Best of the Rest English

Good value for the money

Good everyday smoke tobacco

It's okay for trying the 1st time. Not a fan of the wood smoke taste and I prefer a more aromatic like the regular Best of the Rest for the money!

It's an English. Was hoping it would be a bit stronger flavor, but I am in no way disappointed. The flavor is still quite good and even the aftertaste is pleasant. I'll be buying another bag in a few months to see how it changes over time.

I enjoy the flavor and the bite of the Latakia and it brings back memories of my father smoking his pipe back in the day.

Excellent Tobacco!!!! I have purchased over 5 lbs. In the past couple years. Some I smoke as purchased. Some I mix with added latakia or perquisites or both. Also mixes well with voodoo queen. Then I cellar half and smoke the other half. I opened a 2 qt. Ball Mason jar that was 5 Years old that I mixed with some voodoo queen that I purchased here, about 4 Oz. To a lb. Of best of the rest, had added 4 Oz. Of pure Latakia that I purchased here and it is really great!! I normally smoke Peterson night cap, 965, emp as well as pirate cake, plum pudding, 10 to midnight, tasty cake and different C&D brands. Once the best of the rest is aged it is just as good. Plus side is its roughly only 10% the cost of the name brands! Can't go wrong if you smoke allot of English!

Someone mentioned this blend in a post somewhere and got me to looking. I thought what the heck I would give it a try. I have to admit that I was skeptical with the price and the amount that you get. So it arrives on day and I stick it in the back of my tobacco closet and forget about it. Then one day I am going through my tobacco closet looking for something else when I find this. I decided to go ahead and give it a taste. I must admit I wasn't expecting too much. Man was I wrong. This blend is surprisingly good maybe even great. After the first bowl I was wondering if the second bowl would be as good as the first. It was better. This blend gives you something a little different every time. Kinda like the box of chocolates of tobacco. You never know what you're going to get. One thing you will get is latakia and it is smokey. It packs easy, lights well, burns very evenly and produces a nice amount of smoke. So if you are a latakia lover like I am then you are really missing out if you don't get you a bag of this. I have a lot of latakia blends that cost a lot more than this does that are not nearly this good. It could very easily become my # 1 go to English blend. I will be buying a couple more bags for lont term storing. Don't miss out give this blend a try. You'll be glad you did.

My new routine smoke

I've never been a huge fan of Latakia but this blend is quickly changing my mind.

I’m usually hesitant about buying unknown bulk tobacco, but was pleasantly surprised with this one! Great all day smoke and not too dry like most. Just enough Latakia for me. I will be buying more!

overall, I am satisfied with this purchase and I will continue to buy it in the future. A good value for the price.

Nice all day smoke.

It's ok

I originally bought this looking for an inexpensive replacement for my daily morning English. I must say that I have developed an affinity for its character. This is a decent Latakia-based mixture of medium intensity that presents a smoky, woody, earthy, and modestly sweet-soured nature. It is a perfect specimen for my intended purposes and one a heck of a bargain. Recommended to all English enthusiasts.

Rest assured it is the best

My go-to everyday blend. Don’t expect an outstanding mix, however, it’s great for what it is. Like a “box of chocolates” each bowl is slightly different from the last.

An incredible tobacco for the price. If you like a robust English blend, give it a try.

It's exactly what it says on the bag. Best of the REST. The leftovers from other English blends and by golly for the price on a whole pound you can't beat it. Also I enjoy the fact that it's a bit different every bag. I buy a few a year for a daily English smoke

I thought it was as good as Petersons night cap, for the money it is a good value, Would buy it again

Good tobacco. A little stronger than I expected but I can mix it with a lighter brand.

I BOUGHT THIS TO HAVE A SUPPLY OF ENGLISH FOR MY TOBACCO MOOCHING BUDDIES. I TRIED SOME; FAVORABLY IMPRESSED. GOOD WORK P&C !

I like latakia blends and the price can't be beat.

Always a surprise and good price.

Bargain. I wouldn't even be able to afford to smoke without this bulk deal. Rather smoke a pound of this with a corncob pipe than buy 2 days of stale cigarettes.

Great smooth smoke sometimes you get a great blends with latakia and its 5 stars

great bargain its always good by itself or to add to something else, it usually satisfies my taste for latakia by itself!

I like a good smoke, the English Best of the Rest is a smoke to enjoy all day.

