I smoke burley based blends almost exclusively, and have from the start. I even consider a kentucky dark-fired to be a different tobacco. Most of the blends that stand the test of time with me are simple burley blends, not unlike the OTC tobaccos. That said, I make exception for a couple navy flakes with rum that are primarily Virginias (such as Salty Dogs), and I'm quite fond of Lakelands, which are usually VA based. My only big aversion is latakia. To each his own I guess.