State Express London Mixture
(3.67)
Oriental-forward English blend.
Notes: Used to come with a Xanthi leaf on top the tobacco and earlier tins had an old English penny taped to the bottom for opening the tin. Imported by Brown & Williamson, Louisville, KY.
Details
| Brand | State Express |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Ardath Tobacco Co., Picadilly, London |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The smoky, woody, earthy, musty, wine-like Syrian Latakia is the lead component, comprising forty percent of the blend. It does seem a little softer than what one would normally expect of Syrian Latakia. The various Orientals (Cavalla, Samsun, Izmir and Xanthi) are spicy, very earthy, woody, dry, sour, and floral with a light buttery sweetness, and are very close on the heels of the Latakia. The tart and tangy, citrusy bright Virginias also provide some grass, a little earth and dark fruit. The strength and taste levels are medium. The nic-hit is a couple of steps past the center of mild to medium. Won’t bite or get harsh, and has a light rough edge at times. Burns cool and clean at a reasonable pace with a very consistent, deep, mildly sweet and very savory, campfire flavor that translates to the lingering after taste. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Not an all day smoke, but it’s repeatable for the veteran smoker.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Simply stated; one of the finest blends that I have ever smoked. Very similar to Balkan Sobranie in every way, except just a little sweeter due to the Oriental leaf employed. The Latakia in the mixture was placed with a restrained hand leaving the smoker with a more subdued English flavor. Although long gone from the market, this blend was produced in high volume and many tins can still be found on the "Bay" and elsewhere. Many times for a bargain as the newer generation of pipe smokers never heard of this one. Smooth as silk from start to finish.
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