The Palmetto is the state tree of South Carolina, and Palmetto Balkan showcases the Lowcountry blending house's prowess. Spearheaded by a foundation of tangy, mature, sun-cured 2018 Basma and 2019 Izmir Orientals with naturally sweet Carolina Red Virginias and a proprietary Latakia processing, Palmetto Balkan produces a mellow, balanced smoking experience rich with notes of stone fruits, subtle woodsmoke, and a slightly dry finish that calls to mind the signature character of long-lost Syrian leaf. The inventive treatment of the mixture's Latakia component is of particular interest; mellowing the modern Latakia's often dominating campfire note and creating a harmonious equilibrium of flavors.
Components: Mature 2018 Basma and 2019 Izmir Varietals, Top-Tier 2017 and 2019 Carolina Red Virginias, and Turkish Latakia.
Cut: Ready Rubbed
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