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Cactus Lime – An Oddly Unique Shisha Flavor

Submitted by optimaze32 on Sun, 07/26/2020 - 22:30

Rarely does one come across a shisha flavor that can be truly described as unique. There is no dearth of shisha flavors in the world today. There are many renowned brands selling good quality tobacco in a plethora of flavors, including blends. You may have come across the whole range of tropical fruits, often blended with one another. There are flavors with more than two fruits and other combinations. Then of course there are clean or pure tobacco and menthol variants. Cactus Lime from Khalil Maamoon can be best described as a truly unique shisha flavor.

First Impression of Cactus Lime from Khalil Maamoon

Those who are familiar with the packaging, the can and the airtight seal of Khalil Maamoon are now accustomed with the quality. Expect the same, and the shisha flavor is fresh when delivered. The tobacco itself is neither too moist nor excessively dry. This is a pleasant attribute as you do not have to deal with any mess. Many people do not like wet or extremely moist tobaccos as they are messy. Dryness inhibits the smoking experience as the vapors get to be a tad choky. Hence, the freshness and texture of Cactus Lime are what you may describe as perfect.

Now, let’s talk about the aroma. The Cactus Lime flavor is not as aromatic as some of the other shishas made by Khalil Maamoon. The fragrance is quite subtle, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Since cactus is not as fragrant a fruit as a mango, banana, strawberry, or others, one does not really expect the whole room to suddenly smell like a tropical garden or orchard. The fresh lime in this flavor does not have an over the top presence. It does not dominate, either in texture or in aroma. Thus, you get a pleasant smell but not one that will transform your room into a haven of aromas.

Vapor Quality and Smoking Experience of Cactus Lime from Khalil Maamoon

The vapor quality is topnotch, not very different from what you expect or are familiar with other flavors of Khalil Maamoon. There is one difference though. The vapor is slightly thicker or bolder. This is primarily due to the nature of the cactus plant. It has a singular bold flavor profile. It does not have overt sweetness and there is a subtle bitterness. This is the flavor profile of cactus, not in tobacco or other form, but when and as it is eaten in arid and semiarid regions of the planet. The same flavor profile is lent to this shisha. Hence, the vapor could feel like a little heavy for some people. There is an easy way to counter this. Simply use a smaller quantity of the shisha than you normally would.

The smoking experience is what makes Cactus Lime truly unique. It is sweet, but also bitter, quite bold and also soothing owing to the fresh lime. If you don’t like the candies, sodas and other usual flavor profiles of shishas, then this is certainly going to please you, and rather surprise you in a good way. This is definitely worth a try for all who are interested in hookahs. This should become a favorite among shisha connoisseurs.

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