While I still rate the taste level as medium, it’s just barely there because this production isn’t quite as deep in flavor as the other. This aspect makes it a competing lead with the Cyprian Latakia, which doesn’t quite seem to have depth that I find in other blends with the Cyprian varietal. I also find it a notch more sour, and I suspect a different source of Orientals may be the cause. It’s also become a shag cut, which means a faster burn rate, and affects the taste a mite. The Syrian Latakia has been replaced Cyprian, which changes the flavor profile a little. Update: 10-17-2020: This blend has been changed. Not quite an all day smoke, but one that is easily repeatable. Has a nice, mildly sweet spicy, camp fire after taste, and stronger room note. Doesn’t require many relights, and hardly leaves any dampness in the bowl. The deeply rich flavor is consistent from top to bottom. Has no dull or harsh spots no matter how fast you puff, and never loses that creamy smooth sweetness, which is not always the case for this type of Balkan. Being a shag cut, it burns cool and clean at a moderate pace, though it is a little moist out of the tin. The nic-hit is a couple of steps behind it. The strength and taste levels are medium. I am wondering if there’s a little Cyprian Latakia present, because I get a little sweetness that I generally identify with that varietal. The spice note seems to mildly elevate here and there, but never interferes with the overall balance of the blend when that happens. The Latakia does take a little of the lead, but the Virginia and Orientals/Turkish are right at its heels in the flavor department. Very well balanced and complex, you’ll detect every nuance in virtually every puff. The Orientals and Turkish are smoky, woody, earthy, vegetative, floral, herbal, and spicy, with some buttery, creamy sweetness and a hint of sour. The Virginias are mildly grassy with some tart and tangy citrus, bread, a light tangy dark fruit, and slight floral and spice notes. The mildly fragrant Syrian Latakia is very smoky, earthy and woody, along with a sweet wine-like tone, some leather, and a touch of salt.
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