Billy Budd

Billy Budd is a ribbon-cut mixture built by adding burley, bright Virginia flake, and a considerable amount of natural-cut cigar leaf to a Latakia-heavy body. Cornell & Diehl released the blend as a tribute to a friend nicknamed Sailorman Jack. The presence of cigar leaf sets it apart from classic English mixtures: earth and fermented cigar taste join the smoke and leather notes.

Flavor intensity and room-note strength both rank high; the smoke is heavy and lingers in the room for a long time. Nicotine strength is also high, making it a blend intended for particular occasions rather than continuous all-day smoking. It suits those looking for tastes where Latakia and cigar leaf sit together, accustomed to unflavored, hearty smokes.