Thanks for your video. I'm from Latakia, Syria. My grandfather used to sell Syrian Latakia tobacco to USA in 1950s. I used to smoke pure latakia tobacco when I was there. I used to mix it with wine or whiskey, so delicious.

I found a tobaconist with some bulk HH Vintage Syrian. I got 3 ounces and I am so pleased!

So happy I have a pound of this stuff. Only going smoke a treat now. Good job on the review Bradley.

very good description of vintage Syrian tobacco. thanks

Just scored three tins of this. Your review has me looking forward to it.

Interesting to see how your style and the format has evolved...Im working my way back through the review playlist.

These really are the best reviews out there. So very useful. Thankyou sir

Excellent, excellent review Bradley. Congrats. I liked it very much. Amazing. Thank you very much.

I just picked up a tin of this yesterday. It's dated June 2013. Really looking forward to this blend.

Good to see that traditional pipe smoking is still around (though, smoking, of course, isn't good for any of us).

Thanks, nice review. I love Latakia so I will try this blend soon!

Great review. I love the stuff.

I love your reviews. Very informative offering additional tidbits that are interesting. Your presentation is not stuffy and "character" is perfect. Please keep making these. You are to pipes reviews what Brian Glenn is to Cigars. Also your presentation tray holding your tools and tobacco are eloquent indeed

Thanks for the great review. I was able to snag a 100 g tin from a trusted vintage seller for a good price and its on its way. Cheers! 👍

Late to the party on this. I picked up a couple of ounces at a local tobacco shop because I thought it would be nice to check out Syrian Latakia before it disappears. I was expecting an interesting one trick pony sort of blend. What I got was a deliciously well balanced and completely unique mixture that was somehow vibrant and full flavored, while also being mellow and smooth enough to smoke for hours without becoming overloaded on it. I ended up smoking 3 bowls that night and it has become one of my top blends. Can't get enough of it. I really thought you nailed all the nuances of this mixture. Great review!

A very nice blend, definitely an essential purchase.

I like this one a lot, it's been my evening smoke for quite a while now. It goes amazingly well with a very strong hot cup of Assam tea.

I like that Bird poster. Adds a touch of class to any room...

smoking some right now, I think it's subtle because it's long past its prime, and lat doesn't age, it fades. That original stash (much of which was wiped out in a warehouse fire, including the Syrian used by GL Pease) is now officially exhausted. And it's gone forever, as the problem isn't just political, but rather environmental: the wood needed for the smoking process was massively over forested resulting in a ban in the 80s; and the old tradesmen who kept the tradition going are long since dead or retired.

Thanks for reviewing this. I was on the fence on this one. Loved it immediately when I smoked it. Bought a second tin to put away for future smoking pleasure. Not necessarily to "cellar," just wanted to have a future supply down the line just in case it becomes scarce.

Realyy great tobacco! Lovin` it!

+Wes Hunt - It's very unique stuff. Thanks for watching!

Love this blend

Hello Bradley, great review as always, do you have a link to the Mac Baren video about Latakia tobacco?

Hi Bradley. Wow, excellent review. Your analysis is spot-on and eloquent, especially how you describe Syrian Latakia. Glad you understand this blend and appreciate Syrian Latakia. I've smoked a lot of this blend-probably my fav or 2nd fav. A couple things-if you like this, try Ashton's Artisan's blend (if you haven't already)- also with Syrian. Crack the tin open and let it rest in a jar at least a month...this makes a big difference I read a comment from someone who spoke with Per Jensen of Mac Baren at the Chicago pipe fair. Per told him he estimates they have about an 8 year supply of Syrian Latakia left at their factory. Keep up the great reviews!!

Good review...

After popping a tin finally and trying this, I ordered 2 16oz bags from SP. Man it's good. Get it while you can!

