Mac Baren – HH Latakia Flake – 50g

*** These blends now come in a pouch as the tins have been discontinued 

 

We love a good dark, heat pressed flake and we love them even more when Latakia is on the menu. This offering from the prestigious Mac Baren HH range is sure to please all Latakia junkies. Comprised of sweet Virginia’s, Cypriot Latakia, spicy Orientals and a dash of Burley. As soon as you open the tin, the aroma of fills the air with the dark and stinky latakia with the Oriental pronounced only when you got your nose in there. Like the Old Dark Fired, which has been gracing our shelves here in the UK for a number of years, the Latakia Flake is cut into narrow and short flakes. Each flakes weighs about 3g, which allows the smoker to take a single flake and load the bowl.

Of course the important part is smoking and this is just divine stuff. From the word go, you are greeted with a punchy and rich Latakia flavour. The Virginias add a wonderful sweetness in the background, while the subtleties spices of the Orientals fill in the gaps. A well rounded and balanced blend, not really for those who are unsure or dislike Latakia, but for smokers like us at GQ Tobaccos this is exactly what the doctor ordered!

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Composition

Blend – Virginia, Burley, Oriental & Latakia
Casings – None
Cut – Flake
Origin – Germany
Packaging – Tin

Ratings from TobaccoReviews.com

Strength – Medium
Added Flavours – Extremely Mild
Taste – Medium/Full
Overall – 3.4/4

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