Lane Limited HGL is a mixture of black Cavendish laced with smoky Latakia blended with mellow white Burley and golden Virginia to produce a sweet, fuller-bodied smoke, that is still cool and slow-burning. This was purported to be the personal blend of Herman G. Lane, the man who made Lane Limited what it is today. If you like a pleasant aroma but miss the taste of Latakia, Lane HGL should hit the spot.
HGL is my favorite "cross over" blend. If you are interested in dipping your toe into English style aromatics this is a blend you need to try. It has decent body and flavor with a room note that will not offend most people. It packs well after a minor amount of drying time and it burns at a reasonable pace with little or no re-lights.. For the money, it never disappoints.
5 out of 5
My favorite pipe tobacco. No
Feb 24, 2021
My favorite pipe tobacco. No tongue bite, but still a little spicy to make it interesting. Good quality tobacco ingredients.
4 out of 5
Good balance. Good room note.
Feb 07, 2021
Good balance. Good room note. Very smooth. Definite buy again!
5 out of 5
Smoky & sweet
Feb 06, 2021
Lane HGL is one of my favorites. It's smokey and slightly sweet---just the way I like it! It has Latakia but isn't overpowering.
5 out of 5
My go too tobacco. Good
Nov 01, 2020
My go too tobacco. Good for anytime of day. Pleasant mouthfeel and lots of smoke. No bite.
5 out of 5
try it today
Sep 15, 2020
very tasty
5 out of 5
Lane Limited HGL
Aug 14, 2020
I bought one ounce to try and really liked it. It smoked mild, slightly
3 out of 5
It's ok
Jun 16, 2020
I like a sweet tobacco. This smokes well and is "smoky" enough. Mild with no bite. Just not sweet enough for me.
5 out of 5
YES !!! excellent for a mild English blend
May 22, 2020
YES !!! excellent for a mild English blend, tasty, GoTo for a change up for me and becomes my hour after hour smoke for that day....
5 out of 5
Lane Limited HGL New Favorite
Mar 19, 2020
Never thought I would like another blend as much as LL7 but the touch of Latakia just makes this one my new favorite!
5 out of 5
wonderful bold flavor for the
Mar 11, 2020
wonderful bold flavor for the smoker not necessarily room appeal. good even burn.love lattikia and just the right blend to make it an end of day smoke.
5 out of 5
Mr Lane nailed it
Mar 05, 2020
I first smoked this fine mixture in the 80's. It was a house blend called "cross roads" Then one day it was gone. Lane stopped production. How could this be? The finest blend in Lanes stable no longer made. Tried many other aro/eng blends to fill the void. Nothing came close. Blending latakia in with the classic RLP6 was pure genious. Then one day it was back. Immediately bought 2 lbs and cellared a lb. Every purchase I order a extra lb and cellar it. If Lane ever loses their minds again and stops making it, I will have me a nice stash. This blend is that good.
5 out of 5
Best all day smoke with just the right amount of Latakia!
Feb 26, 2020
this is my favorite all day smoke with latakia in the mix. and i have bought 2 pounds of it since 2017. i always jar it up to store in my cellar, it gets better with age. i have shared it with others and now they are Lane HGL fans too!!
5 out of 5
Lane's Best, for sure.
Feb 14, 2020
The best tobacco from Lane. I am very pleased with everything this blend has to offer. Stays lit,tastes smooth and clean with just a hint of Lat. Smells good but not sickening sweet. Just a real good smoke! Highly recommend this tobacco. Enjoy
4 out of 5
Enjoyable smoke. Little too moist
Jan 17, 2020
Enjoyable smoke. Little too moist
4 out of 5
great blend
Jan 13, 2020
A decent blend for the money. If you enjoy a mellow crossover type smoke than look no further. I mixed half with peter stokkebye luxury english for a F.M. Ghost but it is good alone by itself just the same.
5 out of 5
This tobacco is awsome. I
Dec 15, 2019
This tobacco is awsome. I love the taste and aroma. P&C is great too. Awsome service!!!!!!! Thank you
5 out of 5
Nice
Dec 05, 2019
Nice
4 out of 5
Lane HGL
Nov 13, 2019
A very decent all day smoke. A gentle aromatic with just enough of a taste of Latakia.
