Beginning with stoved bright Virginias, followed by equal measures of Cyprian Latakia and red Virginias for a bit of body, Star of the East Gold then incorporates a fair amount of Turkish leaf, resulting in a sweet, floral English mixture.
Flavor Profile
Brand
Cornell & Diehl
Blend Type
English
Tobaccos
Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia
Flavoring
Non
Cut
Ribbon
Strength i STRENGTH: the overall strength of the tobacco. This includes the strength of its taste and its nicotine content.
Mild
Strong
Flavoring i FLAVORING: primarily for aromatic blends, this refers to the "topping" but sometimes also to the "casing" added to the tobacco. This will account for detectable flavors like cherry or chocolate.
None
Rich
Taste i TASTE: although a wholly subjective measure, it is one of the most important in that it measures how tasty smokers find the blend. Like food, some dishes are tastier than others.
Mild
Full
Room Note i ROOM NOTE: a measure of the ambient scent/smell a blend puts out for those around the smoker. Basically, how strong does it smell, and how pleasant do those around you find that smell. The stronger, generally the less pleasant. You can also call this the "wife rating."
Light
Strong
