Heavy Latakia Flavour - Light(er) Nicotine Punch

[sparroa]

Is there a real heavy latakia blend you guys know of that is a bit lighter in strength? Nicotine is not always my friend and though I've been interested in trying Ten Russians and similar blends just to experience that latakia jolt I do not want to blindsided and sent spinning. I am influenced by Bob's review but I am also put off by the possibility of a turned stomach thanks to overpowering nicotine. To summarize, what blends would deliver full latakia flavour with only a "medium" strength? Any suggestions?
For reference, some of the English blends I own: (mostly moderate strength)
-Westminster

-Piccadilly

-London Mixture

-Three Oaks Syrian

-Wilderness

-Legends

-Balkan Sasieni

*Balkan Supreme

*Gordon Pym
*I have only smoked the last two, to date.

 

[mjtannen]

Sparroa: Definitely get some Penzance in your pipe. Great latakia taste low nicotine. When you try the Balkan Sasieni you won't be purchasing the Balkan Supreme. Sasieni is much better.

 

[fatman]

Sparroa, there are many 'Lat bombs' out there..I particularrly like GLP ASBURY, full flavor, and SAMARRA as well..not very strong but full of flavor. Now, as the title implies, I think Charles FAIRMON's LANCER'S SLICES is a rok your sox off latakia.

 

[buck67]

Boswell's Northwoods is good although not real strong. Worth a try and not expensive.

 

[tedswearingen]

Latakia has less nicotine than the vast majority of Virginia blends, and certainly burley blends. You might not be as sensitive to these heavy latakia blends as you might think.

 

[bowhatchie]

I am going to throw Billy Budd's Hat into the ring.......

 

[sparroa]

mjtannen,

I was one of the lucky ones who managed to land two tins of Penzance last week. They are on the way! I think I will definitely have to try one immediately, just because I'm so curious. I wasn't sure if it was strong or not in reality, hard to gauge by reviews alone.
Fatman,

Thanks for those recommendations, I've been wondering about all those you recommended - especially Asbury and Lancer's Slice's but I was hesitant, again, because of a presumed strength. I'm willing to chance it, I think! What is your opinion on Charing Cross - have you ever had it? That blend was also high up in my GLP considerations.
Ted,

I appreciate your raising that point. I've read that somewhere about latakia carrying less nicotine itself, but I presumed a lot of the "strong Latakia" blends out there were fortified with stout constituent tobaccos. I'm eager for full flavour without the ills that go along with full strength - I'm glad you're all telling me I can have my cake and eat it too! I've mostly been smoking Virginia or VaPer of late, and if I go a week without it I notice the difference in nicotine delivery quite a bit. Perhaps I will be fine with the full Latakias - thanks for the reassurance!

 

[sparroa]

bowhatchie,
Billy Budd is one that really scares me. The cigar leaf AND burley and VAs. too? It sounds interesting to try and everyone loves it but I don't think I'm brave enough yet...

That TR.com "Strong" isn't very encouraging to me...
:worship: Here's to you who can!

 

[bowhatchie]

Sparroa... send me your address and I will send you some to try.... if you don't like it.. so be it... But if you do... HOME RUN!!

 

[fatman]

Sparroa, I have an opened tin of Charing Cross and w/out a bit of discernment, it could pass for MARGATE. A bit heavier on the Lat weed, but overall good...perfect w/a good cup 'o jo!

 

[sparroa]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it all...
Fatman,

Margate has been on my list for a long time - I may just have to pick up both and see which one I favour. Didn't find it too strong? Or are you one of the ones immune to nicotine?

 

[menckenite]

Sparroa,
One more suggestion: Old Ironsides by Dan Tobacco. This is a full flavored Latakia, and I do mean full, but the nicotine is light.

 

[sparroa]

William,

I finally found that back in stock just yesterday for the first time in at least 3 months. Reading the reviews, I seem to find that people indicate it is "strong". I wish I could be sure they were rating it's nicotine or whether or not they're just commenting on the latakia taste. I trust your judgment, though, and may purchases this one soon - I certainly considered it myself but I am always hesitant because "medium" rated tobaccos can often get the best of me.