Hearth & Home Signature Ten to Midnight is a dark, full Balkan-style tobacco containing bright and matured Carolina and Virginias, a healthy mixture of Turkish and Orientals, and plenty of flavorful, fragrant Latakia, pressed into a firm crumble cake. A superb late-evening smoke that can stand up to a sturdy single-malt scotch, small-batch bourbon or hearty port, Ten to Midnight will make your evening.
Some have compared this to more rare and opulent blends, but it really is in a class of it's own. I was very surprised by the smoothness and flavor, not usually expected from a bulk blend. I wouldn't recommend it to those unfamiliar with English, Balkan or Latakia blends... It can be a bit assertive if not given the proper respect.
5 out of 5
Pleasant Surprise
Sep 25, 2022
Tried this when it first came out. I liked it but switched to other blends. Glad I tried it again. An affordable slow burning nonaromatic blend with no tongue bite.
Customer Testimonials
Superb! High praise to all involved...Easily mistaken for Penzance...
RC of Clemmons, NC
A wonderfully delicious, spicy, complex satisfying VaPer. Highly recommended.
AF of San Francisco, CA
Wonderful. Cool, dry, flavorful. Latakia all the way. A bit one note, but you get what you came for.
JB of New York, NY
I got this blend in a sampler, and was not at all disappointed. I love that smoky flavor of Latakia, and it comes through in this English type blend. I found the flavor to be more in the medium range than the advertised mild. It burns a bit hot, but with no bite. I'd definitely buy it again, it's a truly great blend.
RB of Steele, AL
I'm kind of new to pipe smoking. English blends are my favorite. Especially if they have that Latakia in it. This is some HEAVY stuff. Not for the weak. Upon opening it, I was met with leather, and smoked jerky smells. My 2 oz. portion came in 2 big 1 oz. chunks. I could tell they were pressed with a great amount of force. Breaking it apart was easy. The smoking experience was pleasant. I now know the meaning of a "latakia bomb". Don't let that discourage you. While it has a lot of latakia in it, it is a complex smoke. Very enjoyable. I am unsure if this will make my rotation, but I did enjoy it. You really can't beat the price. Since many have said that this particular blend is very similar to another (way overpriced) tinned tobacco that is hard to get, I snatched it up. I can't vouch if they are similar since I never smoked the real thing. If this is your 1st krumble kake blend, I'd recommend Mississippi River, or the heavier Plum Pudding. Pick up a 1oz. sample of this to compare since it's super affordable.
NW of Warren, MI
Russ must be a genius. I could always take or leave Latakia (usually the latter), but this tastes great! Other people have compared 10 to Midnight to Penzance (I have never had it). I do know it's smoky and lightly floral, with a nice bit of sweetness. This has become an English/Balkan blend that I actually look forward to smoking again.
ND of Morristown, TN
I got 10 to Midnight in the Treaure Trove Sampler, and I'm new to pipe smoking. This blend taught me an important lesson about pipe tobacco: don't judge a tobacco by its tin note! Aside of the other blends in the sampler, many of which are VERY delicious aromatics, this one didn't smell the greatest in the tin to my novice nose. Nevertheless, I filled a cob pipe with it and went out for a walk with my dogs. Man! This stuff was an entirely pleasant surprise!! It had some sort of smoky spice like incense or something that was so pleasant. Burned cool for over 30 min and burnt to a an ash all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Easy on the tongue. Thank you for a great blend!! VERY nice!!
TF of Lake Elsinore, CA
If you are looking for a inexpensive alternative to Esoterica's Penzance, look no further folks. It's got it all - the tin note, the perfect amount of sweet and smoke... if your still reading and not ordering this baccy you must have a screw loose, cause this comes in a delicious krumble kake that rubs out like a dream. The kind of dream that's made up of waterfall made out of sunsets and unicorns- and you get to smoke it. So stop trying to picture its essence and go order some before I buy my new airplane hanger to fill with this hoss.
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