TOBACCOS

Dunhill Mixture 965: Blend 965 is an English blend of small Latakia leaves, Macedonian and Brown Cavendish. It is generally dark, with few hints of blond. It bursts with flavor and a pugnacious quality. It must be smoked slow to avoid developing an edge and becoming hot.

FAVORITE TOBACCOS

Two Friends Celtic Mist: The base of this blend is of the highest grades of Cavendish, with a bit of Burley, enhanced with wonderfully sweet Virginia tobaccos. The flavor is enhanced, but not overwhelmed by the addition of a little essence of Irish Mist. The room aroma is very pleasing.

G.L. Pease Barbary Coast: Barbary Coast is a blend of cube-cut Burley for a rich nutty flavor. Rich Red Virginias are added for sweetness. A small amount of Perique adds dimension and a delicate kiss of brandy polishes the blend to a perfect finish. Barbary Coast is very satisfying. I smoke quite a few bowls during the day and find it not hot. It has a nutty / chocolate flavor and is slow burning. The "perfect" all day blend.

McClelland Dark Star: Dark Star emerges from a bright, yellow, sweet Virginia. It is aged, pressed and stoved. It has a very unique aroma and is very smooth.

G.L. Pease Caravan: A very intriguing blend of Cyprian Latakia, a variety of Orientals, lemon and Red Virginias. This is a true Balkan blend. I can’t smoke Caravan all day, since it can go to the "edge" very easily.

James B Russell Diplomat: Diplomat is a blend of sweet and fully matured Virginias. It is light, fruity but pleasant to the tongue. It clean smoking and is full of flavor.