Still my favorite

The Djarum Original Unfiltered Kretek. Hand rolled, long cut tobbacco and clove, among a myriad of other ingredients. It lasts, its smoke is thick and smooth. The taste of each is slightly spiced, deep and aromatic, with a dull tint of the tobbacco. It speaks when you smoke it, tells you whats up. Each pull ignites the tip, and as you become too earnest in your endeavor, it begins to crackle. I smile, and slow my pace. Burning it too hot simply keeps you from bringing it all the way down to the last centimeter.

the Black Djarum is what tuned me in to Kretek, but i've discovered it tends to be much heavier and harsher than typical Kretek. It fits a mood, and its black paper definitely is sexy. Thus, its great for certain circumstances.

The Super 16 is my favorite smoke-eight-in-a-row cigarette. Its a more fruity Kretek, and is easy on the lungs. A lighter smoke for a Kretek, and a decievingly large filter print on the paper. But they are delicious.

Last but not least, the Djarum Special, which is a brown paper and another small filter. Its an earthy flavor, almost (oh boy) smokey. I'm still out on this one, i'm not sure what i think of it... sometimes its ok, but mostly i feel like its a Black not quite executing. Still, it is unique and i keep two or three in my case.

ah Kretek.

i love thee.