Red Lion

Red Lion is a light-to-medium-bodied English mixture built around light yellow and red Virginia leaves, containing Cyprus latakia, toasted black cavendish and very little burley and perique. The cavendish addition gives the blend a natural caramel sweetness and softness; the latakia proportion is kept enough to show a smoky character without taking the lead.

On the palate it runs smooth and balanced, with no sharp edges. Because its nicotine level is low to medium, it suits morning or midday smokes. It suits those wanting the smoky framework of English mixtures while also seeking a sweet base, and smokers looking for a soft entry point into latakia blends.