Customer Reviews (37 Total)
The Beloved HGL.
November 12, 2016
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
This is one of the Lane treasures. Mr. Lane's favorite. A very lightly sweet recipe with a a touch of the Latakia for spice. The balance between light sweet and light smokey make this a must have. The aroma is enchanting.
Outstanding
December 06, 2017
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
The combination of Latakia and aromatic compliment each other perfectly. I can't imagine anyone being offended by the smell except, perhaps those who are intent on being offended. The tobacco burns cool with plenty of smoke at a reasonable rate. Ther... Read More
e is no goop or dottle left in the bowl, just a fine gray to white ash. Read Less
Decades of codgers can't be wrong
May 19, 2018
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
With the demise of McClelland a self proclaimed "old codger" recommended I try blends that have stood the test of time and that are at very little risk of going anywhere saying "just cause they have been there forever does not mean the... Read More
y aren't any good"
I took this advice to heart and sampled Lane HGL, my expectations were low but I was proved wrong in my prejudices of HGL basically being Captain Black with latakia added.
HGL is a sublime blend and I find it an excellent old school type of smoke. It packs easily and takes to a light quite well, it begins with a light sweetness that maintains throughout most of the smoke and also satisfies my need for a bit smokiness in a blend. Leaves a good room note and after taste as well as a nice mustache aroma for the wife.
Can easily be smoked throughout the day.
I only give it 4 stars because it is relatively weak in nicotine.
A must try blend from the golden days of yore. Read Less
An Aromatic I Can Enjoy
March 16, 2018
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
To me, 99% of all aromatics basically taste like warm steam. Sure they smell great, but I can't get any pleasure out of smoking them. This stuff, however, actually tastes like tobacco! This is a winner in my book, because not only does it smell good,... Read More
but it actually has a nice tobacco flavor. I only give it 4 stars because it does tend to bite if I smoke it too fast. Read Less
Lane Latakia done well
May 29, 2018
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
My buddy introduced this to me. I started to disparage that Lane would have something with some English to it. Then, he gave me a bowl of this. It had all of the smokey goodness I love in Latakia forward blends (English), but it had the nice smooth ... Read More
taste Lane is known for. It was like a perfect blend of Captain Black Original with Latakia. I love it. It comes across as a light to light-medium English blend. Read Less
Maybe it's the change in the weather..
September 26, 2016
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
but I recently felt that I should give latakia another try (I swore off of it a while back and haven't had the nose for it till recently). I was a little apprehensive of the aroma when I received this in the mail as I could smell the bbq smokey smell... Read More
already but I could also pick up hints of sweetness that didn't force me to put it down. I loaded up my pipe and fired it up. It packed great, and lit well. I was surprised at how smooth and cool the smoke was. The presence of latakia wasn't overwhelming for me and there was enough sweetness to keep me interested. I found myself really puffing away at this and before I knew it I finished my bowl. I've had about 3 or so bowls and it's been consistent each smoke. Read Less
Lane Limited's answer to a Latakia-free Captain Black line.
November 24, 2018
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
You have to take things you read or see online with a grain of salt, but long before I ventured online to check my thinking, I had come to the realization that there were certain Captain Black/Lane Limited equivalents. Namely CBW (Original) was the s... Read More
ame as RLP-6 and CBR (Royal) was Lane's 1-Q. Believe what you want to believe, I'm not trying to convince anyone of this, but HGL is a bit different. While other tobaccos may be the same or (at a minimum) similar, HGL takes it a step further by adding something the Captain Black line lacks; namely an all-day English Cavendish blend. It's not a secret that HGL was Herman G. Lane's personal blend, thus “HGL”. And, that blend was basically RLP-6 with a wee bit of Latakia added. Brilliant idea, Mr. Lane. So that makes HGL basically a Captain Black Original with Latakia. That works for me. This is a mild, flavorful blend that has a nice soft quality to it. It is somewhat sweet and light for an English blend thanks to the Cavendish, but it's a very pleasant smoke that works great as an all-day blend or a beginner's blend for those wanting to try something more in the direction of non-aromatics. It is on the light side of English, so don't expect a Lat-bomb. If you've ever had John Bull Royal English, it's in the same ballpark. For those of you that tune in to the YTPC (YouTube pipe community), Padre Piper often gives this one his blessing, which is how I found out about it. Thanks Padre! I may not ride a Vespa anytime soon, but I'll try any blend he recommends; we apparently have similar tastes in tobacco. Enjoy. Read Less
Well balanced!