Its a fantastic deal for roll your own cigs

Excellent smoke if you like bold taste of English type. The bag (2 separate times I got this) is so awful at the reseal zip. The zip part separates from the plastic bag making it useless.

Definitely can taste the Latakia. Have had no complaints about the room note. The tobaccos aroma in the back smells good it burns nice without having to relight. It is enjoyable on its own merit.

I have always bought expensive tobaccos, mainly from MacBaren. This is my third Best of the Rest order and I haven't been disappointed. Don't expect in this one to be rich in Latakia, but otherwise comparable to tobacco three or four times the price. If you are a smoky leaf lover, you may want to add pure Latakia leaf to this blend and have a first class smoke.

Outstanding bargain; I stocked up.

Thank goodness this stuff is still affordable or I would have to quit smoking pipes.

Great pipe tobacco, rates up with those that cost double. Has enough Latakia (mild-med.) blended well to make a very enjoyable smoke. Have had several different runs of this and they really do not vary alot.

First time I have tried an English blend. When I first opened the bag I did not like the aroma. After I smoked my first bowl I decided it tastes far better than it smelled. A little bite if you smoke it too fast so take your time, it stays lit well and will become one of my regular smokes.

Very good

It's a great value, as advertised. There is a small fluctuation in the quality from batch to batch, but it has never disappointed me. It is my everyday smoke these days, because I just can't afford to spend much more on my smoking habit but I like English blends. This has proved a real lifesaver for me.

My go to English tobacco.

Great taste and easy on the wallet

Love the value and cost! Never the same bowl twice!

Ordered it for the future. I definitely enjoyed the mellow flavor of this blend a very good daily blend.

Incredible bargain....very nice flavor

Great value. Yet inconsistent flavoring and will have to pick out some stems, but if you want a great English style for a fraction of the cost get it!!!

I love this English, my last bag was a bit light of Latakia but was still a great blend. Still my favorite buy at a great price. can't wait for the next bag!!!!!

I thought this would be a bit more Latakia 'forward'. Alas no. I did enjoy the old Balkan Sobranie in the early 80s, and the Macedonian in this bag is nice, but...not for me. I might dump it onto a tray and pick out the Latakia.

An excellent "generic" English blend. Although each order will be different, the quality of the tobacco is second to none. As a predominantly English tobacco smoker, this value tobacco is not to be overlooked. Yes it is non descript, but the quality more than makes up for the variety of the blend. As a smoker who never met an English tobacco he didn't like this bargain is too good to pass up. Order some today!

Good vaule surprisingly consistent flavor.

The blend was surprisingly good and service when ordering was most excellent. It even arrived more quickly than expected! Will order this again.

This is my first tobacco review. I have been smoking a pipe (only) for 10 months now and this is my first experience with an English blend. I am thoroughly enjoying it. It is a new experience with every bowl full. Way latakia-forward. That smoky, BBQ taste is overwhelming at first. But down through the bowl there are myriad flavors to experience. In the last few bowls, I have even detected a cinnamon-like flavor. I am really enjoying this palate-expanding mixture.

This stuff is absolutely amazing. Definitely something I'll enjoy on a daily basis.

I bought two pounds of this tobacco about a month apart. The tobacco isn't consistent between the two but it is good and you'll be getting a consistent, quality smoke throughout each pound. If you're looking for more of a heavy lat bomb then I would recommend maybe picking up some to mix in with this tobacco although there is a latakia in it. I bought this based on the other reviews saying that it is a good smoke which it is and I also bought it to pad my seller so if you're looking for a good decent smoke that you can keep on hand I would definitely recommend getting some. It's also mild enough to be a good all day smoke.

very pleasant and mild. excellent value!

Very good

Great bargain!

Great tobacco!

I really enjoy this tobacco. I've bought 3 of these so far and plan on making them my regular purchase.

I purchased this as a way to try something other than aromatics and try a more clean natural tobacco and I'm so happy I did. This has become a wonderful daily tobacco for me. If you're new to pipe smoking (like me) you will find this has a pungent aroma that is off putting, don't let that disway you as it smokes smoothly and its flavor is quiet enjoyable. The only criticism I have is the cuts are varied and make it a chore to pack into your pipe, but I'm really grasping at a negative as I write that. That is the nature of this; being a mixed blend of various types of tobaccos. Easily worth overlooking for how enjoyable this tobacco is and I am happy to purchase more.

