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Balkan Sasieni: Balkan Sasieni 50g Pipe Tobacco
Product Number: 003-006-0001
Rich Macedonian Orientals and pungent Latakia are blended with a base of Golden and Red Virginias to produce what has become one of the most popular, premium pipe tobaccos in the world. The history of Balkan Sasieni Smoking Mixtures begins almost a hundred years ago and this fine tobacco draws its roots directly from that family of tobaccos.
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- Components: Virginia, Latakia, Orientals
- Family: English
- Cut: Ribbon
Customer Reviews (96 Total)
The heavy Lat I've been seeking
October 04, 2017
By:
Richard D.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
in the streams of time. I was fortunate, then, to wander into a pipe shop in Clayton, Mo. They fixed me up with a Comoy second and a tin of Dan Devil's Holiday and I was off and running. Thanks to this site I have now sampled some of the best tobacco I had ever tasted. I stayed with Dan for a while (it was what the shop carried) and discovered Gordon Pym and Bailey's Balkan. After that first taste of latakia the appeal of cased tobaccos diminished markedly. I have since sampled SG FVF and would much rather have the natural sweetness of the Virginia that the heavy flavorings. All that being said, I have been looking for a blend that maintained a strong lat presence throughout the smoke. In Balkan Sasieni I have found that. Cool burning with few relights needed, it satisfies without overwhelming. My only criticism, and it may be due to my underdeveloped palate, is it's one dimensional quality. Although the character of the smoke changes some as you work through the bowl, the change does not compare with the complexity of some other blends I've tried. I also find that I like the surging sweetness of the Virginia late in the bowl that I find in Bailey's Balkan that doesn't present here. That aside, this is definitely part of my rotation, but not an everyday smoke. I highly recommend this to anyone who craves a sustained Lat fix. Read Less
Perfect For What It Is.
February 26, 2018
By:
Hawky454
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
No surprises here, just an excellent Balkan mixture. perfectly balanced. I think it’s a bit underrated because it’s always available and at a nice price too. We tend to take these kinds of blends for granted. Essential
The most reliable blend.
January 20, 2015
By:
Gennaro F.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
r and retail manager to the famous WILKE PIPE SHOP from 1979-93. I have tasted and blended a world of tobacco. I settled on Sobranie and now......Sasieni. For me it is wonderful and most satisfying. Read Less
纯粹而绅士
May 06, 2019
By:
KooJim
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
他不是一个充满激情的青年那般突出的个性，更不是一个充满梦幻的少年那般刺激你的舌头，他是稳重并且带着些许个人魅力的成熟绅士，慢慢地燃烧成泛白的灰，无声地述说着他过往的精彩故事……他未必成为你的每日口粮，但却可以在某些特殊的时候点上一斗，从纯粹的燃烧抽吸来说，我个人认为很好，值得拥有
One of, if not the best, English blends.
July 18, 2018
By:
March Hare
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
d burning the blend gives off incredible rewards of mouth watering smokies, leather, sweet Virginia, all wrapped up in a harmonious love affair. Read Less
Balkan sasieni
September 10, 2016
By:
Joe boy
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
always get more from smokingpipes try it you will like it I guarantee it Read Less
非常好的一款
December 28, 2020
By:
Shuo W.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
步入拉塔基亚调配世界的时候不可绕过的一款调配！香、甜、柔和不刺鼻的烟气，隐约的奶香味道！唯一的遗憾就是配方变了，老叙利亚拉塔基亚变成了塞浦路斯L，庆幸的是手头还有批老的，不过新的调配也并不难抽，且便宜，性价比很好！
for latakia lovers only!
April 16, 2020
By:
Gennaro F.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
for those of us who love latakia, this is the blend for you. dry in texture, rich in smoked goodness and, NO bite at all.
My Top Balkan
October 19, 2019
By:
Augie
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This was the first blend I tried when I decided to give pipes a go. It ruined me for any other English/Balkan. Not to say that I don't like others, but Sasieni is my first love when the the Balkan urge hits.
