Al Fakher Gum Mastic Hookah Shisha - 10 Packs of 50g

Al Fakher Gum Mastic is built around mastic, an actual resin harvested from the mastic tree, the same resin family that produces frankincense. This is why the flavor reads genuinely different from anything else in the standard gum or mint category: a detailed, specific breakdown from an independent reviewer describes it as reminiscent of incense, with mild notes of pine and lemon over a distinctly resinous quality, sweet with a light caramel note and elements of cedar, vetiver, and pine, a woody tobacco without being overly pungent.

That same reviewer was direct about who this flavor suits: it's not going to be for everyone, but it's a genuinely worthwhile entry point into an entire category of interesting, less mainstream flavors that don't get much attention outside the Middle East. This isn't a subtle variation on standard mint gum, it's a distinct herbal-resinous profile with a sweet, minty undertone layered underneath the pine and cedar character.

Built on Al Fakher's Virginia tobacco base, this is a modern-style, moist tobacco with plenty of juice, producing good clouds and real flavor when packed loose and fluffed rather than compressed. Mixing recommendations include citrus, wild berries, lemon, or blueberries for smokers who want to soften the resinous intensity. This listing is the 10-pack format, ten individually sealed 50g portions totaling the same 500g weight as two standard tubs, a genuinely practical way to try this less mainstream flavor without committing to a full-size tub upfront.

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Flavor Notes:

1. Primary: Herbal, resinous mastic character, reminiscent of pine and incense
2. Secondary: A sweet base with light caramel, cedar, and vetiver notes
3. Character: Genuinely distinct from standard gum or mint flavors, woody without being overly pungent
4. Recommended pairing: Lemon, blueberries, citrus, or wild berries to soften the resinous intensity

Key Features:

1. Brand: Al Fakher
2. Flavor: Gum Mastic
3. Tobacco Base: Virginia
4. Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates
5. Format: 10 individually sealed packs of 50g (500g total)
6. Smoke Character: Smooth draw, good clouds, sweet and resinous with pine, cedar, and caramel notes
7. Best For: Smokers curious about traditional Middle Eastern flavors outside the standard mint and fruit category
8. Estimated Bowls: Approximately 10 to 12 average bowls per 50g pack