Barling Garnet
(2.00)
Original Syrian latakia blended with different Virginia grades, Java tobaccos, burley and Louisiana perique. A smoky, medium-strong mixture. Traditional English.
Details
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Ok, first smel from tin is definitely perique. Fruity smell with freshness. But no presence of latakia. It was kind of disappointment. If you take closer look you will see that this Syrian latakia - from famous "no enough smoked" stock. So do not expect too much. But when you smoke it - you can feel that taste of "black mistress". So I can not say it is bad blend, it is unique and has some character, but what to do - not the best. Still, I enjoyed it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2018 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I found this blend to be just alright. It has everything but the kitchen sink in it, so it can’t help avoid providing shifting flavors and moments of great flavor. The problem is these moments were mostly fleeting.
The description starts By mentioning the Syrian Latakia which led me to believe it would have a bigger role, but it was more of a whisper that was often clouded by the other elements. I am pretty sure there is a topping to this as well. It is fruity as many have alluded, but, IMO, it is not the fruity flavor that would come from tobacco. Some attribute it to the perique. While perique does taste a little fruity when smoked, it tends to smell like compost before it is smoked.
If the fruitiness, that is clearly identifiable from the tin note, is coming from any tobacco it would be the VIrginias which do provide ample sweetness. Those that do acknowledge the potential of a topping mostly say that it goes away once under flame. I did not get this myself. I tasted it pretty much through half the bowl and then it pretty much lifted.
This blend does not lack for body, thanks to the Java leaf, burley and perique. These elements also ensure a pretty good nic hit, but I would not really call it overly strong in terms of nic.
For me it falls between two and three stars and would easily be a solid three if the topping were lighter. In any case, I will up it to three because it is unique and overall, I enjoyed my time with it.
The description starts By mentioning the Syrian Latakia which led me to believe it would have a bigger role, but it was more of a whisper that was often clouded by the other elements. I am pretty sure there is a topping to this as well. It is fruity as many have alluded, but, IMO, it is not the fruity flavor that would come from tobacco. Some attribute it to the perique. While perique does taste a little fruity when smoked, it tends to smell like compost before it is smoked.
If the fruitiness, that is clearly identifiable from the tin note, is coming from any tobacco it would be the VIrginias which do provide ample sweetness. Those that do acknowledge the potential of a topping mostly say that it goes away once under flame. I did not get this myself. I tasted it pretty much through half the bowl and then it pretty much lifted.
This blend does not lack for body, thanks to the Java leaf, burley and perique. These elements also ensure a pretty good nic hit, but I would not really call it overly strong in terms of nic.
For me it falls between two and three stars and would easily be a solid three if the topping were lighter. In any case, I will up it to three because it is unique and overall, I enjoyed my time with it.
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