Have mixed them all together for the blend to marry. Will let you know more in the future. Thanks for the fast shipment.

I was pleasantly surprised by this tobacco. It’s flavorful, mild, and there’s no bite. Also there’s plenty of Latakia in the mix.

I was a little hesitant on this blend however for the price I gave it a go. After 2 bowls I have to say it was an enjoyable experience. I think for the price it would not be a bad weekend chooch. I will buy again. What an innovative idea to use the left overs from the days orders, it's like we all have an input in this blend every time we order bulk. I guess also that every so often the mix will change depending on the blends ordered that week or month.

Good

A kind of generic English mix. Well worth the money, for sure.

This is a good solid base english blend at a GREAT price. I take this and add a healthy amount of perique (reminds me of a Partagas Maduro #1 sometimes) as well as some whole leaf Izmir that I cube cut. By itself I didn't get any bite from it. The aroma was that of a freshly lit campfire or like a new pair of leather gloves you stuffed in your back pocket. Again at this price you can justify tweaking it anyway you want to suite your pallet.

Great mild English blend. Good for all day smoke.

The “tin note” definitely shows out the Latakia! First bowl of this was just amazing. I’m guessing due to the multiple blends that this will have different dynamics every time but I can see why this is highly rated. I’ll be cellaring a bit of this and I’m sure it will be interesting to see the changes over time. It has so far not disappointed!

Great deal the only problem is you never know what your gonna get. This is my third time purchasing this and the flavors are different every time. Always good but sometimes better. This batch doesn’t have as much Latakia in it which is a little disappointing

Very smooth smoke . It became my all day preferred choice. A slight nutty flavor and sufficient nicotine to produce a relaxed lift . I will purchase this blend if it can be reproduced.

Good Lordy!!! As another reviewer pointed out like white lightning in the bag. Not sure if the smell it definately doesn’t smell good, and nothing really definate to pick out. More of of a shag cut I think to hide that it is fact a high quality blend, just named and packaged cheaply. Now on to the smoke, combustion tool chosen was a working man’s Brentford with a well used seasoned (but cleaned bowl). Took 2 lights separated by a tamp and smoked well all the way through. Just good, honest, rich English pipe tobacco flavor. Cigar leaf is present throughout the smoke as is Latakia, but not overpowering in anyway. Not a flavor I have had before, but just ordered another bag after only one bowlful of the first bag ordered. Fellas this here is good Backy. Also might note on the bag “blended and packaged in Denmark”……..IT’S GOOD BACKY!!!….,,for those like me hard of hearing in the back……😄

Thank you for the delicious smoke. Pretty good flavor for the price. I will be purchasing more from you in the near future. Only needed one relight. Smoked perfect!

This is a great bargain blend with a traditional English blend taste.

Very good value for the price! As I expand into non-aromatic blends, this is a great bulk option to experiment with. Smells smoky as there must be some latakia in there. Not an overpowering aroma, and the moisture level was good. I plan to cellar several ounces, press a few ounces, and use some to blend with other tobaccos. The bag will be different each time due to the nature of the product, but that is part of the fun. No complaints here, as I paid the same price as I would have for the very low-end pound of tobacco down at the shop.

Great tobacco for a great price. When i got mine i mixed for 5 minutes and it has been the same smoke through out the bag. No lat bombs. Definitely a bargain if you like Latakia. This will always be in my cellar. Enjoy

good and smoky

Overall, I am very pleased with this tobacco. I know that it may not be exactly the same next time, but I will reorder it.

A very pleasant surprise. Tasty tobacco that burns wl and. Requires few re-lights.

Its the best tobacco for the money

This is good tasting tobacco.

It's a smooth smoke. Has a pleasing aroma. It burns well.

Very mild blend. Low room note. Excellent price.

Good

Awesome as always and a great value to boot!

Well, upon opening the bag and taking a long whiff inside it, I can't say as I was impressed with the aroma coming from it. *BUT*, upon stuffing one of my cobs, it was pretty much perfect pertaining to moisture content, and surprisingly tasted actually really good!! I don't comment on the 'nicotine', because that's not *supposed* to be a reason one smokes a pipe and thus consider it moronic to do so. Once in a while I'll get a little sweetness from some something in it, once in a while almost a pure latakia, but 95% of the time, it's quite a good English and this is worth the 'mix' of whatever is in it, because it doesn't deviate from that one bit, even though it's such a strange 'mixture' of English tobaccos. This will be a favorite of mine and I'm going to try to stock up on a few more bags.

