Description
Latakia Tobacco: A Rich Tapestry of Flavor
Flavor Profile: Smoky & Peppery
Latakia Tobacco, known as ‘Quartet’ in the Black Note collection, is celebrated for its rich, intense, smoky, and peppery flavor. This unique delight for the senses is achieved through the traditional Syrian Latakia process. It begins with sun-curing the tobacco, followed by a meticulous smoke-curing over controlled fires of fragrant wood and indigenous aromatic herbs. This process imbues the leaves with a robust and distinctive character, setting Latakia apart in the world of tobacco.
Historical Roots: The Birth of Latakia
The creation of Latakia tobacco is a tale woven into the fabric of the Ottoman Empire’s history in Northern Syria. Farmers, overwhelmed with surplus Oriental tobacco, stored their excess crop at home, planning to sell it the following year. During the winter, they warmed their homes with fires fueled by aromatic wood, inadvertently infusing the stored tobacco with a rich, smoky essence. This tobacco, named after the Latakia region in Syria, quickly gained popularity for its unique flavor and aroma, leading to the intentional smoke-curing of tobacco that we know today.
The Art of Aging Latakia Tobacco
The Journey to Perfection: Why Aging Matters
Latakia tobacco undergoes a lengthy aging process, often spanning an average of five years, to reach its peak flavor. This period of maturation allows the tobacco to develop a more complex and nuanced profile, much like fine wine. The wait is a testament to the dedication to quality, ensuring that each batch of Latakia offers a rich, peppery taste that is both unique and memorable.
The Double-Curing Method: Crafting the Flavor
The hallmark of Latakia tobacco is its double-curing process. It starts with sun-curing in sealed barns to reduce moisture, followed by smoke-curing over fires fueled by a blend of aromatic herbs and wood. This method not only preserves the tobacco but also enhances its flavor, creating a smoky and peppery profile that is unmistakably Latakia.
Origins of Double-Curing: A Happy Accident
The double-curing method has its roots in an accidental discovery by Northern Syrian tobacco farmers during the Ottoman Empire. With excess tobacco stored at home over winter, the leaves absorbed the smoky aromas from the open fires used for cooking and heating. This serendipitous process resulted in a tobacco with a rich, heavy taste and smoky aroma that was an instant hit in the markets. This success led to the intentional replication of the process, giving birth to the Latakia tobacco we cherish today.
We offer a range of strengths to match every preference:
Ultra Lights (Silver label)
Gentle, classic cigarette taste, ideal for those who prefer a lighter, smoother vaping experience, reminiscent of American Spirits orange, Marlboro Silver, or Salem Silver. Enjoy a gentle, yet satisfying classic cigarette taste with our 3mg or 6mg Freebase Nicotine.
Lights (Gold or White label)
The balanced throat hit and flavor, perfect for those seeking a medium-intensity vaping experience, reminiscent of American Spirits yellow, Marlboro Silver, or Salem Gold. Enjoy a gentle, yet satisfying classic cigarette taste with our 12mg Freebase Nicotine.
Full Flavors (Red or Black label)
Robust taste, powerful punch, suited for vapers who desire a strong, full-flavored experience, reminiscent of American Spirits NAS Black, or Dark Blue, or Marlboro Red. Our 18mg Freebase Nicotine mirrors the intensity of red and black-label cigarettes.
Premium Ingredients for a Superior Vaping Journey
Our Latakia Tobacco E-Liquid is crafted with a focus on purity and quality. The natural tobacco extract we use delivers an authentic cigarette flavor, reminiscent of traditional smoking. Our freebase nicotine, extracted from tobacco leaves, not only meets but exceeds EP/USP standards, ensuring a superior and clean vaping experience. This commitment reflects our dedication to providing a healthier, more natural alternative for vapers.
- Organic Tobacco Extract: Extracted flavors from organic tobacco leaves offer a rich and nuanced taste.
- High-Quality Freebase Nicotine: Our nicotine, derived from tobacco leaves, is exceptionally pure and surpasses EP/USP quality standards.
- Vegetable Glycerin (VG): We use USP Kosher Certified and FU certified VG, guaranteeing top purity.
- Propylene Glycol (PG): Our PG is of the highest grade, USP Kosher Certified, with a minimum purity of 99.7%.
- Purified Water: We incorporate the purest water in our e-liquids for a pristine vaping experience.
Note: Our Salt Nicotine variants include benzoic acid, crucial for enhancing nicotine protonation, solubility, flavor stability, vaping satisfaction, and throat hit, as well as extending shelf life.
The Artisanal Journey of Black Note’s Natural Tobacco E-Liquids
At Black Note, we infuse the essence of traditional winemaking and premium brewing into the crafting of our natural tobacco e-liquids. Our philosophy mirrors that of a master vintner or a renowned brewer, focusing on patience, passion, and the use of only the finest ingredients. This philosophy is the cornerstone of our process in developing Black Note’s authentic natural cigarette taste of our tobacco e-liquids.
Drawing inspiration from the Italian Slow Food Movement, Black Note emphasizes the importance of time-honored methods and natural ingredients in producing our e-liquids. We utilize genuine, organic tobacco leaves, steering clear of synthetic additives and chemically altered substances. This method guarantees a vaping experience that’s as authentic as it is enjoyable. To discover the details of our elaborate 9-step production process, please click here.
Embracing Healthier Vaping Standards
At Black Note, health and purity are paramount. Our Latakia tobacco E-Liquid is crafted without artificial flavors, sweeteners, or synthetic nicotine. We use Naturally Extracted Tobacco (N.E.T) to maintain the purity of the flavor and ensure a safe inhalation experience. Adhering to the highest safety standards, our products are free from harmful compounds like Diacetyl and Acrolein. This e-liquid offers a refined taste, providing a genuine tobacco flavor without the harmful effects of traditional smoking.
