Germaine is producing some of the finest tobacco available and this is no exception. During the pursuit of perfection, excellence was achieved. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mac Baren Pipe Tobacco My favorite came with a black label and I think it was called Mixture #759. For that reason, we limit the purchase of this tin to one per customer. As Balkan blends are a bit lighter on the Latakia and heavy on the Orientals it is a bit different than a regular English blend, but not as light as P resbyterian Mixture. There are no words to describe this wonderful, fantastic, exciting english mixture. but still smooth. If you have a chance to try some, by all means, do it. A very good friend of mine that smoked pipe since his youth in the 1930's passed away a couple of years ago. A pipe smokers nirvana. It contains sweetened black Cavendish and a fair amount of orientals and latakia, but I would not class it as a full Balkan. Bright spices highlight carefully layered creamy notes of full creosote and there is an unidentifiable charming "classic" room note surrounding it all.The gravity and power are there too, so it must be respected.Let it brood and let it come in its own time. I remember coming home with a can of Balkan Sobranie. Think I like it better than penzance. I occasionally pack up some Sobranie just to enjoy it, and I fully believe the tales of yore about how good this blend was. The burn is cool, smooth and easy to maintain. Yes, it is a nice baccy but, these days there are a TON out there that have tried to copy it over the years and some have absolutely succeeded. Still is. Cyprian latakia is present along with turkish in the nose. I wonder if Balksn Sobranie Smoking Mixture will ever re-emerge in the US of A as Dunhill has recently. The special cut of Virginia & Perique has a place in almost anyone's rotation. Do your self a favor and try at least one tin you won't be sorry. I just received 50 more grams of it in today's mail. I will always share a bowl of this with my best pipe friends, as everyone should have that luxury once in their life. The Sobranie has the properties of the newer Sasieni in full measure; but, if there is a difference: I would describe it as softer, or less sharp! Burns cool, clean and a tad fast as its thinner cut now. Some reviewers have claimed this to be sharp or harsh and I did not have that result, but it could be due to the age of the tobacco. This was a complex blend of virginias, latakia, and many exotic leaves from the Turkey/Macedonia area with names like Syrna, Izmir, Xanthi, Yenidje, etc. It has a sweet & sometimes salty flavor when the right taste receptor is hit & has an enticing aroma. The original Balkan purportedly contained latakia (I don't know if it was Syrian, Cyprian or both), Virginia (I don't know the varieties, but none of these ingredients were toasted except, of course, the latakia), high grade English Cavendish, and Yenidje from Macedonia, as advertised on the can. I often mixed it with other tobaccos to get something closer to what I wanted, sometimes adding some perique or cavendish. It has cost 8 Euros for 50 grams and I have no problem with that, I'd pay twice the price. The tobacco for what it is worth did seem a bit dry (just the way I like it). A cool and long-lasting smoke. She doesnt always have it in stock though. But the new blends out there (Paul Olsen's, Ten Russians, Larry's Strike Force, Penzance, Knightsbridge) are all certainly worthy heirs to the throne, and I don't feel cheated that I like at a time where I can have such a wide range available to me. I am going to smoke this tin. (By the way, the letters die-stamped on GBDs indicated which subcontracted carver had done the pipe after initial curing. As I said in my first review, it is difficult to make comparisons with this blend because even in the days prior to the current Germain production, there were many changes to BS. . Really good stuff & I'm not a big Latakia fan but it facilitates this blend's sweet, creamy, smoky flavor. Surely not! A great tobacco, it will be shame to see it go. I have exceptions to all of the above. I don't blame smoking pipes, these things happen sometimes I reckon. A deserved reputation. Perhaps all of the above. I hope that the folks at Germain have considered the demand and are prepared to meet it rather than leaving pipe smokers frustrated with a lack of supply. Once the product has come back in stock, you'll need to resubscribe for future notifications. This pipeweed is certainly an icon and one of the best oriental blends out there. But I may be deceived. It was a little dry so I had to add a little humidor to revive it. 309 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011 Toll Again, whatever. It's kind of funny. During the pursuit of perfection, excellence was achieved. 