It's delicious. I detect mint, liquorice, dates, almonds and a little coconut too .. great English mixture, my favourite at the moment

Very well detailed review my brother! This is my favorite "Balkan style" blend. I first saw this blend about...10-years ago in San Francisco and just from the tin description alone, I knew I would love this blend. I wasn't wrong. Next to Dunhill My Mixture 965, I don't smoke any other Latakia blends; they are both that good, as you already know. I will be buying the 1-lb bag next.

+Stephanie G - It's about the same price here in Washington state ($23.00). Thank God for the internet!

I love it

I enjoy all your videos. I would like to see your pipe collection?

Hey Bradley.....I have a potential idea for a future video. It would be great if you would describe the different tobaccos....taste, room note, etc. I don't know what latakia tastes like, let alone the Syrian vs other. would be great to hear you go over the different tobaccos. virginia, perique, oriental, ......all would be great. would be a nice reference point. I always enjoy your videos. because of your reviews, I now have some Nightcap, 965, Early Morning, Deluxe Navy....have not tried the Nightcap yet. my favorite is the Deluxe navy. good choice.

Got on a kick of your old reviews tonight. Although I don't know, I have my doubts that the blend was almost half Syrian Latakia. For one thing, that was precious stuff, not to be spilled with prodigality. And, too, Syrian Latakia was made from a different base leaf than Cyprian. It was called shek-el-bint, and it was very high in nicotine. Cyprian is made from Smyrna, as the base leaf. Also, the woods and herbs used in the curing are totally different. The disappearance of Syrian Latakia occurred around 1970, well before the current political strife, and it was brought about by the near extinction of the Syrian Oak tree, which was used to cure the leaf. Somehow, Greg Pease, McClelland, and MacBaren managed to get hold of a huge amount in the early 2000s. MacBaren and McClelland took their shares to their own facilities, and Greg Pease left his in a North Carolina warehouse that burned to the ground in 2004. As for the similarity of Vintage Syrian and Black House, I noticed it, as well. Even though there's no Syrian leaf in it, you can still taste it!

Thanks for the great review! I also just ordered 2 100g tins. Have you checked out McLelland's 3 Oaks Syrian? That's really nice too.

Hey Bradley, another great review. Question, what do you use for your video editing?

Excellent review! What pipe is being used in the video?

what lighter do you use? Im new to pipe smoking and really like the look!

Hello. Could you tell me your opinion about the HH old dark fired? Thanks. Cheers

Does anyone know if there is much difference between the 16 oz. bagged Vintage Syrian vs. the Tinned stuff?

Another blend I want to try is the McClelland CORPS: Syrian Ringlow Reserve. Smoking Pipes has it going for $10.11 for a 50g tin.

Hi Bradley I just bought a HH Old dark fired did u try ? Propably all HH series should be very good .

Abundance gave us English blends, necessity gave us Flakes, abundance and necessity gave us Aromatics(using rum to preserve)

Did someone say "Squadron Leader?" I'm on it! H & H here I come . . .

hi, what do you think about a italian pipe tobacco? and what chind of italian tobacco you can buy in america ?tanks from Venice

I just bought a couple 100 g tins of the HH Syrian based on your positive review, Bradley. Definitely looking forward to it arriving! Let me ask you, I use the same sort of jar as you're using to store my bulk tobacco in. In your opinion, do you think these jars are adequate for long-term storage? I'm thinking 1 to 5 years. Thank you, - Brian

I remember reading somewhere that Cyprian latakia does not age well... I'm guessing it's not so for Syrian.... Seeing how old the crop is. Is it advisable to put these away for a decade or more in a cellar? Before the stock runs out...

This tobacco`s smells reminds me "katsuobushi".

I get mine from my local B&M for 13.00

Φιλάνθρωπος - Humanitarian....in Greek.....nice tattoo man !

Its not pronounced "ladda kia" it's "la tak ia" Why does the pipe community pronounce this incorrectly? Ask Bashar Assad how you say Latakia

Glad I put up a pound when I could

You are mispronouncing La (taaaah) key ah