Kake and a very dry one at that. The leaf being very dark, this one made for an extremely unpleasant experience when I attempted to smoke it. I have never seen such a dry tobacco that was so difficult to be smoked. I dumped the bowlful before reaching the end of the first third. It's a good thing I only bought two tins; because not only would I not buy again but both ended up in the rubbish container.
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