Lane Limited BS-005
(2.84)
The traditional English blend, distinct, royal and noble. An admirably skilled blend of pure tobaccos. Any smoker whose first love is for the finest quality mixed together without adulteration will fall in love with this one.
Details
| Brand | Lane Limited |
| Blended By | Lane Limited |
| Manufactured By | Lane Limited |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | bulk, 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Re-release |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.84 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 25 of 25 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 14, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Disappointed with this one from Lane. It's an English blend that has (to my taste) a slightly high spicey quality that I find distracts from the overall balance of tobaccos. I like a small amount of spice in English style tobaccos (Stokkebye English Oriental is a fine example) but this one takes the spiciness too close to the edge of acceptability. I find too much pepper or spice in a tobacco blend can cause 'spice bite' on the tongue (similar to tongue bite caused by tobaccos burning too hot), and although this Lane BS-005 didn't do that I could feel it dangerously close to the limit, which made me uncomfortable and caused me to be cautious in smoking this blend.
When I smoke my pipe I want to be able to relax and enjoy, and unfortunately this one didn't fit the bill.
Probably good for those who prefer their tobaccos on the spicier side, but it didn't suit my taste, and isn't what I look for in a quality English style tobacco.
When I smoke my pipe I want to be able to relax and enjoy, and unfortunately this one didn't fit the bill.
Probably good for those who prefer their tobaccos on the spicier side, but it didn't suit my taste, and isn't what I look for in a quality English style tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 28, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is a review of that is more of a complaint since this blend has been discontinued. It was one of the last of Lane blends that contain any Latakia (such as Crown Achievement). That's a real pity. They seem to be concentrating on excessively aromatic stuff these days and as a confirmed English blend nut I can only say---goodbye Lane! The Latakia was nicely balanced and smoky notes predominated more towards the end of a bowl. There was occasional bite, and the bowl finished as white ash without goop. Try Old Lodge or Squadron Leader.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 09, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I've tried few of the English blends made by Lane and they all seem to follow a common path, you can detect a common taste. I happen to like it, so I like this blend too. Stronger than 10 Downing St. and sensibly lighter than Crown Achievement, it sets itself roughly at the same A-100 level, but it's smoother and it's by far the easiest smoking blend of the whole bunch. This last thing is probably due to the lighter use of humectants; being this one drier, the burning is even, easy and without the need for relighting to the end of the bowl. The flavour is all there, round, full, while the medium body makes it an all-day smoke of good quality. Sure: many better and more complex blends are out there nowadays, but at that price this is worth its salt.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 19, 2023 | Mild | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Bulk from my local cigar shop. Relatively fresh as it just came in. The aroma from the jar is a tangy musty sharp Latakia and oriental smell. Has that fermented ketchup tang to it. Perfect moisture ready to go. The jar aroma is 10/10.
The flavor is dry, leathery, musty, with a fair bit of sour buttery orientals and wood. It’s a basic no thrills English blend. Has a woody after taste. Something that I would sure smoke again but wouldn’t go out of my way to buy again. Consistent flavor, little moisture. Little nicotine, medium to strong taste, typical English. Not bad but not great. Not a Latakia bomb, oriental forward but balanced. I’m in between 2-3 stars. It’s nothing special but it’s not bad either.
The flavor is dry, leathery, musty, with a fair bit of sour buttery orientals and wood. It’s a basic no thrills English blend. Has a woody after taste. Something that I would sure smoke again but wouldn’t go out of my way to buy again. Consistent flavor, little moisture. Little nicotine, medium to strong taste, typical English. Not bad but not great. Not a Latakia bomb, oriental forward but balanced. I’m in between 2-3 stars. It’s nothing special but it’s not bad either.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 29, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
I came across this blend when I went into my tobacco shop and asked for an oriental to try. They recommended this, saying that it was nearly identical to the original Balkan Sobranie (which I have never smoked). Out of the bag, this tobacco was super dry, which was great for the smoking experience. The smell is wonderful and once lit it becomes even more powerful. There is definitely an incense smell to the tobacco but it is not so overwhelming and leaves a pleasant room note. A nice, full flavored tobacco that smokes cool; reccomended for sure.
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Jon's Pipe Shop
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