I am currently in love with Daughters and Ryan bulk blends and have smoked and enjoyed about 6 or 7 of their bagged offerings.
I admit that the price was an inducement, but I am just thrilled with the quality, flavor and easy burning characteristics of these blends.
Whenever I smoke one of them, I am not thinking, gee, I wish I had something else. I'm a happy camper with whichever one I've chosen at the moment.
Some of these have Ryan's perique in them, others may have a light flavoring, but all offer pure tobacco taste at their heart.
You want to start with just one? Read their descriptions and pick one. From the Burley of TwoTimer to the sweet Canadian VA of PenHooker, to the rich, strong, dark flavors in Picayune, there's variety, flavor and amazing value in these blends.