A blend of tobacco leaves from Macedonia and the Black Sea region mixed with Latakia from Northern Cyprus and the finest Virginia tobaccos establish the foundation of this Balkan Sasieni English type mixture. Satisfying yet not overwhelming, Balkan Sasieni progresses into an interesting Latakia blend with a smoky aroma. The high content of Latakia provides the Balkan Sasieni tobacco with its unique character and room note making this Balkan blend a one-of-a-kind tobacco experience that is a must-try for pipe enthusiasts alike. Enjoy Balkan Sasieni here at Pipes and Cigars.
Although not my first choice having been spoiled by sabranie 759 for years this I found closest so far. the Latakia and macadamias are blended to bring back days of old when a bowl was anticipated .I will continue for a closer but have included sensieni in every order
5 out of 5
Good for Change of Pace
Apr 07, 2023
I normally smoke Barking Dog however once in a while I like a Balkan like this or Magnus Opus . They are both equal smoke wise to me but BS is cheaper.
5 out of 5
Great Latakia smoke
Feb 26, 2023
Great Latakia smoke
5 out of 5
Enjoyed the tobacco. As your
Feb 15, 2023
Enjoyed the tobacco. As your description states, "Satisfying yet not overwhelming." First time smoking it and i would purchase more in the future.
5 out of 5
Two excellent choices!
Feb 04, 2023
Two excellent choices!
5 out of 5
Tobacco
Dec 25, 2022
Excellent tobacco
4 out of 5
Reminiscent of the Balkan Sobranie
Dec 22, 2022
Reminiscent of the Balkan Sobranie of the 60's.
5 out of 5
Great smoke !
Nov 26, 2022
Great smoke !
5 out of 5
An excellent English blend
Oct 19, 2022
An excellent English blend
5 out of 5
Delicious
Oct 07, 2022
Quite delicious all day smoke. It’s going to be even better with a bit of age on it.
5 out of 5
I smoked this yesterday and
Oct 03, 2022
I smoked this yesterday and was very good.
5 out of 5
A different taste than my
Aug 22, 2022
A different taste than my usual selections. Definitely worth the price.
5 out of 5
This has been my go
Aug 21, 2022
This has been my go to smoke here lately, I've really enjoyed this one..
5 out of 5
One of my all time favorites!
Aug 16, 2022
If I were stuck on an island and given a choice of just 1 tin, this would probably be it. Granted, that's my taste for Oriental and Virginia tobaccos but if you're a fan of those, you should add this in your rotation.
4 out of 5
This is a quest for
Aug 14, 2022
This is a quest for me to find my everyday smoke. Balkans really hit the spot and this one was no different. It's sour notes though we're really nuanced and I had to really slow down tomfins them. Good smoke, very nuanced.
4 out of 5
Balkan With a sweetness
Aug 09, 2022
I prefer Balkan supreme which is my regular everyday sometimes all day smoke 💨 with its deep smoky darker notes of flavor . this has similar flavor but with a lingering sweetness
5 out of 5
Found my favorite!
Jul 08, 2022
Got back into pipe smoking just a few years ago & ultimately discovered my preference for latakia-based blends. I have now found the one I like best! (My wife HATES the smell)
4 out of 5
Nice change from the aromatics
May 26, 2022
Nice change from the aromatics I’ve been smoking
5 out of 5
I have been smoking this
Apr 04, 2022
I have been smoking this blend since 1968 and still enjoy it very much.
5 out of 5
Top of the line..fine tobbaccos
Mar 30, 2022
Top of the line..fine tobbaccos used..the best Balkan blend out there
4 out of 5
Strong latakia flavor but not
Feb 19, 2022
Strong latakia flavor but not overpowering. Good for early evening.
3 out of 5
Tobacco smelled and tasted good
Feb 15, 2022
Tobacco smelled and tasted good but was dry.
5 out of 5
Maybe the best made. A
Feb 04, 2022
Maybe the best made. A perfect late afternoon smoke.
5 out of 5
Nice room note. Very earthy
Feb 03, 2022
Nice room note. Very earthy aroma.
5 out of 5
My favorite Balkan
Jan 07, 2022
This is my favorite Balkan blend. It’s my all day blend. Besides it being a very pungent smell when the container is open the smoke is smooth with a very enjoyable flavor.
