The Different Varieties/Types Of Pipe Tobacco
Aromatic– During the manufacturing process, casings are added to the tobacco. A casing is flavor that is added to the tobacco. Some of the most common casings are chocolate, vanilla, cherry, rum, apple, liquor, etc. Depending on the amount of casing used, a blend in this category can also be deemed “semi-aromatic” or “lightly-aromatic.”
Non Aromatic– A mixture that relies solely on the natural ingredients of the tobacco to derive its flavors and aroma. In many cases, the tobacco is specially aged or fermented, which increases its sweetness.
English Blend – Up until 1986, additives were not allowed in tobaccos made in England. For this reason, those tobaccos were referred to as English blends even though non-aromatic tobaccos were manufactured all over the world. Today a true English blend is considered to be any blend containing Oriental tobaccos, most notably Latakia. The most common English blend consists of Latakia, Virginia, and Perique. Depending on how much Latakia is mixed into the blend ultimately determines the overall strength of the mixture, described as a mild-, medium-, or full-bodied English blend.
Popular Brands of Pipe Tobacco
- McClelland Frog Morton’s Cellar
- Cornell & Diehl Mixture Monster
- G. L. Pease The Virginia Cream
- Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky
- Capstan Original Navy Cut
- Mac Baren HH Bold Kentucky
- Escudo Navy De Luxe
- Tom Eltang Mixture