A Stronger English Blend?

drbenway

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Aug 30, 2017

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Does anyone have any suggestions for an English blend that is a bit heavier in the nicotine dept?
I enjoy Quiet Nights, Vintage Syrian, Chelsea Morning, they all taste superb but are a bit weak.
Having said that though, is there a stronger English that doesn't become too heavy on the palate? Night Cap, Ten Russians, Midnight Ride and Zulu all hit the spot in strength and flavor but are a bit heavy for a mid-day smoke.
Anything that in your opinion falls in the middle?
Thanks Gents!

 

saltedplug

Lifer

Aug 20, 2013

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• Jun 15, 2018

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Dan Tobacco is full in both flavor and nicotine, Pease Chelsea Morning is medium in both. I'm not sure there are many tobaccos that are medium flavor and full nicotine.
TobaccoReviews is your friend.

 

drbenway

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Aug 30, 2017

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Thanks SaltedPlug.

I shall continue seeking the perfect blend that most likely doesn't exist!

 

npod

Lifer

Jun 11, 2017

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Cornell & Diehl: Bow-Legged Bear! That is kinda urban legend for vitamin N. It’s not a classic English though it’s basically what many consider “English”. Try it.
Old Ironsides by Dan tobacco scratches the nic hit well. Kinda hard to find, but worth the chase.
You may also consider Gaslight by GLP. Not a classic English but wonderful to me and the nic hit is definitely Med-Full.

 

steamboat

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Nov 8, 2017

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Also give F&K Lancer's Slices a try. Its full flavor, with a decent nic hit. It only comes in bulk and can be difficult to find, but its around if you look.

 

npod

Lifer

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If you want a Mid-Day nicotine heavy smoke and it doesn’t have to be an English, then Peterson 3-Ps is calling your name.

 

drbenway

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@NPod
I have some old ironsides. I will give it a more serious smoke thru.
How does gaslight compare to Blackpoint(didn't thrill me) or Westminster? I have tins of gaslight and westminster and meridian I haven't cracked yet.
@steamboat-Thanks I will start looking!

 

thefishguy

Can't Leave

Jan 17, 2017

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• Jun 15, 2018

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I like C&D’s Engine #99 for both nicotine and English cravings. It’s my “mow the yard” blend. Seems to work great for laborious outdoor tasks.

 

ericusrex

Lifer

Feb 27, 2015

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• Jun 16, 2018

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Petersons Balkan Delight

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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• Jun 16, 2018

• #10

C&D's Bayou Night has some nic; it's non-aromatic but not a classic English. If you just need a little nic, and like burley, Five Brothers is quite strong, as is Tabac-Manil Semois.

 

slowroll

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Apr 25, 2017

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• Jun 16, 2018

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I find Westminster much fuller in flavor and strenght than gaslight, Odyssey even better. For serious strength I smoke HH ODF, the only non-lat blend I smoke regularly.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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• Jun 16, 2018

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Blend some dark fired Kentucky to your favorite blends to kick them up a bit.

 

greeneyes

Lifer

Jun 5, 2018

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• Jun 16, 2018

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i was going to recommend Sillem's Commodore Flake. but that's not a "mid-day smoke."