Looking for Oriental tobaccos without latakia

[dmkerr]

I've just run through some of the McClelland Grand Orientals and I have to say I'm intrigued by the subtle intricacies of these varietals. The Classic Samsun is about as different a blend as I've encountered. I'm looking for suggestions to further this exploration. Requiem recommended Presbyterian and that looks right on target. Fulla good ideas, that Requiem. Thanks, man.

Any other recommendations? Remember... NO latakia. Not even a whisper. Something from C&D or Pease, perhaps?

[Mad Hatter]

GLP has Cairo but its freckled with perique. You can also buy blending orientals from McClelland but I don't know if I'd expect anything like those Grand Orientals. The Yenidje Supreme you sent was excellent stuff.

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

GLP has Cairo but its freckled with perique. You can also buy blending orientals from McClelland but I don't know if I'd expect anything like those Grand Orientals. The Yenidje Supreme you sent was excellent stuff.

Perique is fair game so that's an excellent suggestion.

I'm sending you a PM regarding the GO's.

[sounds7]

Mccleland makes a few

McClelland Grand Orientals

[IHT]

what about C&Ds Guilford Courthouse?
i believe that's got Izmir leaf with no latakia.
i've tried one of their variations of it, was pretty dern good.

[hagen]

compton's #21. spiciest orientals i ever had, balanced by virginia and neutral cavendish. it's a splendid tobacco, and worth the premium price.

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by hagen

compton's #21. spiciest orientals i ever had, balanced by virginia and neutral cavendish. it's a splendid tobacco, and worth the premium price.

I thought Compton's went the way of the dodo bird. Are they back? Where did you get this? Available stateside?

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by IHT

what about C&Ds Guilford Courthouse?
i believe that's got Izmir leaf with no latakia.
i've tried one of their variations of it, was pretty dern good.

I'll check it out - thanks.

[IHT]

Originally Posted by hagen

compton's #21. spiciest orientals i ever had, balanced by virginia and neutral cavendish. it's a splendid tobacco, and worth the premium price.

plus it gets you to talk to maxim... always a treat at the pipe shows (and his emails are great).

Dan, Tobacco Pipes, Smoking Pipes, Estate Pipes & they are the ppl who have "comptons" blends.

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by IHT

plus it gets you to talk to maxim... always a treat at the pipe shows (and his emails are great).

Dan, Tobacco Pipes, Smoking Pipes, Estate Pipes & they are the ppl who have "comptons" blends.

Outstanding! Thanks for the info, guys! I just put a tobacco order through at another place but now... golly gee whiz... I guess I'll be forced to put through another one here. More tobacco... the horror! what a shame!

[JohnnyFlake]

James Fox - Campanile Mixture is an oriental Blend with no Latakia and no Perique. If you truly like Orientals, this is a delicious tobacco.

GL Pease Cairo is also an excellent oriental Blend.

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

James Fox - Campanile Mixture is an oriental Blend with no Latakia and no Perique. If you truly like Orientals, this is a delicious tobacco.

GL Pease Cairo is also an excellent oriental Blend.

I've heard the Campanile has been changed and is no longer as good as it once was. Have you smoked any of the recent vintage since the change? I'm not sure what "changed" but apparently it's not as well loved as it used to be.

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by dmkerr

I've heard the Campanile has been changed and is no longer as good as it once was. Have you smoked any of the recent vintage since the change? I'm not sure what "changed" but apparently it's not as well loved as it used to be.

I had not heard that. The last two tins I had were purchased at least 3 or 4 years ago, and I finished the last of what I had about 6 months ago. I will admit that it is a very good tobacco but not one of my favorite styles, so I have not purchased any recently.

[Alyks]

Why has no one mentioned GL Pease Embarcadero yet? I found this blend to be slightly sweet, a little spicy and very enjoyable.

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by IHT

plus it gets you to talk to maxim... always a treat at the pipe shows (and his emails are great).

Dan, Tobacco Pipes, Smoking Pipes, Estate Pipes & they are the ppl who have "comptons" blends.

My wallet hates you but my pipe collection loves you. I just ordered 2 bags of the Compton's (thanks Hagen!) but also saw a Dunhill ODA that I just had to buy. But for now, I'm elated. I'll gripe for a minute or two when I get the Visa bill.