Tastey
January 24, 2018
By:
Haidhir M.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Perfect smoke and taste, just the rhythm for the night
When I need Latakia
November 17, 2019
By:
Piping Patrick
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
art with something light on latakia, and I almost always end on this blend. Just about everyone I've introduced to English/Balkan blends prefers the latakia heavy Sasieni after trying various mixtures. As for me personally, I love this blend! I find its actually great for clearning my sinuses on a cold day. Its always available and at a great price too. You really can't go wrong! It's not my favorite by any means, but It serves a purpose in my rotation for both personal enjoyment, and introductions for new comers to the world of pipe smoking. Balkan Saseini is a uniquely uniformed heavy latakia blend that I can count on to be consistent from start to finish of every bowl. If you haven't tried it, do yourself a favor amd pick some up. I may return in a few months/years to update this review and let you know how it ages. Read Less
Rich Smokey Strong
July 01, 2018
By:
Seargant Savage
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
I would rather smoke this than Balkan sobranie because the flavor is fantastic, rich and Smokey just like sobranie but it’s easy to find and reasonably priced. This stuff is great!
Good stuff
February 06, 2016
By:
Mark Y.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Great quality at a great price. Good balanced English with no surprises. Very close in structure to Lane Crown and Presbyterian.
An Odd Resemblance to Peter Stokkebye
July 14, 2022
By:
James Marc R.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
unced. Though there's nothing special about the Orientals used, they're pretty generic. There's very little sweetness but rather a woodiness and slight citric acid from the VA. The latakia isn't real heavy in this, but it's been applied in good proportion. I've always thought of Orientals as a musty old leather-bound library book. Kinda tastes like that would smell... dusty and old. I like this and give it high marks as it's a pure tasting mixture with little additives and the proportionality with which the leaves were mixed is very good. It possesses a natural smoothness and is quite mellow, but also has just the slightest of that bright-citrusy Peter Stokkebye vibe. The room note is a smoky, verdant - cedar. It's pleasant. It's one of the better - true Balkans I've had. I'm just not a fan of oriental in large proportions, and so I don't favor a Balkan. But for those that do, you'll enjoy this. Absolutely no tongue bite with this. Cup a Joe's sells this in bulk form. Nicotine is 1.5 out of 5. Read Less
Wonderful
October 08, 2021
By:
Michael M.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
g a medium size Rhodesian but I'm thinking I'll want to purchase an XL90 or 616KS to use with this blend. Read Less
还不错
December 06, 2020
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
还有错，但没有期待的中的好，也可能我还没有适应这款口感，日常烟还可以吧。
Underrated
September 20, 2020
By:
Casey Smith
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
n every way. I think it's availability and price point make people think its some budget blend but, I can tell you it is one if the best! In my opinion, it is the staple of what an english should be. It is heavier than squadron leader but, lighter than nightcap. The sweet spot! I absolutely love this blend.Cheers! Read Less
Just about Perfect
September 15, 2020
By:
Darrell B.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
A wonderful mix of smoldering campfire embers; your grandpa's old leather welding gloves; and a NY peppercorn steak.
Not needlessly complex, but an honest, thick, and flavorful smoke!
Spectacular my #1
August 24, 2020
By:
Fred U.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
It’s a beautiful Balkan - right to my favorites and we be ordering again. Smells and tastes wonderful - This is my favorite across all blend types
Great
August 05, 2020
By:
WSteven
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
I love this blend, especially as my evening after dinner smoke - tin note is amazing: smoky, rich vinegar, incense - burns nice and slow and tastes so savory - highly recommended!
