American Blend

I would classify D&R's Two Timer Gold and Rimboché S.J. as essentially American blends.

I think many Burley-Virginia-Perique blends would qualify.

American Blend tobacco is one of the more popular choices among pipe smokers who just want a good tobacco. It doesn't have some of the rich, aromatic flavors of other blends, but it does include a lot of sweet elements. Rich flavors and mixtures can be added once the tobacco is cured, which depends on the maker and the style. Burley, Virginia, and Oriental blends are most commonly known as American blends. They offer a unique taste and a craftsmanship that dates back for many years. These tobaccos were cultivated in areas like Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee where tobacco farming was popular during the 1800s.
Although a lot of people assimilate tobacco production with the deep south, much of the American production that created the blends that we know today were created in middle-southern states and even some northern states like Ohio. These tobaccos can be air cured, like Burley which is mostly used for cigarettes. They might also be cured in other ways, depending on the style and blend that you're looking at. While some people prefer the luxury and upscale look of some international and European tobacco blends, there is something hearty and enjoyable about American blends.
Beginners and experienced smokers alike can find a variety of different blends and styles to choose from. Some of the other popular options are Virginia blend (which is technically an American blend) and Turkish blend, although this is much preferred for cigarettes rather than pipe tobacco. Aromatic blends use a lot of American blend bases to give them the perfect start to a good smoke, before additives are included to create the finished product. Of course, there are many varieties and styles to choose from in the market today.
A lot of people prefer standard American blend tobacco for its simplicity and hearty smoke. Others like it because it's just classic and gives a good flavor. It doesn't matter what your reasons are because there are plenty of American styles that you can find to enjoy when you want a new style of pipe tobacco. Take the time to check out these classic blends and see which ones you like best. You can even mix and match them and blend your own if you're more experienced, to create a totally unique smoking experience. It helps to get input from other smokers if you're new to the market so that you can find the right tobacco for your tastes.
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When I think of American blends, my thoughts go to GOOD OLD OTC'S. Sir Walter, Carter, Prince, etc. These to me(for what it is worth) are the TRUE American Blends...

haroldt:
In my opinion American blends are typcially Burley-based, but may also contain Virginia and/or Cavendish tobaccos. Because of the basic blandness of Burley (in his "The Ultimate Pipe Book" author Richard Carleton Hacker described Burley as having, "...an almost transparent flavor when used by itself...") it is frequently cased to provide a particular taste and aroma.
I like American blends, and some of my favorites include Prince Albert, Half and Half (the old American Tobacco Company product - NOT the current iteration), Kentucky Club, Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Mixture, Edgeworth Ready Rubbed, Sugar Barrel, and Heine's Blend. These provide a pleasant alternative to English and Virginia/Perique mixtures.

I would check out the Hearth and Home "Mid-Town" series. These are Russ Ouellette's matches of classic codger blends. Also check the 4 blends that P&C sells under the Missouri Meerschaum label also blended by Russ. I have been smoking Chestnut and American Patriot.

I may be mistaken, but I believe Old Companion was supposed to be a "Similar Blend" to Barking Dog. A good blend in its own right, but not "Barking Dog"...

At least it did not bring you to a Russian wife site!

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Somehow ive allways considered Lane limited 1Q as a american blend, just because I was asking for suggestions here on all american blends and that blend came up. I just love 1Q now, it has become my go to tobacco.

Burley seems to be an old American standard, as well as burley-Virginia blends, bur/Va/Cavendish, and many burley aromatics. I think of Cornell & Diehl as being a fundamentally American blender even when they are doing more traditional English blends, because of the strength of their non-aromatic burley blends that set the tone of their line.

Billy Budd/Old Joe Krantz... GOOD SHIT...

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/burley-lat-forward-or-american-english-blend-experience
there might be some in this thread as well.

If you want to try classic American blends, check out Pipeworks & Wilke. Not the aromatic blends, which are outstanding in their own right, but the classics such as HighHat and Bestmake. 100+ year old recipes. Pipe tobacco doesn't get any better.

When I think of American blends, I think of burley forward blends. The old OTCs mentioned - Carter Hall, Prince Albert, Kentucky Club - are classics, although the leaf may not be as high quality as some other blends. As mentioned, the Midtown series from Hearth & Home are good examples, as is Lane's Ready Rubbed, a revival of Edgeworth RR.

I've never heard of "American blends". I've heard of people refer to a blend as an American English or an American Aromatic, but never just "American blend". If someone asked me to define an American blend I don't think I'd have an answer for them.