Kentucky's Best Original

Kentucky's Best Original is a blend produced by Farmers Tobacco Co. in Cynthiana, Kentucky, sold in large packages. Its composition includes flue-cured leaf, toasted Burley and oriental tobaccos; the manufacturer describes it as a whole-leaf mix called "KB2." The cut is a distinctly thicker ribbon than comparable products. Its character is built on Burley's toasted, nutty, earthy taste; Virginia adds a light sweetness and oriental a dry spice casing. Nicotine sits fuller than the brand's other lines. This product group is traditionally sold in cheap, large-volume packaging, so it's positioned as an economical, all-day option rather than a complex tin blend. Because of the thick cut and low moisture, airing the leaf before packing is common practice.