A Recommended Light English

[mngslvs]

I’m really curious to know how many of you out there have smoked Peretti English 110?

I normally smoke Virginia-based tobaccos, but I am sitting here with a bowl of this in an Ashton sandblast apple, and it is divine. I have only smoked about a half a dozen English blends in my life, but for my palate many of them were basically too bitter. Peretti English 110 is much sweeter, though I don’t think it’s due to a topping. It’s a wonderful mixture of Orientals,Latakia, and Virginia I believe. Maybe some more stuff as well, not sure just now. It is the only English blend in my rotation. For those who prefer a lighter English blend, I would highly recommend this one.

 

[mingc]

I've not tried it. Good review though. Makes me curious about it.

 

[Waning Embers]

For those who prefer a lighter English blend, I would highly recommend this one.

Have you tried Balkan Supreme?

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Presbyterian

 

[mngslvs]

I did a search on Balkan supreme and came up with six different makers, so not sure which one you’re talking about.
I should have added earlier that one can get free samples of Peretti tobacco for the asking.

 

[coming to_falling too]

I did a search on Balkan supreme and came up with six different makers, so not sure which one you’re talking about.
I should have added earlier that one can get free samples of Peretti tobacco for the asking.

Balkan Supreme is either Arango or Stokkebye, I believe

 

[mso489]

I like Nat Sherman 536 for a mild refined English. Many seem to like Presbyterian; my tin is as yet unopened, but waiting. I like some robust English blends, but that's not the question.

 

[sandollars]

Stokkebye and Arango Balkan Supreme is the exact same blend from the exact same blending house. Chances are if you are in the US, you will find it more commonly as Arango Balkan Supreme.

I agree with @chasingembers, It's the bomb. I am preferring to almost any other English right now. I popped an aged Frog this morning and I kept comparing it to Balkan Supreme. Sad....

All that being said, to me it's not necessarily on the mild side but like right in the middle. It's a very light Balkan but a middle strength English, IMHO..

It is tasty, NOT harsh AT ALL, and it wouldn't bite your tongue even if you asked "Pretty Please"

 

[Waning Embers]

Stokkebye and Arango Balkan Supreme is the exact same blend from the exact same blending house.

Yep.?

Chances are if you are in the US, you will find it more commonly as Arango Balkan Supreme.

4noggins has the Stokkebye version.

I agree with @chasingembers, It's the bomb. I am preferring to almost any other English right now.

If it was the only English/Balkan I would be content. Very well balanced without being a lat bomb. Even better than Penzance and Margate.

 

[Waning Embers]

I did a search on Balkan supreme and came up with six different makers, so not sure which one you’re talking about.

All the same blend, just different distributors.

 

[danimalia]

I’m really curious to know how many of you out there have smoked Peretti English 110?

I normally smoke Virginia-based tobaccos, but I am sitting here with a bowl of this in an Ashton sandblast apple, and it is divine. I have only smoked about a half a dozen English blends in my life, but for my palate many of them were basically too bitter. Peretti English 110 is much sweeter, though I don’t think it’s due to a topping. It’s a wonderful mixture of Orientals,Latakia, and Virginia I believe. Maybe some more stuff as well, not sure just now. It is the only English blend in my rotation. For those who prefer a lighter English blend, I would highly recommend this one.

Awesome. I need to try some of the LJP tobaccos. Sure seems like they have a lot of good ones.

Have you tried Pease's Maltese Falcon or Blackpoint? I wouldnt call either light, but the Latakia content is moderate and both seem to have a little something extra (supposedly ginger liquer in MF) that keeps them from getting into the more sour and bitter side of Lat blends.

 

[ray47]

It's hard to find except in the UK, but Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader is a light English in IMO.

 

[danimalia]

Yep.?



4noggins has the Stokkebye version.

If it was the only English/Balkan I would be content. Very well balanced without being a lat bomb. Even better than Penzance and Margate.

I would agree that it's well balanced and doesn't taste like a Lat bomb, but I do think it's definitely a full-English/Balkan. Sensational and worth trying for anyone but not one I'd consider light.

 

[Waning Embers]

I would agree that it's well balanced and doesn't taste like a Lat bomb, but I do think it's definitely a full-English/Balkan. Sensational and worth trying for anyone but not one I'd consider light.

Interesting perspective as I've always considered it a very light Balkan.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Mild English: John Cotton #1.—Std. Tobacco of PA. BS is good, too, but Cotton is excellent. It's a bit too light on lat for my druthers.

 

[mingc]

Interesting perspective as I've always considered it a very light Balkan.

I'm curious what you consider a full Balkan. Commonwealth? Nightcap?

 

[derhammer]

Peterson Old Dublin is pretty mellow

 

[sumusfumus]

Lane Ltd "HGL".....It's really "Captain Black"-original with the addition of a little Latakia. Very pleasant to smoke and smell. Add a small amount of cigar-leaf, for a treat.

 

[Waning Embers]

Lane Ltd "HGL".....It's really "Captain Black"-original with the addition of a little Latakia. Very pleasant to smoke and smell. Add a small amount of cigar-leaf, for a treat.

You would probably like C&D "Pasha's Dream".

 

[oldguyoldpipes]

I’m really curious to know how many of you out there have smoked Peretti English 110?

I normally smoke Virginia-based tobaccos, but I am sitting here with a bowl of this in an Ashton sandblast apple, and it is divine. I have only smoked about a half a dozen English blends in my life, but for my palate many of them were basically too bitter. Peretti English 110 is much sweeter, though I don’t think it’s due to a topping. It’s a wonderful mixture of Orientals,Latakia, and Virginia I believe. Maybe some more stuff as well, not sure just now. It is the only English blend in my rotation. For those who prefer a lighter English blend, I would highly recommend this one.

Dang, another Peretti blend I will have to try!
I am currently on a Peretti Fest since last November. I just love their blends.
I'm no tobacco expert, but I think Peretti Crown, Loch Lomond and Royal are all good. Especially Loch Lomond. Just my 2 cents.