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Post by trailboss on Feb 24, 2021 21:15:57 GMT -5
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Post by Cramptholomew on Feb 25, 2021 10:15:05 GMT -5
I bought a couple tins, since I have some of the old Latakia Blend roll cake that used to be available in the US. This iteration doesn't have Syrian, though. We'll see what kind of a difference there is, besides major aging.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 25, 2021 10:32:45 GMT -5
I bought a couple tins, since I have some of the old Latakia Blend roll cake that used to be available in the US. This iteration doesn't have Syrian, though. We'll see what kind of a difference there is, besides major aging. There isn't any Syrian to be had, war and all that genocide, you know? Be kind. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Feb 25, 2021 14:10:02 GMT -5
I bought a couple tins, since I have some of the old Latakia Blend roll cake that used to be available in the US. This iteration doesn't have Syrian, though. We'll see what kind of a difference there is, besides major aging. There isn't any Syrian to be had, war and all that genocide, you know? Be kind. Yes, I do realize that. Maybe I should've said, "the old version had Syrian latakia, when it was available - It's not, now, because of war and genocide, which is a shame. This version has Cyprian Latakia. I wonder if there's much of a difference? We'll find out." Is that better? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 25, 2021 14:15:10 GMT -5
There isn't any Syrian to be had, war and all that genocide, you know? Be kind. Yes, I do realize that. Maybe I should've said, "the old version had Syrian latakia, when it was available - It's not, now, because of war and genocide, which is a shame. This version has Cyprian Latakia. I wonder if there's much of a difference? We'll find out." Is that better? We've all been smoking Cyprian Lat for a few years now. I don't think that would know Syrian if I had it. I don't know what Frog Morton used, but it was great. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 25, 2021 19:03:51 GMT -5
I bought a couple tins, since I have some of the old Latakia Blend roll cake that used to be available in the US. This iteration doesn't have Syrian, though. We'll see what kind of a difference there is, besides major aging. There isn't any Syrian to be had, war and all that genocide, you know? Be kind. Brian Levine said that wars weren't responsible, more of an economic situation in Syria, deforestation of trees, lack of cultivation, etc... Not saying he is right, just that he said that.  |
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Post by zambini on Feb 25, 2021 20:39:16 GMT -5
There isn't any Syrian to be had, war and all that genocide, you know? Be kind. Brian Levine said that wars weren't responsible, more of an economic situation in Syria, deforestation of trees, lack of cultivation, etc... Not saying he is right, just that he said that. I've heard this too, deforestation and desertification hit the industry hard even before the war. Frankly them Syrians need to sort things out, us pipe smokers are counting on them! I'm rooting for them, Pipe smokers for peace! |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 25, 2021 20:48:15 GMT -5
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Post by username on Feb 25, 2021 20:59:07 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Feb 25, 2021 21:23:52 GMT -5
I reckon it depended on which frog you are smoking!  |
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Post by username on Feb 25, 2021 21:37:51 GMT -5
Just don’t be licking them. Or is that toad Morton? 😂
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Post by trailboss on Feb 25, 2021 21:50:10 GMT -5
Just don’t be licking them. Or is that toad Morton? 😂 Go ask Alice.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 25, 2021 21:59:20 GMT -5
There isn't any Syrian to be had, war and all that genocide, you know? Be kind. Brian Levine said that wars weren't responsible, more of an economic situation in Syria, deforestation of trees, lack of cultivation, etc... Not saying he is right, just that he said that. Well, the particular trees that they used were becoming extinct in the area, but the war was the final nail in the coffin. But yes, it was going away anyway. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 25, 2021 22:00:55 GMT -5
I would trust TR more than P&C. Another reason why they shut down.
Jiminks says Cyprian though...
