King William

King William is a Virginia-Perique-character blend prepared at Bennington Tobacconist's own counter. It's named after William E. Bennington, who founded the shop in Florida in 1965. It's built on an unflavored structure; the taste comes from the meeting of Virginia's natural sugar and Perique's tangy, spicy contribution from fermentation.

In blends of this family, Virginia typically leads while Perique creates a fruity, peppery tension in the background. It's aimed at smokers who steer clear of aromatic tobaccos, looking for a plain, mature taste. Since the product is shop-specific, tin and packaging details can vary from period to period; whether it remains in the current catalog could not be verified.