British Burleys

[Andriko]

Can anyone recommend some decent burley blends available in the UK? We seem to have a dearth of so called 'codger' blends, and most of the ones out there are full of dark fired Kentucky, of which I am not a huge fan if it's used too heavy handed.

Thanks!

A

 

[cosmicfolklore]

GH&co Bright and Burley is a high quality blend that reminds me of Carter Hall, except without the crap. I’m smoking it right now.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

PS Cube Cut… I label the tobacco as Socks and Sandals on my jars. Love it!!!
Also MacBarens Golden Extra.

 

[Andriko]

Thanks! I do enjoy Burley and Bright, but I think it is no longer easily available, and I don't think we get PS's cube cut either.

As I said, we Brits are a bit hard up on 'codger' blends, though there is plenty with dark fired.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Solani 656 Aged Burley Flake Pipe Tobacco (50g Tin)

Solani 656 Aged Burley Flake Pipe Tobacco (50g Tin), available at Black Swan Shoppe

www.thebackyshop.co.uk

 

[Andriko]

Yes, Solani's Aged Burley is one that keeps coming up but for some reason I've never tried. It's been a bit scarce lately too.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Yes, Solani's Aged Burley is one that keeps coming up but for some reason I've never tried. It's been a bit scarce lately too.

Click on the link I provided and it'll take you to the shop. It's in stock as I type this.

 

[makhorkasmoker]

Amphora?

 

[Toast]

Having looked into this myself it's pretty much the ABF & Kendal Kentucky for the Burleys. VaBurs, on the other hand, I think the following fly under the radar a bit: GH, Brown Flake Unscented & North Star, & Peterson Irish Whiskey. Special Virginia RR is how I imagine US codger blends taste, but I've no idea if that's true!

 

[Andriko]

Having looked into this myself it's pretty much the ABF & Kendal Kentucky for the Burleys. VaBurs, on the other hand, I think the following fly under the radar a bit: GH, Brown Flake Unscented & North Star, & Peterson Irish Whiskey. Special Virginia RR is how I imagine US codger blends taste, but I've no idea if that's true!

Yes - I am rather fond of GH's Brown Flake, and North Star was quite good. I'd like to give Rodeo a go next.