Commentary on hookahs, smoke rings, and The Dream

A Review of Havana Hookah Tobacco

Havana is another Emeriti Premium Tobacco, just like Al Fakher.  It shares a lot of similarities with Al Fakher, in taste and texture, but we wouldn’t go so far to say they are equal brothers in Hookah Tobacco Land.  More like Havana has a bit of growing up to do, [...]

A Review of Sultan Hookah Tobacco
Sultan was one of the first American produced hookah tobaccos to hit the market: All the way back in ‘ought 2 (’02). Sultan has gotten in a bit of trouble: filing for bankruptcy, being acquired, etc, but they still produce some good stuff…and some terrible stuff. Like a box of [...]

A Review of Starbuzz Hookah Tobacco
Starbuzz is another American Ultra Premium Hookah Tobacco.  They have made a name for themselves for many reasons, which we’ll get into.  Its these reasons that make us believe that this is the only truly ultra premium hookah tobacco on the market, not only in price but also in [...]

Smiley’s “Sexy” Shisha is another high end, ultra premium tobacco, this one from the desert of Arizona.  We have had a mixed experience with Smiley’s, so read on and buyer beware.
Smiley’s, known for their superb glassware, such as glass funnel bowls, released their take on shisha about a year ago.  At $9.95 for 150grams, [...]

A Review of Al Fakher Hookah Tobacco
Al Fakher has been sweeping through Middle Eastern neighborhoods for the past couple of years. Nakhla’s old stomping ground has been usurped with this straight from the Emirates upstart. If you are at a Middle Eastern cafe and they offer you “premium tobacco,” this is probably the stuff you’ll [...]