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Dr. Van Loafer

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Curious to find out from this great community what english or balkan style blends would be recommended from The Country Squire?

I have heard great things about Shepherds Pie, but are there others that are just as outstanding? I stay away from aromatics, but have been enjoying Bengal Slices, which has a slight topping.

What would this community recommend from this ye ol’ tobacco shoppe? Thanks!
 
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Curious to find out from this great community what english or balkan style blends would be recommended from The Country Squire?

I have heard great things about Shepherds Pie, but are there others that are just as outstanding? I stay away from aromatics, but have been enjoying Bengal Slices, which has a slight topping.

What would this community recommend from this ye ol’ tobacco shoppe? Thanks!
Rivendell is Black cavendish Burley and virginia. Hunting creek is same but adds Latakia. I believe but don't know, Northwest Trek has more Latakia than Hunting Creek. I really enjoy Rivendell and Northwest Trek. I will be trying Hunting Creek after next order. Northwest Trek is fairly mild and tasty ... a full flavor.
I would recommend Northwest Trek. Unfortunately these are listed as Aromatics.
 
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Peter Turbo

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I enjoy Shepherds Pie, Cornishman and Bag End. Hunting Creek is a nice English Aro/Crossover whatever you want to call it. I've had Angry Cornishman but I think I prefer the standard version.
 
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kschatey

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Oct 16, 2019
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Ohio
I was thoroughly enjoying Shepherd's Pie... right up until the 96 degree weather hit. It has a nice touch of sweetness to it that works well when you don't want to overthink smoking a blend. Not sure if that makes any sense, but I highly recommend it.
 

Dr. Van Loafer

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Jan 3, 2022
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Rivendell is Black cavendish Burley and virginia. Hunting creek is same but adds Latakia. I believe but don't know, Northwest Trek has more Latakia than Hunting Creek. I really enjoy Rivendell and Northwest Trek. I will be trying Hunting Creek after next order. Northwest Trek is fairly mild and tasty ... a full flavor.
I would recommend Northwest Trek. Unfortunately these are listed as Aromatics.
Thank you!
 

Dr. Van Loafer

Can't Leave
Jan 3, 2022
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Indiana
I enjoy Shepherds Pie, Cornishman and Bag End. Hunting Creek is a nice English Aro/Crossover whatever you want to call it. I've had Angry Cornishman but I think I prefer the standard version.
I was curious about Bag End and the Cornishman, so glad to hear those are good. What is Hunting Creek topped with?
 

Dr. Van Loafer

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Jan 3, 2022
312
1,721
Indiana
I was thoroughly enjoying Shepherd's Pie... right up until the 96 degree weather hit. It has a nice touch of sweetness to it that works well when you don't want to overthink smoking a blend. Not sure if that makes any sense, but I highly recommend it.
I hear you on the heat. Real feel of 103. Thank you!