Original formula Balkan pipe tobacco smoking mixture was created in London at the beginning of the century by a gifted family of Master Tobacco Blenders, who first combined the aromatic pleasures of the choicest of Macedonia and Latakia leaf with the richness of Old Virginia, to give the pipe smoker an unrivaled smoking pleasure. Old timers know this blend as Balkan Sobranie.
Balkan Sasieni Pipe Tobacco
Balkan Sasieni
- SKU:
- 101-4665
- UPC:
- Family:
- Balkan
- Cut:
- Ribbon
- Strength:
- Medium
- Taste:
- Medium
- Room Note:
- Tolerable
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Reviews
51 Reviews
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5 Tobacco
Posted by Fred McElveen on Sep 19th 2024
Excellent
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5 Quality
Posted by Neville on May 9th 2024
Many years ago I smoked Balkan Sobrani and was disappointed when I could not source it again. However the Sasieni blend is very similar and a great smoke which I fully recommend to people looking for quality tobacco.
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4 Good
Posted by Fred McElveen on Apr 28th 2024
Would buy again
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5 Archetypal Balkan Perfection
Posted by SR Dok on Jan 24th 2024
Having had some time to compare this bulk version with the tinned version, it is very clear that they are the same. What you get with Sasieni is a blissful smoking experience. The latakia used here is unique among smoking blends, very intriguing, fruity and bright and colorful like a strong Madagascan black peppercorn (voatsiperifery). It cannot be described very effectively, only experienced. Next, the Macedonian orientals do something quite magical in combination with the mysterious latakia. It is unlike any other Balkan mixture available. The Virginias are present, mostly matured darker leaf with some bright leaf gold/yellow sprinkled in for a touch of sweetness. But the stars of this show are the Macedonian orientals and the unique latakia. See, with all the boutique blends made by the same five master blenders working from the same stock from the same five or six corporate tobacco farms, everything smells and tastes the same, so they have to use sugary casings and toppings to create variety. And the latakia is all the same, overcured, burnt, creosote and burning tires. The latakia in Sasieni is a gem. An absolute treasure. It is my favorite Balkan by far, it's not even a close comparison. No question. Balkan Sasieni is the yardstick by which all other would-be Balkans must be judged. In short, two things: Sasieni is the very best, and the bulk version is genuine.
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3 Disappointing Sasieni Clone?
Posted by S.R. on Jan 2nd 2024
Disappointed: I cannot determine whether this is genuine Balkan Sasieni or a clone from some knockoff brand, as it arrived in a generic ziploc bag instead of factory-sealed packaging. Cup O Joes says it's genuine, and perhaps we should trust them. But it doesn't even come with a factory label or sticker, nothing to say that it's the real thing. Yes, it is very attractively priced at under $60/pound, so that's a consideration, and its bewitching aroma is intriguing and quite different to most other Balkans available today (the orientals are forward, floral, and very incense-like, while the latakia smells bright, colorful, and peppery rather than dark and smokey). On the other hand, however, these ribbons are *incredibly* dry, so delicate that they crumble apart at the touch, and at least a third of the one-pound bag is already pulverized into tiny crumbs and shakes from being handled too roughly. It is clear to any observer that this stuff has spent years sitting under a shelf in a warehouse somewhere without proper conditioning. I was so excited for this, really had my hopes up for a bulk version of Balkan Sasieni, but we might have to stick with paying for tins. I'm so disappointed at having to recondition an entire pound of tobacco before it's ready for storage or aging. But hey, after I rehab some of it I'll review it again. Maybe it'll turn out to be something great, even if it is just a generic clone.
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5 TOBACCO
Posted by DENNIS HAMPTON on Sep 25th 2023
REMINDS ME OF WHAT I SMOKED IN THE 60S
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4 8 ozs Balkan S, 4 ozs C and D Latakia, 4 ozs C and D Turkish, as close as it gets to Balkan Sobranie mixture.
Posted by Barry Fletcher on May 19th 2023
Many thanks for the outstanding service.
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5 Fantastic replacement for 965
Posted by Chris on May 18th 2023
Been looking for a bulk replacement for Peterson 965 for awhile now. This fits perfectly and is way cheaper than buying tins 15-20 at a time. Great smoke, no tongue burn and not overwhelming. Can smoke this all day no issues.
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5 Balkan Sasieni Pipe tobacco
Posted by Nachman Rosenberg on Mar 13th 2023
Balkan Sasieni is the best and most similar successor to Balkan Sobranie, which went out of production about 20 years ago. For those who know Sobranie, nothing more needs to be said.