July 10, 2017
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I received a sample of this from my local tobacco shop and to be honest I wasn't really expecting much. Lo and behold, I was pleasantly surprised. I do enjoy cross-over type English blends and I found this to be a very nice, well balanced smoke. A li... Read More
ttle sweet from the Cavendish, a little nutty from the burley, A little tangy from the Virginia's and a little smoky from the Latakia. I find that some blends with Latakia tend to have too much and it overpowers the rest of the tobacco's, but not so with this blend, as the Latakia seems to be perfectly applied. Read Less
Quite A Surprise
July 30, 2013
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I received a sample baggy of this with a recent order placed with smokingpipes.com and a big thank you goes out to them for it!
A mixture of black and tan leaf with a nice, low-key Latakia aroma with some background sweetness. As I'm not a huge fan ... Read More
of Latakia, I found the amount added to HGL was just right for me. It loaded and lit very readily and did not smoke hot or bite. It burned slowly to the bowl's end and did not leave any goop behind, nor did it gurgle. Picked up the Captain Black influence that many have commented on; not too much, but present.
A pleasant set-it-and-forget-it type of smoke and a good crossover blend for those wanting to venture into Latakia territory; but not too deeply. Not my type of tobacco to place in weekly rotation, but certainly good for what it intends to be. A nice smoke for a cool fall day, sitting on the porch, watching the leaves fall. Nothing spectacular, but dependable. Reminds me of those old codger burleys with Latakia mixed in. Happy I tried it. A solid recommended for those who want a smidgen of Latakia in their smoke. Read Less
It Has Finally Happened!
March 26, 2023
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
After a few years of working my way through aromatics, English blends, old codger blends, and each individual tobacco type, I have finally identified my perfect tobacco… Hallelujah!!
HGL packs perfectly, stays lit better than any other tobacco that ... Read More
I have ever smoked, has a great room note, and it taste wonderful on the palate. I can and will smoke this every day, and I have no reason to look for anything else at this point in my pipe smoking world. Give this one a try, my friends, and I hope that you have the same experience that I have had.
PS- it is also very easy on the wallet, and it holds up well just hanging out and its Ziploc pouch. I’ll order 2 ounces at a time, and it’s perfect. Read Less
Codger gold
June 09, 2021
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
Wonderful smooth Cavendish forward blend. I wouldn't call it full-bodied but it's satisfying still and has a wonderful aroma.
Mr. Lane's Own
June 10, 2020
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
Yes, Mr. Lane created HGL specifically for himself. HGL is RLP-6 with Latakia, and should be tried by every pipe smoker. It's a velvety, sweetly smoky/vanilla fragrant mixture. It has a nutmeg, vanilla, dark cocoa nuance that goes well with the sl... Read More
ightly sweet tasting woody/bready Virginia, and is supported by a creamy and lightly resinous Latakia. The latakia was applied with a light hand here, and just as DeWars blends the more smoky scotch at minimal levels to add just the slightest peaty smoke nuance, this is similar. In the Lat world, we have the Latakia heads who want more and more, and then those that appreciate the light hand to arrive at a more complex and refined nuance. Reminiscent of toasted marshmallows over a campfire; caramelized smoky sweetness. Has very little nicotine and virtually no bite. It's a crowd pleaser and offers the smoker a bit more tobacco flavor than typical aromatics. Nic is 1 on a 5 scale. Read Less
Never Disappoints
July 23, 2019
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
HGL is one of my go to blends. It is probably my favorite aro/English crossover blends on the market today. It has the great taste of a burly and black cavendish, vanilla aromatic with just the right amount of latakia smokiness added. It smokes cool ... Read More
and never bites no matter how hard you push it. For me it's the all day smoke that you will most often find in my tobacco pouch. I would give it 5 stars but I never rate anything as perfect. But that being said, as far as inexpensive bulk tobaccos go; HGL is about as close as it gets. Read Less
An old friend.
