Joe Lankford has fond memories of some of the blends that the legendary tobaccos from Drucquer & Sons. One particular favorite of his was Levant Mixture, and he missed it so much that he decided to develop his own tribute to it - introducing Seattle Pipe Club Rainier Levant. This is a rich and fragrant Balkan-style blend made of zesty red Virginia, earthy/spicy Turkish Orientals and plenty of Cyprian Latakia.
I was given a sample of this from a friend as I had just started using pipe tobacco in October and this is by far my favorite. I ordered a tin that very night and got it today so it was an awesome Thanksgiving.
5 out of 5
A Great Balkan Blend
Feb 23, 2022
If you enjoy Balkan blends, you'll enjoy this. It reminds me a great deal of McClelland Blue Mountain and Balkan Sobranie.
Very tasty.
3 out of 5
Mmm, nah.
Dec 26, 2021
I love Plum pudding and Mississippi River but this one just doesn't fit with my pallette. It is akin to Bengal slices white in my opinion, which has a slight aftertaste of soap. Just not for me
5 out of 5
Nice mellow smoke. I enjoy
May 15, 2021
Nice mellow smoke. I enjoy this in my Missouri Merschaum. Had to come back for more.
3 out of 5
SPCRL
Aug 05, 2019
First pile full not so good for me. But I will let some dry a little and give it a go. I do like most of their blends.
5 out of 5
Rainier Levant , This is
Mar 16, 2019
Rainier Levant , This is a good one as Lankford poits out. it does smoke like the
4 out of 5
A near Lat Bomb
Aug 03, 2018
About as close to a Lat Bomb as I like to got but wonderfully delicious!
5 out of 5
You won't regret it
Jan 03, 2018
Too many SPC blends are overlooked because they're not Mississippi Mud or Plum Pudding, but this blend has a great smell and flavor and is fantastic. Get yourself a tin now and I promise you'll be back for more!
5 out of 5
Eightrack
Aug 29, 2017
Awesome 👏 pipe and tobacco!
4 out of 5
Another Good Seattle Pipe Experience
Jan 05, 2017
Very Good Blend! Nothing complicated or mysterious about this blend. Great Flavors and quality tobacco make for an enjoyable experience. Try some, you won't regret it.
4 out of 5
smoothe Latikia blend
Dec 26, 2016
easy middle of the day smoking pleasure with no afterbite. Good as a blender with stronger Latakia such as Dunhill Nightcap
5 out of 5
A wonderful tobacco
Dec 26, 2016
A wonderful tobacco
3 out of 5
I didn't open it.
Nov 17, 2016
I heard it was good so I ordered some to cellar for a year or two.
5 out of 5
Excellent balkan
Nov 04, 2016
I was surprised and pleased to find that Seattle Pipe Club Rainier Levant was so like the old mixture from Drucquer & Sons that I enjoyed in the 1980s. It came sufficiently dry to load and smoke straight from the tin. The "campfire and leather" smell is as delightful as I remember, very full and satisfying. There isn't any bite. I highly recommend it to those who appreciate balkan and full English mixtures.
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