Dear English blend lovers,

[JRW11b]

What are some non English blends to a new pipe smoker who has definitely taken a liking to English blends. I love the full bodied, earthy, woody, smoky profile I get from them. However, I'm looking for something also full bodied, but without the latakia, smoky note.

Thank you in advance!

 

[RonB]

Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired, which has dark fired burley. Also GH Dark Birds Eye. GH has other strong blends but they are hard to find in stock.

 

[bullet08]

Aromatics? I don't smoke much aromatics, but some are full body.

 

[JRW11b]

Aromatics? I don't smoke much aromatics, but some are full body.

I should have noted in my post that I'm not interested in aromatics, but maybe that might change later down the road?

 

[RonB]

Peterson 3P's is full bodied too. It has a little bit of casing I believe, but not too noticeable.

 

[gamzultovah]

Savinelli Dablone d’ Oro. Coming from Latakia, this will do.

 

[UpArrow]

Bengal Slices Black label answers that bell for me. Has a brisk quality to it while lacking the smokey Lat character.

 

[MCJ]

Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired, which has dark fired burley. Also GH Dark Birds Eye. GH has other strong blends but they are hard to find in stock.

I second this...

 

[cosmicfolklore]

You want McConnel’s Oriental. Full bodied, lots of flavor, with just a spattering of latakia. And, it ages really well. I keep a stack of tins of this.

 

[JRW11b]

You want McConnel’s Oriental. Full bodied, lots of flavor, with just a spattering of latakia. And, it ages really well. I keep a stack of tins of this.

Sounds like something I'd enjoy, thank you!! Adding to my "to get" list.

 

[JRW11b]

I second this...

Hell yea. Added to my list. Much appreciated.

 

[starrynight]

I've had great luck with HH Burley Flake: nutty, earthy, creamy. To me, I prefer it to Old Dark Fired, but, I enjoy both.

 

[JRW11b]

I've had great luck with HH Burley Flake: nutty, earthy, creamy. To me, I prefer it to Old Dark Fired, but, I enjoy both.

Noted! Thank you for the recommendation!! I've heard people mention some burley blends taste like a cigarette, do you experience this?

 

[Piping Abe]

Dark Fired Kentucky is like American Latakia. I’d try GL Pease Jackknife Plug, GL Pease Sixpence and any blend with a good amount of DFK. G&H makes some great ones.

Depending if you want Lakeland: Coniston and Bosun.

If you don’t: Dark Birdseye and Kendal Kentucky. Sit down for those smokes though. They’ll knock you out.

 

[starrynight]

Noted! Thank you for the recommendation!! I've heard people mention some burley blends taste like a cigarette, do you experience this?

I smoked cigarettes while in the military, but can't remember their taste really. I'm ashamed to say, I smoked Newports primarily. Interesting to think back on taste. I don't think so with most of the burley blends i've tried, although perhaps a little with Haunted Bookshop.

 

[JRW11b]

I smoked cigarettes while in the military, but can't remember their taste really. I'm ashamed to say, I smoked Newports primarily. Interesting to think back on taste. I don't think so with most of the burley blends i've tried, although perhaps a little with Haunted Bookshop.

Brother, I was an infantryman in the Army, I also smoked newport 100s AND used to dip at the same time. Good to know. Either way I'll def give the burley leaf a shot.

 

[BarrelProof]

Brother, I was an infantryman in the Army, I also smoked newport 100s AND used to dip at the same time. Good to know. Either way I'll def give the burley leaf a shot.

I assure you the burley won’t taste like a Newport!

I can kinda see it every now and then, but I feel like if you aren’t inhaling it’s different enough. Every now and then if I inhale some, it’s the Virginias that remind me more of cigarettes.

 

[shanez]

I'd actually recommend avoiding anything with dark fired.

For strong and full bodied try some plugs or ropes. A good VaPer also might fit the bill.

GH&C Happy Brown Bogie is a rope I really like.

 

[JRW11b]

I'd actually recommend avoiding anything with dark fired.

For strong and full bodied try some plugs or ropes. A good VaPer also might fit the bill.

GH&C Happy Brown Bogie is a rope I really like

Noted, good sir. Why would you recommend avoiding anything with dark fired? This was such a vague response.

"Commander, where should we park the ship..?"

"Somewhere over there......."

-Darth Vaguer

 

[starrynight]

Brother, I was an infantryman in the Army, I also smoked newport 100s AND used to dip at the same time. Good to know. Either way I'll def give the burley leaf a shot.

Much respect for any and all grunts. I was in the Marines, but in a comms/support role for 1st battalion 6th Marines in Afghantistan 2009ish. I was humbled to say the least in what I saw from weapons and alpha companies, and will always have a special place in my heart for the grunt.

That being said, yes, a Newport and a dip with a ripit (lol) was a daily driver.