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Hello, gents of the briar....
I recently had a revelation, an epiphany, and re-thought my opinion of "HGL" Lane Ltd. I originally thought it was way too heavy in the Latakia department, but now - after smoking it straight out-of-the-bag, and also mixed with other tobaccy in various proportions, I have come to enjoy this mild, aromatic "English"-style blend. Yes, I know it's really RLP-6 with a minor Latakia addition, but it serves my purpose.....and the aroma smells great. Besides, I'm not that adventurous when it comes to trying all the many tobacco blends....I can't really taste the different tobacco components. Also, I ain't got no palate.
Recently added HGL to a generic Burley/Blk. Cavendish blend, 50:50, and the resulting mixture was terrific.....smooth, rich, oats and nuts, burnt-sugary, with some vanilla notes. No bite. A perfect blend for all day smoking. I bought the "Burley-Cavendish" mixture at a local B&M in Florida, and the bulk was probably renamed for retail sale by the ounce. Store told me their bulk blends come from either Lane Ltd. of Stokkebye. If anyone can guess what the generic Burley-Cavendish blend might be, I'd sure like to know.
So, this 50/50 HGL blend is my new, favorite, must have, tobaccy mixture....for now, until something else strikes my fancy. I'm also fickle and not too loyal to anything anymore.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
I recently had a revelation, an epiphany, and re-thought my opinion of "HGL" Lane Ltd. I originally thought it was way too heavy in the Latakia department, but now - after smoking it straight out-of-the-bag, and also mixed with other tobaccy in various proportions, I have come to enjoy this mild, aromatic "English"-style blend. Yes, I know it's really RLP-6 with a minor Latakia addition, but it serves my purpose.....and the aroma smells great. Besides, I'm not that adventurous when it comes to trying all the many tobacco blends....I can't really taste the different tobacco components. Also, I ain't got no palate.
Recently added HGL to a generic Burley/Blk. Cavendish blend, 50:50, and the resulting mixture was terrific.....smooth, rich, oats and nuts, burnt-sugary, with some vanilla notes. No bite. A perfect blend for all day smoking. I bought the "Burley-Cavendish" mixture at a local B&M in Florida, and the bulk was probably renamed for retail sale by the ounce. Store told me their bulk blends come from either Lane Ltd. of Stokkebye. If anyone can guess what the generic Burley-Cavendish blend might be, I'd sure like to know.
So, this 50/50 HGL blend is my new, favorite, must have, tobaccy mixture....for now, until something else strikes my fancy. I'm also fickle and not too loyal to anything anymore.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
My tastes seem to change..but current rotation:
Morning smoke...esoterica stonehaven mixed with a little sutliff burley supreme..makes my stonehaven supply last longer
Afternoon....macbarren golden extra
After dinner favs...peterson univ flake or perfect plug(good stuff!) or solanni silver flake
Before bed..ten russians or nightcap
Morning smoke...esoterica stonehaven mixed with a little sutliff burley supreme..makes my stonehaven supply last longer
Afternoon....macbarren golden extra
After dinner favs...peterson univ flake or perfect plug(good stuff!) or solanni silver flake
Before bed..ten russians or nightcap
I'm probably not qualified to post here, but hey.... That hasn't stopped me yet. 
Although I am an admitted MM965 fan, I find that I enjoy many different blends.
This evening, for instance, I started out the night with a bowl of Penzance in one of my Dunhill Bent Bulldogs, I have also enjoyed a bowl of Carter Hall in a beautiful Edwards Straight Billiard and am now happily puffin away on a bowl of Balkan Sobraine in a Calibrisi Freehand.
Although I have an affinity for English's and Balkan's I quite enjoy pretty much everything I've acquired. The one's I don't care for I've traded off (Haunted Bookshop).
Depending on the day I find myself smoking anything from Cavendish to Frog Mortons to Peach Cobbler.
I know, I know, not a very sophisticated palate, but hey. What can I say? As of now I seem to enjoy em all.
Cheers
Although I am an admitted MM965 fan, I find that I enjoy many different blends.
This evening, for instance, I started out the night with a bowl of Penzance in one of my Dunhill Bent Bulldogs, I have also enjoyed a bowl of Carter Hall in a beautiful Edwards Straight Billiard and am now happily puffin away on a bowl of Balkan Sobraine in a Calibrisi Freehand.
Although I have an affinity for English's and Balkan's I quite enjoy pretty much everything I've acquired. The one's I don't care for I've traded off (Haunted Bookshop).
Depending on the day I find myself smoking anything from Cavendish to Frog Mortons to Peach Cobbler.
I know, I know, not a very sophisticated palate, but hey. What can I say? As of now I seem to enjoy em all.
Cheers
My current three favorite blends are FMC, Dunhill Aperitif and a 50/50 homemade blend of Orlick Golden Slice and Dark Strong KY.
I have rediscovered (yet again!) My Mixture 965 after digging into my stash. Spicy, sweet and tangy. It's the General Joe's Chicken of pipe tobacco. Glorious.
Well, thanks to a recent thread, PS Luxury Twist Flake has become my daily smoke. Thanks, guys! 2-5 are FVF, Dunbar, McClelland's 40th Anniversary, and Boston 1776.
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