Strong Virginias

[nukesimi]

Royal yacht has some of the strongest straight Virginias on the market. Instead of adding Perique or dark fired to increase strength, why don’t Latakia mixes use some stronger Virginias like those in Royal Yacht? Anyone know of a Balkan or English blend with hard hitting Virginias sans Perique or Kentucky?

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Gawith stuff has higher nicotine virginias. That's what makes their stuff good in my opinion.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipe-tobacco/samuel-gawith/commonwealth-mixture-8oz/product_id/526533

Here's one.

 

[Sandblast]

How about GH Dark Flake u/s?
The GH Brown Flake u/s is very nice.

 

[Skippy B. Coyote]

Outside of Royal Yacht the strongest pure Virginia without any dark fired leaf added that I've had the pleasure of enjoying has been G.L. Pease Union Square. It's not quite in the same league as Royal Yacht or Gawith's assorted dark fired delights, but it'll definitely mellow you out if you're in need of some Vitamin N. I'm not too sure about English blends containing stronger Virginias since Englishes aren't really my genre, but if you're looking for a good strong straight Virginia then Union Square should fit the bill.

 

[thomasw]

Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.Brown Twist Sliced! Very strong and ... Delicious.​

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[makhorkasmoker]

The strongest Virginia I’ve tried is WLT ripe flue cured Virginia. I much prefer it to royal yacht. If I wanted a hi-nic English , I’d mix it with some Latakia

 

[camaguey]

Stronger virginias may interfere with the delicate oriental. It depends on the kind of blend that the blender wants. I suggest you to try to improve your blend by adding a stronger varietal to your mix. It is fun to experiment and may be rewarding.

 

[anotherbob]

Royal yacht has some of the strongest straight Virginias on the market. Instead of adding Perique or dark fired to increase strength, why don’t Latakia mixes use some stronger Virginias like those in Royal Yacht? Anyone know of a Balkan or English blend with hard hitting Virginias sans Perique or Kentucky?

Nicotine in tobacco isn't just a matter of strength but also things like absorption. I feel like it's not just the leaf used in Royal Yacht but something to do with the topping.

 

[Uguccione]

Anyone know of a Balkan or English blend with hard hitting Virginias

Peterson Nightcap
G. L. Pease Gaslight.

I don't know if it's the Virginias' fault, but these two are pretty tough.

 

[RookieGuy80]

Stronger virginias may interfere with the delicate oriental. It depends on the kind of blend that the blender wants. I suggest you to try to improve your blend by adding a stronger varietal to your mix. It is fun to experiment and may be rewarding.

That is a great idea! I bet RY would make a killer English. Thanks.

 

[kcghost]

You won't go wrong following @Uguccione advice.

 

[Terry Lennox]

Typically a blender will add Kentucky to a Virginia blend to increase strength. Often they do not list it as an ingredient and there's no info about it but it's in there. For example Hal O the Wynd and the other Rattray "Virginias."

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I'm really surprised that no one has hit the nail on the head with this. There are different varieties of brightleaf, and the one that we are most familiar with is VAGold25 seedstock. We (pipesmokers) tend to call all brightleaf varieties, Virginias. But, this is not so on the agricultural end of the varietal. There are a few varieties that were cultivated in Africa and Asia that will wallop your head... particularly African Virginias. It is not a brightleaf, like we would call a "Virginia", but it is of that strain. And, there are others, in a category we (pipesmokers) would call Imperial Virginias, referring to those tobaccos cultivated by the British Empire, when they had one. And, it is these Imperial Virginias that give Royal Yacht its strength.

Also, yes, the topping changes the acidity of the blend. Virginias naturally have a wallop of nic power, but they are acidic (PH-) which makes it harder to absorb the nicotine in that leaf. And, a topping that changes the PH can make it a more powerful blend. But, I am not sure that is in play here... maybe.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Samuel Gawith - Brown No.4 is a very stout straight Virginia and an amazing blend.

The strongest Virginia blend i've tried is Gawith Dark Plug XX. There really is nothing like it. The only place in the UK that sells it is GQ Tobaccos but it's currently out of stock.

 

[Edwoooo]

I'm trying to get off of a 17 years old cigarette habit. I get anxiety ridden within hours of not smoking. I find pipe smoking very satisfying as far as premium tobacco taste. but I cannot find one with strong nicotine to calm my addiction. But I'm still searching. I hope someone can suggest something.

 

[Strange Quark]

I'm trying to get off of a 17 years old cigarette habit. I get anxiety ridden within hours of not smoking. I find pipe smoking very satisfying as far as premium tobacco taste. but I cannot find one with strong nicotine to calm my addiction. But I'm still searching. I hope someone can suggest something.

A Virgina/Perique blend may be to your liking. The perique is high nicotine and compliments straight forward virginia flavors with a bit of fruitiness and "spice." I recently tried Peter Stockebye Bullseye Flake which is a mechanically produced twist of virginia, perique and a core of dry black cavendish which is rather neutral in character. I found it a bit rich in the nicotine department and I suspect it may not be enoug for you. You can buy bulk tobaccos and blend your own to arrive at your desired strength or C&D are noted for having some strong virginia/perique blends.

 

[Terry Lennox]

I'm trying to get off of a 17 years old cigarette habit. I get anxiety ridden within hours of not smoking. I find pipe smoking very satisfying as far as premium tobacco taste. but I cannot find one with strong nicotine to calm my addiction. But I'm still searching. I hope someone can suggest something.

People say Five Brothers is one of the strongest. And it's pretty cheap.

 

[pantsBoots]

I'm trying to get off of a 17 years old cigarette habit. I get anxiety ridden within hours of not smoking. I find pipe smoking very satisfying as far as premium tobacco taste. but I cannot find one with strong nicotine to calm my addiction. But I'm still searching. I hope someone can suggest something.

Five Brothers
Sam Gawith Black xx or Brown no 4
Gawith & Hoggarth Happy Brown Bogie

 

[Edwoooo]

I'll try the 5 bros. BTW, anyone here has ordered stuff from Cigarstandard.com? wondering if it's legit.