No. 223

No. 223 is a flake blend from Peter Heinrichs aimed at building a spicy character without using Latakia. The maker presents it as the house's first Latakia-free spicy flake; the composition is built on Virginia and fire-cured Kentucky leaf. Its pressed and sliced structure gives a slow, cool burn, and it needs to be rubbed out before packing.

Virginia carries a light sweetness recalling honey and dry hay, while Kentucky adds an earthy, woody, smoky depth. Sources indicate the aim was a character that doesn't bite the tongue. It is a suitable record for smokers seeking a full-bodied, spicy natural blend who want to avoid Latakia's smoky weight, and for those accustomed to smoking flake.