{"product_id":"the-inklings-blend-balkan-pipe-tobacco-2oz","title":"NEW! The Inklings Blend - Balkan Pipe Tobacco - 2oz","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Inklings Blend Balkan Pipe Tobacco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTrue friendship isn't found in agreeing on everything, but in the spirited exchange of ideas over a shared bowl tobacco. Named for the legendary Oxford circle that included \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eJ.R.R. Tolkien\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"184\"\u003eC.S. Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e, our \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"200\"\u003eInklings Blend\u003c\/b\u003e captures the essence of those famous gatherings. It is a blend that is at once complex, intellectual, and deeply comforting—the perfect companion for writing a mythos or debating the merits of a particular allegory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Blend Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUnlike a standard English, this Balkan-forward mixture leans heavily into the exotic. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eCyprian Latakia\u003c\/b\u003e provides a steady, smoky bass note, but the real stars here are the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eTurkish and Oriental leaf\u003c\/b\u003e. These provide a savory, \"incense-like\" spice that dances across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTo ensure the conversation never gets dull, we’ve rounded out the experience with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRich Red and Bright Virginias\u003c\/b\u003e for a balanced natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLouisiana Perique\u003c\/b\u003e for a subtle, spicy kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDark Fired Kentucky\u003c\/b\u003e to give the blend a robust \"backbone\" and a satisfying strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eExpect a medium-to-full-bodied smoke with a multi-layered room note. It starts with a smoky sweetness that evolves into a spicy, floral complexity as the bowl progresses. It’s a \"thinking man’s\" tobacco—rich enough to command your attention, yet smooth enough to last through a long evening of reading or conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"True friendship is a fire that needs no rekindling, but a shared bowl of Balkan is the best way to keep the sparks flying. We meet not to agree, but to disagree in the same cloud of smoke.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-all art hand drawn by Rob Praetzel and to be framed and hung in the shop for your scrutiny\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Chesterton \u0026 Co. Cigars Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47955754221809,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/5798\/4241\/files\/6X7A4634.jpg?v=1774465459","url":"https:\/\/chestertoncigars.com\/products\/the-inklings-blend-balkan-pipe-tobacco-2oz","provider":"Chesterton \u0026 Co. Cigars Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}