Latakia Flake - 40
The Latakia Flake No. 40 is distinguished by its main component, the smoky Latakia, which is however permeated by a distinctive fruity aroma reminiscent of plums. This line stands out with an increased tobacco density of 40 percent Latakia. Upon lighting, the smoky character initially dominates, while in the background, the natural sweetness of Virginia becomes noticeable, followed by woody nuances. The taste of the Virginias is prominent, but the smoky and woody Latakia takes center stage. The Turkish Latakia is distinctly different from Cypriot or Syrian Latakia. This blend presents itself with medium strength and impressive density.
Characterisation:
The Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental is packaged in a small, black tin box with a hinged lid. Since this is sealed with a plastic band that can be torn open and does not close airtight, the opened tobacco should be placed in a suitable container for longer storage. Wrapped in golden cardboard, the carefully cut flakes are neatly stacked in the tin. The dark and medium brown marbling shows many black-brown and some yellow inclusions. A sweet, smoky scent wafts into the nose, revealing the Latakia it contains. A short pre-drying would not be a disadvantage, but it's not absolutely necessary.
Plugging:
The Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental can be brought into the pipe in the classic way: bent and folded. However, the pipe shouldn't be too small for this and you shouldn't press it too tightly to give the tobacco enough room to develop. The Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental can also be plugged according to personal preference as ready-rubbed or rolled into loose balls.
Light up:
Although the Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental rises slightly under the first flame, if you then smooth the surface with the tamper and light it again, you get an even glow.
Smoking properties:
In the smoke, the Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental shows itself to be a real Englishman. As promised by the manufacturer, Latakia dominates here. This has a spicy incense note with savory, salty associations. There are also toasty aromas in the background and a subtle sweetness that is reminiscent of dried plums and probably comes from the subtle casing. This gives the strong Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental a harmonious rounding off. The English character also continues in the cool burning. The Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental so takes little effort to smoke. Only a few unburned crumbs, some light, fine ash and almost no condensate are left over for cleaning.
Redolency:
The room note of Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental is just as typically English as the taste and is little influenced by the aroma. Therefore, you should be considerate of possible company.
Conclusion:
The Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental comes in packaging that is just as attractive as the tobacco's appearance. The carefully cut, dark marbled flake shows itself to be a style-conscious Englishman. It needs to be prepared with care, but then it shows its strengths and strength in an uncomplicated way: spice, incense, some dried fruit and toast combine to create a full-bodied smoke that will particularly appeal to lovers of English tobaccos. But fans of generally rich flakes can also find the Latakia Flake - 40 Turkish Oriental a nice end to the evening hours.
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