Question About English Tobaccos

[AcworthAl]

I would appreciate clarification about what constitutes an English Tobacco. When I think English, IRC’s Gourmet English and Hearth and Home Larry’s Blend comes to mind.

[Blaylock]

One of our member gave what I considered a good description of English in a previous post:

Jonnyflake...“English” blends are most known for that Smokey Condiment (usually only condiment) ingredient--Latakia. Latakia is a tobacco from the Middle East that is cured over fires fueled with an assortment of woods and herbs. The persistent rumor that Latakia is cured over camel dung fires is patently untrue. It may have been true in the past but it is no longer true (the discovery of Latakia is an interesting story, but I'll leave that for another thread and time!). English blends have a base of Virginias with Latakia and other Orientals added to the blend. The Latakia is the tobacco in these blends that give them their trademark "campfire" aroma (loved by pipe smokers...hated by most wives and girlfriends of pipe smokers!). For me, English blends contain at least 50% Virginias. Examples of English blends: Dunhill My Mixture 965, Dan Gordon Pym, Peterson Old Dublin, Rattray's Highland Targe, Rattray's Black Mallory.

[DSturg369]

That is a great description indeed.

For some reason, I have really started to like blends with Latakia lately. I still love my Burley's but I guess my tastes are expanding. And very true is the part about Wives not liking it, mine tolerates but dislikes the smell.