I had read the reviews about Best of the Rest English. At first, I was a little apprehensive about purchasing a pound. After all, leftovers? I smoke English blends like GH, Escudo, Gold Block, H/H Black House, etc. However, I decided to purchase a pound. Was I ever wrong about the tremendous quality of this tobacco! It is beyond fantastic. As a result, I just put in an order for four more pounds. I definitely don't want to be without this tobacco! If you haven't tried the English blend, then pull the trigger and purchase a pound. You won't regret it. I guarantee, you will be purchasing more. Thanks PC for a GREAT tobacco for such a low price!!

Was not expecting much. But with all the English blends mixed together, how could you go wrong? For the price, very hard to beat. Not amazing. But not bad, either. A very good, solid smoke at an unbelievable price. Would 100% buy again.

Understanding that we are going through a time of inflation in financial challenges, prices have barely gotten up and there is still tremendous value. Incredible selection variety and everything I purchased was in stock. I’ll be puffing my pipe through whatever hard times touch our future.

Great if you love 965! Wow

English blends are my favorites but first tried the regular "Best Of The Rest". Was very impressed with the regular so ordered the English which is a lighter english for me but a very pleasing blend. Has very good qualities and budget priced. Will not go wrong with this one.

Not one bargin price tabacco even comes close to this stuff . I highly recommend it

For all day smoking is a good blend, with good price. No more.

Super bag aroma, good consistency and moisture content directly from the bag. Burns well, no excessive relights, good taste. Room aroma equal to other English blends. Could qualify as a "Lat Bomb." Much better than I expected from a tobacco labeled "Best Of The Rest." More satisfying than some bulk English blends I've tried.

Very Nice English Mixture, great aroma. and room note, cool smoking, and affordable pricing. (Best of The Rest Reminds me of the long gone Revelation brand.) Like, and will buy again ! Bravo , Pipes & Cigars !

Great filler for blending and strong

nice blend...smokes welll.

It is good smell . Alittle bit high humit it mean rolled hard

It is good mile.It does not have a .bite and even burning smoke.Great tobacco.

Bought this several times ordering 3 or more pounds. For Latkia enjoyment find it very enjoyable and will continue to purchase.

Very enjoyable and reasonably priced!

This is my second time to purchase this tobacco. It’s a good blend at a great price.

Hey, English lovers! You just cannot go wrong with this blend. The mixture is often like a box of chocolates - each bowl is slightly different from the last due to the varying brands included. I always find marvelous orientals and a lotta Latakia tobacco. Oh, there's Virginia in there too as a base. A pound seemed too much, but I keep the majority in an air-tight container with Boveda packs, then move what I need to a 4 oz Mason jar to carry outside.

Love my first bag of Best of the Rest English. I have not been a smoker of English style tobacco and recently tried a small pouch of John Bull English. The first time I lit my pipe, the aroma instantly brought back memories of an old friend. He used to own a pipe and tobacco shop and would bring me some of his custom blend when visiting. I liked the aroma and how it smoked. He would not tell me what was in it, but order it from his shop by asking for "Sam's Blend". He has since passed away, but I think of him often now when lighting up my pipe. I am still smoking a couple of pipes he gave me back in the 70s.

Great product good smoke

This batch is a first cousin to FROG MORTON in the flavor department. It was a little dryer than I expected and the bag it came in was really chinsey I had to repackage it. Most bang for the buck your going to find Champaign smoke on a beer budget.

great smoke

Best of the Rest English is definitely far different than anything I have smoke previously. I needed a couple of days it to acquire a good appreciation of it. It smokes at a good pace, and has a nice peppery, spice, feel to it. It kind of has a Turkish or middle east vibe to the taste. I dig it, and it's a superior value in my opinion.

I like stacking different tobaccos, so this blending of different tobaccos is probably in my flavor zone, Anyway, I waited until I received a 2nd order to leave this. Both the 1st and 2nd orders were what I considered mild to medium yet very flavorful. They smoked cool and smooth. Although it may be my imagination, but I felt like I was smoking different english blends at different times. I looked at all the english blends that Russ and the guys put out and think this can be a really complex blend. They were really Ultra Enjoyable. Thank you for making this available, even though it is now backordered right now. Good thing I have 3 pounds, which will last me awhile.

