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Originally Posted by
NeverBend
Brandon, your move.
Excellent review, Pete.
As it turns out, I recently (unknowlingly) reviewed this blend as well. A lot of the things that you mentioned, I noticed as well. Particularly the importance of smoking this blend in proper cadence: A bold and full bodied Balkan. Excellent flavor and amazing mouth feel. Smoked it along with my dark roast coffee, and the two complimented each other very well. A little bit of nicotine in this one. My only complaint is that if you aren't careful, this one can bite a bit. A few times I felt that familiar sting on the tongue, but a quick cadence adjustment nipped it in the bud
I am shocked to find out that it is lacking Orientals though. Because I was certain I picked up some in there, so I guess I was off in classifying it as a "Balkan." However, as you noted, like all GH&Co blends, the leaf is top notch in this blend. The latakia is simply excellent.
I haven't smoked to the extent that you have, and I have never tasted the Stout to compare this too, so IMO this was a really great smoke and something I would keep on hand.
As your search continues, I found something that I think I will hang onto in my rotation. It is no RR or Abingdon, but it is tasty.
Now, as far as your statements of the blend lacking soul, well there is no argument there! This is a Gawith blend with no Lakeland Snot! The essence is the soul of the Gawiths. No Lakeland, no soul. I think it really is as simple as that 
Keep piping and searching Pete
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