5 out of 5
Great Balkan
Nov 19, 2021
Excellent ribbon cut, nice smokey flavor. Nicotine less than medium, full flavor... savory to be sure. Perfect humidification right out of the tin. Lights well and stays lit if you manage the bowl with your cadence and tamper.
5 out of 5
A great smoke!
Oct 19, 2021
One of my personal favorites due to flavor and aroma. I highly recommend.
5 out of 5
Very nice. From start to
Oct 05, 2021
Very nice. From start to finish pure smoking delight.
5 out of 5
Taste good.
Sep 29, 2021
Great blend.
5 out of 5
Execelent
Aug 30, 2021
Execelent
4 out of 5
One of my favorites, with
Aug 16, 2021
One of my favorites, with great flavor
3 out of 5
Nice aroma, will let you
Aug 08, 2021
Nice aroma, will let you know when I get around to smoking it.
5 out of 5
My overall favorite
Jul 16, 2021
My overall favorite
3 out of 5
OK, nothing special
Jun 29, 2021
After having smoked a pipe off and on for over 50 years, I thought it about time to try this. It is a decent latakia forward blend, but without much complement from the other tobaccos. I like it, but prefer other latakia blends (e.g., Peterson 965, Early Morning and some of the defunct brands - Crown Achievement, McClelland Coyote).
5 out of 5
I started smoking the original
Jun 21, 2021
I started smoking the original Balkan Sobranie way back in the early 60's. Balkan Sasieni is virtually identical to the original Sobranie. I'v etried quite a few blends that try to equal the original, but the tobacco is the clear winner.
5 out of 5
Good
May 19, 2021
Good
5 out of 5
Nice aroma with a pleasant
May 07, 2021
Nice aroma with a pleasant taste and no bite
5 out of 5
Balkan Sasieni is an excellent choice
Apr 10, 2021
Love this blend. Blended to perfection. Consistent with every tin. Moisture content is perfect. Can't praise it enough. Flavors come together perfectly. Awesome aroma when I open the tin. Also can't beat the price. Pipes & Cigars is my go to spot for reasonably priced tobacco and their customer service is excellent.
4 out of 5
First tin
Mar 28, 2021
My fist tin of pipe tobacco ever, so forgive the novice review. I was expecting to be somewhat overwhelmed, but was surprised at how smooth this tobacco was. Great flavor and relaxing...great way to end the day.
1 out of 5
AVOID
Mar 10, 2021
This is straight up NASTY. My wife hates it more than me. It smells like some kind of rotting perfume.
5 out of 5
My no. One
Feb 20, 2021
This is my favorite English blend, it has all kinds of stuff going on, sweet Spivey, full of flavor, this is my blend for when I am relaxing and listening to my music and just chilling.
5 out of 5
Very nice , it reminds
Jan 26, 2021
Very nice , it reminds me of an older English blend. I will be ordering more in the future.
5 out of 5
Great Balkan Blend!
Jan 24, 2021
Wonderful deep flavor (I believe due to the Latakia) which is an excellent example of Balkan style tobacco blends. Perfect amount of smoke and no bite whatsoever, I highly recommend!
5 out of 5
Heavy flavor.
Dec 27, 2020
It has all the richness one could want. My favorite and go to at all times.
5 out of 5
Not too overwhelming latakia flavor,
Nov 03, 2020
Not too overwhelming latakia flavor, reminds me of hiking in the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee or the pines of Appalachia.
5 out of 5
Always good; cheaper than 965.
Oct 14, 2020
Always good; cheaper than 965.
4 out of 5
As a former aromatic smoker
Oct 06, 2020
As a former aromatic smoker who has been experimenting with crossover blends (HGL, Burma Road, Cross Eyed Cricket), Balkan Sasieni is my first forage into a English/Balkan blend, straight up. I like it. No bite; full flavored. But I suppose its room note is as offensive to others as Balkan Sobranie was, back in my first pipe life, in seminary.
4 out of 5
A more subtle blend with
Oct 02, 2020
A more subtle blend with a hint of spice lasting flavor.
5 out of 5
Love of my life
Oct 01, 2020
My go to Balkan. It’s more beach bonfire salty, savory Smokey flavor than sweet . Every day smoker for sure. Nicotine is not too strong, nice and mild.