2000-2023 Milan Tobacconists, And it is worth every dollar cent! Well, this has finally become unavailable to me. If you ever get to try this blend, don't rush past savoring the pouch aroma! Once the ember gets going it gets much better. This one is smooth and bold with good sourness from the orientals and slight smoke from the Latakia. Very rich complex flavors.. Worth every penny! For a dark deep Latakia blast that will remind you of your first impression of Balkan Sobranie white, Gawith Hogarth's Balkan Blend is a good choice, and so is Butera's Pelican. The tin note is latakia forward with a strong sharp mustiness from the orientals, quite a different aroma from other balkan type blends I've had. As time went on and I matured, this blend slowly grew on me . It clings to itself almost like a shag. 2000-2023 Laudisi Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Opinions are to Balkan Sobranie what armpits are to Vishnu. Not a lot of spring. This doesn't mean that there aren't better Balkans or latakia mixtures: it just means that Original still has something that makes it different and immediately recognizable, and which is missing from ALL other imitations. The pouch aroma is of very intense, almost overwhelming Latakia. . Anybody out there game? The fine ribbon cut needs some airing out. But is it good, absolutely. The scarcity of Balkan Sobranie has elevated it to mythical status, which is just a bit over-doing it IMO. Shipping. Note to "sounds7": For your taste, how many "parts" of the Wellauers Latakia do you use? Before the (retroactive) taste test, here's some more history. This is a nice ribbon cut ranging from medium brown to dark brown to black in color, with a very dark tone overall. It is surprisingly mellow and not at all high in nicotine. Smell from the tin: Yummie! until their sale in the '70s. i find it to be very well put together.. at first i thought, wow, this is not radically different from balkan sasieni.. i find that the overall first impression is not all that different from other balkans. However, for many, the newer blends are just as enjoyable, if different. The tin note was nice. Since TR has now carved out the new BS under Germain, (a good thing), here are my thoughts on the old Balkan Sobranie. Very evenly cut short ribbon pieces, and a bit of dust at the bottom which I assume is from being dried out for a period of time. The pipe smoking market appears to be . Aging will do wonders to this I'm sure. And when it is gone, I will miss it. Gawaith's Commonwealth is supposed to be 50%-50% Virginia-latakia and is not caked. In short..the blend against which all others must be compaired (save Red Raparee). The winelike aroma of the virginias translates to the flavor and is sublime in the mix. This was one of the first pipe-tobaccos that I really enjoyed on all levels, and, naturally, it was the pipe-tobacco everyone else hated. A tin was once given to me as a Christmas gift by my sister-in-law. Requires few relights, and leaves little dampness in the bowl. The latakia did not hide, nor was it subtle. The mixture was overwhelmingly harsh and acrid really vile stuff. (I still haven't cracked the tins I recieved from him.) Ah well, this is a blend so beloved, that many have tried to replicate it but none have succeeded for this very reason. Phone/office hours are 9am-7pm US/Eastern (GMT -5:00) Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturdays, and 12pm-4pm on Sundays. I finally summoned the courage to open the first tin. apparently admissible under the non- adulteration laws at the time, which prohibited all topping but did permit Cavendish. Ok, now to the tobacco. A very smooth first part with lots of latakia flavor and well balanced taste. Notes: Presently, the best readily available production/date information is per John C Loring's "DATING ENGLISH TINNED TOBACCO", 1999: 1970s: (and prior) Sobranie Limited, Sobrainie House 1970s: (briefly) Sobranie Limited, 17 Worship Street 1970s: (late) Sobranie Limited, Chichester Road 1980s: (early) Sobranie of London, 65 Kingsway 1980s: Sobranie of London, 34 Burlington Arcade 1990s: Sobranie of London, 13 Old Bond Street. The room note is unique. Another reason I think it's Smyrna, and please correct me if it isnt, is that when smoked fresh it is a little harsh on my tongue and palate. Sorry, persons under the age of 18 cannot use this site. The smell alone is divine. Yesterday I opened my last remaining pouch of the 1994 Sobranie Mixture, to see whether it would bring back memories. I have tried this blend recently, I do agree with fellow reviewers that it is a brilliant blend, it is creamy and smooth, burns really cool with a nice hint of sweetness in the background. I didn't get tongue bite, but if I smoked multiple bowls per day I would, which reminds me of said Turkish at least until aged some. I cannot emphasize enough how much I loved this. However, the guys at Ed's Original Tinderbox in Santa Monica