5 out of 5
Smooth and Mild
Nov 01, 2019
What a great smoke! I would say it is a gentle English. The flavor meshes together with a light Latakia flavor and everything thing else ties it together for a smooth flavor. For me, it was a get it lit and seemed it would burn all the way down without a re-light if you let it. I was very pleased with this blend and will order more on my next haul.
5 out of 5
#1 smoke
Aug 10, 2019
10 out of 10 all day smoke. Best tobacco I've smoked so far
4 out of 5
Now this is a good smoke
Jul 22, 2019
All I can say is that most of the time light's well,burn's well,burn's complete and wife says don't smell bad and last when I dump out the white ash at the end of the bowl and still with the taste of a good smoke in my mouth ,ok.
5 out of 5
Lane HGL
Jul 13, 2019
Is good , you not going to regret it if you like the test then other different tobacco try it.
5 out of 5
One of my favorites
Jun 29, 2019
Basically RLP-6 with Latakia added. Very nice flavor. Not a typical sticky aromatic but a lovely, subtly sweet vanilla flavor with a nice dab of smokey Latakia. Well blended, no one flavor overpowers the other.
4 out of 5
Good Aro English
Apr 12, 2019
A good tobacco for those of us that like aromatics and balanced Latakia blends. It won’t knock your socks off but it’s enjoyable and pleasant for those around you.
5 out of 5
My new go-to...
Mar 22, 2019
I was a devout aromatic smoker until a date with some aged Mississippi River changed my mind. Now (unfortunately after the demise of Mclelland and Dunhill) I'm expanding my horizons which led me to HGL. Wow!!
All the qualities of a good tasty aromatic with addition of high quality Latakia and varietals that give complexity to avoid fatigue. The best of all the 'Aromatic/English' blends I've tried so far. Easy to light, very cool smoking, convenient cut, voluminous smoke... and a flavor that, while not the most unique thing I've ever tasted, is definitely complex enough to keep you coming back for more. And afterwards, you're left with a delectable aftertaste on the palate.
Again, this may not be the most amazing tobacco you've ever tasted... but what it is is an old friend that you can keep coming back to any time of day who will always leave you satisfied. My new favorite/all day smoke.
5 out of 5
Super Fanta
Feb 20, 2019
Super Fanta
5 out of 5
I usually like cavindish but
Feb 12, 2019
I usually like cavindish but this is a good smoke. Old man Lane must have a similar palette
5 out of 5
Lane hgl bulk
Feb 08, 2019
I just got this blend in today from p&c and WOW this might be my new favorite. It’s a mild sweet English with a great flavor and a hint of Latakia that won’t run people out. The burn is decent straight out of the bag without any drying and the room note is fantastic.
5 out of 5
Amazing!!!
Jan 18, 2019
This is my absolute favorite pipe tobacco. The aroma is wonderful, and the latakia really brings a nice smokiness to the blend. Highly recommend to anyone looking at getting into latakia/English blends.
3 out of 5
Lane Ltd HGL
Dec 02, 2018
Getting back into my pipes after 20+ years. Great tobacco to ease back into them.
5 out of 5
Favorite
Nov 20, 2018
I bought a pound 🤔
5 out of 5
New to Me Tobacco
Nov 19, 2018
Loved it as soon as I got the package. Picked up the aroma immediately, love it!
5 out of 5
Great Smoke
Nov 02, 2018
Lane HGL is one of those tobaccos that grows on you. The more I smoke it, the more I love it. Slight hint of Latakia that accentuates the burleys and Virginias. Highly recommend.
4 out of 5
A Really Good Buy!
Oct 30, 2018
Lane's HGL is the perfect crossover for the price. Kind of like a better version of Captain Black with a moderate infusion of latakia, there's good flavor here, and an excellent aroma. If it were a tad stronger both in flavor and nicotine, I'd give it 5 stars, but as it is, especially considering the price, it's a solid 4 star blend for me.
