The Smoker Black Noble

Tin Notes:
This is the very definition of the American/English blend. Two rich and full-bodied types of Burley are combined with a light amount of Latakia and a hint of sweet matured Virginia to create a mixture that has a luscious mouth-feel and produces thick clouds of fragrant smoke. Black Noble delivers the experience of a rich cigar with the flavor of real pipe tobacco.

     Strength: Mild to Medium
        Flavor: None detected
         Taste: Mild to Medium
 Room Note: Pleasant

The tin note was the sweet hay from the Virginias with a light smokiness from the Latakia. On the charring light and true light there was a mild nuttiness along with a faint smokiness. About a quarter the way down the bowl a sweet hay flavor joined in. The smokiness of Latakia was very faint, more of a condiment to add flavor to the overall blend. Black Noble burned cool and with few re-lights. I would recommend Black Noble to anyone looking to experiment with Latakia as well as American/English blend smokers.

Hearth & Home Signature Mt. Marcy

Tin Notes:
This elegant blend gets its name from the highest peak in New York. This medium-bodied Balkan blend has a complex, delicate flavor and aroma. A great choice when you want the richness of Latakia and the bouquet of Turkish tobaccos, but don’t want anything too heavy.

     Strength: Medium
        Flavor: None detected
         Taste: Medium
Room Note: Pleasant  to Tolerable

The tin note was of smokey Latakia and the sweet hay from the Virginias. On the charring light the smokiness of the Latakia was the predominate flavor. On the true light the sweet hay flavor of the Virginias was added to the flavor profile. The spiciness of the Turkish tobaccos would wander in and out of the flavor mix. Mt. Marcy burned cool and well with minimal re-lights. I would not say that this blend is Latakia forward, but Latakia is one of the main flavors in the blend. I recommend giving the blend a try.

Mac Baren HH Acadian Perique

Tin Notes:

This blend is the third of the HH tobacco family. The first two, HH Vintage Syrian and HH Mature Virginia, have been well accepted by pipe smokers worldwide. The characteristics of the first two have been toward a more natural tobacco taste where you really experience the tobacco blend. And this is also the case with the third HH blend – the HH Acadian Perique. What also was of a concern to us was that the final blend should have no tongue bite along with a big natural tobacco taste. When we first started creating the HH Acadian Perique it quickly turned out to be a very complex blend. With each testing we ended up wanting more taste nuances. The final blend includes Virginias, Burley’s, Original Cavendish, Dark Fired Kentucky, Orientals and of course Acadian Perique. All of these tobaccos marry in the most fantastic way. When smoking the HH Acadian Perique you will notice the sweetness of the Virginia tobaccos, the mild spice of the Orientals and the slightly tart, with an undertone of spice and fruit of the Perique. We did not want a blend where the taste of the Perique was overpowering the taste nuances of the other tobaccos. The solution was to use the Acadian Perique, which is lighter and smoother version of this unique tobacco. By using the Acadian Perique we achieved a balance so all of the tobaccos could participate with their own natural taste and together marry into this rare blend. After creating the blend, it was a simple decision that this symphony of high quality tobaccos should not be overpowered by any top flavor. This is also true of the first two HH tobaccos. The HH Arcadian Perique has no top flavor at all. We leave you with a blend where you indeed taste the natural tobaccos, but don’t be fooled … it seems to be a mild smoke but it is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. You will experience a rich and flavorful smoke that is very satisfying. And it smokes to the bottom leaving only grey ashes.

     Strength: Medium
        Flavor: None Detected
         Taste: Medium
Room Note: Pleasant to Tolerable

The tin note was fruity possibly figs or plums. On the charring light the sweetness of the Virginia came through. On the true light the smokiness of the Dark Fired Kentucky was present. After a few more puffs there was a rush of flavors coming forward. The tart and spiciness of the Perique, a slight nuttiness from the Burley, a sweetness from the Cavendish, and more spiciness from the Orientals. All these flavors merged into an amazing conglomeration of flavor. Acadian Perique burned to a fine gray ash without dottle. It also burned cool without relights. The Perique does not overpower any of the other tobaccos like you might think due to the name. I would recommend this blend to anyone.