Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. No. 20 Latakia Mixture

No. 20 Latakia Mixture is a Balkan-style blend built by adding Oriental and Turkish leaf along with a high proportion of Latakia to a Virginia base. Since the Latakia share is pronounced, smoke, leather, and resinous wood lead on the flavor palette; Virginia sweetness plays a balancing role in the background. It is referred to as one of the brand's best-known Latakia blends in Europe. Since the cut is on the dry side, it packs readily straight from the tin.