hooked me up with their Balkan blend. Im not one of the people who grabs everything to sell on eBay or put in a cellar for their great grandchildren to smoke. Noooo idea, I've never smoked that one like I said before. I suppose a classic chapter in pipe-smoking is now closed, although I am sure that lovers of this blend in its heyday would envy us our personal acquaintance with people like, say, G.L. I must say I am very disappointed. Im glad to hear your thoughts. The flowery notes are likely their stock of Yenidje. Man oh man oh man! The female nose is especially not fond of its room note. Personally I've never smoked that real old version and I think there was not so much wrong with the pouch version. Alas, the blend changed. Not strong or overpowering at all. Balkan Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture Pipe Tobacco Tin Item# 1101 $21.95 The English mixture's Virginia tobaccos mellow the Latakia, while Oriental and Cavendish leaves add balance and a "round" flavor. I dont know if this tobacco have the same strength, flavor and intensity that 70's or 80's sobranie, but anyway this sobranie is a spectacular tobacco with a Latakia very present from start to finish. The stars are unrelated to this spectacular tobacco. The sweetness is there, the smoothness is there, the complexity is impressive, the Latakia is not overwhelming. You do not need to tamp it a lot and it burns down nicely to a grey ash. The unequalled art of original TBS and 759 is the most perfect ever marriage of the very best Latakia with the very best Orientals in a bed of robust Virginia, delivering an overwhelming palette of aromas. Yes, this tobacco is all that I remembered it to be. Predominant Latakia did a good job of giving the mixture that full body which I like so much. It needs to be dried out quite a bit before smoking. Germain has really done a fine job with this blend, so much so that for my personal taste, the new era BS wins hands down! My tin was stored sealed from 1995 until 2002. The Virginias offer some grass and hay, a little dark fruit, and a hint of citrus. Not sure what to make of this. As far as Italy is concerned BSOM does remain the only mixture you can truly name "balkan". It's one of those tobaccos that you can't help smoking an immediate second bowl of, and I caught myself doing just that numerous times. Orientals dominate the taste, almost to the exclusion of all else. I'm anxious to try the new Grand Orientals series from McClelland to see how they compare to BS (specifically, Yenidje Supreme, Yenidje Highlander, and Yenice Agonya) and will update this review at that time. My friends i have just opened a 200gr tin of Sobranie Original and i am smoking it in a Dunhill group5 shell aplle. For those who like how the Latakia played with the Turkish, and both were supported by Virginias, smoke either GLPease's Westminster, or Cornell & Diehl's 968R (Red Odessa). So with that in mind, I find the new Original Mixture to have the same creamy/savory quality of the 90's mixture. My 5 star rating is based on the original blend but I have never tried this newer iteration. Carey Magic Inch Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipes, Captain Black Pipe Tobacco Pouches & Cans, or for half the price, try our English Blend No. The leaf was long and stringy - like seaweed. Really great because you can taste the love and craftsmanship. Regardless, it does have a decent nicotine punch, more so then Penzance or Caravan. I think I'll pack another bowl! I'm missing it. Ok, I'm a bit of a nicotine wuss so I do not smoke it on an empty stomach. More recently Balkan Sobranie has reappeared, produced by S. F. Germain for persons having the legal right to the Sobranie name. The mystique surrounding this blend from years past is well deserved. this blend builds up to a medium to full strength. While the ash was white, the pipe's heel usually got wet, which certainly demanded a pipe's traditional day's rest for every time smoked. Without question this was the most anticipated tin I have ever opened. 5 years from now, a tin of this stuff will be as sought after as the old stuff. (50 Grams) Not so heavy, incredibly smooth tobacco, giving a gentle sweetness and a dry, salty smoking that reminds me of Syrian Latakia.It was smoked easily until the end of the bowl. leaves fingers a bit sticky from the natural tobacco oils, not from humectants. Germain's Balkan Sobranie 3-Pack of 50g tins . The Virginias offer some grass and hay, a little dark fruit, and a hint of citrus. It works for me. Why no other blender has ever been able to recapture the amazing balance, complexity, creaminess, coolness, and wonder of Balkan Sobranie, I don't know. Just a slight leathery flavor in the background. Perhaps, despite the common wisdom, Balkan used it fresh. Im not very fond of Latakia heavy blends and was pleasantly surprised that the Latakia