whiterabbit, welcome to Forums. I think you will be well entertained and occasionally informed (if not by me).
For tobacco blend recommendations, you need only to keep reading. Something is always being boomed up
or shot down, debated or extolled. Look at some of the sampler packs on the sponsor sites. Usually these
are offered in categories -- English blends, Virginia, aros, etc. I'd recommend those that offer small quantities
so you can sample at a lower price. I'd prefer ordering one sampler at a time, rather than a subscription, so
you only end up with the quantity of tobacco you can smoke while it's fresh. For other suggestions, keep reading!