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4 Balkan Sasieni
Posted by Michael Sullivan on Feb 20th 2023
Excellent blend at the right price, considering rising prices! The customer service was excellent, even for small orders. Overall,, a great experience! Will, and already have told others about cup-a-joe! Michael Sullivan
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5 Finally!
Posted by Daniel A. on Dec 29th 2022
Finally found my blend. This is the closest match to Frog Morton (McClelland, now gone) that I have found. Not a perfect match, but better than any of the other 'match' products I've tried. FM was Latakia, Virginia and a casing. The Oriental/Turkish in this particular Balkan gives a similar taste to the FM casing but is missing the hint of sweetness found in FM. Fair trade-off when considering the price.
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5 Balkan Sasieni pipe tobacco
Posted by Charles Matthews on Oct 8th 2022
By far the best Oriental blend I have ever smoked.
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5 Balkan Sasieni pipe tobacco
Posted by Charles Matthews on Sep 8th 2022
This is the first time I have ever tried this brand. I have smoked other oriental blends and this is the best among all. I will be ordering more of it in the future. Thanks as well for the quick delivery and friendly service.
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5 balkan sasieni
Posted by dennis hampton on Sep 4th 2022
I like this very much thought I might try proper english
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5 balkan sasieni
Posted by dennis hampton on Jul 24th 2022
i wish it was more like the old balkan of 1960s
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5 Balkan Sasieni tobacco
Posted by Dennis Hampton on Feb 20th 2022
Great smoke.
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5 Balkan Sasieni
Posted by Jack Gallagher on Jan 23rd 2022
Good tobacco, great service.
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5 Balkan Sasieni pipe tobacco
Posted by Tom Boswell on Dec 16th 2021
Very pleasant indeed A good solid tobacco with excellent taste and flavour. Very satisfying smoke. Tom Boswell
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5 Tobacco
Posted by Peter F. on Oct 18th 2021
Prompt service. Quality and consistency top notch.
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5 Balkan Sasieni
Posted by Mark J. on Oct 5th 2021
I’ve used Balkan style blends for most of the forty-seven years I’ve smoked a pipe, much of that time using Balkan Sobranie’s Smoking Mixture, the white tin. Balkan Sasieni is still the closest to the old Sobranie that I have experienced. It’s is flavorful but mild and gives consistency throughout the bowl. It has been, and continues to be, my “go to” choice for my briars.
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5 balkan sasiene
Posted by dennis h. on Sep 20th 2021
great smoke
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5 Great new find.
Posted by Randy S. on Aug 31st 2021
Having never smoked a lataika blend I was rather put back by the first bowl. Totally different flavor. Quickly grows on you. Now one of my regular rotations. Pleasant break from the typical burley/cavendish blend.
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5 Balkan Sasieni
Posted by Gordon on Aug 20th 2021
Better than expected at a great price.
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4 Good fresh product
Posted by Jack G on Jul 9th 2021
Great dealing with Cup O Joes
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5 Balkan Sasieni Tobacco
Posted by Kevin E. on Feb 1st 2021
This blend has been one of my "go to" English blends for many years, of course all purchased from Cup O' Joes. You don't go back over and again if it's not the best, right?
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5 Best Bulk Balkan so Far
Posted by Josh O. on Nov 9th 2020
I was excited to try this blend in bulk. It’s a “clean” blend that isn’t overly sweet, but balances the Latakia very well. I can see this becoming my “go to” bulk Balkan blend in the future. Cup O’ Joes shopping experience is top notch.
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4 pipe tobacco
Posted by Nikola Miladinovic on Sep 23rd 2020
I am new to smoking pipe tobacco, occasional cigars over the years. Selected this blend because of the name, being someone from Serbia and thus the Balkan region of Europe, did not want a blend that was flavored other than the tobacco itself. Willing to consider other blends, perhaps better suited for a new smoker. That is not to say that this blend is anything other than enjoyable.
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5 Balkan Sasieni Pipe Tobacco (Bulk)
Posted by A.J. Averett on Aug 20th 2020
Still the excellent blend that it has been for decades. Hope all are well & safe!
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4 Great tobacco
Posted by Jack Gallagher on Apr 29th 2020
Fast,,efficient service
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4 Balkan sasieni
Posted by Barry Fletcher on Feb 13th 2020
Blended 8 0zs. with 2 ozs Latakia and 2 ozs Perique. Suddenly it was 1970 again.
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4 Balkan Sasieni
Posted by Robert Braun on Feb 10th 2020
I do not smoke Balkan Sasieni alone but prefer to blend it with C&D Bayou Morning. For me this mixture is a satisfactory replacement for Early Morning Pipe.