doesnt overpower the Orientals or Virginias. I do hope they reintroduce the 759 as I would be more intersested in it, but they have done a fine job with this. Available for both RF and RM licensing. what i like most about it is not necessarily the overall impression.. i like the details and the subtlety. I added only a small portion of the cavendish (about 1/3 of what the other tobaccos were. I find this blend to be smooth, gentle on the tongue and glorious whe n rolled thru my nose. Two stars, because of its good quality and its history. I am a Latakia devotee and have combusted a number of Balkans and other Latakia infused blends over the years. I've been smoking this as long as it's been an option to me- the last four years. Smoking the mixture leaves you with what I would call a heavily clouded atmosphere of smoke left in your room that is similar to London Fog. You are using an out of date browser. Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut, Aganorsa Leaf Guardian of the Farm Cerberus, Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan, A. 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Browse by Category, Family & more Hide Filters Show Filters Price Update There are no products listed under this brand. 10 again One can only hope and pray.. A great blend, but there are blends available all year long that are just as good by GL Pease, and also his Drucquer and Sons blends. I don't know any of the ingredient ratios, but I was told that the ratios changed every year to compensate for seasonal changes in the individual ingredients' strength and taste. I realize that even though The Balakan Sobranie is gone and that the tobaccos used in it's making are no more to be found, you can still get quality stuff from some dedicated blenders, finding them could be quite a challenge though. This is not present in the taste, but it stays in the room note from match to the end. Very close to what I remember, perhaps Ed Klopin Sr. wanted to duplicate the mix. This is what a pipe tobacco is supposed to be! Cest la vie! Is it worth 100.00 a tin, no. I like subtleties up to a point, beyond which I cannot detect them. I would call it a shame, but there are too many truly great mixtures around now to mourn this stuff at all. This should be approachable to all but the most puny of smokers. These packets, though lacking any dating, were "Made in the United Kingdom" and were imported by (the now defunct) James B. Russell, Inc. of Upper Saddle River, NJ. Aroma: Smoke, sweet vinegar, wood chips, cherry pit, concentrated fig, pomegranate jam. Finished! -----------------------------------------------------------------. http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/general-pipe-forum/109613-homemade- balkan-sorbanie-original-mixture.html. Ran out in the late 80's. Something about the mystique of the name made me click the "favorite" button but, oddly, I never reviewed it. I noticed today on a certain online retailer (theyre not a site sponsor so Im not sure if its cool to name them) that Balkan Sobranie was for sale$25.99 per tin, limit one per customer. Similar Blends: My favorite, Wilke's Crystal Palace. I can now fully enjoy Abingdon and any other mixture that I can relate to as my ideal Latakia mixture, my holy grail. Dunhill 965, Standard Medium, and London were in the same range, but smoked quite differently. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild. Posted by mark on 20th Dec 2022 . If all this good smoke is coming from the tobaccos alone, that's incredible almost magical! Save yourself some time -- they might be good smokes in their own right, but if they don't list Yenidje as an ingredient, they _cannot_ be even close. Thousands of pipe smokers have been lamenting since. Sure, maybe the initial experience won't be the same, but, overall, the smoking experience should be just as enjoyable and with a lot less waiting and frustration. By the mid 1970's, as inventories of the real stuff had disappeared, the changes became obvious. In my opinion, no. The subtle interplay between the Orientals and the Latakia along with the suspected aged virginias became sublime.as well as whatever word denotes that which is greater than sublime. in Slavic languages) either there or in London, their eventual home, along with their delightful, white Turkish cigarettes, and their renowned Russian Black and Gold (- tipped) cigarettes. Out of stock tobaccos are still offered as always. Customer satisfaction Over 30.000 customers. I would like to start out by saying that i am extremely annoyed by the two main ways this blend seems to be reviewed.. on the one hand, there is the reactionary camp who compare their current experience to the echoes of memories of long lost years.. then there is a progressive camp that seems all too willing to embrace and wax poetic on something they have recently discovered. Together with Balkan Sobranie Mixture 759 and Balkan Sobranie Virginia no. When I first discovered it it had a unique quality, tasting like no other and though caused by the latakia which is present in large quantities, allegedly sprayed on by my doubting tobacconist. The flavor from top to bottom was full and rich. So you should keep that in mind reading this review. because that was the last of it. In that one, the smoky, woody, earthy Cyprian Latakia is the lead component, but lacks the depth and mustiness of earlier productions, and little less is here than before. 