sheeshabum Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Hello, Anyone tried "Havana"? Besides your opinion of the taste, what I'd also like to know; is it considered a "strong" tasting shisha?I don't mean nicotine wise, or harsh, but does the taste smack you, or is it mild? Thanks. Sheeshabum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypress Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Nope but do a search on it. Mathazar did quite a few reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I think most of the reviews were mysteriously removed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I stand corrected... [url="http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1482&KW=havana"] [url="http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1482&am"]http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/forum_pos...asp?TID=1482&am[/url][/url] p;KW=havana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Thankyou mushrat....So kind of you Here's the Havana Flavors I've been smoking for the last couple of weeks that I absolutely love: Cola, Mango, Special Grape, Lemon, Cappuccino, and Pipe. sheeshabum.....I think you'll be VERY happy with these flavors. Right now I'm smoking Mango. The flavors above are all part of my daily rotation, which also includes: Al-Fakher Golden Seal Grape, HookahHookah Orange & Pina Colada, and Sultan Egyptian Pharaohs. All of the flavors mentioned are VERY smooth smokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypress Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I like how you say daily rotation. Its amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Math, is it just me or did you not review the cola. i'd really like to know how that turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Cola Nose hit: Smells exactly like Cola Taste: Amazing.....just like the real thing Buzz: N/A Smootheness: Extremely Smooth, no harshness whatsoever Score: 10++ What else can I say, this is a WINNER!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 And the Havana Double Apple is truly ASTOUNDING! No one will be disappointed with this flavor, for those who like a STRONG Anise flavor and a very smooth smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Thanks, math. Next shipment will definitly include Havana Special Grape and Cola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Be sure and clean-out the water in your hookah before smoking these flavors, as they are very delicate flavors.....Clean Water Is A Must!!! And try putting ice in the vase, it will enhanse the smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uselessdreamer1 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 i do that after every smoke. I always clean my base and before i smoke i a little bit of water then add ice so i dont accidentally break or crack my base! I clean my stem every other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahCulture Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I've had the Havana Eskandrani Apple. I've been asking the Turks to carry the Al-Fakher Eskandrani, but I think now the rumors of Esk being given to another line has come true. They mentioned that Havana was a related company to Al Fkaher, and the packaging for the REGULAR AF (non-Golden Seal) AF is the same as Havana. As many of you older regulars know, the AF GS Esk has been my ALL TIME FAVORITE. Well it's no longer available it seems. So the Havana is somewhat similar by about 70% in flavor, with a strong flowery perfumy taste. Texture is goupy but not runny, not dry, slight lumber but nothing outrageous. Smokes very well, luxurious smoke texture when you get it right with the dense smoke and max flavor. You just need to get the holes/coal ratio right on. Recommend resealing in a ziplock baggie. Chicks would love this smoke. ;P Overall worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggroman Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Not my favorite, nothing even close to AF in my opinion, but not bad for the price. Mango was horrible in my opinion, but so was the Al Waha Mango I tried. Does anyone else find this and Pinnapple to be extremely harsh tasting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 [quote name='Mathazar']ColaNose hit: Smells exactly like ColaTaste: Amazing.....just like the real thingBuzz: N/ASmootheness: Extremely Smooth, no harshness whatsoeverScore: 10++What else can I say, this is a WINNER!!! [/quote] thats funny. I also did a review of havana cola, and concluded that it tasted like damp towels. I gave it a 3.5 because the smoke was ok, nothhing special. I rarely use it now, only when i dont wanna waste my better brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laher Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I smoked some havannah rose awhile ago. One word AMAZING. Probably the tasties smoke ive had, where the smoke replicates the exact flavour....beats most al-fakher flavours hands down in my opinion... But ive ONLY had the rose and at 3 pound for a 50gram box, i won't be purchasing anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggroman Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 yuck.. rose! lol I actually threw mine away! Just shows that you can't trust anyone's opinion on maassel in here. We all have a very diverse range of tastes in here. I just discovered a new brand here that's quite impressive. Don't know if it's sold in North America under the same or a different name. It's made by a company called EMTCO under the label Loyalina. It's very similar to Fakher with a bit lighter smoke and just slightly less flavour... but half the price. The quality of the tobacco is very high and it gives off a very nice smoke. I find that mixing it with Fakher makes the absolute perfect smoke. Can't wait to try Fakher cola because I wasn't impressed at all with Havana's either. Like another poster said, I found that it starts off strong, but the flavour just doesn't last and it doesn't produce very good smoke from my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laher Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 how can you not like rose .... i love them rose syrupy type drink, that you mix with milk and put some icecream in it and hmmmmmmmmmmmMMMMmm aka FALOODO! (asian style lol). Well if you know what im on bout thats the taste it replicates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sariél Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 [quote name='cypress']Nope but do a search on it. Mathazar did quite a few reviews. [/quote] But from what I recall, a lot of them were written before he actually tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmexx Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I've had Havana Cherry and Blackberry. They're both good flavours but I wouldn't say fantastic. For me, the Al Amir brand is a better brand, but then again some don't like Al Amir. It really depends on your taste, the hookah you use and how you prepare. I can't have enough of Al Amir bubble gum or banana split, although all their flavours are very rich. It really depends, I suggest getting some samples of your favourite flavours from a couple different companies and choose that way. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 [quote name='Sarié¬ [QUOTE=cypress]Nope but do a search on it. Mathazar did quite a few reviews. [/QUOTE]But from what I recall' date=' a lot of them were written before he actually tried it.[/quote'] That's too funny, but too true. MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggroman Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Rose replicated the taste of soap for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laher Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 What box were you smoking from, you might have had an older masell range from them: Theres this havana rose (which you may have smoked): [url=http://imageshack.us][img]http://img283.imageshack.us/img283/1755/havanah1bs.jpg[/img] OR THIS (Which i smoked and loved [color="#5e5e8f"][url="http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/2147/dsc001277yb.jpg"]http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/2147/dsc001277yb.jpg[/url][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlax Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hey Aggroman, try layalina's stramwberry, mint and raspberry. So far those are my favorite from that brand but I really want to try their Vanilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 [quote name='jmexx']I've had Havana Cherry and Blackberry. They're both good flavours but I wouldn't say fantastic. For me, the Al Amir brand is a better brand, but then again some don't like Al Amir. It really depends on your taste, the hookah you use and how you prepare. I can't have enough of Al Amir bubble gum or banana split, although all their flavours are very rich. It really depends, I suggest getting some samples of your favourite flavours from a couple different companies and choose that way. Jon[/quote] haha banana split is the only flavor i have by al amir and it is a very solid tbac. I need to get my hands on some more al amir- and to the last poster before me- Where do i find layalina!!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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