Cigar Leaf

[puffy]

Since this subject came up in response to a recent post.I can't remember ever smoking a blend with cigar leaf in it.I'm thinking that maybe I should try one.The problem is I don't know which blends actually contain cigar leaf.Could someone list a couple? Thanks

 

[schmitzbitz]

I've had the opportunity to sample GLP's Key Largo and Robusto, and C&D Purple Cow...all great blends, but be forwarned, cigar leaf in a pipe does not offer the same flavours that a cigar will.

 

[clanobucklin]

I would recommend C&D Billy Budd for a latakia style cigar blend or H&H Stogie. Both go great with Port, Cognac or Harveys.

 

[pstlpkr]

Puffy, I have had a "home made" blend that is simply over the top.

Try:

1/2 lb. Ligett & Myers Velvet (air cured Burley) Oops RED CAP.

1 Maduro cigar sliced up into coins and broken.
Mmmmmmmmm.

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[marmal4de]

McC's Dominican Glory, and Dominican Glory Maduro are 2 I quite enjoy.

 

[cortezattic]

H&H's Virginia Spice has a delicate addition of cigar leaf -- just in case you want to ease into this type of smoke.

Also, Savinelli Special Tobacco has an intriguing cigar-like flavor that I think is due to what the tin description calls Java -- though I don't know if "Java" is a cigar leaf per se.

 

[igloo]

4oz PS Norweigan and one crushed Rocky Patel 1992 maduro . Works for me .

 

[nathaniel]

I'm glad I found this... I just got a tin of Key Largo that is wonderful, except the cigar leaf... which I now know I don't care for, but I was wondering what exactly cigar leaf is? I mean, is it Virginia's or something, or is it it's own strain of leaf?