5 out of 5
It is a great tobacco
Sep 17, 2020
It is a great tobacco taste, with no casing agents or flavors added. It is a consistent smoking experience for me. The cut is a little fine -- making it burn a bit hotter -- but all in all I consider it a quality product. BTW, your service via email is always an easy experience.
5 out of 5
As good as Balkan Sobrante.
Sep 17, 2020
As good as Balkan Sobrante. Exceptional product
5 out of 5
Best Balkan Ever
Sep 02, 2020
This the best balkan blend tobacco I have smoked. It nice and smooth with nice sweet taste. My overall favorite pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
Very close to old Balkan
Jul 28, 2020
Very close to old Balkan Sobranie. Absolute must for English tobacco lovers.
5 out of 5
Balkan Sasieni is tops!
Jul 27, 2020
For all the Balken lovers in the P&C world. This Balkin Sasieni is tops in my book. Burns are white ash, no bite very mellow smoke. Packs are good in the bowl. For a better smoke don't pack tight. Only bad part burns are fast while the enjoyment lasts. I'll keep purchasing and enjoying this Balkin Sasieni.
4 out of 5
Sasini certainly isn't Sobrani.
May 24, 2020
It's Sobrani Lite.
4 out of 5
Nice indeed!
Jan 27, 2020
Enjoyable
3 out of 5
Very Mild
Jan 03, 2020
Tried this tobacco but it was too mild for my taste.
5 out of 5
excellent
Dec 23, 2019
excellent
4 out of 5
A Good Smoke
Nov 07, 2019
Salsieni is a nice Latakia tobacco, evenly blended, reminiscent of a milder Dunhill blend. It’s not harsh, nor overly complex; a nice English blend. I can’t say it’s an outstanding smoke, but I’ll keep some available just the same.
FWIW, Hearth & Home’s White Knight is supposed to represent the Salsieni of yore. Not having tried the older product myself, I can’t say. White Knight tastes like Salsieni on steroid: the blend is similar, but much stronger, and can be harsh. For my personal taste, I’m guessing a 50/50 blend of the two would approach the ideal Dunhill’s My Mixture, a favorite for me.
5 out of 5
Could be the downfall
Oct 10, 2019
Great pipe tobacco...bar none, always has been! I strongly suggest that you get rid of the CHILDISH OVER SIZED WARNING LABLE if possible, I think it will hurt your sales considerably . . Trust me on this one! AP
5 out of 5
Balkan Sobrani by another name still smokes as sweet.
Sep 28, 2019
This is without a doubt the closest to the original Balkan Sobrani although I suppose one must admit that aging and memory may be making me mistaken as regards the similarity but my nose and taste buds say it's what they remember about it and I'm on my third or fourth tin now. I think its superb and there's no more to be said except I would really like a tin with the full artwork on top not blemished by the childish over large warning! You should at least make it possible for us to buy the labels separately if thats what it takes to evade the PC mandates. The look of the tin is important to me, I like to collect them looking like they used to.
5 out of 5
Balkan Sasieni
Aug 20, 2019
Rich, couples, satisfying
5 out of 5
The best
Aug 15, 2019
I'm sure I've reviewed before, but this is absolutely the best english blend I've tried. It's so rich and flavorful, I cannot get enough. Burns all the way down with very little to no doddle. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.
5 out of 5
Superb!!!
Jul 22, 2019
Sasieni is fast becoming one of my very favorites (if not my favorite). The mixture of tobaccos, including the Latakia, is perfectly balanced to give a truly enjoyable smoke, time after time. Before Sasieni, my go-to was Balkan Beauty, but Sasieni is even more enjoyable than the now unavailable Beauty.
Another home run by P&C!!!
5 out of 5
I'm a loyal fan of Balkan Sasieni
Jun 14, 2019
I absolutely love this blend! In honestly, I tend to go crazy for Latakia forward tobaccos. Balkan Sasieni is my ultimate Latakia dream come true. It has a perfect balance of sweetness to spice; the flavors are complex and yet never detracted from one another. I really enjoyed the brightness of the Virginias and found that unlike other blends kept a humble supporting role rather than overtaking. The smoke is rich and lush. I love the room aroma more than other blend with this much Cyprian goodness. My wife and fellow pipers completely approve when I smoke near them. It smokes cool and never hasn't bitten me yet in half a dozen bowls. This mixture held its incredible taste from the first light all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Balkan Sasieni is on my "always keep well stocked" list!
