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Post by johnlawitzke on May 18, 2022 19:52:01 GMT -5
I took the plunge and ordered two 8oz cans of Palmettoa Balkan. Being a big fan of Syrian Latakia, I’m really interested in finding out how well their new process designed to give Cyprian Latakia more Syrian Latakia qualities. My plan is to pop one of the cans when it arrives, try a bowl or two, then jar it up and put it in the cellar for at least a year (maybe sample along the way). C&D ships their blends way too long. In my experience, all their English and Virginia blends need at least a year of age. The initial bowls will give me an idea of how it will age and whether I should try and order some more if it's still available next week. Hopefully, it will be as they made 3,000 8oz cans and I expect many people are holding off on making the plunge until they hear other people's opinion. Speaking of which, Jim posted his review of this blend earlier this evening: www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/12857/cornell-diehl-palmetto-balkan |
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Post by msokeefe on May 26, 2022 19:38:45 GMT -5
I also bought 2 tins. I have never had Syrian Latakia. I enjoy it, but 2 bowls out of a fresh tin.
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Post by Zach on May 26, 2022 21:04:44 GMT -5
I'm still considering ordering 2 more tins, which is extremely high praise from me for a Balkan mixture.
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Post by johnlawitzke on May 27, 2022 1:07:11 GMT -5
I am going to get two more cans if Laudisi brings some to the Show. I think they succeeded in their claim of "some Syrian-like qualities". It isn’t Syrian but it has some subtle smokey wine flavor but most importantly it does not have the typical Cyprian tangy bbq sauce note.
To me, Palmetto Balkan is a cousin to Presbyterian (which I love) but with slightly sharper Orientals.
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Post by sperrytops on May 27, 2022 11:19:22 GMT -5
I took the plunge and ordered two 8oz cans of Palmettoa Balkan. Being a big fan of Syrian Latakia, I’m really interested in finding out how well their new process designed to give Cyprian Latakia more Syrian Latakia qualities. My plan is to pop one of the cans when it arrives, try a bowl or two, then jar it up and put it in the cellar for at least a year (maybe sample along the way). C&D ships their blends way too long. In my experience, all their English and Virginia blends need at least a year of age. The initial bowls will give me an idea of how it will age and whether I should try and order some more if it's still available next week. Hopefully, it will be as they made 3,000 8oz cans and I expect many people are holding off on making the plunge until they hear other people's opinion. Speaking of which, Jim posted his review of this blend earlier this evening: www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/12857/cornell-diehl-palmetto-balkanJim seems to give it a good review. I'm curious as to what process was used to make the Cyprian taste more like Syrian. The two tastes are significantly different. I'll have to try it out. |
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Post by sperrytops on May 27, 2022 11:48:13 GMT -5
Well I put in my order for the Palmetto. Looking forward to trying it out, though most will go in a jar for a bit of aging required for most C&D tobaccos.
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Post by Zach on May 27, 2022 15:31:10 GMT -5
I am going to get two more cans if Laudisi brings some to the Show. I think they succeeded in their claim of "some Syrian-like qualities". It isn’t Syrian but it has some subtle smokey wine flavor but most importantly it does not have the typical Cyprian tangy bbq sauce note. To me, Palmetto Balkan is a cousin to Presbyterian (which I love) but with slightly sharper Orientals. I concur. |
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Post by urbino on May 27, 2022 21:32:23 GMT -5
Dang it. You guys talked me into it. You and that 20% off on Drucquer blends.
Dang it. Dang it to heck.
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Post by Zach on May 27, 2022 22:15:54 GMT -5
I went ahead and ordered 2 more tins of the Palmetto Balkan, and a blind order of Druquer and Sons Red Lion in 200g. It was all the Champagne Velvet's tonight. That explains it.
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Post by msokeefe on May 30, 2022 16:39:49 GMT -5
Dang it. You guys talked me into it. You and that 20% off on Drucquer blends. Dang it. Dang it to heck. When I was younger, my mom would have told me to stay away from this crew. |
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Post by urbino on Jun 1, 2022 0:18:35 GMT -5
Dang it. You guys talked me into it. You and that 20% off on Drucquer blends. Dang it. Dang it to heck. When I was younger, my mom would have told me to stay away from this crew. Mine still would. |
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