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As Balkan blends are a bit lighter on the Latakia and heavy on the Orientals it is a bit different than a regular English blend, but not as light as P resbyterian Mixture. Predominant Latakia did a good job of giving the mixture that full body which I like so much. S. smoker . Everything about this blend is perfectly balanced. Mid way the orientals take over and some sublime spicyness tkaes over from the Latakia. Balkan Sobranie It is quite close to the original Sobranie, although like Balkan Sasieni it uses generic oriental rather than Yenidje. Don't see something you want? I said, no problem I'll buy it from you. They also make all the Esotericas. The room glowed with the fullness of the Blend. That's about all I can say. Balkan Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture Pipe Tobacco Tin Item# 1101 $21.95 The English mixture's Virginia tobaccos mellow the Latakia, while Oriental and Cavendish leaves add balance and a "round" flavor. Not sweet, but not really bitter like some oriental-heavy blends are. More recently Balkan Sobranie has reappeared, produced by S. F. Germain for persons having the legal right to the Sobranie name. People say 965 is the standard to judge English mixtures by. Published review content of this website is considered the A wonderful combination of light body, full flavor and tobacco "goodness". Is it back in production or is this old stock? I know this is it usual but Years ago I was an occasional cigarette smoker and I really enjoyed the cigarettes made from this brand. BSOM has been the very first meeting with latakia mixtures (the second was the John Cotton's 1&2). None have answered, though many are excellent. No bite whatsoever. I will always share a bowl of this with my best pipe friends, as everyone should have that luxury once in their life. I was lucky. Balkan could smoke wet if you didn't dry it out just right, and hot and bitey if too dry. His life experience was invaluable to me in many ways. The Balkan Sobranie tobacco business was established in London in 1879 by Albert Weinberg (born Romania 1849), whose naturalization papers dated 1886 confirm his nationality and show that he had emigrated to England in the 1870s at a time when hand-made cigarettes in the eastern European and Russian tradition were becoming fashionable in Europe. For those who like how the Latakia played with the Turkish, and both were supported by Virginias, smoke either GLPease's Westminster, or Cornell & Diehl's 968R (Red Odessa). Their room note bespeaks a gentleman's presence. Seeing this in the hall of fame put me on a quest to find it again, with no luck. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be I dont really find the blinds to be similar but this one stands on its own is a goo d Balkan. This stuff tasted so good in fact, it makes me ponder; How does a tobacco blend that tastes this good, be made without a topping or flavor additive? Seems all the latakia smokers I know in person prefer Balkan Sasieni to Sobranie - insofar as the contemporary blends are concerned. Ideally, I should have kept it in the freezer. We will deny any order we believe has been placed by a minor. I suppose I should move on and find something that grants me such pleasure again. No Virginia top notes here. Those were the three pipes he believed in, BBB, Petersen, Comoy, Sasieni and even Barling having already begun to slide. Germain & Son is the maker of some other legendary tobacco, Penzance. However, I have never been able to get too far away from a good Balkan flake/mixture. Give it some time to age, and it's easily one of the best Balkans on the market. Smokers are delighted in its medium-to-robust body, incense-like aroma and satisfying taste. Requires few relights, and leaves little dampness in the bowl. Finally I snagged a few tins of this blend. Anyone who disliked Germain's Balkan Sobraine can send their tins to me. The last part of the bowl is the best as all the different tobaccos harmoniously sing together. Filters. Curisoty and the words of that tobacconist, got the better of me when I saw an unopened tin from the sixties on Ebay. A crowning achievement in the tobacco blending craft without question. I cannot emphasize enough how much I loved this. My choice back in the 70's was the 759 more than the white. I suggest trying to find your local brick and mortar because none of us will ever get it on here. Hard to find but worth the wait. My initiation into pipe smoking was with a tin of this 'nectar' Yes, I was permanently spoiled. 1999, pretty nice but nothing compared by the old original. Balkan Sobranie $ 19.95 This traditional mixture of rich Virginia, Latakia and rare Yenidje tobaccos is Sobranie's oldest blend and offers a mild yet rich taste. Low and behold a yahoo mail message pops up at the top of my screen saying its in stock on Friday the 13th. And, I will not ever, EVER, pay as much for a tobacco again. It's deep richness with a most profound & perfect taste is just so wonderful,that I can not begin to imagine it ever being captured again! Unfortunately, the versions I've tried ranged from "decent but unspectacular" to "horrible." A pipe smokers nirvana. Comparisons to Balkan Sasieni are obvious due to the tin art but Sobranie is miles ahead in flavor and depth. Close . I've always been curious about which type of Latakia was used maybe both? They perfected Sobranie (which simply means ?parliament? This is the closest I have ever tasted to the original product. Ones ?below? The blend was fairly dark and seemed to pack very well. Not so heavy, incredibly smooth tobacco, giving a gentle sweetness and a dry, salty smoking that reminds me of Syrian Latakia.It was smoked easily until the end of the bowl. Specials, and Other News! Again, whatever. It was a full aroma latakia with a delightfully light