Crossover blends

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dogdoc81

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Nov 26, 2015

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• May 28, 2016

• #1

Okay guys and gals. I find myself enjoying "crossover blends" that I've tried. Basically the Frog Morton line. I'd love some recommendations on similar blends I should be sampling. Thanks.

 

sittingbear

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 20, 2015

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Olympia, WA

• May 28, 2016

• #2

I really like Mac Baren's Plumcake. It's got just a touch of latakia, used as a condiment and not a basic ingredient, and a nice topping!

 

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shutterbugg

Lifer

Nov 18, 2013

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• May 28, 2016

• #3

Get yourself a tin of Dunhill Nightcap, or some straight Latakia, and add it in tiny increments to any aro you happen to like. Blending is not rocket science. Personally I think crossovers are like pouring A1 steak sauce on banana cream pie, but to each his own.

 

jefff

Lifer

May 28, 2015

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Chicago

• May 28, 2016

• #4

Dunhill Royal Yacht has quite a following...........

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

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• May 28, 2016

• #5

...did someone mention Royal Yacht?
Crossovers are great because you taste the leaf, complemented by a top note, instead of a soda-style flavoring that replaces the tobacco flavor itself.

 

zekest

Lifer

Apr 1, 2013

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• May 28, 2016

• #6

The proper "non-tobaccophobic" term is "Transblend".
The term "crossover" is offensive and hurtful to pipe tobacco.
Thank you.

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

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• May 28, 2016

• #7

#triggered

 

andrew

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

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• May 28, 2016

• #8

I'd say give SPC's plum pudding a try.

 

hawky454

Lifer

Feb 11, 2016

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• May 29, 2016

• #9

Some good ones already mentioned. I'll add; Sillem's Black, Northwoods by Boswell's, Cognac Mixture by Smokers Haven, Pembroke Esoterica (much harder to find), Bengal Slices has an amazing top note that just makes the blend magical in my opinion, Shortcut to Mushrooms by Just For Him and Perfection by Samuel Gawith. I think you will enjoy all of these tremendously if you enjoy the Frog Morton's and want to go further down that rabbit hole. Enjoy!

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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• May 29, 2016

• #10

Plum Cake, The Solent Mixture, And So To Bed, Pembroke, lots of good ones out there!

 

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frozenchurchwarden

Lifer

Mar 1, 2014

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• May 29, 2016

• #11

Peter Stokkebye English Oriental Supreme. It tastes like a spice cake.

 

papipeguy

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Jul 31, 2010

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• May 29, 2016

• #12

Two Friends (Tarler & Pease) offer some unique cross-over blends. I smoke English Chocolate quite often and Valle Crusis is very different with a ginger toping.

 

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dogdoc81

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Nov 26, 2015

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• May 29, 2016

• #13

Got my order placed. Bengal Slice, Plumcake, and Perfection on the way. In my mind I am going to find the five tobaccos that keep me happy and that's all I will need. In reality I keep trying things I like and needing more cellar space. Happy hunting I suppose.

 

sladeburns

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Apr 2, 2013

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• May 30, 2016

• #14

A lot of good suggestions. As I love crossovers, I'm making a note of a few myself. I've found that regular FM or Nightcap plus C&D Autumn Evening mixes very well. Smokey English plus maple or caramel just work. If you really want to take a walk on the wildside there is C&D Captain Bob's blend. English + grape. It was too much for my brain to wrap around but YMMV.