There is no one on earth who can agree what a Scottish blend is. Its a faux blend. I don't care. What is your favorite?
You've forgotten the cavendish component. There's an old thread here where Russ Oulette stated that was his definition, (oriental, Virginia, latakia and cavendish). My favorite of that genre would be C&D Stratfordshire. Recently picked up 8 oz awaiting my attention.Oh brother. From the miasma of the web, this is one "definition" of a Scottish blend.
I've heard Nightcap and Bayou Night called Scottish blends, but I'm not convinced either is oriental dominant or equal to the Virginia. It may be a term without a solid definition. It just sounds good.
- Scottish: oriental dominant, virginia secondary (or equal), latakia supporting
that Cavendish really does something great in those blends. It seems to smooth things out with out removing any of the definition.You've forgotten the cavendish component. There's an old thread here where Russ Oulette stated that was his definition, (oriental, Virginia, latakia and cavendish). My favorite of that genre would be C&D Stratfordshire. Recently picked up 8 oz awaiting my attention.
I forgot about McConnell. If their copy is true, McConnell's Scottish Blend may be the first iteration of the style.Try Scottish blends from a Scottish brand. Yeah. I mean, so simple. Rattray's or McConnell. Black Mallory is the most Scottish blend there is right now. If you can find the Scottish Blend (not the Flake and not the Cake, which are both great, but not "Scottish" mixtures) from McConnell that's for real too. But hit one of the Rattray's, Highland Targe, Jock's, Red Rapparee, Black Mallory, 3 noggins you'll get the idea.
@mingc has the correct answer. Saying that all McConnel‘s or Rattray’s mixtures are Scottish blends is the equivalent of saying that, all C&D blends are “American“ blends. Just because a blend originated in or is produced within a certain country does not mean it is “of” that particular named genre.For the longest time, the archetypical Scottish, defined as a mix with oriental, Virginia, latakia and cavendish), was Dunhill 965. I'm still working on my Murray's made stash and have no idea if the STG version is up to snuff.
Anyone calling Nightcap a Scottish blend is likely trying to resurrect Edward the Longshanks, Malleus Scotorum from the grave.I've heard Nightcap [...] called Scottish blends
I agree with 965. Mine is still jarred bulk from 2000. Delish!For the longest time, the archetypical Scottish, defined as a mix with oriental, Virginia, latakia and cavendish), was Dunhill 965. I'm still working on my Murray's made stash and have no idea if the STG version is up to snuff.