John Cotton's Number 1 is an Oriental and Virginia forward blend, seasoned with just the right amount of Latakia. Though considered the more mellow of the modern John Cotton's blends, this Russ Ouellette-blended smoke is not short on complexity of flavor.
Sampled this at the West Coast Show. I'm not a fan of English blends, but this one was really good. For me it's a perfect balance of Virginia, Latakia, and Oriental. A nice flavor profile of some sweet fruity notes from the Virginias with a bit of h... Read Moreay, some spice from the Oriental, and a nice smokey earthy flavor from the Latakia. I'd recommend this blend if you're branching out to English blends or if you're looking for a nice all day English blend. Read Less
Have been smoking a pipe for a few months now and hadn't smoked an English till now. I love the full flavor with the Lat kick I am understanding the nickick more as I am smoking this bowl as I type. Not necessarily a first bowl of the day tobac for m... Read Moree but late nite rain or gentle snow I feel its a great choice. Read Less
What Bradley H. said. Of my varied mixtures, I find myself dipping into this perfectly balanced blend 2 to 1 over anything else. Can't imagine not having such a great smoke around.