Learn More About The Latakia Tobacco
Latakia Tobacco Vaping Liquid – Our Most Popular Blend
Zero Percent Nicotine Products Disclaimer/Warning: While crafted with care, our zero percent nicotine e-liquids may contain trace amounts of nicotine. If advised to avoid nicotine, please consult your healthcare provider.
James (verified owner) –
A Dark Smokey Delight
I received my two samples of Quartet in the mail today. I filled a fresh Nautilus Tank with Temp Control set at 460F, and pulled away. I immediately fell in love with the dark smokey spicy flavor with yet just a hint of sweetness in the background. I don’t know how they do it, but they hit a home run with this one. Orders to follow. Black Note is the top of the line as far as tobacco’s are concerned, and I am always impressed with their openness about lab reports. It gives me confidence that I am putting a pretty pure product in my lungs. The taste is excellent for those of us who love campfires and a hint of spice and sugar maple. Wonderful product.
Victor –
As advertised.
Very smokey and spicey. I was excited to order it until I discovered the price. I would have given it 5 stars like the rest, but I took a star away for value. It isn’t overwhelmingly superior to the rest of their line. If I didn’t have reward points to use up, I wouldn’t purchase this. $29 for 30 ml is already pretty expensive, I need to draw the line somewhere.
Elbridge (verified owner) –
Outstanding
First off I was very surprised to find a Black Note package in my mail on 2/26. That I was not expecting. Imagine my Complete Surprise to find two samples of Quartet. 0.0 and 0.6 nic. Well just had to try this right away. cleaned up my fav dripper and rewicked. How dose the team at Black Note do it . And more to the point is how they can ever top this grand achievement. Smokey, earthy. spicy and slightly sweet on the exhale. Truly a masterpiece worthy of a standing ovation. It will be a very sad day indeed when the last bottle is sold. You can bet I will buying as much as I can afford. Thank you Black Note. many times over.
Smok R80 Hobo V2 duel core .5 oms
Masud (verified owner) –
Spicy, smoke-peppery – Just like it says.
Thank you for sending some sample for me to try.
As it says in the description, this is spicy, smoky-peppery taste. It was a bit too spicy for me by itself though.
I normally vape Bravura, I like it but it is a bit too sweet for my taste. But when I mixed Bravura (2/3) with Quartet (1/3) it was almost perfect!
Spencer –
Do you enjoy wood smoke or Lapsang Souchong?
Advertised as a “flavorfully spicy blend” with a “smoky-peppery taste & aroma”, from the first puff, I can see it. With Latakia, that smokiness typically comes from being cured over a wood fire, and the smokiness definitely rears its head in this juice. If you started vaping to get away from the aroma and flavor of smoke, then this juice might not be for you. But, if you love that woodsy, dark, rich, aromatically-smoky (like a Lapsang Souchong tea) taste – check out this juice. (Just to clarify, there is no burning tobacco flavor or smell.) In the bottle, it smells mellow, though with plenty of fire-cured notes. There is a bit of sweetness there, too. Vaping this on a single coil, 24awg Kanthal at 5W and 1.0 ohms, I get smoky flavor, not very spicy, with some underlying sweetness. Kicking it up to 10W, some spiciness is complementary to the slightly heavier smoke-flavors and aromas. This Latakia blend is super aromatic, and I love it. Imagine the smell of a tobacco pipe, after it has been used to smoke a Latakia tobacco and built-up a cake in the bowl…this juice embodies that. Decent, though not incredibly thick vapor production. The 0mg has no throat hit to speak of, while the 3mg kicks hard (relatively-speaking for a 3mg), given the other flavors and how the throat hit goes with the smokiness.
TL;DR – Do you enjoy wood smoke aromas? Do you enjoy Lapsang Souchong tea? Do you enjoy Latakia? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then try this delicious juice.
alvin (verified owner) –
imagine my delight !
I received my first, not last bottle of Quartet today and I could not wait to rush home and fill my mini goblin with this nectar. To me it is rich and full bodied and not at all harsh. The lung hit is so satisfying and fulfilling with good vapor production, no cigarette ever felt this good, this is truly an all day vape ! My only complaint is I like a higher nicotine level. But for the pleasure of the vape experience I can wait for the higher nicotine level to come out. When I get my income tax refund, I am all over this! God Bless
Alvin. H.
Brunswick, Ohio
Sally (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Just got sample of quartet, too bad it’s going to be a limited edition, prelude and quartet are definitely my favorites! Prelude for all day and quartet for evenings with a glass of vino!
Matthew –
Delicate and Complex
Andy, from Black Note was kind enough to send me a sample of the 0.6% Quartet. I draw from a TC40Watt Eleaf. The first draw was rich with a polite sting to the back of the throat. The intoxicating nicotine from Black Note denotes the craftsmanship and purity they put in to the product. So glad someone had the wherwithal to consider a market for a more connesiuer style vape offering. The flavor palate is extremely complex, giving ways to leather, oak, the earth (soil). Not sure how these guys pulled this off but I recomend it. Light pepper, and of course tobacco accents are braided gently through the vapor.
Nancy (verified owner) –
Nothing sweet here
I just got a sample of quartet with my order. Was anxious to try it. It definitely carries the sun dried taste. It seems like a stronger tobacco taste than what I have been using so at first I wasn’t too sure about it. But like so many of the black note flavors, it is unique in its own way and tends to grow on you. The jury is still out on whether I will order it, I’m still sold on the prelude, but with a glass of wine this just might hit the spot!
James –
Love it-top of line
Everyone is worried about the nicotine rate-are you kidding, this is a like a fine wine. You draw it in slowly and enjoy the moment. If I hadn’t just ordered i would be putting this at the front of my list.