I wound up getting into English blends early, thanks to this forum. After describing my first experiences with what turned out to be Lane's 1-Q, several folks suggested trying out some Englishes, and at the time, the Black Bloods were posting all over the place, so when I put in my first sampler order, I split it 50-50 between aromatic blends and English blends, plus a tin of Black House.
It was an educational experience. Of the 3 aros, the only one I'm likely to order again was Vermont Meat Candy, but I have yet to come across a Latakia blend that I wouldn't happily smoke again.