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.
Love smoking it on its own…the best cavendish, but…also use it to compliment and enhance other blends…helps to takes the edge off.
4 out of 5
Very Intriguing
Feb 10, 2023
I try to keep a few ounces of this in the house at all times. Even though it has just a kiss of Latakia, the addition of it does something rather remarkable to the RLP base that makes up this tobacco. It makes for a very intriguing experience that balances sweet and smoky to very nice effect. You could definitely smoke this all day and not burn your tongue out of your head or scorch your taste buds into oblivion. All in all, a lovely "American English" concoction that won't leave too much moisture in the bowl, won't offend those around you, and provides a hint of woodsy campfire in the mouth that plays off wonderfully with the sweeter top notes.
5 out of 5
HGL
Feb 04, 2023
What does garlic and latakia have in common? They should enhance flavor and not be the flavor. That is my opinion and you know what they say about opinions. They are like navels or other body parts, everyone has one. I like the flavor of RLP-6 and Captain Black. Throw in lat and it is a great blend. Lat lovers will disagree and Captain Black and RLP-6 lovers may also. I like it alot. A hole lot.
5 out of 5
Two words. Love it!
Dec 14, 2022
Two words. Love it!
4 out of 5
I may order again
Dec 07, 2022
I may order again
5 out of 5
Full flavored enjoyable smoke.
Oct 02, 2022
Full flavored enjoyable smoke.
5 out of 5
I love this tobacco
Sep 09, 2022
The taste of Latakia in this tobacco and the pleasant smoking characteristics make this my top choice not. I’m so glad I tried it.
5 out of 5
I'm a BCA smoker...tried HGL
Aug 24, 2022
I'm a BCA smoker...tried HGL very impressed..my 2nd favorite
5 out of 5
A Long Time Favorite
Jul 26, 2022
I have been smoking this blend for 50 years. I find it to be somewhere between an aromatic and a light English
4 out of 5
Nice Crossover Balkan/Lightly Aromatic Blend
Jul 05, 2022
Surprising and interesting. I normally stay away from any hint of aromatic blends as I prefer stronger English blends with more character. However, this is a nice crossover, "Balkanish" blend that has enough character to keep my interest. Also mixes nicely with other more stout blends if you want to amp it up a bit.
5 out of 5
Execlent
Jun 30, 2022
Execlent
5 out of 5
Fine Smoke, No Surprises
Jun 13, 2022
Smokes and tastes as advertised. Full-bodied and a nice Balkan, maybe what I would call a slightly “Americanized” take on the more exotic stuff from European blenders. Something like Half & Half with some Cypriot Latakia mixed in (though without the antifreeze of the OTC H & H). Say a tad less dry to the palette than a White Knight or My Mixture 965. Very nice!
5 out of 5
Very enjoyable
Jun 08, 2022
A very enjoyable English blend. The Latakia is present but not overwhelming. The Burley and Virginia shine as well. Recommended for anyone who wants to try English blends for the first time.
5 out of 5
Long time fan
Jun 07, 2022
Smooth & flavourful, with just enough bite to keep things interesting.
5 out of 5
HGL
May 25, 2022
Best of 2 worlds.
5 out of 5
My Favorite
May 14, 2022
I really like this blend. It has a great flavor - sweet and smoky. It satisfies my craving for a full tobacco taste while also having a nice room note. It’s my favorite all day smoke.
4 out of 5
Thinking of trying an english/aro blend? Here you go.
May 03, 2021
This is a very good example of the english/aro blends. To me, it has all the good burning characteristics of this genre, with a little spice added. Not sure if it is the type or amount of Latakia in the blend, but it makes this blend stand out from others in the english/aro category. If you want to branch out from the all aromatic lineup, this would not be a bad choice.
5 out of 5
HGL
Sep 25, 2016
Another enjoyable tobacco from Lane Ltd. Typical Lane great smoking characteristics: lights easily, stays lit, cool smoking, plenty of smoke with little effort, and nice white ash at end of smoke.
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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