Lane Limited Medal of Valor
(3.04)
Taking it's name from the highest award presented to Public Safety Officers in the United States, this Lane Limited blend combines a heavy presence of specially selected latakia, accompanied by loose and cross cut Virginias, burley, and hints of Oriental and perique.
Notes: A "re-make" of Medal of Honor although the components of MOH were Virginia, Mahalla, Dubec and Mountain Leaf latakia.
Details
| Brand | Lane Limited |
| Blended By | STG-Lane Ltd. |
| Manufactured By | STG-Lane Ltd. |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.75 ounce tin, bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.04 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I'm going to keep this one fairly short.
Better than Crown Achievement in my view. The tin moisture is just right, packs well, and burns great.
Orientals are there in supporting role and you do have to seek them out a bit, although in a good way. I find this blend is more of a sipper than a puffer, not too demanding and the Latakia is noticeable but not huge.
Overall a competent blend, but nothing special. I'll finish the tin and move on.
Better than Crown Achievement in my view. The tin moisture is just right, packs well, and burns great.
Orientals are there in supporting role and you do have to seek them out a bit, although in a good way. I find this blend is more of a sipper than a puffer, not too demanding and the Latakia is noticeable but not huge.
Overall a competent blend, but nothing special. I'll finish the tin and move on.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
There is a lot going on in this blend. The first thing to hit is the Latakia, with the thick, syrupy Burley coming through strongly. Behind those two main players, the Virginias are grassy and earthy. The Perique is clearly there, peppery and vinegary. The Orientals are less noticeable, but may contribute some dry woodiness in the background.
The problem is that all these ingredients don't go together all that well. There is some disharmony, especially between the strong, smoky Latakia and the more subtle, acidic Perique, while the Burley is just too sugary and strong and not well integrated into the mix.
It is very hard making a harmonious blend from so many and so diverse tobaccos, and I don't think Lane has succeeded in doing that with Medal of Valor. The ingredients may be of high quality, but I don't think the recipe is. Some may find this blend interesting and maybe even challenging, I find it somewhat chaotic.
The problem is that all these ingredients don't go together all that well. There is some disharmony, especially between the strong, smoky Latakia and the more subtle, acidic Perique, while the Burley is just too sugary and strong and not well integrated into the mix.
It is very hard making a harmonious blend from so many and so diverse tobaccos, and I don't think Lane has succeeded in doing that with Medal of Valor. The ingredients may be of high quality, but I don't think the recipe is. Some may find this blend interesting and maybe even challenging, I find it somewhat chaotic.
Pipe Used:
MM Mizzou Corn Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Cup o' Joes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
I'm not too keen on Cyprian Latakia, its smokiness is more pungent than Syrian but Syrian Latakia is now a thing of the past. MOV is simply okay. It is NOT a Latakia bomb by any means but the Latakia is a prominent player. It is certainly a step up from any Drug Store/OTC blend; it does yeoman duty as an honest, respectable non-aromatic tobacco blend.
Pipe Used:
Corn Cob, Briarwood, Pear wood, Cherry wood
PurchasedFrom:
Cup O Joe's
Age When Smoked:
Fresh to 1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2022 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Tightly packed, it burns easily and smokes with a fair density. The burley/Latakia dimension comes across intensely, pushed a bit by the perique touch. The orientals are very much in the background, as if overrun by the burley's flavor and the latakia's enthusiasm. I enjoy more oriental-forward blends but I'm not diasappointed with how MoV delivers on its promises. If you're a burley fan looking to mix it up with a side hustle, MoV's your fix.
Pipe Used:
Jeantet briar 1960s
PurchasedFrom:
Tobacco Depot, Lawrenceville, GA
Age When Smoked:
3
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