April 11, 2023
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
HGL named after Herman G. Lane is on standard of bulk tobacco. In my opinion its the best English Aro on the market. The taste is amazing, with just enough Latakia to balance out the sweetness. The room note is outstanding and it never bites even whe... Read More
n pushed a little to hard. Taste remains the same all the way to the bottom and doesn't leave a wet goopy mess in the heel of your pipe. Read Less
My go to 'break in' tobacco
January 17, 2023
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
Back when I first started smoking a pipe, (when dinosaurs ruled the Earth) I used to break in my new pipes with a codger blend like Carter Hall. But when I finally found HGL, This became the first tobacco I use for all my new pipes. I think it's the ... Read More
perfect tobacco for this. While it's an aromatic, it's ghost if any is a mild, sweet, and very faint ghost that disappears with the first bowl of any other blend. In my book, that's the example of a 'break in' blend. Read Less
Very nice English
April 16, 2022
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I found this to be an excellent crossover blend! I will certainly purchase this again. Just the right touch of Latakia.
Perfect all day long
April 04, 2022
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I've fallen in love with this blend. So upon opening the package I smelled the Latakia straight away, but upon closer inspection the notes of vanilla and raisins come about, making me think this was a complex blend to mull over. I was wrong. I packed... Read More
my pipe and lit the tobacco and the first puff was sweet and smoky, a perfect little crossover blend for those who want to enjoy bites of Latakia but don't want to offend guests or those around you. I literally can smoke this all day, and the flavors of vanilla ride on the back of the mild yet very pleasant notes of Latakia. Smooth as silk. It's pretty much an excellent for everyone type tobacco and I've found myself craving that flavor more and more as time has passed. A simple aromatic crossover blend. Love it. Read Less
okay nothing special
March 20, 2022
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
just okay. Did not impress on any factor.
What Am I Doing Wrong?
March 13, 2022
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I've only switched over to pipes just since early January, so perhaps my opinion doesn't count for much. In this short time I've developed a real fondness for Lane and Sutliff aromatics. I've given the HGL repeated chances but here's my final review:... Read More
- tastes like Dawn Dish Soap. Read Less
Awesome English Aromatic!
February 12, 2022
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I’m pretty new to the pipe hobby and have mostly smoked aromatics, but recently I’ve really started to experiment more and branch out! This is a great way to make that leap to English blends! While it’s still a delicious aromatic with hints of vanill... Read More
a, it also has a great Smokey tobacco flavor of an English! Really enjoyed this, don’t be afraid to try it! Read Less
My favorite English Aromatic bulk blend
February 04, 2022
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
This is one best smokes Lane has and is in my top two of the English aromatic blends. I absolutely love HGL. The bulk blends by Lane are always top notch.