Very moist and flavorful. One of my favorites.

Tasty, cool burning, easy on the tongue as it is on the pocket book; this English blend is a gentle reminder of quiet days before 11 September 2001 and the sociopolitical roller coaster on which we find ourselves.

Over the years, I've enjoyed many individual English/Turkish blends. I've also found some too harsh and others with a very offensive room in spite of good flavor. I was not sure what to expect when I ordered your Best of the Rest English. I was pleasantly surprised by what I received. Rich flavor with no bite and an acceptable room. Very nice blend.

Really good smoke

This seems enjoyable. Burns cool. Room note is void.

This has become the only pipe tobacco that I smoke. I have always been quite pleased with the product.

A really good blend for the money. Well worth the money I paid if you like an English blend. I really wish it was stronger. Smokes very nice. Not a lot of bite. A great deal.

great smoke it`s a knock off of captain black original

I bought the AROMATIC AND ENGLISH,they were both smooth and a nice smoke for the price $$$$...WILL BUY AGAIN!!great price,smooth smoke!!

I really like the taste of these blends together. I am definitely getting another bag. And you can't beat the price. Thanks guys.

The best value tobacco I've found.

Very satisfied

Relaxing

TL;DR: Fresh out of the bag this was really wet and REALLY smoky. But after drying it out a bit the smell mellowed and it smoked really nicely. The actual taste and room note were also a lot less smoky than the tobacco itself. When I first opened the bag this tobacco smelled exactly like a friend's first attempt at smoked beef jerky. We all assumed he used an electrical cabinet as a homemade smoker and hadn't bothered to remove the old wiring first. It was overpowering. Fresh out of the bag it was also really wet. However, after drying it for a while the smell mellowed out a lot. Now it still smells pretty smoky when I open the bag, but the actual smoke tastes great and the room note is quite pleasant. I will probably order more of this just for a change of pace.

Not an English aficionado, however I can say without a doubt this blend is why I started smoking English tobaccos. I have since explored and will definitely always have some English for my after work bowl

Not a bad blend-nice aroma and no bite

Buying the "regular" "stuff" off a grocery store shelf, doesn't cut it for me. My sense of taste is quite sensitive and I'd rather use the BEST of the REST, because there are some taste's and odors in there that blend nicely. The first time I ever lighted it up, the flavor overwhelmed me, and the PUNCH of the lata -kea (sp) nearly blew me off my chair. WONDERFUL - WONDERFUL. Some times I blend it with other blends I have, to get them used up and out of the house. (don't like to waste money) GREAT STUFF -GREAT STUFF!!!!!

I tried this once before and it was better than expected...English even. The second order was or at least seemed quite different. Mostly Virginias with a bit of Cavendish, and I sensed no Latakia in the second batch, which is what I crave. Also, so damp that I had to microwave it to get it to light up. If I had to give a comparison, I think Carter Hall would be close....which I actually like now and then. Since I'm guessing that this / these blends are basically what ends up on the floor in the blending process, I'm not complaining, especially at this price. I am a pipe make and I normally blend my own, but since prices are getting absurd and C&D has sold their soul to someone else, I will settle for anything I can tolerate in a Missouri Meerchaum...and I'll be ordering more.

very good

Distinctive flavor. I enjoy alternating between regular burley/virginia tobaccos and English.

I've been toasting bowls of this stuff for the last couple days and all I can say is as far as value goes it's worth the money I paid. It's nothing to write home about, but it's not the worst I've smoked by far. I'll probably buy more or at least try my hand at the aromatic bag when this one runs out. For less than a dollar an ounce, it's hard to gripe. As far as these other guys saying their tobacco was dried out, I personally didn't have that problem. It's almost a tad too moist in my opinion. Long story short, if you're "bowling on a budget" it's worth it without a doubt.

Great Value. I could do with more latakia in it but for the price I cant complain.

I enjoy the smell and the price.

Very good English style tobacco. I have enjoyed it for several years.

Bought this several times. Guys not bad at all give it a try.

I took a chance buying four bags of Best of the Rest Tobacco. I was glad I did. I really like it. From now on, this will be the tobacco of my choice

Bit dry, but taste is of a mellow English.

Great flavor, smoky and full. Aroma is pleasing. Very good buy. Only con, was tobacco in bag was very dry .

