Smoking hookah indoors is something that a lot of people disagree on. Some people would never even think about it and others do it on a daily basis. I fall into the second category and do so with very little worry. Let us list some of the concerns that people have regarding smoking.
It’s that time again, folks! Nakhla has released it’s latest flavors state side and that means it’s time for a review. I just got these in yesterday and I’ve been smoking them since I got them. The first of the two flavors that has earned itself a review is Nakhla Mizo Blueberry. Did Nakhla hit it out of the park and give the hookah world the blueberry flavor that it is so sorely craving?
The short answer is, “no”.
As you are well aware, I like natural and realistic flavors. That is part of the reason that I love Nakhla as a brand. Their flavors tend to be more realistic than their competitors, who are catering to the candy craving croud of modern style hookah smokers. This tobacco is definitely a candyish and artificial type flavor and I found myself let down, at least in this regard.
The smell in the box is like that of artificial blueberry candies and grape soda. It’s a pungent and pervasive smell that I do not hate, but I have smelled before and I do not seek out. This tobacco smells quite a bit like Starbuzz Blue Mist minus the minty kick that gives that tobacco its “mist” moniker.
The smoke is good. It’s a Mizo product, which means that it’s absolutely dripping with molasses and flavorings. That means you can expect a lot of smoke with minimal effort.
The flavors is exactly what I was expecting from the smell. It tastes like the “Blue” in Starbuzz Blue Mist without as much of a purely chemical and artificial note. The flavor really isn’t doing a whole lot for me, but I can see people really liking this one. Blue Mist is still one of the most popular hookah tobaccos on the market. It makes sense that Nakhla would want a cut of that pie. If you like Blue Mist, I can happily suggest that you pick up some Nakhla Mizo Blueberry and a pack of Mizo Mint. You will be able to mix your own version of Blue Mist using Nakhla for much less money than the original and using much better tobacco.
This flavor, flavor realism aside, is pleasant and smokes well. I did notice something interesting, though. While smoking this tobacco I experienced a very slight numbing of the mouth that reminded me of the effect of menthol one might experience when smoking one of the many “Blue” style flavors. There is no minty or menthol to speak of, but it’s something I noticed. I wonder if that is just an effect of the artificial blueberry flavoring and Blue Mist was just a way to roll with and cover this odd feature.
6 out of 10 I do not think that this is a bad flavor, but I was hoping for a real blueberry flavor that I have been hunting for. This sure isn’t it. The closest I have ever found to a real blueberry flavor was Tangiers Lucid Blueberry, but that is no longer in production and may never reach regular production. For those who love Starbuzz Blue Mist, I’d call this a must buy. It is a better tasting version of the ever popular Blue Mist minus the mentholated kick and for a lot less money. I find this to be considerably more pleasant than Blue Mist and I am not entirely disappointed with the purchase. I know some friends who are really going to enjoy this, but it’s not going to be something I smoke very often on my own.
Tangiers is one of the most interesting brands on the a market and it’s made right here in the USA. With an astounding following, there is a plethora of unique and (sometimes) odd flavors available, but which flavors are the best? There is a lot to choose from, so let me help you decide what flavors are worth trying. [click to continue…]
This is the third flavor I have tried from the new line of Tangiers Birquq Tobacco and I’ve been smoking it enough to finally give a real review for this flavor.
For those who do not know, soursop is a kind of fruit that is known by quite a few names. This is a more strongly flavored version of the guanabana flavor that can be found in the Noir line of Tangiers Tobacco. The picture at the top of this post is a soursop fruit, which is the fruit of a broad leaf evergreen tree native to many South and Central American countries. [click to continue…]
I am not sure how to pronounce that word. I don’t care though. I like it.
This is one of the new flavors from Tangiers that were released just a short while ago and I have been smoking it for a few days now. The name of this tobacco refers to a kind of morning glory and I’m not sure if it’s supposed to replicate the flavor of the flower, but the smell on this tobacco is similar to a slightly herbal root beer. It’s similar to an old fashioned root beer candy with a somewhat sour note that resembles lemon. [click to continue…]
If you have been paying any attention to the world of hookah recently, you know about the Birquq line from Tangiers. You may not know much, very few of us do, but you know that it exists and you might be tired of hearing about it. Well, time to hear a little more. I’ll give you folks a full write up and opinion on the Birquq line at a later date, but I wanted to give you a quick primer before we begin. The Birquq line seems to be a little easier to deal with than Noir, but it is still a very strong tobacco. This is not for light smokers. [click to continue…]
A new product has hit the market recently and I was lucky enough to get my hands on some 100g samples of the Nirvana Super Shisha Tobacco. What makes this tobacco “super”? What makes it different? Is it good? Let’s find out.
Nirvana Super Shisha is a hookah tobacco that was recently released by Nirvana Dokha as an extension of their existing product line, which consists of various blends of dokha. The flavors of the Super Shisha mirror the flavors that are available in the form of dokha. Also, Nirvana Super Shisha is a hookah tobacco that has been blended with dokha. [click to continue…]