4 out of 5
Lane's HGL
Oct 02, 2018
Very good. I smoke this blend frequently, about six or seven times a day. I would classify this blend as an American, English, Aromatic? Just enough latakia to get the point across. lightly aromatic, not overly sweet, not to moist will not gum up your pipe, stays lit and is offered at a very fair price. I usually smoke English blends, I don't like you typical aromatics, but Lane's HGL is unique. I've never found any other blend that can be compared to HGL. Try at least two ounces I am sure you will come back for more.
5 out of 5
As an on-again off-again pipe
Aug 11, 2018
As an on-again off-again pipe smoker, Lane 1Q has been my favorite. I now add HGL to my list. Just the right amount of latakia for the smokiness, and it seems to stay burning better than the 1Q.
4 out of 5
Not as good as Captain
Jul 27, 2018
Not as good as Captain Black Regular, but close.
5 out of 5
A good old time blend...
Jun 22, 2018
This should be available in tins. It’s a very agreeable blend, easy to light and keep lit, burns to the bottom of the bowl and doesn’t overwhelm with any specific component. Mr. Lane had good taste and was either an expert blender or knew where to hire one. First bowl was out of a 60 year old Jost Supreme by Comoy...it’s a long slender billiard and should be right in keeping with this blend...and is. No bite, nice mellow aroma and taste, pleasant room note. Should be on hand in everyones tobacco collection...if you can’t decide, try this one...should be pleasing. Very enjoyable smoke.
5 out of 5
Excellent Every Day Smoke
May 25, 2018
Great smoke. Very satisfying flavor profile with just the right amount of Latakia. Well balanced blend with a pleasant room note for those folks who do not smoke but are nearby. I have had several positive comments from non-smokers..."that smells good." Really enjoy this blend and recommend it, especially if you want to experience a mild Latakia blend. Well done Mr. Lane.
5 out of 5
Very good and reasonally priced, too!
Mar 21, 2018
I liked Sail Green, but this is the best I ever had smoked. Burns perfect, stays lit, Latakia is just right. Perfect . Thanks Lane and Pipes and Cigars for great service and excellent tobacco! I will buy a lot more, for sure. I recommend this with mucho gusto.
4 out of 5
Great taste
Mar 09, 2018
Pleasantly surprised by this tobacco. As I'm just beginning to try blends with Latakia, this one was a delight. Quickly becoming my all day smoke.
5 out of 5
Mr Lane was right!!
Feb 21, 2018
Very enjoyable smoke, will be on future order. Nice English blend to smoke around people who do not like too much Latakia
5 out of 5
Mr. Lane hit home run
Feb 10, 2018
Enjoyed this a lot, will order more in the future. I was able to smoke around others without the wrinkled nose I get when smoking some English blends
5 out of 5
Sweet English
Feb 05, 2018
I really enjoy this blend. Somewhat aromatic, somewhat English. Enough Latakia to keep it interesting, but not overpowering. Sweet, but not too sweet.
5 out of 5
HGL worth a try
Jan 27, 2018
Good stuff and great price at P&C.
5 out of 5
Just the Right Amount of Latakia
Jan 24, 2018
I enjoy Lane RLP-6 as well as heavy Latakia blends and had been experimenting with blending Latakia and RLP-6. I did have some success and enjoyed the experiments, but Lane got the blend just right in HGL. The light percentage of Latakia really brings out the flavors.
3 out of 5
HGL bulk
Jan 24, 2018
This is the first time I’ve gotten a somewhat English blend.Ive never tried it before or a Latakia blend, if ur a first time English blend this is where to start, it grew on me and I find that I like Latakia. I also bought lane 1Q, I like the 1Q but I felt it needed alittle more body so I mixed the two together 2 parts 1Q and 1 part HGL and viola it’s a all day smoke
5 out of 5
Lane HGL. What a surprise!
Dec 07, 2017
In looking for something in between an English and an aromatic, I stumbled across this blend, read some reviews and gave it a try. What a pleasant surprise! It smokes sweet with flavors of caramel and vanilla but still retains enough latakia to keep the flavor interesting. I can't recommend this blend enough if you like latakia but want something different with a pleasant room note.
