Looking for Recommendations Based on Current Favorites

[pipeanddrum]

Since picking up my first pipe over 3 years ago I've sampled about 50+ different tobacco blends and have recently started to get a good sense of my preferences. Currently my favorite blends are: GL Pease Gaslight, Irish Flake, Old Dark Fired (flake), Revor Plug, McConnell's Latakia Flake, Tabac Manil Semois, C&D Pegasus - and am wondering if you esteemed and experienced forum members can recommend other blends based on my stated preferences. I'm not a fan of aromatics and tend to get bit by bright virginias. Thanks very much in advance.
Edited by jvnshr: Title capitalization (please check Rule #9)

 

[aquadoc]

GLP Odyssey, Presbyterian, 10 to Midnight, and for something with great Latakia and cigar tones, Billy Budd.

 

[pipeanddrum]

Thanks, aquadoc. Billy Budd is in my regular rotation but I have yet to check those other blends. I'll add them to my list!

 

[briarbuck]

C&D Sansipolcro, but I'm not sure if they're making it anymore.

 

[pipeanddrum]

@folanator, I suspected I would like Sansepolcro and have a tin stashed away! What would you liken it to?

 

[cigrmaster]

Here are 2 that you might like and both are available.

Solani 660 Silver Flake

Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky

 

[workman]

If you like Irish Flake, you might also like Peterson's Perfect Plug and Samuel Gawith' Lakeland Dark.

If you like Old Dark Fired, you might like Bold Kentucky.

 

[pipeanddrum]

@cigrmaster - DSK and Solani ABF are in my top ten. I will certainly try 660.

@workman - 3P's is another favorite of mine along with Mick McQuaid and Warrior Plug. How would you compare Bold Kentucky to ODF? Is it stronger? ODF is about as strong a tobacco as I can enjoy.
Thank you both!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Currently my favorite blends are: GL Pease Gaslight, Irish Flake, Old Dark Fired (flake), Revor Plug, McConnell's Latakia Flake, Tabac Manil Semois, C&D Pegasus

With the current world opinion of tobacco, you may wish to collect a few pounds of your favorites before proceeding. That being said, Bold Kentucky is deeper and richer than ODF.
To add to your interests:

Sixpence

Meridian

Balkan Supreme

Stirling Flake

Marlin Flake

Salty Dogs

 

[mso489]

If you want to explore the Semois burley theme a little, Cosmic and jiminks recently put me onto Daughters and Ryan Two Timer, from Kenly N.C. with a Smithfield P.O. box, but available through PC and others. The Two Timer regular is two twice-toasted burleys. I bought a pound, and I'm glad to have it.

 

[pipeanddrum]

@chasingembers - thanks for the suggestions. Are you saying my favorite blends are on the chopping block if the tobaccapocalypse hits?
@mso489 - Daughters and Ryan has never been on my radar but if you, Cosmic, and jiminks suggest Two Timer, I feel it is a must for me. Much appreciated!
Does anyone have experience with or thoughts on Mad Fiddler and Dreams of Kadath?
Thanks all for your insight!

 

[aquadoc]

I like both Mad Fiddler and DOK! Great smoke.

 

[ericusrex]

Conniston Cut Plug

 

[Chasing Embers]

Are you saying my favorite blends are on the chopping block if the tobaccapocalypse hits?

Gaslight and ODF are for sure, but when they say there's a limit, I'm not buying it. Too much anti smoking propaganda.

 

[crashthegrey]

You have honestly hit the pinnacle of those styles with some of those blends. Hard to steer you toward better than what you already enjoy.

 

[pipeanddrum]

@crashthegrey - thanks for that. I know those blends are hard to beat. Just trying to leave no stone unturned.

 

[crashthegrey]

An honorable pursuit.

 

[foursidedtriangle]

I assume you tried HH Latakia Flake? If you take that list and mix it together that what it would probably taste like.

 

[lasttango]

Key Largo - GLPease

Hyde Park - Peterson

 

[pipeanddrum]

@foursidedtriangle - I do have some HH Latakia Flake and enjoy it on occasion. It’s a mild, pleasant smoke but not as rich and flavorful as McConnell’s Latakia Flake which I highly recommend.
@lastango - I have a tin of Key Largo in one of my shopping carts and am looking forward to comparing it to Billy Budd which is a blend I really enjoy. I have tried Hyde Park and didn’t love it. I suspect it was the bright Virginias. My body chemistry just doesn’t tolerate them, sadly.