Part of HU Tobacco's African line, the Asmara mixture comprises Bright and Red Virginias, Perique, and a touch of Latakia. Oriental tobaccos further distinguish the blend and add an unmistakable character to the flavor profile. It's a blend of allure and character, and it's presented in a ribbon cut.
Flavor Profile
Brand
HU Tobacco
Blend Type
English
Tobaccos
Virginia, Latakia, Perique and Orientals
Flavoring
None
Cut
Ribbon
Strength i STRENGTH: the overall strength of the tobacco. This includes the strength of its taste and its nicotine content.
Mild
Strong
Flavoring i FLAVORING: primarily for aromatic blends, this refers to the "topping" but sometimes also to the "casing" added to the tobacco. This will account for detectable flavors like cherry or chocolate.
None
Rich
Taste i TASTE: although a wholly subjective measure, it is one of the most important in that it measures how tasty smokers find the blend. Like food, some dishes are tastier than others.
Mild
Full
Room Note i ROOM NOTE: a measure of the ambient scent/smell a blend puts out for those around the smoker. Basically, how strong does it smell, and how pleasant do those around you find that smell. The stronger, generally the less pleasant. You can also call this the "wife rating."
Light
Strong
