Subtle sweet non-aromatic recommendations?

[IBEW]

I normally smoke stuff like LJ Peretti Tashkent, GLP quiet nights and C&D Star of the East. But the other day I tried Boswell's Northwoods and Country Squire's cowboy coffee. Both blends had a very nice sweetness to them that wasn't overpowering, especially cowboy coffee. Excellent blends.

What are some blends you would recommend that have a subtle sweetness to them but aren't considered aromatics?

 

[Scottmi]

Sutliff 507C "Slices of Heaven"
Hamborger Veermaster
Peretti Ampersand Flake
MB Stockton
4th Gen 1931 Flake
PS Luxury Twist Flake

...there's a virginia theme here...

 

[Servant King]

Ashton Gold Rush
Mac Baren Virginia Flake
And as stated above, Sutliff 507-C VA Slices

 

[Grangerous]

Pegasus
Winchester

 

[SmokeyJock]

Special Virginia (formerly known as Mellow Virginia) - sweet raisiny, rummy, delightful OTC blend
Amphora Original (formerly Amphora Brown) - sweet chocolatey, nutty, delightful blend that alas only comes in 40g pouches

solidarity to the IBEW from a Scottish member of the IWW

 

[IBEW]

Special Virginia (formerly known as Mellow Virginia) - sweet raisiny, rummy, delightful OTC blend
Amphora Original (formerly Amphora Brown) - sweet chocolatey, nutty, delightful blend that alas only comes in 40g pouches

solidarity to the IBEW from a Scottish member of the IWW

In solidarity!

 

[K.E. Powell]

If you enjoyed Northwoods, then Boswell's Bear Blend could be a worthwhile option. They're similar. In fact, Boswell is known for lightly aromatic blends, so asking them directly may help you find other blends that are within that ballpark.

I'd say Pegasus is also a great choice. It's an old Bob Runowski blend that is nutty and slightly sweet.
Finally, Royal Yacht. It's technically an aromatic, but its topping is not cloying and its a solid Virginia with plenty of vitamin N.

 

[OzPiper]

If you enjoyed Boswell’s Northwoods and The Country Squire’s Cowboy Coffee, you may enjoy Sillem’s Black
It is a Latakia blend with a topping. I prefer this to Northwoods (which i have also)
The topping subsides with time. I have a tin that has been opened for 2 years, and the topping is now barely perceptible leaving a light Latakia note.

 

[khiddy]

Finally, Royal Yacht. It's technically an aromatic, but its topping is not cloying and its a solid Virginia with plenty of vitamin N.

Another vote for the Yacht. It rocks, especially when you give it a slight dry time. Tangy, sweet, and strong. A great blend.

 

[anotherbob]

I normally smoke stuff like LJ Peretti Tashkent, GLP quiet nights and C&D Star of the East. But the other day I tried Boswell's Northwoods and Country Squire's cowboy coffee. Both blends had a very nice sweetness to them that wasn't overpowering, especially cowboy coffee. Excellent blends.

What are some blends you would recommend that have a subtle sweetness to them but aren't considered aromatics?

I know North woods is a cross over if I remember correctly. Which are also known sometimes as aromatic English. One my all time favs is Kramers blend for Cary Grant. There are many others and yeah there is something about that right in the middle where neither the aromatic or natural tobacco profile is more prominent.
I don't smoke a ton of aromatics but I tend to like ones that are sorta in the middle.

 

[Hutch Piper]

Stockton

 

[krizzose]

Mac Baren Navy Flake
Rattray’s Marlin Flake
Watch City Stubb’s Pipe
GLP Barbary Coast

 

[driftedshank1]

Dwarven Mines from KBV.
Perfection from Gawith.
Sutliff Voodoo Queen
Lane HGL.

 

[IBEW]

I know North woods is a cross over if I remember correctly. Which are also known sometimes as aromatic English. One my all time favs is Kramers blend for Cary Grant. There are many others and yeah there is something about that right in the middle where neither the aromatic or natural tobacco profile is more prominent.
I don't smoke a ton of aromatics but I tend to like ones that are sorta in the middle.

That's the best way to describe it. Somewhere right in the middle. I'll give that blend a try on my next order

 

[NookersTheCat]

For blends that are a bit heavier in that they are considered "Balkans" which are more spicy versions of a normal English (but def have a subtle sweetness) I recommend H&H Magnum (Opus) [One of my all-time favs, the cavendish gives a great sweet undertone to the fragrant incense like turkish/orientals and latakia]. Also Bengal slices for a Balkan with a more perceptible (but still not overpowering) aromatic topping. These are a great way to dip your toe into the more intense 'big-boy' styles.

For standard "Aromatic English"/Crossover blends more like Northwoods my favs are Sutliff 504C Aromatic English and the pricier Private Stock Eastfarthing... though the availability of all these going forward may be an issue.

 

[BingBong]

For real subtlety, Germain's Gold Leaf has sweetness and needs tender smoking to appreciate all of the flavour. Top quality stuff, never available. I'm on waiting lists.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

For real subtlety, Germain's Gold Leaf has sweetness and needs tender smoking to appreciate all of the flavour. Top quality stuff, never available. I'm on waiting lists.

I was under the impression that Medium Flake was exactly the same stuff as Gold Leaf RR, just a different cut. Tasted the same to me. Not much help anyway as that's always out of stock as well.

 

[BingBong]

I was under the impression that Medium Flake was exactly the same stuff as Gold Leaf RR, just a different cut. Tasted the same to me. Not much help anyway as that's always out of stock as well.

My name's down for Medium Flake too! Luckily, watching cricket has long taught me patience...

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

My name's down for Medium Flake too! Luckily, watching cricket has long taught me patience...

Yeah, i've been on the lists before and managed to squirrel away a few tins of Medium and Brown Flake. They have the big 500g bags in stock sometimes but they're WAY out of my price range

 

[BingBong]

Yeah, i've been on the lists before and managed to squirrel away a few tins of Medium and Brown Flake. They have the big 500g bags in stock sometimes but they're WAY out of my price range

Loose Brown Flake is in at MSS at the moment, I snagged 100g on Wednesday. I'm fond of that too.

... i'm down for 500g bags...