Dan Tobacco London Blend No. 1000

London Blend No. 1000 is a full-bodied English mixture with a high Latakia content. The maker positions it as an "after-dinner mixture." Its composition includes Cyprus Latakia, Izmir-origin Oriental leaf, and Zimbabwe-origin Virginia; ribbon cut. On the smoke, Latakia's meaty, smoky flavor forms the blend's backbone; the Oriental leaf adds a tangy, spicy contrast, while the earthy African Virginia keeps the blend from drying out and holds the body together. Despite its intensity, it's noted to burn cool and dry.