Ten to Midnight

Ten to Midnight is a dark, full-bodied Balkan blend in which matured bright Carolina and Virginia leaves are combined with a generous amount of Turkish and Oriental varieties, and then heavily loaded with Cyprus Latakia, all pressed into a firm cake. The cake is prepared by rubbing it out by hand.

As its name suggests, it's built for late-night smoking; flavor intensity is at a level that won't fade next to heavy drinks like whiskey or port. It's aimed at smokers familiar with Latakia-forward blends; for those coming from light English mixtures it presents a noticeable jump.