body. No, Sherlock and his Shag were a couple rows back chugging to the next case, too. Great result are also obtained smoking for 5-10 minutes and then letting sit for about 12 hours. Off the top of my head, Black House and White Knight are definitely in the ballpark and I am surprised to say I like Balkan Sasieni even better! Lots of moisture. You do not need to tamp it a lot and it burns down nicely to a grey ash. And sadly the latakia does not age gracefully, losing much of its potency after 40 years in the tin. I tried the over priced ebay offerings of Vintage Sobranie mixtures and was delighted but it was aged so much that it dried out (So it wasnt as good as my first experiences with this great tobbaco mixture. But not in a bad way, think Crme Brule. Won't bite or get harsh. This because J.F. I don't see how someone can give it "one star" based on them missing the drop..? IMHO it is exactly the same blend, the difference is simply that the one has aged and the other is relatively new. I see why this blend commands a premium. Probably. Rich and full of flavor this blend is a satisfying smoke to be savored slowly. The Virginias offer some grass and hay, a little dark fruit, and a hint of citrus. Its post-modern re-incarnation, BALKAN SASIENI, is the same mix, yet not the same mix at all: the grade of tobaccos and the proportions may be the same, but modern-day orientals seem to be blander, more generic than formerly, and the Cypriot ?latakia?, a nice tobacco in itself, is like California ?chablis? Be The First To Know About Exclusive Products And Deals! To say the least, Ed's Balkan is superb, try it and see if it matches the Sobranie blend. I simply loved the flavor. It's a crowning achievement in the tobacco procurement & blending craft without question. At least I find it impossible now to say from the room note alone what Balkan has been smoked, but with Balkan Sobranie there never was any ambiguity. I'm glad to hear your thoughts. escaped her lips. In my honest opinion the best choice that they could have made! Meticulously recreated by JF Germain in England. I noticed today on a certain online retailer (they're not a site sponsor so I'm not sure if it's cool to name them) that Balkan Sobranie was for sale$25.99 per tin, limit one per customer. I first discovered this stuff in the early 90's, and was immediately hooked. Recommended. I am no expert, but this stash is an education for the senses. No pipecleaner needed during the smoke. Log ged in and had two in less than 30 seconds. The Virginias had darkened quite a bit. I find it to be better balanced and the flavor is outstanding. Not a lot of spring. Smell from the tin: Yummie! Ah well, this is a blend so beloved, that many have tried to replicate it but none have succeeded for this very reason. Is it as good as the 70's, 60's and before version? Plenty of names of non site sponsors mentioned. I think it is awful, as I did the last tin of it. Dating back to around the 1920s, this is a combination of wonderful Virginias, excellent Orientals and enough Latakia for a robust and flavorful mixture. (50 Grams) He considered the Cognac the perfect shape, growing thicker as the smoke proceeded, keeping the pipe cool. The tobacco in the tin is finely cut, almost a shag. Notes: A blend now long gone. If this is the case and the viewpoint hasn't been romanticized too much, I can see why this was a Hall of Fame blend as even the era that I smoked was excellent. Texture of the cut is fine, mostly uniform ribbons which felt just a bit too wet. That just isn't the case. You know how things get distorted after so many years "ahh, those were the GOOD old days.". The dominating Virginias bring a good amount of tang and subdued sweetness that sometimes, play with the Orientals that are deliciously sour with a sparkling taste, for lack of a better word. The blend smokes reliable from top to bottom with the flavor shift of full and soft to spicy then sweet/sour. In the present day, this has gone out of production and is considered the standard to which all balkans are measured. The lack of clarity is the fact that the site has two listings for BS [sic] THE B S. If Gary Pease ruled the world you'd all have your pipes confiscated and your palates tested for nerve damage. , Dont Buy It If You Arent GoingTo Smoke It, When can we have the goods? The mystique surrounding this blend from years past is well deserved. I fell in love with it immediately, my stable of english blends are rather limited since I reach for it only when in the mood for Latakia which is about once or twice a week, I have to add that this is a blend, not a latakia orgy which really agreed with me. Please check back with us in a few days. Once the ember gets going it gets much better. It's the same for Dunhill, Rattray and other traditional brands. With so many good tobaccos on the market today I'm very happy with the selection I have, to be great It has to be in production once and awhile. Tobacconists does not sell cigarettes on this site, nor do we sell tobacco I was fortunate enough to come across some on ebay at a resoanble price (of course it was only for the packaging). The light unflavored soda note or two along with some dry wood, earth, floralness from the yenidje is always noticeable. or Best Offer +$5.40 shipping. During the pursuit of perfection, excellence was achieved. I don't know, but it should be among the top five. Perhaps, despite the common wisdom, Balkan used it fresh. It comes pretty wet out of the tin. To enjoy this blend, the best way is use a pipe with small bowl. It seeped into my jackets and the children when young used to love sniffing at those jackets. I have drank from the Holy Grail and the wine was awesome! It may not display this or other websites correctly. ** 4 tins per customer only, we will reduce any order to that, sometimes you have to share !!