Ashbury

Ashbury is one of G. L. Pease's Latakia-heavy blends in the Balkan style. Cyprus latakia and a notable proportion of Oriental leaf are placed over a Virginia body; according to the producer's own comparison, the Orientals in this blend are sharper and more upfront than in Abingdon.

This structure makes the blend less a smoky-layer mixture than a Balkan mixture led by a spicy, tart Oriental layer. It is aimed at smokers seeking the sharpness of Oriental leaf, accustomed to full-bodied mixtures; records note its availability on the market varies.