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Arturo Fuente - Flor Fina 8-5-8 Natural
Quintessential High Quality Dominican Cigar
This was my introduction to Arturo Fuente back in 1988. What a great consistent cigar on the milder side but vey flavorful.

Presbyterian - Presbyterian 50g
High Quality Leaf
To me this is a excellent mild “English” mixture in the old traditional tobacconist style. Slight changes over the decades but still wonderful.

Peter Stokkebye - PS52 Proper English
965 on a Budget
I really enjoy this blend. Reminds me of Dunhill 965 bulk from the NYC Alfred Dunhill Shoppe decades ago. 2nd only to Tree Mixture when it comes to my favorite “English Blends”.

Cornell & Diehl - White Burley
A scoundrel on its own
This is a harsh burley on its own. Having said that, when blended with DFK it shines.

Cornell & Diehl - Dark Burley
Bold and Nutty
One of my favorite Burley tobaccos. Great on its own or mixed with any blend to add a bit of fortitude.

Robert Lewis - Tree Mixture 50g
Stout English
Simply put one of the finest “English Blends” ever produced. If pressed to pick a favorite tobacco, Tree Mixture would be the one I’d choose.

Dan Tobacco - Treasures of Ireland: Shannon 50g
Irish Creamer with a nip of Tobacco
This is quite good with a strong cup of coffee. It can nip the tongue if one smokes it quickly. Otherwise, a wonderful once in a while treat.

Dan Tobacco - Sweet Vanilla Honeydew 50g
Light Airy Delight
One of my favorite mixtures to blend with C&D White Burley. On its own its own I find it rather airy but mixed with white burly it is quite delightful.

Dan Tobacco - Gordon Pym 50g
Quintessential English Mixture
This blend tastes like the original Dunhill ‘Standard Mixture Medium’. It is one of my favorite tinned blends.

Dan Tobacco - Blue Note 50g
Cotton candy & Bubblegum
What a fun mixture of sweet flavors. It’s a once in a while smoke for me paired with an espresso.

Edward G. Robinson - Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend 1.5oz
Nostalgic & Nice
This is an old fashioned blend that reminds me of the smell of the Tinderbox in Lakeforrest Mall in Bethesda Maryland (long since closed) and of the proprietor, Ted. Great memories along with nice memories of a simpler time.

Mac Baren - HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed
Earthy & Excellent
One of the finest DFK blends on the market. Great on its own or as a strong blending component. Highly recommended.

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Black & Brown
Tasty with Streangh
I read reviews by Pipestud and steelcowboy on tobacco reviews an both had great things to say about Black & Brown; so I decide to order a pound of it as my tastes typically run in line with the aforementioned gentlemen. I am very happy I did! Great all around smoke high quality tobacco, delightful taste and aroma. Easily an all day smoke when especially when around persons who don’t appreciate the aroma of “natural blends”.

Cornell & Diehl - Briar Fox 16oz
Simple yet Sublime
One of the finest blends C&D offers. The description says it was created for Peter Heeschen, God rest his soul. I’m not surprised a highly talented & experienced artisan of the briar like Mr. Heeschen enjoyed this blend. It has everything I look for in my non-aromatic & non-“English” blends, e.g., flavor, strength and smoothness. Easily an all day blend for me.