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5 Quality and delivery
Posted by Ron Del Carlo on Sep 12th 2019
Fast delivery and good quality
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4 Good Substitute for Balkan Sobranie
Posted by Vard Nelson on Aug 2nd 2019
This mixture is somewhat variable - some batches do justice to The Master, Balkan Sobranie, other batches are a bit on the rough or thin side. All and all, a worthwhile replacement since the Original is no longer available. Also very reasonably priced in bulk.
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5 Good quality and bulk quantity delivered as ordered.
Posted by Ron Del Carlo on Jun 11th 2019
Delivered in less than maximum estimated time, and appreciated.
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5 Balkan Sasieni Pipe Tobacco (Bulk)
Posted by A.J. Averett on May 20th 2019
Very pleased with excellent service (and packaging). It was a pleasure speaking with Sean Robinson.
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4 Balkan Sasieni
Posted by Walter BICH on Apr 16th 2019
The closest I could find to the gold standard, the Balkan Sobranie (no longer available)
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5 Sobranie
Posted by Ron Del Carlo on Apr 1st 2019
As close to Balkan Sobranie original mix as can be found today.
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5 Awesome tobacco
Posted by Elliott Van Antwerp on Mar 11th 2019
I really enjoyed this tobacco blend, it was strong but not overpowering and for me it reminded me of little clove cigars.
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5 Tin match
Posted by John Rouche on Mar 9th 2019
After trying the tin of Sasieni, I quickly tried to find a bulk option, having bought a half pound, I must say that the the bulk is as close as you can come, if not an exact match of the tin version. Very cool burn, lights well, stays lit. has the aroma of leather, incense, and ends with a slight lingering smell of burnt cedar wood. If you are a fan of the original tin, I recommend picking up a bulk bag of this. Excellence all around.
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4 Balkan Sasieni
Posted by Carl Henrik Stormer on Nov 26th 2018
This is a very good, tasty and well-balanced mixture.
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4 great smoke
Posted by Larry Wolkin on Aug 10th 2018
Lights easily and draws smoothly
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5 Classic taste
Posted by Mike D. on Apr 9th 2018
This bulk Sasieni offering, tastes just like the Sasieni 50gm. tin counterpart. Lovely classic taste, cool burning, highly recommend purchasing this in bulk, if this is in your normal rotation.
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5 Great Product & Super Service
Posted by Paddy S on Feb 21st 2018
The product speaks for itself but, the service was amazing ... Shipped in <2 hrs. from my call; Delivered to my home in the wilds of NE PA in less than 44 hr. from my calling in the order.
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5 very good
Posted by Dietmar Weise on Feb 12th 2018
It is an honest Balkan tobacco, which burns without scratching until the very end with a fire without becoming bitter, the smoke is creamy and not too heavy. It is a good stuff.
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5 OUTSTANDING
Posted by richard nevarez on Dec 31st 2017
GREAT BLEND, SMOOTH SMOKE, GIVE IT A TRY YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED. VERY FAST SHIPPING, AND OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. THANK YOU CUPOFJOES.
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5 Super Sasieni
Posted by Dr John on Jul 30th 2017
For many years I smoked the Balkan Sobranie equivalent of Sasieni, but this became unavailable here in Australia as the company refused to comply with our Health Dept requirements concerning health warnings on the containers. The Sasieni I find to be at least as good.
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5 Wonderfull
Posted by Vinny M. on Nov 26th 2016
I have been smoking pipes since 1979,off and on been back now for two years.The OTC, was pretty much what was available locally so I cut my teeth on burley,virginia. Finding Sasieni was by accident and pleasure has filled my bowel's since. Perfect balance throughout mixture, same top to bottom . Beautiful soft white ash, very little if any dottle. Leaves a dry pipe and stays lit easy. Aroma reminds me of burnt rubber, used leather, slight Flora hardly noticeable. You become aware of the blender's dictation to the craft. In is my opinion that Sasieni maybe the world's finest blend.
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5 Great Smoke, smooth, invigorating
Posted by LAT58N on Nov 17th 2016
Great Smoke, smooth, invigorating
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5 Balkan Sasieni
Posted by Roy on Nov 5th 2016
An excellent product, and better than Dunhill 965. Have purchased this from Cup O' Joes for many years. Always available in fresh stock, friendly, and best service.
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5 Old taste
Posted by Angelo Meschini on Sep 18th 2016
rhe best balkan in commerce. perhaps less spice than Balkan sobranie, but the formula and the taste semms remember th old falavour of on of the toobacco mhytes
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4 nice mild flavorful
Posted by Tim on Sep 9th 2016
I had been smoking a really bad tobacco. It was hot, fast burning, and badI was fooled by the name, "luxury English" or some such. But, the first puff of Balkan was a sure indicator that it is a much better smoke. Oly criticism is that it does burn a bit fast, but, not bad. I like it.