Completely satisfied

I will purchase more soon. Only 4 stars because, for me, it was a bit on the dry side. (Nothing a little re-hydration can't fix).

Excellent service and product, as always

Enjoyable

I apologize if I have already reviewed this blend. I know I reviewed the Aro BOTR but can't remember writing anything about this one. Anyways, this is one of the best cheaper English blends money can buy. It seems to be a single blend (same with the Aro) rather than a wide variety of mixed trimmings or "floor sweepings". It comes in a big LB Ziploc style bag and is dry enough to smoke without dry time. This blend is quite flavorful and I really do think MOST people would think this was a expensive tinned blend if they received a sample or did not know what it was. The flavor and nic is about medium and not strong for my taste. Burns quite slow have been working on 1 Oz I put in a bag and it is still going strong months later. For the price this is a must try for any English fan IMO and am glad to see it doesn't go out of stock as quick as that other English discount pound blend from another site (which is also good as well but availability is important). All in all this is a quality blend for a honest price and a great way to beef up your cellar for years to come. Keep it comin P&C! :)

Pretty good flavor, especially at that price point. Good Value

A good every day smoke

Will buy again

Best Of The Rest English is a FANTASTIC DEAL! Around $1/oz for the price alone it gets 5 stars in my book. The fact that this snuff can compete with many of the upper tier English blends in a blind test just goes to show the quality here, this stuff is far from being "floor sweepings" and is more like a singular English blend taste wise rather than a hodge podge and has consistent flavor so far. I like this much more than Boneyard which is another "leftovers" blend that is also inexpensive, but this one has better taste and burns well with minimal Tounge bite. If you like Aromatics check out the other BOTR as well, have 2 pounds of that stuff and has become a favorite.

Best English value on the market. Excellent all day tobacco. Smooth pleasant taste with good body. The latakia is in there without being a bomb. I threw that nasty Penzance in the trash.

Great blend. I add some to my vanilla blend for variety

Consistent flavor for a random mix.

This is the 1st English type that I have tried. It is a different, but not unpleasant taste from burley blends. I will probably replenish once I have mastered packing and keeping it lit.

Love this stuff.

I'll certainly be buying this again. A great smoke. Thank you P&C.

Great price good value and taste

Enjoyed the Aromatic better than English. Milder smoking; more pleasant to smoke. Will purchase Aromatic again.

good for price

good taste

I have purchased "Best of the rest" several times over the past couple of years. I have been quite happy with each purchase. Having said that, this most recent purchase is the best so far.

Average at best but you get what you pay for

I love this stuff. I am extremely fond of English tobaccos, and this is the best affordable option I have found. I am on my third batch, and have yet to find one I haven't enjoyed.

I'm an "all day English" smoker with a few other blends occasionally in the evening. Was hesitant to buy this much "bulk generic", but bought the Best of the Rest English mainly for price just to try it. WOW! What a great blend. I will definitely be buying more. Hopefully the other bags are as good as this one. Great tobacco GREAT price. Thanks Pipes and Cigars for making this available.

I really enjoy this!!

Easy to smoke, not harsh or hard on the tongue.

I have been enjoying this deal for several bags now. Despite being a mixture of leftovers, I've detected no significant variation in flavor, etc. A very good bargain for me.

This is certainly a value tobacco. For the price that is paid, it's a great smoke ! Are there better English blends ? YES, but none of them will beat the price of this. Especially when it goes on sale.

I understand that this may be a collection of floor sweepings collected from other advertised blends. Others have commented about the unhappy blend of whatever fell on the floor the day they bagged their 16 ounce purchase. Maybe I was lucky, but my first bag was one of the most satisfying English mixtures I have purchased in years. Not quite at the level of Dunhill Medium or Balkan Sobranie of 25 years ago, but nice enough that I quickly ordered 2 more bags, hoping for more of the same mix. I have added some black Latakia, about 5% by weight for a bit more of a Latakia kick, although the mix already has Latakia. Low price is outstanding, but would have purchased more at twice the price.

Love Latakia

I went into it knowing I am only paying $14 and figured if worse comes to worse I can dress it up with some blending. I put the entire bag in a large container and mixed well. The first bowl blew me away! Good amount of Latakia but the Virginia's and Orientals came through nicely and I picked up a hint of Burley (Cavendish?). Only smoked a small bowl but it did burn well after 2 lights. Great bargain for a great taste!

