Mediterranean Nights

Mediterranean Nights is among the bulk blends of Wilke Pipe Tobacco, founded in New York in 1872 and today carried on in Massachusetts. According to the maker's recipe, the blend's backbone is flue-cured bright Virginia; citrus tartness, grass, bread, sugar, floral tones, and a light spice with a hint of lemon sourness sit clearly above the flavoring level.

The maker states that body is strong, depth and nicotine are high, and the flavor is full; in this respect the blend appeals to smokers seeking Oriental-forward, unflavored smokes accustomed to fullness. Given its unflavored construction, it's not suitable for newcomers seeking an aromatic. According to records, though the blend occasionally goes out of stock, it continues to appear in the maker's bulk catalog.