5 out of 5
Almost as good as Balkan
Jun 07, 2019
Almost as good as Balkan Sobrani and a lot cheaper. Can’t find Sobrani.
5 out of 5
Sublime
May 15, 2019
First off, I'll say this, this is my favorite tobacco period. Likely not a whole lot coming from me. I've only been smoking for about 4 months. However, I've tried and loved quite a few highly regarded lat. based blends such as Plumb Pudding, Mac Baren lat. flake, Peter Stockkebye and Bengal Slices. Bengal Slices was my favorite and I feel this is on the same level, but not quite as complex. The flavor is just as deep and robust. Great smokey flavor, burns cool and doesn't bite whatsoever, and is easy to keep going. Absolute winner if there is such a thing.
4 out of 5
Tasty and slightly spicy
Apr 23, 2019
Tasty and slightly spicy
5 out of 5
Amazing
Mar 10, 2019
I know that smoking anything is a bad habit, but if you must smoke, smoke this. It’s amazing!
5 out of 5
Maximum Bliss.
Mar 04, 2019
Coolest smoking Balkan I've have yet. It's a real treat to have this at the end of the day. Probably gonna keep this in my rotation.
4 out of 5
Balkan Sasiene
Feb 25, 2019
A fragrant and rich Balkan blend from Scandinavia— compares favorably with one of my old favorites, Balkan Sobrani. Even the design on the container is like the original.
5 out of 5
Service
Feb 09, 2019
My order was delivered promptly and in good order. Placing the order was
Simple and took little time to complete.
5 out of 5
As good as Balkan Sobrani
Jan 07, 2019
As good as Balkan Sobrani
5 out of 5
Super latakia
Dec 24, 2018
Balkan Sasieni is great. I buy it again.
4 out of 5
Good but hard to keep
Dec 17, 2018
Good but hard to keep lit
5 out of 5
Perfect!
Dec 02, 2018
This is a fantastic blend! You will not be disappointed with this if you love a flavorful English blend. Worth every penny!
5 out of 5
Balkan Sasieni, one to try
Nov 15, 2018
Balkan Sasieni is a great balkan/English you may want to try if you are looking for a little stronger tobacco than say, Dunhill’s Early Morning Pipe.
4 out of 5
Balkan Saseini
Aug 21, 2018
As good as it is, Saseini does not replace Balkan Sobranie.
1 out of 5
Dry as a bone in the desert
Aug 19, 2018
When I opened the tin it popped and air flowed as normal. But the tobacco was super dry as if moisture had been sucked out for years under the desert sun. I’ve never had this experience. It could be a fluke. I tried to smoke it but it was not smokable. I added moisture but it’s not the same. I hope no one else has this experience with a top rated tobacco. I suppose that there’s a tin in a thousand that fails perfection.
5 out of 5
My daily "go to" blend.
Aug 08, 2018
As a pipe smoker for nearly 30 years, I spent the first 25 as strictly an aromatic smoker. Having ventured into Balkan blends a few years back, I could kick myself for waiting so long to try them! Balkan Sasieni has won me over. It is a fantastic smoke at a reasonable price. It's now my daily smoke and it has much more flavorful and satisfying taste than more expensive Balkan blends. If you're haven't given Balkan Sasieni a try, do it now and thank me later.
5 out of 5
Best
Aug 01, 2018
It's my goto.
4 out of 5
Very full and rich I
Jul 17, 2018
Very full and rich I will buy more great substitute for Dunhill nite cap
5 out of 5
Will forever be my favorite.
Jul 04, 2018
Starting out this is the one that got me hooked and kept me interested.
5 out of 5
Favorite blend
Jul 04, 2018
I love this blend. So glad it was on sell
2 out of 5
Not that great
May 17, 2018
Just do not get all the 5 star reviews on here. This is certainly not like the original BSOSM I smoked in college back in the early 70's. And, it's not that good in it's own right. Kind of tasteless, burns a bit hot. You guys can have it all, as I will not be ordering any more.
5 out of 5
Great English Blend
Apr 03, 2018
Great English Blend
5 out of 5
Very good replacement for white knight
Mar 29, 2018
Like the title states, this Balkan is a very good replacement for white knight since its very hard to find, so I tried a few but this one's the best imo, enjoy
4 out of 5
Closest match yet in my search
Mar 23, 2018
In my long search for something like the English Blend I got from Vottis Pipe Shop in Schenectady NY back in the winter of 1973-74, this is the closest I've found yet. I would say it's about 2/3 of the way there. If I never find a match for Vottis, I think I could get along with both Balkan Sasieni and Hearth & Home's Black House, though both fall far short of what I'm searching for.
5 out of 5
Great Blend
Mar 11, 2018
I have never smoked the legendary B.S.O.S.M., but this one is very good.
5 out of 5
It's noice!
Feb 25, 2018
Adding another 5 star rating to this blend. Such a pleasurable cool smoke with no bite. Has become a new favorite of the few varities I have tried so far. If you are experimenting you will not be wasting money with this one. I don't consider my self a seasoned smoker by any means, but I really enjoy this blend.
5 out of 5
Great Balkan Style Pipe Tobacco
Jan 17, 2018
This is one of those storied blends that has been around for years. I think it was produced by one manufacturer for a couple of decades, then some other manufacturer got the rights to use the name, etc, etc, so there's some difficulty in trying to evaluate it based on "how it used to be". I do happen to have some Balkan Sasieni from about twenty years ago (best I can tell) and there is definitely a difference...however who's to say this version won't be the same after being cellared for twenty years? In my humble opinion, they are similar. Not the same. Similar. I can say with certainty that I enjoy the incense-like room note as well as the distinct Balkan character of this blend. I will definitely be getting more of this. I consider it a bargain compared to the elusive Balkan Sobranie which is almost never available and often expensive when it is available.
5 out of 5
Oriental-laden English
Dec 23, 2017
I order a tin of BS with nearly every tobacco order. The stuff is that good. I smoke many different Latakia-based blends. This one isn't as Balkany as the true Balkan blends I've got. But it's more Balkany than nearly every English I've got. So, think of it as a light Balkan or an oriental-rich English. Either way, it's good.
5 out of 5
You cannot mess up with this blend. Brilliant Smoke and taste. You will enjoy this smoke in winter, specially the Latakia .
Nov 27, 2017
DANGG :)
4 out of 5
Interesting blend
Sep 21, 2017
Not bad. Has an interesting spice note to it. I'm not giving it full stars because its flavor doesn't reach out and grab me the way Dunhill Nightcap or Comoy's Cask 11 do.
5 out of 5
Winter Hit
Sep 16, 2017
This tobacco is good to go, specially in chilly morning and late evening. Creamy smooth Latakia !!
5 out of 5
Balkan Sasieni
Sep 15, 2017
I really enjoy this tobacco. It is smooth and has a good bit of Latakia. The price is quite fair.
5 out of 5
I haven’t smoked it yet
Sep 12, 2017
I haven’t smoked it yet —liked it in the past
3 out of 5
Good mim RD Eng .
Sep 11, 2017
Good mim RD Eng .
5 out of 5
My New Balkan
Aug 06, 2017
Excellent balkan blend, that should demand a higher price. but please don't. This stuff is great!
5 out of 5
Oriental forward Bliss.
Jul 13, 2017
Nirvana..
5 out of 5
New Favorite! No, not the song.
May 31, 2017
I seldom do 5 Stars anywhere just on principle but Sasieni deserves it.
I bought a tin of Frogmorton a few years ago to see what all the fuss was about and liked the blast of Latakia on the first bowl, then wondered where it went on all the subsequent.
Expensive, so I tried some English with and without Perique, with and without Orientals and settled on Scottie's Blend English Stout. Smoked that for about two years, mixing in 25% Stokkeby Black Latakia.
The English Stout is back ordered now and Sasieni came into stock so I ordered a tin last month.
Now I've ordered 5 more as there was an initial Frogmorton-like blast of Latakia but the flavoring, while diminished on all the bowlfuls that followed remains.
