Bentley Old London/The London Pine

Bentley's The London Pine, also known as Old London, is the German maker's English-style blend. The defining component is a generous share of smoky Latakia, accompanied by Virginia leaf serving as the base. The maker describes the blend as having a pronounced body without being unpleasantly strong. The Latakia share keeps the blend on the axis of soot, tar, and resinous wood; underneath, Virginia leaves a measured sweetness that softens the smoke. The same tobacco appearing under two names is one of the brand's products that changes name by market.