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English tobaccos
are simply tobaccos that have had no flavors added during
the curing process. What gives tobacco its natural flavors is the soil and climate
it is grown in; so the leaf is referred to by the country or area it is from.
So when people are talking of Virginias or perhaps even "Mid-belt" Virginias
they are referring to the unique flavor characteristic of tobacco from that region.
Even though no
flavors are added to these tobaccos, curing can and does influence
the flavor of the finished product. Dark-stoving a Virginia, for instance, brings
out more sweetness as well as a rich malty flavor. Latakia was originally
cured by the smoke of burning camel's dung! Of course they have changed that
process and have found other ways to get that flavor.
Uncle Bob loves
Virginia tobaccos especially the Matured Virginia and the
Dark Navy Flake listed below. If you enjoy the more subtle flavors in
tobacco then you will love English Tobaccos!
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