Great flavorful medium English blend
June 04, 2020
By:
Andrew T.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
lavor I enjoyed had not changed a bit. It had a little more punch than most other "medium" or "all day" english blends, but as someone who tends towards heavier blends like Nightcap, I sought out this exact type of tobacco for me days when I want something a bit lighter than a nightcap, but just as flavorful. Great orientals paired with the right amount of latakia and virginias to round things off Read Less
经济型巴尔干
July 31, 2019
By:
Huaide L.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
皮革、木质、烟熏香气丰富，尼古丁含量低，适合全天烟雾
Close But No Cigar... Ordinary Clone
May 31, 2019
By:
Michael T.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
ixture for comparison purposes since it is unquestionably the hallmark of Balkan blends. This stuff has a good burn rate. After a light & relight to let my pipe cool, I'm getting a slightly bitter taste. With Balkan Sobranie, I got an abundance of sweet, creamy smoke from each draw after the first few puffs. This blend was also a little wimpy in nicotine. The Balkan Sobranie OM was perfect in strength for any smoker... medium to strong. I toked until there was nothing but ashes left & I failed to get that depth of tasty flavors from the aforementioned king of Balkans.
Toward the end of the bowl, I was beginning to get a minute amount of the sweet taste & flavors with only a slight semblance of the BSOM. It was fleeting, however and only lasted a short while. I found this to remain a little more bitter than sweet & it took too long for any flavor to develop. This blend did not propel me to immediately reach for a second bowl. I found it rather bland near the end, whereas BSOM flavor remained to the end & kept me coming back for more of that elusive, palatable flavor that I deemed exceptional. I also preferred PS Balkan Supreme over this mixture. It had more flavor & sweetness nearing mid bowl. This will be my first & last tin although I'm glad to see that many pipers like it quite well. I will however, keep searching for that Balkan Sobranie flavor in a blend & have started blending my own Balkan which is much better than 95% of Balkans on the market today. Want a good Balkan? Then blend your own... it's the only way to go if you truly love a Balkan mixture & it is relatively simple to accomplish. Read Less
BALKAN CLASSIC
August 09, 2018
By:
Norton W.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Delightful smoke. I'm glad someone is still making Balkan tobacco like this. Beautiful smoke body and balance of flavor.
Don't compare to other blends, it's amazing all on its own!
April 14, 2018
By:
GESJr
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
"'original formula Balkan smoking mixture ... created in London at the beginning of the century" on the back of the tin; it's as if they want the comparison, and why not? If it's driving sales, I guess #capitalismFTW
Despite all this, my personal opinion is these comparisons are folly and detract from Balkan Sasieni's many merits on its own as a flavorful yet smooth Balkan blend. I write this review as it has been many years since I smoked the Sobranie, and thus I expect my palette & review to be untainted by reminiscence of this other, uniquely different Balkan blend. I aim to focus more on Sasieni as its own, unique Balkan mixture.
Now, onto the subject of 'Balkan' blends. It's widely agreed they all include Latakia + Oriental varietals (most notably Turkish, or Macedonia in the case of Sasieni). The argument comes to proportions as some will pose a blend is only truly Balkan if the Oriental varietals outweigh the Latakia - otherwise it's just an English with some Oriental in it. It's a just distinction, even if a bit specific for me, but one can clearly smell & taste the difference between a blend made predominately of Latakia compared to one with more balanced flavors; for me, that's where the true distinction lies - in tastes & smells; in flavor. Balkan Sasieni falls neatly into the second category of balanced flavors, and is therefore a prime example of a Balkan blend in my opinion. I question whether the Oriental/Macedonia leaves are truly the majority of the blend, but likely the plurality & possibly 1:1 with the Latakia. In any case, the end results are quite remarkable in smoking cool & tasting phenomenal; a fantastic specimen of Balkan blends.
More specifically on quality & taste, let me start with the tin note - so flavorful! Rich, spicy & spiced notes + citrusy & light dry Syrah aromas common in Oriental varietals hit first, and then the oak/pine woody notes of the Latakia paint the nose with a wonderful bouquet. I find the cut in the middle of ribbon and shag, maybe a thinner ribbon than most. Packs easy, stays packed well, and can often be smoked from the first/false light - a rare characteristic indeed. The smoke is immensely cool, and the flavors are almost powdery and dry on the palette, much like a French Brut or Extra Dry Riesling like those commonly found from Northern Michigan (Traverse Peninsula) vineyards. The ash is craggy white and tamps down smooth.
The citrusy and slightly carbonated notes give way at times to light undertones of wood & earth. Some rich soda ash & peat moss flavors linger, with light honey-wheat notes on the finish left on my palette. An alluring flavor, there are many fleeting tertiary notes difficult to catch with one smoke, leaving me coming back to smoke bow after bowl of this mixture in all honesty. I've tasted specific fruits like grapefruit & pluot or plum + hints of chocolate at times, many Middle Eastern or Oriental spices like Anise/Nutmeg/Allspice, and various types of lighter, drier and/or bubbly wine grape varietals. Aging helps bring some of these specific flavors out further, if you can get your hands on more than a few tins of course.
I'd use Sasieni to break-in new pipes if it were less expensive/easier to find in larger tin quantities, and this highlights just how smooth and flavorful the smoke is - an easy, all-day blend satisfying as the first bowl (or two) of the day and equally satiating into the mid-afternoon & early evening or even as a calming late night smoke to wind-down with. Immense flavor, with almost medium body - a big bowl will definitely get you going if that's what you're looking for. A great Balkan for lovers of Latakia & Orientals as well as those trying Balkans for the first time. Read Less
So GOOODD!!!!
January 08, 2018
By:
Steve B.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This is the perfect answer to the question of. what am I going to finish the day with..great to sit back with and watch the stars.
So-So
November 02, 2017
By:
Gardner W.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Smoky Cyprus’s Latakia with the orientals in the background. Price point is good
If you buy it, you will not regret
July 11, 2016
By:
crisalfo
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
sant in the mouth as the Virginias damped with its sweetness. It is a great English mix, but does not disappoint and that's important ... Ideal for a big pipe and enjoy it for long minutes ... Read Less
Good Choice
June 10, 2016
By:
Michael C.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This was a good Balkan choice !
I'll reorder this one !
Classic
January 13, 2016
By:
Luiz C.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
It is a classic! One of the best all day English mixture in the market.
Hits The Mark
October 15, 2015
By:
slagman
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
at for the VaPers. Until I find a better English blend I'm sticking with this one. Read Less
nice and smooth
July 29, 2014
By:
暴走天使
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Nice and smooth,this is my opinion.When I smoke the blend,I taste a traditional English flavor,I enjoy it.And compared with other English tobacco,it is much cheaper.
Perfection!
October 01, 2013
By:
John D.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
I think that this is absolutely the best balkan blend available today. Nothing else has the balance and richness of this tobacco. Smoke it slowly!! Perfection.....
Sublime smoke.
August 10, 2013
By:
Outpost
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
lend latakia taste that I enjoy. Definitely one I will enjoy more in the future. Read Less
Delicious
December 22, 2012
By:
Alex
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Just got my first tin and what I found is a wonderful smell, when I cracked it open. Then, a taste that is very similar to my favourite latakia English blends, just lighter, more perfumed and relaxing. Absolutely loved it.
Nice smoke for in the morning.
September 02, 2012
By:
fletch63
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This smoke I really enjoy first pipeful of the day, however I do enjoy it at other times I only wish the availability was greater.
Tabaco premium
September 08, 2022
By:
Marcelo P.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Excelente sábor y aroma huele como a cuero de asiento de auto nuevo, lo recomiendo 100%
就是最好，没有更好
August 22, 2022
By:
Zilong Z.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
尝试了几十种英式，这个是最棒的，无论是烟雾、劲道还是风味，是那么的恰到好处，层次递进很自然，烟雾过鼻柔顺不刺激，货源还充足，绝对是长期抽吸的必需品！
Top of the Line Balkan
August 17, 2022
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
People tend to put Balkan Sobranie on an unassailable perch. But I find Sasieni just as, if not more satisfying. I love Balkan-style blends. This is easily in my top 3.
wonderful English
August 01, 2022
By:
gkelly
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Expertly blended, flavorful mixture.
