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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2018 15:26:57 GMT -5
Have any of you tried Arango Balkan Supreme? I was told by the owner of our local B&M that it should be a good replacement for my beloved and no longer available Wilke #10. JimInks gives it high marks as do several other reviewers on Tobacco Reviews. I plan on heading over to Edward's soon to procure some. Apparently it is widely available as a bulk blend. Not sure how I missed it.
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Post by slowroll on Aug 3, 2018 15:31:36 GMT -5
I smoke it quite often. Very good nuanced Balkan, somewhat reminiscent of the lamented Balkan Sobranie. Yep, widely available in bulk.
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Post by Darin on Aug 3, 2018 15:32:22 GMT -5
Yep ... same as P.S. Balkan Supreme and good stuff!  |
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Post by trailboss on Aug 3, 2018 15:58:40 GMT -5
From an archived SP thread:
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2018 16:01:15 GMT -5
It's good stuff, at a great price for what it is.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 3, 2018 16:01:18 GMT -5
Now I bought a pound of Balkan Supreme II from Tinderbox before it closed, and can find nothing out about it.
Probably just Balkan Supreme original... Tinderbox relabeled a lot of P Stokkebye blends.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 3, 2018 16:05:24 GMT -5
The Arango Balkan Supreme is an outstanding smoke. Had some courtesy of AJ. He is one solid friend, never stops thinking about his friends.
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Post by monbla256 on Aug 3, 2018 18:18:52 GMT -5
Having smoked BS's 759 (black/gold tin) for almost 30 years when it went away I tried many other Balkan blends and finally found one to equal 759, Arango's Balkan Supreme ! Once you smoke it you will not smoke any other Balkan !!  |
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Post by ben888 on Aug 3, 2018 18:25:10 GMT -5
Love it. Best bulk Balkan there is.
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Post by slowroll on Aug 3, 2018 21:57:31 GMT -5
Having smoked BS's 759 (black/gold tin) for almost 30 years when it went away I tried many other Balkan blends and finally found one to equal 759, Arango's Balkan Supreme ! Once you smoke it you will not smoke any other Balkan !! I do love it, and was a dedicated 759 smoker, but I hafta say the C&D Engine 99 is Damn good also. Maybe a tad less complex, but with more smokiness. |
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Post by cappadoc on Aug 3, 2018 22:30:46 GMT -5
Love the stuff. Very nice balance.
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Post by dave g on Aug 4, 2018 2:48:06 GMT -5
Good stuff. Best bang for your buck.
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Post by Darin on Aug 4, 2018 12:46:10 GMT -5
Found a couple jars from 2013 last night. The fermented smell and taste of the Va's was delicious and the Lat has faded some. Looks like there's some Squadron Leader from the same time frame hiding with it!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 13:30:02 GMT -5
That convinces me. Heading to Edwards to get some.
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Post by Darin on Aug 4, 2018 13:34:49 GMT -5
That convinces me. Heading to Edwards to get some. There's some of that 2013 heading your way for comparison.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 14:10:31 GMT -5
Bless you, Sir Darin.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 4, 2018 14:22:37 GMT -5
Sir Darin of Cobrock...formerly Sir Darin of Cobscott! With the move up in society, an advancement in title.... inside humor with Darin.He used to live in Prescott, I sent a package to his house addressed to Sir Darin of Cobscott (back when his username was cobguy)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 14:39:33 GMT -5
I like it.
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Post by Darin on Aug 4, 2018 15:47:03 GMT -5
Sir Darin of Cobrock...formerly Sir Darin of Cobscott!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 15:51:49 GMT -5
dang, didn't know we had Royal's in the Patch!
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Post by Darin on Aug 4, 2018 15:55:10 GMT -5
dang, didn't know we had Royal's in the Patch! A Royal PITA, maybe! |
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Post by monbla256 on Aug 4, 2018 17:08:46 GMT -5
That convinces me. Heading to Edwards to get some. Back when I had an Edward's near me you could only get Edward's tobacco there! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 18:08:04 GMT -5
Fortunately the Englewood, CO Edwards has probably at least 250 blends, maybe more in tins. They have all the Dunhill, Peterson, C&D etc., but also some of the less encountered labels. It is a real treat browsing their tin selection.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 23:45:46 GMT -5
Have any of you tried Arango Balkan Supreme? I smoked quite a bit of Peter Stokkebye's Balkan Supreme in the past and have some jarred. It's an excellent Balkan at a great price. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2018 5:27:06 GMT -5
Have any of you tried Arango Balkan Supreme? I smoked quite a bit of Peter Stokkebye's Balkan Supreme in the past and have some jarred. It's an excellent Balkan at a great price. I believe they are the same from what I have been told. Looking forward to it. I did not make it over to our Edwards though. Maybe next week. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 5, 2018 5:35:12 GMT -5
...just ordered 8oz... thanks, guys... like I need more tobacco... |
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Post by slowroll on Aug 5, 2018 7:06:42 GMT -5
...just ordered 8oz... thanks, guys... like I need more tobacco... Well, we do need to be prepared for tobaccogedon, no? |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 6, 2018 7:44:00 GMT -5
Found a couple jars from 2013 last night. The fermented smell and taste of the Va's was delicious and the Lat has faded some. Looks like there's some Squadron Leader from the same time frame hiding with it! Nice find |
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