Sasieni smokes cool, packs well and the flavors of all the leafs in combination continue to satisfy. A little more expensive than Stout but a far more flavorful smoke, Sasieni will be my one and only for as long as it is available.
5 out of 5
Patience is rewarded with a complex smoke
Mar 15, 2017
A smooth smoke with pleasantly creamy clouds of smoke. Very pleasant room note! Not nearly as Latakia heavy as other Balkan style English blends and just sweet enough.
With a little patience, the smoke became gradually more complex. The last third of the bowl was sheer alchemy. Perfectly balanced in flavors. The lingering room note after a smoke is intoxicating. Aftertaste is not at all cigarette-y or overly smokey.
The longer I smoke this bowl the more I love it! This'll become an old favorite of mine. Great for an after work smoke to unwind and ponder. Perfect with a good book. A little too heavy on nicotine to smoke back-to-back bowls.
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Bag note:
earthy and sour (but not ketchup).
The first 1/3 of the bowl:
Way lighter than I expected. Almost too light at first. 5mins into the bowl, I began notice and appreciate the subtleties of this smoke. Light floral notes with hints of sweetness dance forward then melt into the background.
Mid bowl:
Midway through the bowl, it becomes quite good. spicier tones and woodsy undertones are present. Earthy. Almost leathery.
Last 1/3 of the bowl:
Simply Lovely at the bottom of the bowl. Sweet and floral and musty like autumn leaves are blended perfectly. Pleasantly cool and creamy smoke.
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Tobacco tin age: 5 months
Pipe: Meerschaum
Smoker: female cigarette convertee. Late 20s. 7 months of pipe smoking.
5 out of 5
Balkan sasieni
Feb 28, 2017
Great tobacco,smooth and enjoyable
4 out of 5
Excellent blend
Jan 23, 2017
Excellent blend
5 out of 5
Two Thumbs Up
Oct 19, 2016
Fan-"cussword"-tastic! If you like balkan/english blends and haven tried Balkan Sasieni yet, do yourself a favor and buy yourself a tin...or five.
5 out of 5
balkan sasieni
Oct 16, 2016
Exelent pipe tobacco. This is my all time smoke nice smoke good taste not to wet or dry on opening this is way better than balkan sobrany way better
5 out of 5
Flawless
Oct 09, 2016
I just love this stuff. This is what an english/balkan should taste like! Excellent burning properties, quality tobaccos. It somehow manages to punch your taste buds with flavor, and smoke mildy at the same time. bravo
5 out of 5
Shortstop
Sep 28, 2016
Review request came a day before the pipe hehe but when the pipe came I had to try it ASAP. Very pleasent surprise. As described it is a small pipe about equal to my clay pipe. Its great for that quick smoke or to sample a new blend smokes cool and leaves no waste even with a moister blend. Nice size for your shirt or vest when you leave for the day & desire a quick smoke. Corn cob does not disappoint & I find I use this more rather than let a bigger bowl set between sessions
5 out of 5
Latakia I love you!
Sep 03, 2016
Very flavorful and aromatic. Reminds me of the smell of Istanbul as we sailed through to the Black Sea!
5 out of 5
Balkan At Its Best!
Jul 18, 2016
This blend is one of the best Balkans I've come across. It's not a Latakia bomb but rather it focuses on the Oriental leaf which I believe is the Yenidje leaf. The oriental leaf used has a distinct flavor and adds so much character to the smoke. The Red Virginias add a sweet note that's not heavy and is very pleasant, while the Latakia adds another level of depth to this amazing blend. No tongue bit. Perfect moisture from the tin. It is in summary, a blend that's so unique you have to try it to understand it.
5 out of 5
Balkan Sasieni
Jul 12, 2016
Great Balkan,would order again .Very mellow not overpowering medium smoke of great mixture ...Need a large pipe for it to get all experience in full.
5 out of 5
Best ever
May 11, 2016
Best ever
5 out of 5
Worth the Gamble
Feb 03, 2016
Very good blend.
5 out of 5
Very pleasant smoke
Dec 20, 2015
I don't know what Bakan Solsanie was like, but if it was anything like this, all I can say is WOW! This is by far, the best pipe tobacco I have ever smoked. It takes some getting used to and should be smoked carefully and slowly to be appreciated slowly. It also has a high nicotine content so, if you're not careful, you can get a nice buzz. Smoked cool, dry and no bite. Very complex and Smokey. Worth every penny.
