Title pretty much says it all - I like Latakia, I like (NON-aro) sweetness - what would you recommend for a Lat-heavy, sweeter English blend?
Your Favorite Sweet AND Heavy English Blend?
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The only thing that comes to mind for me is Frog Morton on the Town. With its sweetened latakia and the sweet Basma leaf in this blend, I think you'll get a good dose of non-aromatic sweetness (at least in comparison with most other English blends). The only question is whether it's going to be "heavy" enough for you in the latakia department.
Of course, there's the original Frog Morton, which I haven't tried but which has tons of sweetened latakia in it. I just can't say from first-hand experience how it all comes together in the bowl.
Bob
Of course, there's the original Frog Morton, which I haven't tried but which has tons of sweetened latakia in it. I just can't say from first-hand experience how it all comes together in the bowl.
Bob
Dunhill London Mixture, Rattray Red Rapparee for something sweet. Gaslight, Nightcap for Lat-heavy.
What you're seeking is Pipeworks & Wilke Bestmake.
Two Friends English Chocolate is another one that might fit your bill.
Two Friends English Chocolate is another one that might fit your bill.
Thanks guys, some good suggestions to check out.
@Daimyo - yes, looking for more "natural" (if that term even applies to pipe-weed) sweetness, not like an aro. I'm OK with some cavendish - one of the more interesting bowls I've had (only once, so no final words on it) was 50/50 Nightcap and MM965; the mild sweetness I get from the 965 melded well with the fullness of NC. I'd love to find similar blends to check out. I'm really intrigued by SG Commonwealth - I've only had 2 bowls of that, but all indications are that careful smoking may bring what I'm looking for from the VA half of the blend.
Keep 'em coming, love hearing what ya'll like!
@Daimyo - yes, looking for more "natural" (if that term even applies to pipe-weed) sweetness, not like an aro. I'm OK with some cavendish - one of the more interesting bowls I've had (only once, so no final words on it) was 50/50 Nightcap and MM965; the mild sweetness I get from the 965 melded well with the fullness of NC. I'd love to find similar blends to check out. I'm really intrigued by SG Commonwealth - I've only had 2 bowls of that, but all indications are that careful smoking may bring what I'm looking for from the VA half of the blend.
Keep 'em coming, love hearing what ya'll like!
FMOTT and English Chocolate or sure. I also like C&D's USS Mason and their Herman's Own. Lot's of great choices out there so you should have some fun testing all of them.
I agree with Andrew SPC tobaccos are a delicacy. Plum Pudding mmmmmm. Get Frog Morton On The Town and Stokkebye's Latakia Heavy Blends and see which one you like better.
Cheers,
Chris
Cheers,
Chris
I don't know if it is as lat heavy as you want, but I really like C&D Sweet English. It tastes sweet and smoky, but the retro hale is scrumptious. It has a topping, caramel, I think, but the Latakia taste dominates. LEO is one I think that is sweet without the topping, and I find Dunhill EMP to be sweet when smoked in a corncob.
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