Greetings,
When I first picked up the pipe, I smoked English blends such as Dunhill's EMP, Standard Mixture, or London Mixture. I never was a fan of aromatics with which that most novices begin. A while later I was introduced to Virginia blends, about which I was reluctant at first, but which quickly grew on me to the point of becoming the only type of blend I smoked. However, after many a scorching tongue bite and the monotony of a single varietal, I thought of returning to English-styled mixtures for the sake of a cooler and more wholesome smoke. Much to my surprise and dismay, I now find myself unable to handle the Latakia present in roughly all English tobaccos. It seems to trigger an unpleasant sensation of nausea and an ache to the head. In response to the latter, I began an online search for Oriental or English blends that contain none of the aforementioned leaf. In essence, a blend of Virginias and Orientals. However, I was met with different results that were anything but conclusive. It seems that anytime a blend with a potential rightful claim to the above criteria surfaces, a person leaps to with a statement to the contrary. Such would be the case, for instance, with the Presbyterian mixture or McClelland's Arcadia. As such, I request your knowledge regarding this subject and would hope for your personal suggestions of such blends.
Thank you in advance for your input.
Kindest regards.
Ali
When I first picked up the pipe, I smoked English blends such as Dunhill's EMP, Standard Mixture, or London Mixture. I never was a fan of aromatics with which that most novices begin. A while later I was introduced to Virginia blends, about which I was reluctant at first, but which quickly grew on me to the point of becoming the only type of blend I smoked. However, after many a scorching tongue bite and the monotony of a single varietal, I thought of returning to English-styled mixtures for the sake of a cooler and more wholesome smoke. Much to my surprise and dismay, I now find myself unable to handle the Latakia present in roughly all English tobaccos. It seems to trigger an unpleasant sensation of nausea and an ache to the head. In response to the latter, I began an online search for Oriental or English blends that contain none of the aforementioned leaf. In essence, a blend of Virginias and Orientals. However, I was met with different results that were anything but conclusive. It seems that anytime a blend with a potential rightful claim to the above criteria surfaces, a person leaps to with a statement to the contrary. Such would be the case, for instance, with the Presbyterian mixture or McClelland's Arcadia. As such, I request your knowledge regarding this subject and would hope for your personal suggestions of such blends.
Thank you in advance for your input.
Kindest regards.
Ali