The Oriental Amber

Bentley is a pipe tobacco line put on the market by the German tobacco house August Schuster. Sitting at the spicier end of the line, The Oriental Amber is based on a combination of Virginia and Oriental leaf; small amounts of Perique and Latakia are added to deepen the blend.

Virginia's measured sweetness is balanced by the Oriental leaf's dry, spicy, tangy tones; the Perique brings a plum-and-pepper sharpness, while the Latakia adds a light smoky layer that stays in the background. Because the flavoring load is low, the blend reads as close to natural taste rather than aromatic. It suits smokers who want Latakia as a complementary rather than dominant element and have an interest in Oriental-forward mixtures.