US blends similar to Black Mallory / Red Rapparee?

[latakiahaze]

Hi guys. Since ordering my first succesful international shipment from 4 Noggins (Becks Ol Limey b*std - fantastic stuff) I'm wondering what blends available in The States you would rate as being similar (or better?) than either Rattrays Black Mallory or Red Rapparee (both current faves). With so much to chose from I am somewhat bewildered. My wife is American and I may just have to emigrate to get my hands on all that quality baccy! Thanks in advance, Duncan.

 

[LIPIPE]

Welcome Duncan: Beck's OLB is a favorite of mine as well. Other good latakia blends you should like would be (Cornell and Diehl) C&D Engine 99 and Peter Stokkebye's Balkan Sasieni. Interestingly, I too was a Black Mallory smoker until the discovery of the three suggested blends above.

 

[Doc Manhattan]

Mod Note: Moving this topic to The Tobacco Jar tomorrow. Just a heads-up to prevent confusion.