Recommendations for Oriental Mixtures with no Latakia

[Brewdude]

I would second C&D's Boker Or from their Hebraic Series.

Or Olam is also very nice. As is John Patton's Crossroads.

No Lat in any of them, and the other Orientals really sing.



Cheers,

RR

 

[Ozark Wizard]

What does anybody know about McCelland's 2050?

 

[Puff Daddy]

What does anybody know about McCelland's 2050?

I tried some a while back. It's got a black cavendish component that has some sweetness to it. It was just OK, probably wouldn't buy it again. The first few bowls were interesting enough, it's not bad, rather light, a little nippy on the tongue, an intentional crossover blend (an oriental for the aromatic lover). The orientals were not strong like you'd get from a Dunhill London Mixture, they were soft, mild, and the main flavor note was the end result of the mixing of the black cav with them.

 

[Ram2711]

Oriental #40 is the best no Latakia oriental blend I have ever smoked. It is fantastic. I took me several years of pipe smoking before I tried any Peretti blend which was a huge mistake since they are among the best available imho.