Tobaccos come in many different types. What are they?
Tobaccos are normally divided into four types: English (with Latakia), Straight Virginia (possibly with Perique), Straight Burley, and Flavored Tobaccos (commonly known as “Aromatics”). A typical English Mixture has as its base one or more Virginias, Orientals/Turkish, Latakia, and possibly a bit of Perique. Other tobaccos, such as Burley and Black Cavendish, have found their way in the “modern” English mixtures. The word “English” is also used to describe tobaccos that contain no additives. (For example, in the USA, this word is used to describe an additive-free tobacco, regardless of the ingredient tobaccos or the type of blend; i.e., it could be a blend with Latakia or a pressed Virginia.) Straight Virginias are usually found in pressed form (Flakes, Slices, Curlies, Plugs, etc.). These tobaccos are traditionally free of artificial flavorings; however, they can currently be found with slight to heavy “casing”. Straight Burley is an all-American tradition. These blends have always be