1, I'm not quite sure how old this can is as it was a gift and 2, I did not smoke my usual 2oz for the review. It is very tasty and I feel this blend is one most any pipe smoker would findpleasurable. During the Second World War Joe was stationed in England, where he visited Balkan Sobranie and made a deal with them to sell Balkan canned by them in London and labelled as Best, exclusively. So the turkish varieties did it, fine. as it blooms midway down the bowl. The sweet, smoky, woody germain Latakia is present with every puff and very enjoyable. There are some very good Balkan/heavy english mixtures available,but none can ever replace Balkan Sobranie. I was lucky enough to snag a couple of tins when the past shipment arrived. 10 it became kind of the Holy Grail of the pipe tobaccos. Enjoy. I noticed today on a certain online retailer (they're not a site sponsor so I'm not sure if it's cool to name them) that Balkan Sobranie was for sale$25.99 per tin, limit one per customer. Very good. It works for me. It was a creamy, well rounded smoke with the perfect balance of Latakia, Virginias and Oriental tobacco. Four stars, because of its good quality and its history. A very good pipe tobacco is that there are few opportunities to buy it. The brand was originally produced by Sobranie of London in 1920, and became a top-selling brand worldwide. I was really interested in buying some, seeing how hard it was to come by. Pipe Manufacturer & Retailer Spotlight | If all this good smoke is coming from the tobaccos alone, that's incredible almost magical! After the bowl was done I just turned it upside down and fluffy gray ash came out leaving the bowl clean but to my surprise also leaving some evident drops of water which condensed during smoking but not to the point that intervention would be required. it was distinctive enough to evoke comment and to me had a more than discernible hint of leaves being burned on a damp Autumn day in England. review from a long-time pipe smoker who is neither a connoisseur nor a gourmet. Packing and lighting are straightforward. This is due to the blend's extremely limited production. It is less overwhelming and subtler, perhaps more suited to all-day smoke. The smell is definately english/balkan in nature. I wish more could be imported, I think I ordered a tin from here and I have gotten a few elsewhere. Secondly it is very balanced with each tobacco playing very well together. After a few puffs, the tobacco flavors begin to meld & it just keeps getting better until the very end. Those were the three pipes he believed in, BBB, Petersen, Comoy, Sasieni and even Barling having already begun to slide. But who could resist, especially after retrieval of an eight ounce can from a ten can rotation, grabbing an immediate smoke? Cost about $4. Thanks. It was to me simply unique. This was sampled from a fairly fresh eight year old, 50g Gallaher's pouch back in 2010; This BSOM makes you reach for that elusive, sweetness with each draw. Not a terribly expensive blend, so value is not really a concern. This stuff tasted so good in fact, it makes me ponder; How does a tobacco blend that tastes this good, be made without a topping or flavor additive? Fresh it is fairly straightforward, a little harsh, full flavored English tobacco. Kudos, friend. If you stop being attentive to the way you smoke, it can bite. The Balkan Sobranie Cigarettes Tobacco Tin Turkish England Opens in a new window or tab. Get exclusive updates on all our fresh offerings, sales, and promotions -- right to your inbox. Blend with a characteristic, a bit stronger room note and taste. Not so heavy, incredibly smooth tobacco, giving a gentle sweetness and a dry, salty smoking that reminds me of Syrian Latakia. Min: $ 0. It may need a couple of relightings, but after each one of them the taste seems to get even better and richer. Who knows? I am smoking this in my wide chambered Savinelli Baronet Bruyere 315 EX PrinceThe smoke is exotic, well rounded and brightly mouth filling, running the entire length of the palate.There is so much going on, but still the flavours seamlessly intertwine tip to tail and even marry. 