5 out of 5
Got to try
Oct 08, 2017
I'm one of those that likes burleys,Virginias,cavendish,and English/Balkans . HGL blends these in such a way to make a wonderful tasty smoke that I can enjoy all day. Initially bought 4 ounces to try and went to 8 ounces. Looks like 16 ounces is around the corner. Thanks Herman for making this your favorite,because it just became mine.🤐👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5 out of 5
Still my favourite
Sep 17, 2017
Been smoking HGL for decades now & still haven't found anything that suits me quite as well.
4 out of 5
Happy customer
Sep 17, 2017
1st time of buying HGL from P&C, received quickly, jarred upon receiving but have had to open jar due to seeing jar fog up. Tobacco may have been little on the moist side but smokes and smells great, at least to me. My Mrs. has mixed reviews on my English style blends. I enjoy in my Peterson pipes though, thanks for great prices, products, and service to all at P&C.
5 out of 5
Lane Limited HGL - Excellent Tobacco
Sep 16, 2017
HGL is one of my favorite tobaccos. It is a great tasting tobacco, particularly if you enjoy latakia tobacco. It has a perfect balance, burns cool, and stays lite well. Highly recommended.
5 out of 5
A must try
Sep 08, 2017
Bought 4 oz to try. Ran out and bought 8 oz. All the other reviews covered the rest.
5 out of 5
Like it!
Jul 05, 2017
Very good smoke. Will be buying more in the future!
5 out of 5
Lat-bomb aficionados, BEWARE!
Mar 24, 2017
Excellent blend for the pipe smoker that likes Latakia, but refuses to be drowning in the stuff. If you are a Latakia maniac, stop reading this review, and do not buy this tobacco, because you will just be another one of the mindless few who have to downgrade this blend by saying, " a bit weak in the Latakia", or "gee, I wish it were a tad bit stronger", ad nauseoum, etc., etc. For me, and, as I see in the reviews posted before mine, a lot of pipers share my feelings toward this mix....it can be enjoyed all day without feeling you have swallowed an entire pepper shaker, it has enough Latakia in it to be readily noticed in aroma and taste, it burns clean and complete right to the bottom of the bowl, and most of all..... IT DOESN'T OFFEND MY WIFE.....SHE ACTUALLY LIKES IT, AND LETS ME SMOKE IT IN THE HOUSE!
5 out of 5
Finally, a Latakia non Lat-bomb!!
Mar 11, 2017
Absolutely perfect tobacco for those of us who like Latakia, but do not want to be drowning in it. I like Latakia very much, and I love the tasteof it when mixed with other fine tobaccos, but I like it as an ingredient in a mix, not the dominant partner. This tobacco burns clean right down to the bottom of the bowl with no over the top spicy kickback from you-know-what. It is a mild to medium American type English, and I would not have it any other way. People at Lane Ltd. take note: as long as you make this blend, I will buy it.
5 out of 5
English pipe tobacco
Mar 02, 2017
Excellent light English tobacco with great aroma. Burns well and and has a smooth taste.
5 out of 5
Lane HGL
Feb 21, 2017
A very nice all day use tobacco. This has a nice room note but not too overbearing. You will receive alot of compliments on the note.
5 out of 5
Do's and don'ts
Feb 21, 2017
It is the perfect smoke for me. I like Latakia, yet I do not want to drown in the stuff. I want to know it is in a blend, and taste its it yet I do not want it to dominate everything else. I want something that has a pleasant aroma for the benefit of those around me. HGL does that, and more! It doesn't flatten my wallet, it doesn't alienate me from non smokers, and it doesn't burn nor bite my tongue. Would you conclude that I like the blend? YES I DO!
5 out of 5
Lane hgl
Feb 21, 2017
Very nice
5 out of 5
Lane HGL
Feb 18, 2017
HGL is one of the best mixtures ever! No question. If you could only have 2-3 pipe tobaccos, HGL would have to be one of them!
5 out of 5
Recently moved and have been
Dec 21, 2016
Recently moved and have been looking in what's left of local tobacconists for HGL and came up zero. So glad to have found P&C. Good value, fast delivery...got my HGL !
5 out of 5
I
Nov 04, 2016
This is a tasty smoke for anytime of the day!
