I recently purchased a small amount of all the Altadis bulks available at PipesandCigars.com that I had not previously smoked. While smoking away, the age-old question of what's a "Balkan" as opposed to an "English" mixture went through my mind. My definitions would be as follows- I'd be interested to get the thoughts of others. (I added in "oriental",too.)
Oriental blend: Virginia or Va/burley base. Little or no latakia. Varying amounts of orientals.
English blend: Virginia or Va/burley base. Amount of latakia varies, but present. Orientals less of a presence than the latakia.
Balkan blend: Virginia or Va/burley base. Amount of latakia and orientals vary, but neither predominates.
I assume in all cases there are no toppings, etc - when you get those,you're in crossover territory - ie, Count Pulaski, some of MacBaren's latakia blends, etc.
Interested in your thoughts.
Oriental blend: Virginia or Va/burley base. Little or no latakia. Varying amounts of orientals.
English blend: Virginia or Va/burley base. Amount of latakia varies, but present. Orientals less of a presence than the latakia.
Balkan blend: Virginia or Va/burley base. Amount of latakia and orientals vary, but neither predominates.
I assume in all cases there are no toppings, etc - when you get those,you're in crossover territory - ie, Count Pulaski, some of MacBaren's latakia blends, etc.
Interested in your thoughts.
. I think your definitions would be hard to argue with (although I'm sure someone will).
