Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Balkan Mixture

Balkan Mixture is an untopped Balkan blend Kendal's Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. builds from Virginia, Oriental leaf, and Latakia. It is coarse cut and often arrives from the pack with high moisture; it needs airing before smoking. Latakia's resinous, burnt-wood-like aroma stands out in the blend. A review from Turkey reports that the cut and mix are not uniform, with individual leaves sometimes standing out separately, but also notes that it lights easily and its ash stays a clean grey.