4 out of 5
Lane makes good blends
Oct 31, 2016
I've liked most Lane blends I have tried, there are a couple I will buy again, this is one of them.
3 out of 5
Good try
Oct 11, 2016
Was a little weak for my liking, seems like it needed more latakia. But all in all a good smoke.
5 out of 5
Excellent Blend For Latakia Lovers
Sep 26, 2016
With all of the world's great tobaccos available to the very popular and highly successful Lane Limited Corporation,it's easy to see why HGL (his initials) was the personal favorite mixture of its founding father H.G. Lane himself. Latakia blends have always been one of my favorite smokes, but many of them can be rather stout and hot burning. However, HGL is a very pleasant blend of cavendish, virginia, burley and latakia where all tastes are present without eigher of them overpowering the others. HGL can easily be an all-day smoke and is absloute proof that Mr. Herman G. Lane was one of the world's premier tobacconists.
4 out of 5
Go-to English blend.
Aug 22, 2016
I'm an aromatic lover, don't smoke English very much, but I do have several fine English and Balkan blends for when I'm in the mood. HGL is my go-to when I want that stronger smoke. Smooth and a bit sweet but not sugary. I can see what it was HGL's regular puffer. I'll be buying more when I'm done with what I have.
5 out of 5
Very satisfied with the product
Aug 14, 2016
Very satisfied with the product and promptness of the order being shipped!
5 out of 5
Perfectly sweet and smokey!
Jul 15, 2016
I am loving this blend! It burns well, smells great, and tastes fantastic. It has enough latakia to be noticable, with a gentle sweetness that lasts through most of the bowl. I can see why Mr. Lane smoked this on regularly!
5 out of 5
Wonderful Tobacco!
Jul 12, 2016
I’m not sure what to call this. An American with a touch of Latkia? A light English? No matter what you call it, RGL is a mild to medium wonderfully tasty smoke. I love it.
4 out of 5
Pleasent
Jul 10, 2016
This casual smoker considers this blend a light English style, pleasant in a cob and briar. Less smokiness and a little less flavor than the McClelland TGL, but still good.
5 out of 5
Very light Latakia with great medium tobacco taste
May 30, 2016
Black Sea is my favre Latakia smoke, along with HGL as a change-up. No bite, stays lit, burns evenly, verrry enjoyable for my taste, and these are my 2 Latakia smokes, after having tried many. For some reason, i enjoy this one more in a long stemmed Church Warden---I love it !!!---and it is available in bulk. Has no "negative" qualities-----Rik S.---Minden, NV
4 out of 5
Good late night smoke
Apr 19, 2016
med to strong, packs well and stays lit for the hole bowl. nutty aroma no bite
5 out of 5
Oh so good
Apr 13, 2016
Love this one, smells great, tastes great, packs nice, wonderful to the bottom of the bowl. One of my all time favorites. Look forward to HGL over and over again. It is light on the Lat, but is really a crossover so smoke this one for pleasure not a nicotine buzz.
5 out of 5
Excellent Smoke
Mar 23, 2016
Really excellent smoke, great taste, great smell, burns nice, just really enjoy it.
5 out of 5
Wonderful taste and aroma, my wife even likes it.
Mar 21, 2016
I have only been smoking a pipe for a little more than a year. Most purchases I have made through P&C have been very pleasing, especially Lane BCA and Lane HGL.
5 out of 5
Great price for a quality product
Mar 19, 2016
All of the Lane's line of tobaccos that I have tried are excellent and the flavor is great.
5 out of 5
Smooth and sophisticated blend.
Mar 19, 2016
This blend taste a lot like Captain Black with a touch of Latakia in it. Smokes cool with no tongue bite and a pleasant aroma. I ordered two ounces to start with, but I'm planning on ordering 8 ounces next time
5 out of 5
one of my favorites
Mar 17, 2016
HGL is a perfect balance of tobaccos. Will always be in my daily rotation.
5 out of 5
Worth the Trial
Mar 12, 2016
A light English for English and aromatic pipers that can be enjoyed all day instead of on occasion or at certain times. I savor an English as an alternative from time to time, but this one earned a place in a jar on my desk and was quickly gone. It's not an aromatic option, but people walking or living nearby don't run form the scene either. Tried it because the Lane owner liked it. He had good taste. And, along with Proper English, it's one brand that I'd order again and again.