Great Latakia
July 29, 2022
By:
William J.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This is a good latakia but not overpowering. And, it's inexpensive!
Dark and spicy
July 24, 2022
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
One of my favorite tobacco blends. One of the most notable flavors of this tobacco is spicy and tingling latakia flavors. Behind this is a wonderfully full and sweet smoke. Highly recommend if your looking for a nice clean tasting Balkan blend
淡雅的好草
June 30, 2022
By:
Nan J.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
在L草里算淡的，微香。第一次留言给这个草，淡的舒服就不是寡淡，是雅。
WOW just WOW
June 03, 2022
By:
Nika T.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
ly and pleasantly. virginias leave some sweetness and grassiness but they aren't not overwhelming or shadowing other components. enjoyed this blend very much. heavy and rich in flavor, yet the smoke and nic is pretty smooth and light. Read Less
Smooth
May 23, 2022
By:
Tom C.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This blend is smooth no bite at all no matter how hard you smoke it, Its just a one trick pony though.
If your into English blends this has a very good taste and aroma and very mild.
Wow!
March 12, 2022
By:
Joel G.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
I have no idea how I have skipped over this blemd for so long.This is the absolute finest medium English blend I have ever had. Do yourself a favor and don't wait.
One of the best Balkans under the radar
March 08, 2022
By:
Peter E.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
It’s as good as so many others out there. Yet so many haven’t tried it. I smoke it right next to Squadron Leader, Sobranie, My Mix 965 etc. worth a try for sure.
Solid Balkan
November 27, 2021
By:
Thomas P.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Really good English/Balkan. Balanced and under-rated. Got a real creamy cool smoke from this one. Will be buying more.
这么好抽的草这评分真是匪夷所思
October 20, 2021
By:
Xiaodan F.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
难道我的口味与众不同？
Lovely
October 17, 2021
By:
maduro
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
My current favorite tinned blend. The incense bouquet is truly evocative.
Not My Cup of Tea!
July 10, 2021
By:
PalmerEldritch
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
p of this, like an ungrateful dog, it bites! I chalked this up early on as a total lack of experience on my part, tried it again a couple of years later and still felt the same. Taste is so subjective that sometimes there is no accounting for it. That's my 2 cents worth, and that is probably what it is worth, but I feel strongly enough about it that I wanted to go on the record about this one. In ending this epistle, I would like to say that I like almost all of the other Balkan mixes I have smoked! Read Less
Keep a blow torch handy
March 27, 2021
By:
Jason K.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This is a very enticing smoke of you can keep it lit. Subtle and complex yet robust. Lots of flavors happening, even when the ember dies as it inevitably will, over and over again. Three thumbs up.
ابداع
March 10, 2021
By:
Cap/Abdullah
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
يعجز لساني عن وصف الفليفرات الفرجينيا طاغي بالخلطه لا تشعر بلسعة اللسان انه مثالي سويتي خبز محمص مكسرات
Smoking Pleasure
January 08, 2021
By:
Cowboy
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
For those that rememember the Sobranie tobaccos, Balkan Sasieni falls midway between the Sobranie Smoking Mixture and Balkan Sobranie 759. It is a good medium to full bodied blend with a generous, but not heavy, helping of Latakia. Smokes very well.
Amazing!
November 19, 2020
By:
Makarov
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Good as I thought it will be. Just Balkan my friends.
Good for everyday smoking. Thank you
Tasteful
July 02, 2020
By:
Feras a.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
The smile from the tin is what u smoke .. soft and rich .. highly recommend 👍🏻
Enjoy!
March 31, 2020
By:
DK Acolyte
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Like so many other reviewers, I was happy with this blend. Sweet fall prairy Virginias. Herbal, woody, smokey Latakia. Nutty, tart, sour Orientals. With notes of spice, prunes, and toasted nuts. Absolutely delicious!
