Smokey & Peppery

Black Note Latakia Tobacco, known as Quartet in the collection, delivers a rich, smoky, and peppery flavor profile. The tobacco is first sun-cured and then smoke-cured over controlled fires fueled by Valonia oak, Aleppo pine, Lebanon cedar, Greek juniper, and aromatic indigenous herbs. This traditional Syrian Latakia process produces deep campfire smokiness, black pepper warmth, and a dry, slightly spicy finish. Latakia Tobacco is the boldest, most intense blend in the Black Note lineup.

Black Note Latakia Tobacco is the closest match in the lineup to a traditional English pipe tobacco blend. The Syrian Latakia smoke-curing process with oak, pine, cedar, and juniper woods creates the same complex, layered smokiness found in premium pipe tobaccos. Reviewers on the product page describe Latakia as tasting like real pipe tobacco Latakia without the lingering room smell. For vapers who want the authentic Latakia character without combustion, this e-liquid delivers a recognizable pipe tobacco experience.

Black Note Latakia Tobacco freebase (50VG/50PG and 70VG/30PG) is available in Ultra Lights (3mg or 6mg), Lights (12mg), and Full Flavors (18mg), plus a zero nicotine option. Latakia Tobacco Salt Nicotine comes in 20mg, 30mg, and 50mg in a 50VG/50PG base for use with low-wattage MTL pod systems. Full Flavors strength is recommended for vapers who want the most intense expression of Latakia’s smoky, peppery character.

The Syrian Latakia process involves a double-stage curing method. The tobacco is first sun-cured to develop its base character, then smoke-cured over controlled fires burning a specific blend of five wood types: Valonia oak, Aleppo pine, Lebanon cedar, Greek juniper, and aromatic indigenous herbs. This specific wood combination, combined with long aging, creates a uniquely complex smoky flavor that cannot be replicated with artificial flavoring. The process dates back centuries to the Syrian coastal port of Latakia where it originated.

Black Note Latakia Tobacco is the most intense blend in the Black Note range and is generally better suited for experienced vapers or pipe tobacco enthusiasts who appreciate bold, smoky flavors. New vapers transitioning from cigarettes may find Virginia Tobacco (Prelude) or Special Blend more approachable as starting points. However, former pipe smokers who already enjoy Latakia pipe tobacco will find this e-liquid immediately familiar. Starting with the Ultra Lights (3mg or 6mg) strength helps moderate the intensity.

Black Note Latakia Tobacco can produce slightly more coil residue than lighter blends like Virginia or Special Blend because the smoke-curing process creates heavier flavor compounds. Customer reviews on the product page note that Latakia tends to burn coils faster than some other Black Note flavors. In salt nicotine formulation, Latakia is micro-filtered and rated as coil-friendly with approximately 35ml per coil. For vapers who want the smoky profile with better coil life, mixing Latakia with Special Blend is a popular approach.

Black Note Latakia Tobacco mixes well with several other Black Note e-liquids. A popular combination is three parts Latakia with one part Menthol Tobacco, which adds a cool minty undertone that balances the smokiness. Mixing with Virginia Tobacco softens the intensity while adding mellow sweetness. Some vapers combine Latakia with Special Blend for a smoky cigarette-style profile with extended coil life. When mixing, use matching VG/PG ratios and nicotine strengths for consistent results.

Black Note Latakia Tobacco is rigorously tested and confirmed free from diacetyl, acetyl propionyl, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, acrolein, and acetoin. Despite the complex smoke-curing process, no harmful additives are introduced during manufacturing. This applies to all Latakia formulations: 50VG/50PG, 70VG/30PG, and Salt Nicotine. The tobacco is naturally extracted through cold maceration after curing, and Black Note tests every batch for these compounds.

Black Note Latakia Tobacco 50VG/50PG delivers the most defined smoky, peppery notes in mouth-to-lung (MTL) devices with 0.8 ohm or higher coils at moderate wattage (12 to 18 watts). Lower wattage preserves the complexity of the smoke-cured flavor without burning it. Latakia Tobacco 70VG/30PG produces denser vapor in sub-ohm DTL setups. Latakia Tobacco Salt Nicotine is designed for low-wattage pod systems. Sub-ohm DTL vaping at high wattage can mute the nuanced wood-smoke and spice notes.

Black Note Latakia Tobacco contains organic tobacco extract from Syrian-style Latakia tobacco that has been sun-cured and smoke-cured over Valonia oak, Aleppo pine, Lebanon cedar, Greek juniper, and aromatic herbs. The extract is blended with USP Kosher Certified vegetable glycerin (VG), the highest grade USP propylene glycol (PG), purified water, and nicotine derived from tobacco leaves. Salt nicotine versions also contain benzoic acid. No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or synthetic nicotine are used.