Tashkent

Tashkent, named after the city of Tashkent in Central Asia, is one of Peretti's spicy, full-flavored English mixtures. Per the maker's description, the blend is built from Izmir and Turkish leaf together with Latakia; that is, instead of Virginia sweetness, the Oriental leaf's resinous, tart character is set directly against Latakia's smoke. This structure keeps flavor intensity high and the profile dry.

Being Oriental-forward, it offers a sharper, less sweet smoke than classic Virginia-based English mixtures. It is aimed at smokers accustomed to Latakia and Oriental leaf who are seeking spicy intensity. It is a ribbon cut.