Whether we prefer one to the other, or, better still, enjoy them both, each for its unique qualities, let us raise our pipes to both thrones with a hearty cheer! After trying a Cavendish for my first blend, my father had me try his tobacco, which was a mild Latakia mixture. Another fire-cured tobacco is Latakia and is produced from oriental varieties of N. tabacum. Initially it’s sun-treated and then cured further over a pine or oak wood fire giving it an intense, smokey, peppery taste and aroma. Shekk-el-bint is a strong tobacco, possessing a hefty dose of nicotine which is partially responsible for the robust “body” of the smoke. What about the fine leaf from Cyprus? The harvested leaf is air-cured in sheds, and then fumigated in a manner similar that used for Syrian Latakia. Tobacco Selections: Latakia. Country: Denmark. All we can hope is that they can begin again before the stockpiles are gone.Latakia is referred to as a condimental leaf, as a relatively small amount (less than 10% of a blend) can have an immense impact on the flavor and aroma. Taking a little closer look at each type will offer us the opportunity to gain a new perspective on both varieties of this wonderfully smoky, noble weed.Latakia is one of the most famous pipe tobacco components, but it’s definitely a love-it or hate-it thing. This is a Turkish type tobacco, containing little nicotine, and known for its delicately sweet flavor and excellent burning characteristics. Because of their delicacy, these “Turkish” tobaccos are easily overpowered by the more intense flavors of the Latakia. But one thing in particular is similar between them and, next to the flavor is the greatest draw- very cool smoking qualities. After the long curing process, the leaf is a deep mahogany/brown color, with a pungent, earthy, slightly sharp, smoky aroma reminiscent of driftwood campfires on the beach. Firstly, Latakia is not a tobacco; it’s a process. 8 oz. The arrival of Syrian Latakia to our shores should be met with Champagne toasts and a ribbon cutting ceremony, though we must not forget to honor the reigning sovereign from Cyprus. It’s harvested and cured in a structure in which a fire burns using aromatic woods indigenous to the area, mostly of the evergreen type. For more information please see our privacy policy.Our loose range is made using minimal additives and traditional techniques making it extremely popular both in the shop and online and we’re often complimented for our vast selection of rare, quality, pre-packaged pipe tobacco.Thanks for your support and understanding. Latakia tobacco is a specially prepared tobacco originally produced in Syria and named after the port city of Latakia. For years, Syrian Oak was overharvested to the point where it was threatened with extinction. More so, it really rounds off the taste and is primarily used so that it supports the more powerful tobaccos that envelope it. Its notable sweetness is unlike that of a matured Virginia, or a flavored aromatic, but somewhat more sneaky, coming in to camp under cover of darkness. That the supply line is once again open is truly exciting news for the lover of these sophisticated tobaccos, as it expands and extends the range of possibilities for creating new blends, while simultaneously affording the opportunity to perhaps revive some of the classic blends of the past.Firstly, Latakia is not a tobacco; it’s a process. Tous nos articles sont importés dans les meilleurs conditions, disposant de toutes les certifications Françaises et Européenne. Sowing: Seeds should be surface sown in fertile, well-draining loam in full sun. I’m Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell and Diehl Pipe Tobacco Company and today we’ve got another offering of C&D’s Tobacco Selections. Predominantly found within cigarettes, Burley is often found in pipe tobacco as it has a wonderful masking effect. Its flavor, in comparison, presents less piquancy, and a rounder, less focused smokiness. If you haven’t tried a Latakia blend yet, don’t be afraid of the pouch aroma; give it a shot.If Cyprian Latakia can be compared to a fine Vintage Port, Syrian could be likened to a dry Fino Sherry. It can also create spinning rooms for those not accustomed to or tolerant of large doses of nicotine.The flavor of Syrian Latakia, while intense, is somehow more transparent than that of Cyprian. Tobacco Type: Latakia. Latakia Pipe Tobacco This specially prepared pipe tobacco, originally produced in Syria and named after the port city of Latakia, is now mainly produced in Cyprus. I’m just glad that I found the pleasure of it early on. Nous expédions dans toute l’Europe. The strength and depth of each individual tobacco in a blend must be considered, along with the result the blender is seeking. )Although I can’t prove it, I would conjecture that the cool smoking properties of this black leaf has something to do with the smoke particles that coat the outside of the tobacco acting as a type of insulation. It mainly comes from the combination of other tobaccos and the percentages used.