Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
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Originally posted by Ogie:
The old Balkan Sobranie was my favorite. The new Balkan Sobranie is pretty good too. Another favorite is Penzance, if you can find it anymore.
“Solani: Gold Label- English Luxury - 779”
This offering was an attempt by Herr Will, Solani’s master blender, to recreate the legendary Balkan Sobrani 759. I’ve never smoked the Sobrani, so I don’t know how close he came. But Syrian Latakia is no longer available, so Cyprian Latakia is substituted for it nowadays.
The Solani 779 is second, behind Gordon Pym, IMO. All a matter of personal preference, of course.