1999, pretty nice but nothing compared by the old original. I simply loved the flavor. I've never smoked anything like it before or since. You must be 21 years or older to make any selections on this site - by doing so, you are confirming that you are of legal age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories. Otherwise who cares I will spend my tobacco money on something else!!!!!!! The blend was fairly dark and seemed to pack very well. . Here's the package of Balkan Sobranie cigarettes for the people never saw it. Very minimal relights, burns down to a fine, dark gray ash. Wonderfull nutty flavors with a boost in nicotine levels. I feel elated and relieved that I managed to have TBS so that now, I can become a better judge when it comes to distinguish between, the somehow subjective appellations of "Balkan" and "English". I want to start this review by prefacing a few things. The next thing I know, I have 4 pipes and about twelve blends of tobaccos in hand, along with a quick education from a master. Does this sound contradictory? Tin note of musty sour vegetation and pungent smoky. This is a 2.5 star blend compared to Black House or Nat Sherman 536, rating it "recommended" only if you're determined to try it and can find a tin cheap. The tobacco was a little wet in the tin so some airtime was mandatory. A dear friend of mine had a family member send this to him from his home land of Spain.Being the gentleman that he is,he gave me a pouch of my own.My only regret is that I'm going through it quickly and that it's no longer being sold in the U.S.This is one blend that lives up to it's reputation as one of the trulyly legendary smokes.Made up of oriental tobaccos,it's smooth and rich and tasty.It's simply wonderful and I'd encourage others to send overseas for a pouch or two of THEIR own. Of the many Balkan blends available today, I would say that G&H's Balkan Mixture is the closest match to this, only the G&H product is considerably better. I simply loved the flavor. This is a tobacco that evolved quite nicely as you progressed with you smoke, never got dull or sour. The perfect aid to peace and contemplation. I would currently rank this as my second favorite right now. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. The tobaccos is a ribbon-cut but something coarser than the pouch version. of spice and a mild sweetness. There are reasons for so many accolades and sagacity for such a fine tobacco. The newer version seems to me drier, saltier and sour. Rocky Mountains USA but I'm an Irishman at heart. Packing/lighting: Packs well with a lot of spring. |Home Whatever Balkan Sobranie used to be (as I said, it's built on a famous name), there are numerous better, and more available, blends out there. I've never had anything labeled Balkan that was remotely close to this. I may try it again when I have some extra money. Good smoke! tin. 4th Generation Pipe Tobacco As another old codger, I am grateful for Leiconnsel's review below on this truly classic tobacco. It is tasty and boasts a super-fine ribbon cut that behaves beautifully when loading and lighting. Peterson Pipe Tobacco I prefer it in the truck on a road trip, or in the evening sitting in my smoking chair. In fact, if there is any downside to this tobacco, it is that it smokes too cleanly to yield a proper cake (In any reasonable time). I stumbled onto it in the late 1950's, having started as a punk kid with drugstore blends like Mixture 79 (I am embarrassed to admit). I think that I've had a bit of this once in a while. I would say this tobacco smokes better a bit drier that most others even of the same species. They had two and I only bought one to try it. At a benefit concert at Town Hall in NYC in the 1960's, I watched Thelonius Monk shambling onto stage with a pipe in his mouth and a can of Sobranie in his hand, which can he proceeded to place on the piano before starting to play. None came close to the White Tin with the neat wagon on the front of the tin. The main flavor that really jumps out at me is unflavored seltzer water or quinine, which I understand is from yenidje. No Syrian or Yenidje in it though. It's taste was definitely much better than it's smell, full-bodied and smoky, and the room note was not too aggressive, there's somewhat of a "tang" to it, but you could easily smoke it unnoticed in a group of cigarette smokers. follow discussion on this recipe here and if you have anything to add please chime in. Nice english, occasionally a hint of soap on the lat. Ill post a screenshot of the tin as its listed on the site. First third of the bowl is quite mellow and mild, but the flavour and complexity increases the further down the bowl you go. This is what a pipe tobacco is supposed to be! I am rooting for them as this is very highly recommended! The tobacco colour is very dark 50% very dark brown and 50% black. For starters, I guess it goes without saying that I don?t really smoke this regularly. As such it is an oriental fronted mixture balanced with a good amount of Latakia, where the Latakia never seems to take over.
