I've read that soil conditions are not the issue with Latakia.
It's the cost of production.
To transform leaf into Latakia is very laborious making it cost prohibitive in the US.
Though, a lot of jabber talk on the net is just that. Writers could be talking out their asses.
Got some John Patton Dark Horse that needs a chaser.
Not sure who the culprit would be. I like other cigar leaf blends (Key Largo & Billy Budd).
I hold my opinion on most baccies, but this stuff if just too disagreeable. Not sure if its a bad batch or what, and it is not worth shipping to a...
I follow Steve religiously. Read the article a few times when first released.
Try not to harp on things no longer in production; exercise in futility
Though, I am very saddened he quit writing baccy reviews for TobaccoReviews.
Apple/Egg/Pot mixture with a 1/4 bent saddle.
It seems a lot of carvers currently take extreme liberties with their 'designated' pipe shapes. It seems chart sizes don't mean shit anymore.
The shape just feels right in my hand... Just like the firsts thing I scratch in the morning... My dog's head.
Where did everyone go? Fricken talking to myself over there.
Me: Hey Cole, where have you been buddy. Thinking you might have gotten caught up in that nasty storm business down in the Gulf. You OK??
Cole: Listen dipshit, I told you back in Aug to check out SOS. Also, for the last time, will you...