It has a bitter taste, burns hot, and bites the tongue. If I ordered the "English", it was a mistake. Thought I was ordering the regular at the time.

Just came in and smoked my first bowl. What a treat this batch is!! I am going to be enjoying this. Nice and Smokey Lat with a light sweetness of raw tobacco that I've been looking for. A true English Blend. Will be buying more in the future

I'm quite satisfied. Not as good as Stokkebye, but only half the price.

Not used to long strands. X Could be a bit more aromatic. But ok

I like it. Good value.

Great Product

This is the best on the market, I was smoking night cap and this is really close to it. I would definitely recommend buying it

OK English. Not great but OK. Had some twigs. But still looking. I give it 3.5 stars.

I tried Best of the Rest several years ago and got a bag of mostly Aromatics. In my review, I noted it would be nice to have a non-aromatic option. Recently I checked on it again and low and behold there is now an English option. I am very pleased with my bag so far and could not be happier with the price. My bag has a nice, but not overpowering, amount of Latakia. Very smooth, No tongue bite.

Blown away with how good my bag is. I know it can vary from batch to batch so my expectations weren't super high but what I got is perfectly dry, cut very similar to dunhill so burns great, not noticeably aromatic in any way other than maybe a hint of rum or whiskey, not too heavy with Cavendish or cased burley. There is good quality Virginia's, toasty burley, a smattering of orientals, some unflavored Cavendish and plenty of Latakia. Kind of mm965 meets frog morton meets MB mixture... if you like American-English, Aromatic-English, Scottish, crossover, or whatever you call them, BOTR-E is safe bet!

If you don't want, or have, a lot of money to spend, and the only thing that will satisfy your tobacco urges are English blends, look no further. This WILL satisfy all your taste buds and lungs, for a very affordable price. I am so glad I found it!!

Very nice. Will order again.

When I opened the 'baca bag', I was greeted with a 'smoked pipe bowl scent, with several 'chemical-esque scents... I gently mixed/swirled the tobacco, from bottom to top. Left bag open a bit it a time... Decanted entire 16 oz into various glass jars and 2 oz empty tins...the first bowel was, hmm, bland. Switched to large bowel pipe(s)...I SAY OLDBOY, GOOD-oh ! Many very nice flavors. Smoked this bargain Very good English/ Balkan all day, each bowl varied on the good side. Will buy again.again PC, THANKS!

I really like this blend! It really is everything an English blend is supposed to be.

Haven't smoked any of it. You have your review.

I love the woody flavor and gentle smoke.

I had purchased this best of the rest tobacco two years ago. I was low in funds but still purchased it. When it first arrived it was really harsh and appeared to be cheap tobacco so I set it aside leaving it in the original packaging for two years-long and forgotten. I did some closet decluttering, came across the bag decided to open it up, surprisingly it was moist so I loaded my bowl and was amazed on the nutty and raisin scent especially since I didn’t properly store it in a mason jar. You will not regret this purchase even more so if you properly store it. The burn is smooth, no bite and undoubtedly satisfying! I was an aromatic type of guy until now.

A little to harsh for my taste.

The tobacco was fine, but a little dry.

Rather than thinking of this as a cheap substitute for a good tobacco, try it. You will find that it isn't the "best of the rest", but in fact is the best of the best!

Great buy. But preferred the regular Best of the rest and hope you restock it soon,

Similar to Nightcap, not as strong

Never know what I'll get. Never have been not satisfied.

not to my taste.

It is a nice English blend, but I prefer the Best of the Rest regular. Hope to be able to order some again soon as it is out of stock for awhile now.

I order the regular Best of the Rest as my daily pipe but it was back ordered. I'm an all day smoker. This is a more aromatic, earthier smoke and very different than the original, closer to many of the store bought packs. This is chunkier and a little drier but burns good. I'll continue to buy the original but think I'll add a bag or two of this blend to my future orders.

This was one of my worst purchases. I guess the saying you get what you pay for is true. This not only was very nondescript but had a bite to take your tongue off. Now I have to figure what I can mix it with to try and salvage my purchase so I am not out $25.

Not as smooth as I had expected

Excellent tobacco for the price. I like heavy English so I use this as a blending tobacco. I add more latakia and perique. Great smoke out of the bag. Very light bite. Burns to bottom of the bowl. May have to relight several times. This would be an excellent tobacco for a person wanting to try an English blend. Low room not. I highly recommend this tobacco.

