Sour Grape Noir is a Tangiers hookah tobacco blend of ripe grapes layered with a pleasant sour twist and a subtle floral background.
Flavor build: The lead note is grape with a darker, ripe character that reads closer to purple fruit skin and juice than candy syrup. Very quickly, the “sour” element comes in as a controlled tang, adding bite and definition without turning the bowl into sharp citric acidity. The balance lands in a medium sweetness with medium tartness, creating a clean push-pull between juicy grape and a pleasantly sour edge. Underneath, a faint floral tone sits in the background, more aromatic than perfumed, giving the noir profile an extra layer of depth rather than changing the mix into a floral bowl. The finish stays grape-forward, with the sour note tightening the aftertaste and the floral nuance lingering lightly on the exhale.
Session behavior: This hookah tobacco smokes at medium-to-strong intensity with dense clouds when heat is kept even. The grape core holds steady through longer sessions, and the sour twist remains present across re-heats as long as you avoid abrupt heat spikes. If overheated, the sour note can become sharper and the grape can shift toward heavier syrup, reducing clarity. With controlled heat, the flavor stays bright for a noir fruit, keeping the tang crisp while maintaining a smooth draw and a consistent grape body.
Packing & heat tips: A phunnel bowl with a medium pack is recommended to preserve the sour-grape definition and keep the floral background clean. Pack evenly to the rim without hard compression, maintaining consistent airflow. Start with moderate heat and give the bowl time to settle before adjusting. If the tang becomes too aggressive, lower heat slightly and allow the grape to regain roundness. If the bowl feels too sweet or heavy, keep heat steady and avoid adding more late, which often emphasizes darker syrup notes.
Mixing suggestions:
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Pair with lemon peel in small amounts to sharpen the sour edge while keeping grape dominant.
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Add a touch of vanilla to smooth the finish and soften the sour bite without hiding the grape.
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Mix with raspberry to deepen the berry side and create a more layered dark-fruit profile.
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Combine with a light floral fruit such as blueberry to reinforce the subtle aromatic background.
Overall, Sour Grape Noir hookah tobacco is a ripe grape and pleasant sour shisha mix with a subtle floral background, delivering dense clouds, medium-to-strong intensity, and stable long-session performance under steady heat.
Now available at Smoxygen.com, in 250 grams.
