Smoking them straight can be enjoyable, also a good frame of reference when blending, or smoking/considering other blends.dottiewarden
I see no need to seek out a straight Oriental, other than for blending, when it marries so well with Virginia. Enjoying Bijou at this very moment, a delicious Oriental forward blend by C&D. Nothing to improve upon here.
For example, I know that I don't really like Katerini, so I know that can avoid the Bijou entirely! =) :puffpipe: