E. A. Carey Balkan Special
(2.00)
Specially formulated Balkan Sobranie replica, this is an opulent and intricate blend of Latakia, red Virginias and Orientals with a touch of air cured leaf, giving a smokey, spicy Latakia flavour.
Details
| Brand | E. A. Carey |
| Blended By | E.A. Carey |
| Manufactured By | E.A. Carey |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2016 | Mild | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
I'm missing something again here. The aroma of this mixture is delicious but, like others from this brand, the flavour doesn't transfer to the smoke.
So I've cellared what's left in the hope it will improve. I suspect it won't. It's simply that me and E. A. Careys products are not compatable.
Except for Flake No 7 which is the bees knees.
Update 28/8/2016.
I'm told that this type of tobacco will go rancid if cellared. So I gave it another chance.
The first half tasted of chemicals with a vague flavour of the Balkans. The second half was just nasty.
It's binned. Life's too short.
So I've cellared what's left in the hope it will improve. I suspect it won't. It's simply that me and E. A. Careys products are not compatable.
Except for Flake No 7 which is the bees knees.
Update 28/8/2016.
I'm told that this type of tobacco will go rancid if cellared. So I gave it another chance.
The first half tasted of chemicals with a vague flavour of the Balkans. The second half was just nasty.
It's binned. Life's too short.
Pipe Used:
A billiard.
PurchasedFrom:
Careys excellent online service.
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from the pouch.
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