Orientals Anyone?

[Hovannes]

I really miss FMOTT and 2045, and while I've found Squadron Leader is my heir apparent I'm curious about other blends with Oriental leanings. 965 I recollect had a sweet Oriental nuance, but that was back in the Dunhill days. I haven't tried it since Peterson picked up the ball and ran with it.
What Oriental forward/Balkan blends are you fond of?

 

[beefeater33]

My all-time favorite is this: Though my tins are 20+ years old, I don't know if the newer stuff is as good............

 

[Chasing Embers]

Love them, just not with latakia.

 

[username]

Wish I had stocked up on oriental 14 before that was my favorite.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

I used to really enjoy McConnell Oriental and Hearth & Home White Knight back when I smoked latakia blends more.

 

[Peter Turbo]

LJ Peretti Tashkent

 

[jaytex1969]

I have recently taken a stronger interest in Orientals and have been collecting up varieties to try.

Sticking my nose in here to learn more about what others are enjoying.

+1 on the Tashkent, BTW.

 

[irishearl]

Oriental Silk if you want no latakia and currently lovin me some Balkan Sobranie 759 match if you're wanting the latakia.

 

[jaytex1969]

I've been searching on YouTube about Orientals and just watched this interesting video concerning the raising of the plants.

I generally don't go in for all that bestiality and such, but, at about 3 minutes in, is the sexiest mule I've ever seen...

Enjoy!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I prefer VaOr without latakia although there are some blends with just enough latakia to make it interesting. My favorites are Ascanian No 1, Bijou and SunBear. C&D Sunday Picnic is also quite good.

 

[supdog]

Some Oriental blends that I enjoy are, Cordial and Star of the East Gold and Stratfordshire (not so much oriental heavy, but tasty and balanced) from C&D. From Sutliff BSOSm, BS 759, and 965 matches, TS24 Blended Turkish Ribbon.

 

[That Guy]

Warped The Red Hunt is definitely worth checking out.

 

[Andriko]

Love them, just not with latakia.

Same, except those types of blends are pretty hard to come by in the UK.

 

[canucklehead]

Oriental with no Latakia blends: Low Country Natural Virginia&Oriental, Savinelli Brunello Flake, Newminster No. 84 Oriental Pipe Cut.

With Latakia: Presbyterian, Squadron Leader, EMP, Sutliff balkan matches.

 

[pantsBoots]

I really miss FMOTT and 2045, and while I've found Squadron Leader is my heir apparent I'm curious about other blends with Oriental leanings. 965 I recollect had a sweet Oriental nuance, but that was back in the Dunhill days. I haven't tried it since Peterson picked up the ball and ran with it.
What Oriental forward/Balkan blends are you fond of?

Peretti Royal & Tashkent
C&D Bijou
Ascanian nos 1 and 2
Rattray's Red Rapparee
Savinelli Brunello Flake (took a while to get this blend, but now I love it)

 

[canucklehead]

Peretti Royal & Tashkent
C&D Bijou
Ascanian nos 1 and 2
Rattray's Red Rapparee
Savinelli Brunello Flake (took a while to get this blend, but now I love it)

Brunello flake is fantastic IMHO.

 

[LotusEater]

LJP Oriental #40 has Latakia but it is one of my favorite mild oriental blends.
Tashkent and Robert McConnell are both very good. Presbyterian Mixture and EMP are my every morning smokes.
You could also try adding Katarini, Izmir, Turkish Ribbon or Macedonian Prelip (prelep) to any of your favorite less oriental blends.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Regents Flake is nice too.

Just picked up a pound of this..

 

[condorlover1]

Only if she is pretty and a good cook and enjoys house work!

 

[krizzose]

GLP Embarcadero is very good. If you like perique, also try Low Country Waccamaw.