Balanced
March 05, 2020
By:
John B.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
ments if I tried, but I purposely avoid doing that. I want to experience the melange as a whole and I find it very easy with Balkan Sasieni. Read Less
No es un emulo
December 26, 2019
By:
Fezenteno
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Si ussted piensa que este es un emulo de Sobranie, no lo compre, este tabaco vida propia y no me ha decepcionado
Good but overhyped.
October 23, 2019
By:
Evan P.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
I've found that it's really pretty subtle in terms of flavor. It's still good and I enjoy it, but not sure if I'd go out of my way to pick up more.
Not the Best English
August 16, 2019
By:
Phillip E.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
this blend is obviously lacking something and i cant put my finger on what it is . the Lat in the blend is great but the Orientals i feel or not detected.
Just ok
July 13, 2019
By:
MelGibson666
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This was the first Latakia blend I tried and instantly fell in love, but since then I have tried many others and Sasieni just doesn’t measure up. Not very flavorful and tends to bite me more than other english blends.
A great classic
June 12, 2019
By:
Alexander M.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
e Latakia is silky as time passes with this blend in a jar. It also has enough Virginia to get better with time. The only negative is it can get a little bitey if not carefully smoked. Read Less
Extremely cool smoke
March 30, 2019
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
The best Balkan blend I’ve tried so far. Heavy Latakia blends should always burn cool, but this is exceptional cool burning. If you like Izmir and Cyprian Latakia forward blends, try this, there’s none better and it’s readily available.
Maltese Falconesque
March 07, 2019
By:
Emil S.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
must before smoking. Did I mentioned to me it tastes a lot like Maltese Falcon, which I also love? Read Less
Soso
January 20, 2019
By:
Kang Hsiang s.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
I think I would’ buy it again
Another Must-Have
January 14, 2019
By:
Piping_Plover
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
a treat for me. It's also a blend I always want to have on hand. It's a potent English but it does it so well. Read Less
Sasieni
November 06, 2018
By:
Lewis
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This is good tobacco if you are a puffer.You need to be to keep it alight. I am not, my dentist saw to that and I am forever relighting it. once lit, it is very well.
really good
October 16, 2018
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
that is really good for smoke
It's OK...
September 11, 2018
By:
Wayne M.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
It's a good Balkan/English in a pinch. No where in a class with Dunhill. It seems to be lacking something, maybe Perique.
It's ok
September 10, 2018
By:
Mr. G
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Of all the hype I've heard about this blend, my taste buds said it's ok. Good tin moisture, good tin aroma, extremely mild taste. It taste good, but it doesn't live up to the hype.
Smooth English.
August 04, 2018
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Denj777
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
I really like this. Powering with Latakia. A nice smooth smoke though, and tasty. Comparable to Balkan Blue, but not as complex . But good and I'd buy again.
Not Quite...
July 03, 2018
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Thomas S.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Its good but its no Sobranie!
The start of a great journey.
June 04, 2018
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Smokebacca
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
ould help me find what I was looking for. We chatted it up a while and he eventually sold me a pouch of Sasieni. I used to think he sold it to me as a joke probably hoping to put me off pipe smoking at such a young age (I was in college at the time). If he had, boy did that backfire. The man had given me a new pastime! I didn't know what Latakia was or who or what Balkan meant, but I fell in love with smokey, earthy, creamy tobaccos thanks to him. It wasn't long before I was back in the shop asking for more like that Ball-Can Sassy Knee. I learned of and tried many great English and Balkans blends after that. I'm pretty sure now, that guy wasn't joking around, he sized me up, and like a good tobacconist, he knew exactly what I would like. Sadly, the shop changed hands and I never knew what happened to the guy. Then 25 years later, in a small town out in the country, I walked into an old town square (literally a Brick & Mortar) tobacco shop and chatted it up with the owner. Eventually we both realized who we were...I had cut off my long hair and put on the pounds and he had grown bald and no longer sported a long white beard, but instantly we felt that recognition. That's why I love this hobby. To this day I still think of him while smoking and love to tell the story that started...with Balkan Sasieni. Read Less
Sisyphus
May 05, 2018
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Gary H.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Excuse me, Peatmoss. Sasieni "way better than Sobranie"? Brother, I'm wondering what else you've been smoking.
enjoyable
May 04, 2018
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Subhanath C.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
it is pretty sweet. no tongue bite, pretty fast burning.