Wonderful classic
December 10, 2021
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
The more I have of this the more I like it. Rich bag note of sort of a leathery smoky vanilla. Aromatic and pleasant while smoking. Medium touch of Latakia rounds out the mixture and provides excellent depth and complexity. Burns gorgeously with almo... Read More
st no relights in my experience. Old-school classic. Read Less
It’s simple but good
September 06, 2021
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
RLP6 is a fine aro on its own. Add some Latakia to it? Yes! It’s pretty nice. A sweet and smokey affair. A nice departure from the usual bulk aromatics. Similar to the blend from a particular cellar we once knew but not quiet as this lacks the Virgin... Read More
ia taste. But it might scratch that itch. It’s good. Read Less
Mild and Charming
June 30, 2021
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I found this easy to keep lit. In the bag it smells of dark? Chocolate and vanilla. It burns dry and leaves little tar and goop in the pipe. I detected notes of brown sugar, baked bread, and vanilla. Occasionally hints of pepper but oh so mild. Surpr... Read More
ise to me how long a small pipe full lasts. So as a mild smoke I’d recommend it. Perhaps not for smokers looking for heavy flavours and big hits of vitamin N. Read Less
RLP6 with Latakia
February 25, 2021
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
One of my favorite blends. It’s the delightfully aromatic and flavorful vanilla and chocolate caramel RLP6 with smoky, musty, herbal Latakia added. Complements the tobaccos very nicely. It’s the best Lane blend they make.
RLP with Latakia
February 15, 2021
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
RLP6 is one of my favorite aromatics. Throw some savory smokey Latakia in it? Yes! It’s a great mild and easy going aromatic cross over whatever blend. The Latakia tones down the topping but it works in harmony. A wonderful and go to blend...
RLP with Latakia
February 15, 2021
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
RLP6 is one of my favorite aromatics. Throw some savory smokey Latakia in it? Yes! It’s a great mild and easy going aromatic cross over whatever blend. The Latakia tones down the topping but it works in harmony. A wonderful and go to blend...
Not A Favorite
April 23, 2020
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I love 1 Q, I love English blends. I was sure that this would be the be all, end all for me. Kramer's A Blend For Cary Grant is a favorite of mine, so anything listed as an "English Aromatic" will at least pique my interest. It smelled i... Read More
nteresting when I opened it, and not necessarily in a good way. I smoked a few bowls of it, and it just didn't do it for me. Perhaps I should revisit this blend in the future. Read Less
Great English Aro
December 03, 2019
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
The best comparison I can make to this is Sutliff Match Early Morning Pipe. Where Match EMP gives me hints of toasted marshmallow, HGL gives me hints of vanilla.
If you are looking for a good English aro, or 1-q is a bit too aromatic for you, this i... Read More
s a good choice.
The only negative for me is that it also has a hint of a cigarette taste (probably from the burley). Read Less
Decent english aro but missing something
May 19, 2019
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
Transitioning to english mixtures, I discovered english aromatics. After seeing all the reviews for HGL decided to give it a go. No tongue bite despite puffing a bit fast. Could maybe use a bit of drying time since it did gurgle once. The opening is ... Read More
average, not really feeling the english, not really smelling an aromatic. Towards the half and end of the bowl the taste develops into a bit of latakia smokiness, but very little, and quite a bit of perique. The room note is not as pleasant as I would have expected. Strength is mild. It's not a bad blend, but it's not for me. I'll stick to sutliff aromatic english 504. Read Less
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
This was great. Rich, sweet, and smoky without being overpowering. Smoked cool and fairly dry. A definite on the favorites list.
Lovely aromatic!
May 15, 2018
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I really just don't do aromatics, I probably have 3 or 4 on a shelf of about 50 different English Blends, I ordered this on a whim, smoked 3 bowls and immediately ordered more! Can not say enough good things about this Blend.
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
Mild toung bite, not a lot of flavor
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
Mild, very mild... too mild maybe. Smells good tastes like vanilla and burns without a fuss but (and there is always a but with aromatics) it is not for me.
mild latakia
March 20, 2017
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
I really like this latakia blend it's not too strong I want to enjoy the latakia without getting blasted away and this fits the bill
Lane Limited - HGL
October 06, 2013
Product: Lane Limited HGL Bulk
Lane Limited - HGL;
Star Rating = 3.50;
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst;
Pouch Note = 7;
Room Note = 7;
Flavor = 7;
Bite = 7;
Burn = 7;
After Taste = 7;
Raw Score = 42;
Rated Percentage = 70%;
Comment = This has Latakia i... Read More
n it, so I didn't like it very much, a bit of a Bite and a slight After Taste Read Less
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