What is a good English Blend to start out with?

[toehead]

I have been smoking just aromatics since I started smoking a pipe several months ago and I think I would like to try some English blends.

Can you gentlemen recommend some English Blends to start out with.

 

[gecko13]

A couple come to mind. My three recomendations are:
#1. Countryside from Boswell Pipes (Bulk)

#2. English Oriental Supreme by Peter Stokkebye (Bulk)

#3. Early Morning Pipe by Dunhill (50g Tin)

 

[rickpal14]

I like:
- H&H Black House

- Balkan Sasieni

- H&H Larry's Blend

 

[brewshooter]

I would also recommend Frog Morton as it is a good blend and easy to find. I like Larry's Blend from H&H and Northwoods from Boswell, but, too me, Frog Morton is a little more low key and a better starter. Eventually you can join the ranks of us trying to track down hard to find tins of Penzance and Squadron Leader!

 

[pipetrucker]

Squadron Leader is a fairly mild introduction to Latakia.

 

[unclearthur]

PS English Luxury is a fairly light English as well

 

[pstlpkr]

You never forget your first love.

For me that was Dunhill EMP.

 

[baronsamedi]

I'll third the EMP, simple, good, not too heavy. I will also reccommend H&H Magnum Opus, if you can get it. It's just a good English with a lot of complexity.

 

[PeriqueMyInterest]

I would recommend a Cavendish and Latakia blend.

 

[hilojohnny]

I think a terrific transition from aromatic is Shortcut to Mushrooms ( JFH )....it lets you adjust to latakia smoothly and easily.... :clap:

 

[igloo]

You just cant go wrong with the Frog . Almost everyone likes it , mild , complex , cool smoking . Not the best English but a very good one .

 

[lordnoble]

I second PS English Luxury. Excellent flavors while not being overpowering.
-Jason

 

[hobie1dog]

Samuel Gowith- Commonwealth ::

 

[loborx]

Seeing as you are an aromatic smoker, I agree Frog Morton is a good introduction to latakia blends. Also give Early Morning Pipe a try because it's just so damn good!

 

[mattia76]

I've got to echo the

-Frog Morton

-Shorcut to Mushrooms
I would also recommend

-Mcclelland 5110 (a bulk blend) Dark English Full

-Spillmans' Mixture

-Avalon --only available from Jon's Pipe Shop in Columbia, MO.

 

[echopipe]

I have to 3rd English Luxury. Very smooth, light and easy to smoke English blend. (and very good). Comes in bulk.

Now that your really confused. : )

Let us know what you choose.

 

[toehead]

Thanks for all the great suggestions guys. I am headed to the local B&M today at lunch to pick up a tin of something. I let you know what I get and how it was.

I am leaning toward the Frog Morton since so many of you suggested it and since I watched Lord of the Rings last night it seems like a good one to go with.

 

[hobie1dog]

Did anyone else think the Frog Morton had too much cigar leaf in it? :crazy:

 

[thekiltedchaplain]

I second Mcclelland Dark English. Its very smooth and interesting without being too strong. Nice and full smoke.

 

[marmal4de]

Any of the Frogs, especially Frog Morton on the Town

(the original is the worst IMO).