Old Lane Ltd. Blend

[papipeguy]

In the 1970's I smoked a blend called "Highland" from Lane Ltd. I used to buy it at their store on 42nd St in New York. I'd describe it as an English aromatic. Does anyone remember it? If so, any recommendations for a blend that approximates it?

Thanks in advance.
John Fruhmann

 

[duncan]

I would try and give the guy at Village tobacco a call in Whitehall talked with him yesterday and seemed to know his stuff (but I know nothing so anything is something).

 

[papipeguy]

Duncan,

Thanks. Ron Kern at Tobacco Village is a very good friend of mine. I had him look at the remains of my dearly departed blend and he's "analyzing " it. He's had a few ideas so I'm hopeful. He actually called Altadis to inquire about it but all of the old timers are gone and they have no record of it which I thought was strange. The blend I smoked was a cube cut. Packed well and lighting it was a breeze. I have to wnder about how many other recipes have been lost to time.

 

[lordnoble]

papipeguy said I have to wonder about how many other recipes have been lost to time.

I think too many already! I see old tobacco tins (empty of course) at antique shops of blends I've never heard of and wonder if they were any good.

 

[duncan]

Papipe,

When you figure out what it is, or Ron makes the blend let me know I won't mind buying a few oz's. For all this you are going through I figure it to be a pretty decent blend. I am always in the market to try something new since I am still new in this world of tobacco.

 

[papipeguy]

Duncan,

Will do. A couple of his bulk blends are close ( Sherwood Forest and TV Connoisseur)and I like them both although they are not cube cut. I may be wrong but I associate that cut with Burley. The blend definitely has latikia in it and I'm guessing Virginia and possibly cavendish as well. There is a light topping and I always got compliments on it, even from women.
I'll be at TV today ( I'm there almost every day). I'll keep you posted.
John

 

[duncan]

John,
Thanks, I am always intrested in finding the holy grail in tobacco. Wish I could get there everyday but the family would get a bit upset with not seeing me after a while.
Wade

 

[papipeguy]

Duncan,

Just do what I do. Tell the family that you're doing volunteer work helping the less fortunate. My wife is in to me now but knows that I'm in a safe place and that most of the regulars could need some help.

 

[hauntedmyst]

Are you sure it wasn't BCBW?

 

[papipeguy]

I don't know what BCBW is. Can you enlighten me?