5 out of 5
All Day Smoke
Mar 05, 2016
This is a mild smoke with a hint of latakia.The more I smoke it, the more I like it.There is virtually no bite and can be smoked all day.Lat lovers will be disappointed and I suggest they try BS-005 instead.Good stuff at a good price.Don`t leave home without it.
4 out of 5
Good smoke.
Feb 17, 2016
Well, Herman knew what he was doing with this blend. It is another tobacco to consider for more in the future.
5 out of 5
Very good robust tobacco
Jan 26, 2016
Lane HGL is my number one Blend. Good robust blend with really good taste, I like the cut of the tobacco and the way it packs. I smoke it every day. The first bowl to the last smokes cool and no bite and if you smoke it right it will burn all the way down. I have a Savinelli Bent Green and a Royal Dutch Lumberman that Lane HGL is the only tobacco I smoke in them. I always have 8 Oz on hand!!!
5 out of 5
All Day Long
Jan 07, 2016
Loads easily, Lights easily, Burns well, Clean robust flavor yet not overpowering and easy on the palate. I would call this a 'Light English' which can be enjoyed all day with ease.
3 out of 5
A non-aromatic tobacco for an aromatic crowd.
Dec 19, 2015
My lady likes potpourri tobacco, and I like smoking non-aromatics and sometimes an English. In an effort to preserve the peace when I smoke at home, I started sampling around at almost random, first with aromatics that I found sickeningly sweet. Eventually, I found this. I believe it is a modified version of the old one that is now a little less sweet and more latakia than when it went off and came back on the market. She said, "Is that coffee and chocolate?" No, it's unflavored tobacco. We have a winner, but it has some drawbacks. It's not enough latakia to please a Balkan lover. It lacks the sweetness of great Virginia flakes. Some people might call this well balanced. Others will call this a straight compromise. It's great all day, but keep some tobacco in your rotation that will make your taste buds tingle.
5 out of 5
A new favorite
Dec 06, 2015
A wonderfully relaxing smoke. In other blends I have found Latakia to be a bit overwhelming but with this blend it is just right for me.
4 out of 5
Fine Smoke
Oct 26, 2015
Fine "relaxing" smoke .. Good flavor with no bite .... Not one of my most favorite brands .... but a very good tobacco
5 out of 5
lane hgl
Sep 17, 2015
smoked for the first since the 70's. will stay with this and lanes' black cav.
5 out of 5
lane hgl
Sep 02, 2015
I like the tobacco for it's consistency , flavor , and texture
5 out of 5
aromatherapy
Aug 13, 2015
There's a reason for this tobacco to be no#1 in the aromatics
5 out of 5
Satisfied customer
Aug 12, 2015
I am very pleased with the way the company handled my order. It was very prompt and I received my order within a specified time given to me. The Tobacco was of good quality,fresh and packaged correctly thank you
5 out of 5
Lane HGL
Jul 15, 2015
This is a cool smoking English/American type blend that has nice body and flavor. Good all day with just the right amount of Latakia to tilt this in the English direction. If you enjoy Latakia, but not in heavy doses, this should be in your rotation.
Customer Testimonials
I've been smoking this for a couple of years now and like it very much. It's a nice change from Lane I-Q, with a little more life and sharpness to it, but not too much. The price is right, too.
BM of Kaukauna, WI
Lane HGL is a cool nice burning smoke, that is a good replacement when Russ' s magnum opus is out of stock, when is almost all the time, thank heaven for Herman
RG of Milton, FL
I have had 6-8 bowls of my first order and enjoyed its consistent packing, lighting and burning. Very easy and effortless. The taste, for me, is a mild Virginia with an underlying tone that I would not be able to identify if I did not know it has latakia. I am a lat fan of Russ's Magnum Opus and find this blend is a good alternate. It is not one I would call bold or even strong and it has no nic effect: a requirement for me. If I was Herman Lane, know all the sellers and could have any tobacco in the world then I would smoke this blend regularly. But, then he did not have a chance to try MO.
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