Elizabethan Mixture

Elizabethan Mixture is a classic English-style house blend the Cigar Connoisseur tobacco shop in England sells in bulk. Its base is Virginia, topped with Latakia and Turkish (Oriental) leaf. The cut is coarse. Though its moisture level out of the pack is suitable for smoking, available records recommend resting it in a jar for a while to let the flavors settle.

On the smoke, aged Virginia's sweetness and Latakia's smoky depth keep their balance from start to finish; neither component overwhelms the other. The ash is light gray and clean, burning without going out. Strength rises slightly toward the end of the bowl, while the overall character stays on a sweet-and-hearty line. It is a structure suited to smokers looking for a classic Latakia English mixture, wanting an unflavored, medium-bodied everyday blend.