Milder than Djarum Specials or Djarum Blacks.
Jeremiah Kruzich - Jul 28 2010, 09:04 AM "My experince with Kretek is limited to Djarum Blacks, Djarum Special and now Gudang Garam. At first I was dissapointed. The two Djarum varieties I have tried have been very sweet and thick. The Gudang Garam is different. The clove is much milder and the cigarette as a whole is much smoother. It lacks the thick syurp-like taste of the Djarum. I prefer the sweet heaviness of Djarum but for those who like Kretek but don't care for the heaviness of Djarum, this is the best so far. All in all: It's milder than Djarum and the clove is more subtle. Still a great Kretek. Recommended for beginners to Kretek or those who enjoy very mild flavorings. It's much less harsh than Djarum. Enjoy."