Balkan sasieni
March 28, 2018
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Micah H.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Great Balkan not best but very good indeed
Bad tin?
March 18, 2018
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Tony W.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
them smokable again. My review is at variance with many others here, but I am not inclined to go through that again with another test. Looking at the variance between love and hate in the reviews, I'm just wondering if quality control may be the issue? Read Less
Nothing like .....
February 25, 2018
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lonecoyote
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
The original. Seems to have a chemical after taste. Not even close to the original blend. Definitely will not be ordering more!!
oh yea
February 22, 2018
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Arthur C.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
just them two words
Ordinary
October 06, 2016
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David F.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
e deterred, I loaded up my pipe and had my first smoke. The tobacco loaded and lit easily and almost immediately started to produce quite nice volumes of smoke. It was an okay smoke, but I couldn't detect anything that makes this one stand out from any other Balkan style blend. Now, after a few days and a few more smokes I still can't identify anything special or unusual about this tobacco. Yes, it smokes quite well, and I don't have a problem with it. I'll easily smoke my way through this tin. However I'm finding the Sasieni experience just a bit plain ordinary, nothing much else to write about. As others have said, this reminds me of smoking something by Stokkebye and I think it's just a Stokkebye mix put in a tin with a special name. I won't rush to buy it again. Although this all sounds a bit negative, it's really a rather 'neutral' review - it doesn't float my boat, but on the other hand it's an okay decent smoke at a good price and in a nice tin. Read Less
Nice
September 09, 2016
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Steve W.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This Tobacco found to be quite nice. Has a musty, earthy smell as though it has aged, and smokes very well. No tongue bit, and burns very slowly. I'm buying this one again.
Smoked the original for many years!
June 20, 2015
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James C.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This is an attempt to copy the original formula.Unfortunitly it turned out to be a mediocre attempt.Thr Rattrary,s blends are much better place to spend your money for this type of English blend!
Treasure
April 30, 2015
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Vinny
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
In a word ..Treasure, something found worth the effort to find.
Light, All day, Affordable
January 22, 2014
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Jorge G.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
ay. That one bowl therefore has to be very flavorful. This blend is more of an all day smoke. If that is more your style you may like this blend. Read Less
Solid
November 23, 2013
By:
jeremy2680
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This is a solid Balkan blend. But still overall basic. You are definitely getting a good Balkan smoke for under 7 dollars.
Better Than Expected
November 03, 2013
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Derek L.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
y recommend for any Latakia blend lovers. Read Less
Balkan Sasieni is an okay blend
October 26, 2013
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Johnny Robison
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
ongue bite to it. Maybe this bite will disappear after aging and improving technique but only time will tell. Read Less
chemistry
September 12, 2013
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Jason l.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
taste like smoking everything in the chemistry lab in high school.
Easy smoke sure to please
June 17, 2013
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Corey K.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
This is surly one of my favorite in current rotation. It is a very relaxing and subtle tobacco, mild yet very full of depth through out the bowl.
Not Recommended
June 12, 2013
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Dr. Scott
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
I normally prefer Virginias, VaPers, light English and Oriental blends. I found this to be very bland, lacking substance or body. The room note was unpleasant. The mixture seems to rely heavily on casing.
Great anytime.
January 24, 2013
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Taxman
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Very balanced, not sweet, but not overpowered from the latakia, very smooth.
EASY SMOKING
November 05, 2012
By:
Mark G.
Product: Balkan Sasieni Balkan Sasieni 50g
Ready to go right out of the tin.Light enough to smoke all day.Burns very well,Nice flavorful cool smoke.
