Anybody tried Balkan Beauty by McClelland?

mfresa

It's supposed to be the "Holy Grail" but I thought I'd ask before I bought any.  My garage is filling up with tins...

motie2

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/9823/mcclelland-balkan-beauty

mfresa

@motie2, thank you for the link.  some pretty favorable reviews there.

dbh1950

Balkan Beauty is on my list, just ordered a tin of Balkan Blue and a larger amount of C&D's Star of the East. Good reviews on all three.

mfresa

Have to say, after my second bowl, I find this blend delicious.  There are several subtle flavours working around in there.  Can't describe it, but the latakia is subtle, not overpowering like some other blends.  Three thumbs up!!!

Corey562

I will have to try it. Personally I love the sasieni.

buflosab

Sorry can’t say that I have.

daveinlax

It's supposed to be the "Holy Grail"
It was my buddy who called Balkan Beauty his Holy Grail in NASPC's The Pipe Collector. Mike McNeil read it and put it into full production.
I really like it and IMO it seem like it's not as covered in PG as the Frogs. It burns much better.

mfresa

The finer cut does burn really well.

jfreedy

@mfresa - where did you find it to buy?

mfresa

@jfreedy, somebody sent it to me via snail mail.  He had it in his stash and wasn't wild about smoking it.