5 out of 5
Perfect For Me.
Nov 13, 2015
Just received 3 more tins of this from P&C but will have to buy more shortly as this has become my go to and smoke all day tobacco. Perfect blend of strength, smoke, and taste.
5 out of 5
Balkan SAS
Nov 12, 2015
This is probably the best tobacco I have ever put into smoking pipe the smoke is cool and no tung bite I was left with such a beautiful taste in my mouth I couldn't resist having another smoke great for a winters night love this tobacco
5 out of 5
P & C Rocks
Oct 24, 2015
Good prices fast service
5 out of 5
Top Dog
Oct 12, 2015
I have been smoking Sasieni for 7mos. not a long time but long enough to know that you either like or you don't, there is no ignoring this blend once you understand the depth of flavors and taste. I have 25 tins in my cellar and buy at regular pace, it is my go to smoke, I hate the word tobaccy or baccy it cheapens the leaf and the designer who creates what we enjoy.
A lot of earth flavors in this blend, never have I experience any bite, packs well, and burns slow hardly any dottle. Just to pass time or for reflextion this tobacco would fit well with ant task.
4 out of 5
It Will do Just Fine!
Aug 28, 2015
I can't always find or afford Balkan Sobranie, but, Balkan Sasieni will do just fine. Loads of flavor and a pleasant room note.
5 out of 5
always ships on time.
Jul 21, 2015
always ships on time.
Customer Testimonials
Items arrived quickly and well packaged. This particular tin was fresh with strong aroma of it's distinct Latakia aroma. Very pleased with this brand and will order again!
RS of Dallas, TX
Smooth tasty smoke. Heavy latakia aromas in the tin but much more subdued when smoked. To me it had a very rich peaty, smoky flavor, like a fine aged single malt scotch. In fact my favorite way to enjoy this tobacco is with some Glenfiddich or a good cup of freshly ground dark roast coffee, black. If this was available in bulk, I'd be buying 5# at a time.
TG of Crown Point, IN
Favorite of the two Balkan recipes. Awesome awesome flavor, I cant wait to see the results of the tins I've put in my cellar!
AN of Gainesville, FL
This was my first Balkan and it's exactly what I wanted it to be. Complex, full-bodied flavor without being overbearing. The slight, peppey spiciness on the tongue compliments the flavor nicely.
ME of Hueytown, AL
This is wonderful stuff. One of about 10 blends I'm stocking as funds allow. I find myself smoking this a bit more frequently than my other "treat" smokes. The other treats being captain earl's ten russians, GL Pease Gaslight & Triple Play. Oh, Peterson's Perfect Plug. When I want a delicious smoke that won't clobber me with nicotine or Latakia. It's a luxurious contemplative smoke. I hope to never run out of this. A rare bargain.
JW of Wurtland, KY
Beautiful! This is a delicious blend and a great example of a Balkan. This retails for $17 in California. P&C is why I don't bother shopping at my local stores anymore.
CG of Santa Clarita, CA
When I first started smoking pipes, I bought and restored estate pipes to build up my collection economically. I was smoking a mild vanilla tobacco at the time, and was noticing a unique flavor lingering from the previous owners tobacco in no less than 1/3 of the pipes. After a while I ordered several English blends, and I hit on the flavor I had noticed. It was in Balkan Sasieni. It has been one of my regular blends for 5 yr's now. The flavor is rich with no bite. I've learned that Perique gives it that taste that makes it distinct. I've tried other Balkans, but Sasieni has remained my favorite.
RB of Steele, AL
Just enjoyed another bowl full. Tin has a (to me) heavy Latakia note to it, but once lit isn't that strong. In my pipe, the way I smoked it, burns a little hot, but little to no tongue bite to it. I find it best to smoke slowly. I especially enjoy it when I get home and can sit on the porch, unwind, and watch the world go by. This is something I enjoy and will buy again.
WW of Crowley, TX
Really enjoyed it. Slightly dry on opening the tin. Spicy nose before smoking. Burns well with very few relights, peppery flavors. I'd definitely order it again.
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