Warmtoast (#9762),
In my pipe-smoking days, was very partial to "Balkan Sobranie" tobacco. Very rich and aromatic. I smoked it cut 50% with a light Virginian tobacco called "Robin Hood" (Red and black pound tin), Dm4 (say 7/6 in old money) from nearest US PX.
Smokers of the (exotic) black and gold ciggies tended to be looked at askance, particularly if on the end of an elegant ivory holder (can't imagine why).
Danny.