PuffinJ.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019)
J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) is a Balkan-style blend, leaning on Oriental leaf and Latakia over a Virginia base from J.F. Germain & Son, a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.
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The blend
Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia make up the leaf. Latakia, a fire-cured Oriental leaf, brings the smoky, incense-like campfire character that defines English and Balkan blends. Oriental (Turkish) leaf contributes dry, sour-sweet spice and a herbal, aromatic edge. Virginia tobacco lends a natural grassy, hay-like sweetness and gentle citrus tang that deepens with age.
How it tastes
Based on its makeup, J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) tends to smoke smoky, woody, incense-like, spicy, herbal, sour-sweet, sweet, grassy and tangy. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.
Cut & smoking
It comes a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke. This blend has been discontinued, so it mainly turns up in cellars and at auction.
- Manufacturer
- J.F. Germain & Son
- Blend family
- Balkan
- Leaf / components
- Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia
- Cut
- Ribbon
- Casing / flavoring
- Unflavored (natural)
- Availability
- Discontinued
FAQ
- What does J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) taste like?
- J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) generally smokes smoky, woody, incense-like, spicy, herbal, sour-sweet, sweet, grassy and tangy. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.
- What kind of blend is J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019)?
- It is a Balkan-style blend, leaning on Oriental leaf and Latakia over a Virginia base, made with Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia.
- What cut is J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019)?
- J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) is a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.
- Is J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) an aromatic?
- No — J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.
- Is J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) still available?
- No, J.F. Germain & Son Balkan Sobranie (2019) has been discontinued and is now found mainly on the secondary market.