What Is Your Fav Bulk Non-Lat or VaPer blends?

[docpierce]

I like Lat blends. But my cellar is a little Lat heavy. I'm ok on Aros as well. Im thinking about adding a couple of lbs of non latakia or VaP:ers.

Will you guys make recommendations of yours absolute favs?

 

[BROBS]

Stokkebye Luxury Twist Flake
Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake
Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake
Newminster 400 flake
MacBaren Dark Twist (has KY)
Kramer’s Extra Smooth

 

[shanez]

These aren't all necessarily what you asked for but they're the bulks I prefer:

Sutliff 507C Virginia Slices
Sutliff 507S Stoved Virginia
Sutliff 707 Sweet Virginia
Sutliff 515RC1 (Red Virginia)
Sutliff 212 Burley Delight
GH&C Dark Flake Unscented
GH&C Kendal Gold

And a couple of aros just because:

Sutliff Spiced Rum
GH&C American Delight

Not a bulk but I'd really recommend but Samuel Gawith St James Flake & Cabbie's Mixture.

 

[Bowie]

Stokkebye Luxury Twist Flake
Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake
Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake
Newminster 400 flake
MacBaren Dark Twist (has KY)
Kramer’s Extra Smooth

+1 on Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake. I'm not huge into VAs (yet, maybe) but I really like this one.

 

[dcon]

I would add to BROBS’ list:
Sutliff VA Slices
D&R Rimboche’ (I prefer the SJ but, the AP is quite good)
MB Va #1
for ”bargain” bulks
If you are looking at purchasing boxes and/or large tins:
Rattray’s Marlin Flake (when you can get it)
Esoterica Dunbar (see above)
Any SG or GH Va-VaPer (same asterisk)
MB HH Pure VA (usually available)
Castello Fiammata (might be my favorite VaPer and almost always available).

 

[dcon]

+1 to shanez’ list, also. Capstan Blue and Gold (available in boxes from Esterval’s) should also be a poundage consideration. This list could get quite extensive. If you let us know a few things that you like, we might narrow your search.

 

[Sonorisis]

Another vote for Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

I like Lat blends. But my cellar is a little Lat heavy. I'm ok on Aros as well. Im thinking about adding a couple of lbs of non latakia or VaP:ers.

Will you guys make recommendations of yours absolute favs?

St. James Flake is great but this stuff actually burns for me:

Sutliff Bulk: DUNHILL MATCH VICTORIA (ELIZABETHAN) BLEND

This is a match to Dunhill's Elizabethan Mixture. A distinctive flavorful blend of Virginia's, with darkened tobacco and Perique added for character. Strength: Medium to Strong Flavoring: Mild to Medium Taste: Full Room Note: Tolerable

4noggins.com

 

[docpierce]

+1 to shanez’ list, also. Capstan Blue and Gold (available in boxes from Esterval’s) should also be a poundage consideration. This list could get quite extensive. If you let us know a few things that you like, we might narrow your search.

I like MacBaren Mixture Scottish, Peretti DD and 52. H&H Ani Flake...

 

[krizzose]

Rattray Marlin Flake
Rattray Hal o’ the Wynd
HH Burley Flake
Hearth & Home Anniversary Kake
Stokkebye 702 Burley

 

[oldred]

Sutliff Bulk: DUNHILL MATCH VICTORIA (ELIZABETHAN) BLEND

This is a match to Dunhill's Elizabethan Mixture. A distinctive flavorful blend of Virginia's, with darkened tobacco and Perique added for character. Strength: Medium to Strong Flavoring: Mild to Medium Taste: Full Room Note: Tolerable

4noggins.com

Huge +1 for the Match Elizabethan

 

[groovediggerdan]

Another Luxury Bullseye Flake fan here, although I'd advise jarring some off for at least a couple of years. When I first tried the stuff, I thought it tasted like something out of my lawn mower. After two years in the jar, it's fantastic.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Sutliff Match Victorian

 

[Chasing Embers]

 

[perdurabo]

C&D Shandygaff and Pegasus, ordering a few pounds before the Prez signs that H.R. online smoke ban crap.

 

[sandollars]

WOW! You couldn't go wrong with any of the above mentioned blends. All great of those that I have tried.

 

[trubka2]

A few of my favorite easily found bulks that haven't been mentioned yet and that can actually be purchased in bulk:

- Watch city: everything
- C&D: Pegasus, Old Joe Krantz, Derringer
- Sutliff: Match Ready Rubbed, Match Walnut
- MacBaren: Symphony, Golden Extra

 

[hawky454]

I’d add Wessex Burley Slice to the mix.

I read your original post as, you’re looking for more to add to your rotation that are not VaPers or Latakia blends but I could be wrong about that.

 

[docpierce]

I’d add Wessex Burley Slice to the mix.

I read your original post as, you’re looking for more to add to your rotation that are not VaPers or Latakia blends but I could be wrong about that.

First of all, I want to thanks you guys for all the great suggestions. To clarify, I have a good supply of Lat dominate blends. The reason for the present state of my cellar is that I like the latakia flavor so much.

What I'm asking is for some suggestions for non lat blends that people love.

 

[docrameous]

Luxury Bullseye Flake is my favourite bulk at the moment. I'm about to try Camoy's Cask 4 though, so we will see if LBF will stay number 1.

I do very much like Orlik Golden Sliced as well.