Scarborough

Scarborough is an untopped blend in which golden and dark Virginia leaves are lightly pressed and cut, then loosened by rubbing out. Because the pressing is kept gentle, the texture is neither a full flake nor a plain ribbon; an in-between form results. The brand is run in the US under Arango Cigar Co, produced in England by J. F. Germain & Son, and the blend is rested before going on sale.

The dark leaves build a bread-like, earthy base, while the golden leaves leave a light sweetness on top. Its body is measured, so it suits any time of day; it is aimed at those who love untopped Virginia blends and are looking for softness rather than sharpness.