Im looking for a replacement blend

[trd79]

Hello,

I am brand new to pipe smoking. I stumbled on a blend that I love, only to find out it is no longer available. The blend is Hearth & Home Ashcroft Estate.

It contains Virginia, Burley, black Cavendish, and Latakia.

If someone could guide me to a similar blend, I would greatly appreciate it.

I would love to find a bulk option too.

Thanks in advance!

 

[KruegerFlap]

I never tried that blend specifically but a spectacular blend that shares those same components and is available in bulk is Peter Stokkebye English Oriental Supreme. All the different components in this blend are well balanced and it isn't a Lat bomb. It quickly became my favorite English blend.

 

[Briarcutter]

I'd write H&H and ask if they'd blend you a couple pounds. They may do it for a pound or so but I doubt they'd do it for a couple ounces.

 

[khiddy]

I'd write H&H and ask if they'd blend you a couple pounds. They may do it for a pound or so but I doubt they'd do it for a couple ounces.

You know that H&H is no longer in existence, a victim of the MacBaren/Sutliffocalypse, right?

 

[Briarcutter]

You know that H&H is no longer in existence, a victim of the MacBaren/Sutliffocalypse, right?

Apparently not. Open mouth,insert foot.

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

Have you tried other blends containing Latakia? If so, which ones did you like?

 

[JimInks]

I never tried that blend specifically but a spectacular blend that shares those same components and is available in bulk is Peter Stokkebye English Oriental Supreme. All the different components in this blend are well balanced and it isn't a Lat bomb. It quickly became my favorite English blend.

I never tried Ashford Estate, but I will second your suggestion just the same.

 

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[damacene]

I would highly recommend Cornell and Diehl Epiphany or Morley's Best. The Epiphany is a little sweeter and has a slight spice from the Perique. The Morley's Best is a bit stronger and more natural tasting, but is very very good.

 

[trd79]

Have you tried other blends containing Latakia? If so, which ones did you like?

No I'm only 2 weeks into smoking pipes. We have limited local tobacco choices mostly puf tobacco shops. I have to drive a half-hour to get any thing good.

 

[trd79]

I would highly recommend Cornell and Diehl Epiphany or Morley's Best. The Epiphany is a little sweeter and has a slight spice from the Perique. The Morley's Best is a bit stronger and more natural tasting, but is very very good.

Awesome thank you!

 

[Brad H]

No I'm only 2 weeks into smoking pipes. We have limited local tobacco choices mostly puf tobacco shops. I have to drive a half-hour to get any thing good.

Are you state side? EU, Canada?
Curiosity has me wondering if you have to drive to a local B&M or can you order online without having the massive taxes some states impose.

 

[trd79]

I'll give it a

Are you state side? EU, Canada?
Curiosity has me wondering if you have to drive to a local B&M or can you order online without having the massive taxes some states impose.

Im in Pennsylvania they love their sin taxes here.

 

[trd79]

I never tried that blend specifically but a spectacular blend that shares those same components and is available in bulk is Peter Stokkebye English Oriental Supreme. All the different components in this blend are well balanced and it isn't a Lat bomb. It quickly became my favorite English blend.

Awesome I appreciate the recommendation. Im brand new to this so I didn't know what that blend would be classified as or how to describe it. I have a lot to learn yet.

 

[trd79]

I would highly recommend Cornell and Diehl Epiphany or Morley's Best. The Epiphany is a little sweeter and has a slight spice from the Perique. The Morley's Best is a bit stronger and more natural tasting, but is very very good.

I'll have to give the sweet option a try i love sweet cigars.

 

[damacene]

I'll have to give the sweet option a try i love sweet cigars.

Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with Epiphany. It's one of my favorite all-day everyday smokes.

 

[KruegerFlap]

It can be overwhelming starting out with pipes because there are so many blends and it's very different from cigars. My suggestion is to get online with a reputable site like smokingpipes.com and use their tobacco finder feature to search for blends with the same component tobaccos to what you like and buy an ounce of a few different ones and try them out. This will at least give you a base idea to work from and you can build from there.