Oriental Blend Recommendation

[hawky454]

The new Pease blend, Geometrie, is an oriental forward VaOr.

Came here to give some love to Géométrie too. I think I heard Cosmic say it’s like a Balkan without the Latakia. I can definitely see that. In fact, it’s probably the first VaOr blend where I get more than a hint of orientals, they are way out in front. It’s some good stuff. Temple Bar is another good one, I swear there is a topping on that one though but it’s been 5 or so years since I smoked it so maybe I’m mixing it up with something else.

 

[kola]

I like Dunhill Durbar quite a lot (hard to find) GLP Temple bar too (easy to get and affordable)

 

[Zamora]

Presbyterian has a musty oriental in it and a lot of it and just a tad of Latakia, as others have said Bjou, Straight TS24, Orions Arrow ...

I just bought a tin of Presbyterian, I can't wait to start it

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Came here to give some love to Géométrie too. I think I heard Cosmic say it’s like a Balkan without the Latakia. I can definitely see that. In fact, it’s probably the first VaOr blend where I get more than a hint of orientals, they are way out in front. It’s some good stuff. Temple Bar is another good one, I swear there is a topping on that one though but it’s been 5 or so years since I smoked it so maybe I’m mixing it up with something else.

I've always said Germain should make a Penzance without latakia- I'd love it.

 

[JimPM]

Oriental Silk is definitely a good one. You might find Low Country's version of VA/Turkish pleasing as well and it is very affordable. Personally, EOS as mentioned, and Wilke's 111 is a really nice Oriental forward blend.

 

[stogie37]

Some great recommendations here. I would add: C&D Star of the East Gold, G.L. Pease Ashbury, Rattray Red Raparee and G.L. Pease Regents Flake as excellent Oriental forward blends. Smoking through a tin of C&D Or Olam right now and it might make my Oriental rotation as well…

 

[kcghost]

I found it very hard to choke down. Geometrie is Pease's answer to a question I can't fathom. I have always loved Greg's stuff but not this one.

 

[Sgetz]

Some great recommendations here. I would add: C&D Star of the East Gold, G.L. Pease Ashbury, Rattray Red Raparee and G.L. Pease Regents Flake as excellent Oriental forward blends. Smoking through a tin of C&D Or Olam right now and it might make my Oriental rotation as well…

Can i second G L Pease Regent Flake. Excellent. Very little Latakia.

 

[JJ_JJ_JJ_JJ]

Can i second G L Pease Regent Flake. Excellent. Very little Latakia.

I don't thing Regents Flake has any Latakia whatsoever. Its VA/Per/OR

 

[Lumbridge]

+1 for Oriental Silk, Orion's Arrow, and McConnell Oriental (has latakia). All solid blends. Also would suggest looking at McConnell Mature, a VaOr with a not too heavily applied topping.
I need to get my hands on some Geometrie. My experience with oriental tobaccos is limited, but I've liked every blend I've had with a strong oriental presence.

 

[sittingbear]

My all time favorite oriental was McClelland Classic Samsun. I've been trying to find a replacement for years....

 

[bluegrassbrian]

My all time favorite oriental was McClelland Classic Samsun. I've been trying to find a replacement for years....

I smoked my last tin of that in late 2019. I can still taste it. It had such a unique flavor profile.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

+1 for Oriental Silk, Orion's Arrow, and McConnell Oriental (has latakia). All solid blends. Also would suggest looking at McConnell Mature, a VaOr with a not too heavily applied topping.
I need to get my hands on some Geometrie. My experience with oriental tobaccos is limited, but I've liked every blend I've had with a strong oriental presence.

When was the last time you smoked the McConnell Mature? Was it a newer tin?
I've read reviews that say it's overly topped and others that say it's light and just right.

 

[Lumbridge]

When was the last time you smoked the McConnell Mature? Was it a newer tin?
I've read reviews that say it's overly topped and others that say it's light and just right.

Recently, purchased this year.
I think that's just a preference thing. While I do notice the topping, it doesn't overwhelm the quality tobacco in the blend. I let it sit in the opened tin for a couple weeks before jarring it and that seemed to tone it down even more.

 

[jeff540]

Since the extinct has already been mentioned, yeah those were great Oriental blends and I have yet to find any new blends that match the round, buttery sweetness of the Grand Oriental blends. Drama Reserve was my all time favorite of that line.

I may give the Geometrie a try, but I've been disappointed by most of those GP/C&D blends - just too bitter and harsh for my tastes, even with a few years on them.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Since the extinct has already been mentioned, yeah those were great Oriental blends and I have yet to find any new blends that match the round, buttery sweetness of the Grand Oriental blends. Drama Reserve was my all time favorite of that line.

I may give the Geometrie a try, but I've been disappointed by most of those GP/C&D blends - just too bitter and harsh for my tastes, even with a few years on them.

I think I know what you mean. It took a while for me to find a few GLP/C&D blends that agrees with me. Cairo was the first for me.

 

[Sgetz]

I think

I don't thing Regents Flake has any Latakia whatsoever. Its VA/Per/OR

You are correct. My mistake. Apologies

 

[ClenchedBilliard]

Cairo, Caravan, Super Balkan, Wilke #111

 

[vosBghos]

Cairo, Caravan, Super Balkan, Wilke #111

+1 super balkan

 

[proteus]

My oris are Oriental Silk, Simply Voriental, my new one geometrie, Temple Bar, Cairo, Regents Flake. I'll mess with Izmir Turkish sometimes straight up or mixed with a straight VA like Simply Red, N400, or Sut VA Slices. Oris for me are like a melow Perique.