More bang for your buck.. by far a tasty mix! And for the price? Ridiculous actually, that you can get quality tobacco at this price.. will purchase again.

I am enjoying this tobacco, but hope they keep the regular also as I see it is out of stock now.

I was not sure quite what to expect when I opened this bag . I typically smoke English blends that are strong and loaded with Latakia. Thats not what this was. Upon opening the bag there was a subtle sweet aroma that represented itself. I was worried. But after smoking a few bowls over the past few days I am pleased with this blend of “the rest.” It is mild, has a hint of pepper, and yes, sweetness to it, but not too sweet. I always love a blend that brings back a memory or transports me somewhere. Like when I smoke Pirate Kake, I find myself in front of a Smokey fire in the forest. When I smoke this blend I find myself standing as a 5 year old in my grandfather’s old emporium he used to run. He passed away about 20 years ago, so this blend has now taken on a special place for me. Its strange who the brain stores sence experiences. I have not thought about that emporium for decades and would not have even been able to recall the smell. But once I lit this tobacco up it instantly came back to me, “Thats the smell of Granpa’s emporium.” I can tell you why the emporium smellled that way. Perhaps there was a pipe smoker in there one day and I got a good whiff of the smoke aroma. What ever it may be, I am grateful for the memory this blend bring back.

Fragrant, aromatic but burns a little 🔥and has some bite to it. Overall, a nice smoke and a good value

Well, it may be “best of the rest” but it ain’t the “rest of the best.” Very mild, maybe an all day smoke. Burns cool. Not tasking any of form of Latakia and there is a sweet aroma to it. Im a fan of of Pirate Kake, Night Cap, and Billy Budd so I’m not likely to order much of this in the future, if at all.

Not sure I'll finish it. Smokes hot.

As an English--pretty mild; nice latakia aroma and flavor, very little oriental that I could taste, but it had no bite. A nice room note if you are a pipe smoker, probably a yucky smell if you are not. All over, a nice, mild English blend at a great price.

Smokes ok but, drier than the regular and the overstated "nicotine is addicting" packaging seemed like government thinks we all dummies. Hope this does not offend anyone.

Keep the English , it's smooth and tasty. I will be ordering again soon.

I love P&C and this was a fine purchase. The best of the rest is a great product and so I do not want to complain. But the pound I got has a bit of vanilla or other flavoring that was put in, on purpose or as an accident, its hard to say. But that flavor mixing with the latakia gives a great smoke something that I was not prepared for. I thought that this would be several Virginias and english blends mixed together without any aromatics in it as in the original Best of the Rest. It is totally worth the money and I'll smoke it.

Too mild and burns to quickly, although no bite.

I am new to pipe smoking...so bare with me. The initial scent out of the package was beefy like jerky. After lighting, the flavors were unexpected. There was an overall sweetness like granulated sugar that transformed into a sweet citrus like a Pixie Sticks or Tang; then to powdered sugar and back to granulated sugar. There was also notes of vanilla with occasional cherry. The lit tobacco had an odor of a nice cigar. Overall, I wasn't expecting the bouquet of flavors, but its a keeper and hard to beat the price to quantity ratio.

Do enjoy it for a change. It puts me in mind of a tobacco I have smoked in the past but can't figure it out for sure. Maybe Edgeworth.

I like it better than the original Best Of The Rest. Both are good. I just like the english better.

I think that this has become my favorite English blend.

Best of the rest is a great way to spend a day its all around good smoke

Very good tasting, and pleasant to the smell. Everyone in the room likes the aroma. There is no bite and is great for anytime of the day

For a discount tobacco this stuff very good. Not to heavy on the latakia but you know it's there. There are a ton of latakia based blends out there and none of them can give you quality like this at such a low price. I'll reorder this forever. Exceptional value.

Burns a little on the hot side for me.Packs good, price good,aroma good.

This is the worst tobacco I have ever received from Pipes and Cigars. I have been smoking English for over 25 years and my 43 year old son for over 10 years. We both find that we can't smoke this stuff. It burns the inside of my mouth and tongue. It should be called "Bite of the Rest." I called about it and was told that my comments would be noted. Now they are.

Just got 4 bags of the best of the rest and when I order again I will try the new English.