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Post by trailboss on Feb 25, 2021 22:14:21 GMT -5
I would trust TR more than P&C. Another reason why they shut down. Jiminks says Cyprian though... I think that McC used different Latakia’s for different blends. Jiminks on TR says that for across the pond, Syrian. For Frog Morton, Cyprian. |
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Post by daveinlax on Feb 25, 2021 22:51:39 GMT -5
I don’t have a sophisticated enough palate to taste the difference between the Latikia varieties but I definitely can taste the MacBaren topping in all of their mixtures that I just don’t like. If I was offered a sample I would gratefully try it but I really don’t like what I taste as a chemical Mac Baren flavor.  |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 25, 2021 22:59:03 GMT -5
I don’t have a sophisticated enough palate to taste the difference between the Latikia varieties but I definitely can taste the MacBaren topping in all of their mixtures that I just don’t like. If I was offered a sample I would gratefully try it but I really don’t like what I taste as a chemical Mac Baren flavor. Aged McB’s definitely smooth out the taste. Maybe the diesel fuel off- gasses I that time? |
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Post by daveinlax on Feb 25, 2021 23:01:45 GMT -5
I would trust TR more than P&C I had been off of P&C for a couple of years but their IPSD sale was too good to pass up. I took a chance with them and they came through with a perfect order at my door today! |
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Post by daveinlax on Feb 25, 2021 23:12:36 GMT -5
I don’t have a sophisticated enough palate to taste the difference between the Latikia varieties but I definitely can taste the MacBaren topping in all of their mixtures that I just don’t like. If I was offered a sample I would gratefully try it but I really don’t like what I taste as a chemical Mac Baren flavor. Aged McB’s definitely smooth out the taste. Maybe the diesel fuel off- gasses I that time? I have probably 5lbs of Vintage Syrian in jars and a dozen tins of Lataka flake and rolls, a couple that have been opened and jarred for years aging in the davecave and I can still taste that topping. It’s not the worst thing I’ve smoked but I still don’t really like any of it. |
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Post by mrlunting on Mar 9, 2021 9:53:13 GMT -5
Lol. A tin of that would be over $40 easily. Canadian government likes to tobacco block us.
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Post by isett2860 on Mar 12, 2021 2:20:31 GMT -5
So getting back to the MCB new roll cake. LOL
Has anyone here cracked a tin yet?
I just got one last week, but haven’t tried it yet.
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Post by taiguy66 on Mar 12, 2021 8:21:59 GMT -5
So getting back to the MCB new roll cake. LOL Has anyone here cracked a tin yet? I just got one last week, but haven’t tried it yet. Semis to me it’s a good reason to light up a bowl. Would appreciate your review afterwards Charlie. 👍 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 12, 2021 9:25:42 GMT -5
No. I grabbed 2 tins but I don't see opening one for a couple of months at least.
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Post by isett2860 on Mar 12, 2021 10:56:34 GMT -5
^^^same here Ron.
taiguy66 may be awhile before we gats any reviews!
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Post by Cramptholomew on Mar 12, 2021 19:27:35 GMT -5
I got two lat roll cake tins. Opened one. Is good. Smooth, not overpowering on the lat side. Is also very good mixed with vanilla roll cake.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 12, 2021 20:06:49 GMT -5
I got two lat roll cake tins. Opened one. Is good. Smooth, not overpowering on the lat side. Is also very good mixed with vanilla roll cake. Sounds like a great combo. I sent off an email to Per Jensen at MacBaren telling him and he is sending me a free crate of tobacco for my great suggestion. Stolen Valor! J/K |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2021 10:38:57 GMT -5
I ordered some, received it but didn't smoke some yet. I like to let the tobacco age before I open up anything, especially brand new released tobacco. From what I've heard, the Latakia content is not much more than the older Latakia Blend version, so it's more as a condiment than anything else, it seems.
I'm sure it will still be a good smoke.
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Post by taiguy66 on Mar 13, 2021 10:52:10 GMT -5
^^^same here Ron. taiguy66 may be awhile before we gats any reviews! Charlie (isett) and Ron (@ronv), have nothing but time. When you guys get around to it please. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Mar 13, 2021 11:00:45 GMT -5
I ordered some, received it but didn't smoke some yet. I like to let the tobacco age before I open up anything, especially brand new released tobacco. From what I've heard, the Latakia content is not much more than the older Latakia Blend version, so it's more as a condiment than anything else, it seems. I'm sure it will still be a good smoke. Fellas, and I mean this sincerely, I commend you for your patience. Maybe it’s because I’m not as experienced as you but I would have opened the tin, smoked a bowl before cellaring the rest. Guess I’m the “overly large size kid at a candy store.” Yes, trying to be politically correct. 😉 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 13, 2021 11:04:33 GMT -5
I ordered some, received it but didn't smoke some yet. I like to let the tobacco age before I open up anything, especially brand new released tobacco. From what I've heard, the Latakia content is not much more than the older Latakia Blend version, so it's more as a condiment than anything else, it seems. I'm sure it will still be a good smoke. Fellas, and I mean this sincerely, I commend you for your patience. Maybe it’s because I’m not as experienced as you but I would have opened the tin, smoked a bowl before cellaring the rest. Guess I’m the “overly large size kid at a candy store.” Yes, trying to be politically correct. 😉 I have like a hundred jars and a dozen open tins. I just don't want anymore open tins right now. |
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