Orientals Anyone?
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The only two non-latakia Orientals I know of are SG's Sam's Flake (Virginia/Oriental with Tonkin bean topping, not tried it yet) and Germain's Virgnia & Cavendish (Virginia, Cavandish and Oriental), which is pleasant enough but hard to come by.
I think there are a few straight orientals, mainly for mixing, which I've never had a go at, but there aren't many. In the UK it seems latakia stinks up everything in the pipe world.
Sunday Picnic is a fantastic blend you don't see mentioned often.
Presbyterian is my most smoked tobacco,though occasionally another may knock it off its throne
It's such an amazing blend that gets hardly any love on the interwebz. I cracked open an 8-year-old tin and it is my 2nd best smoking experience yet.
Many favorites are intentionally kept under the radar.
I'll second GLP Embacadero and throw in Regents Flake for good measure
Presbyterian is very nice
Pease Regents Flake and Temple Bar are the same blend, but flake and (soft) plug.
Cairo is a long time favorite as well. It ages phenomenally.
Cairo is a long time favorite as well. It ages phenomenally.
One of my favorite Va/Or blends is Off The Rails, which is a one off made by Watch City. If you want something really good, some of this is currently being offered by Hoosierguy on his FS post. I bought a pound of it to supplement what I already have, and am happy that I did. I also like Brunello Flake.
Sutliff TS24 is pretty tasty straight up. It's a blend of Yenidje, Basma, and Samsun varietals.
I found this out after I bought a ton of both blends. Was not happy.
I have discovered Oriental Silk only recently. Outstanding tobacco.
Same for Innsmouth, even if different.
Presbyterian and GLP Maltese Falcon are both nice alternatives.
On my radar, and my shelf, just not sure when they'll opened.
Be aware with the Maltese Falcon, there is a ginger component in there.
Most don't mind it, but it made it unsmokeable for me. Maybe start with one tin and see.
There are a couple blends with cinnamon and I had a similar experience.
I think it's just me, as most don't seem to mention it much. Still, I thought you might like to know!
Most don't mind it, but it made it unsmokeable for me. Maybe start with one tin and see.
There are a couple blends with cinnamon and I had a similar experience.
I think it's just me, as most don't seem to mention it much. Still, I thought you might like to know!
A Mary Ann component would be more welcome.
I also recommend McConnel's Oriental and Pease Regents Flake, I've been smoking both and really enjoy them!
Was fortunate enough to try a McClellands Winter 2016 special blend that was oriental forward
Was fortunate enough to try a McClellands Winter 2016 special blend that was oriental forward