Mixing Captain Black with Latakia or Kentucky

[oldguyoldpipes]

Has anyone mixed Captain Black Royal or Dark with any other tobaccos like Latakia or Kentucky?
If so, what are your experience about mixing it?
Also, if Captain Black is a Lane Limited product, is the Cavandish they use related to BCA or TK-6, HGL, etc.?

I sometimes mix in some BCA or TK-6 into my English blends as I like to add the aroma component. I recently ordered some straight Latakia and Kentucky and want to start experimenting with different smokes.

 

[mso489]

My memory of Capt. Black is not the smoothest blend on the shelf, but I'd sure give it a try with these various condiments. Remember proportion is a key, so I'd start with a pinch and go to two or three. I wouldn't mix more than a few bowls at a time, even if you discover a pretty good ratio. For a base tobacco, I'd prefer an unblended Virginia or burley, or a blend of several of either, or both. It seems like getting too many different tobaccos together often gets muddy or harsh. Oftentimes a little tweaking is best.

 

[Waning Embers]

Latakia goes well with vanilla, chocolate, and caramel aros. A personal favorite of mine is 1-Q and Penzance.

 

[oldguyoldpipes]

My memory of Capt. Black is not the smoothest blend on the shelf, but I'd sure give it a try with these various condiments. Remember proportion is a key, so I'd start with a pinch and go to two or three. I wouldn't mix more than a few bowls at a time, even if you discover a pretty good ratio. For a base tobacco, I'd prefer an unblended Virginia or burley, or a blend of several of either, or both. It seems like getting too many different tobaccos together often gets muddy or harsh. Oftentimes a little tweaking is best.

I have some straight Virginia also so come next week maybe I'll just start having some fun. I'm sure most people would just say, "Go with the pro blenders and be done with it".