Germain’s Royal Jersey Original Latakia Mixture Tin Bundle

Germain’s Royal Jersey Original Latakia Mixture Tin Bundle

The Germain’s Royal Jersey Original Latakia Mixture Tin Bundle from Oxford Cigar Company anchors a curated four tin collection around one of the finest unflavored English blends produced in the British Isles, surrounded by three complementary tobaccos that explore the Balkan, VaPer, and Latakia Cavendish categories. Each bundle includes one tin of Germain’s Royal Jersey Original Latakia Mixture 1.75oz, one tin of Balkan Sasieni, one tin of G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake, and one tin of Rattray’s Jocks Mixture.

Key benefits and features

• Four premium blends spanning major English and artisan styles: Covers classic British Latakia, London recipe Balkan, modern pressed VaPer flake, and dark Latakia Cavendish in a single bundle for maximum variety and exploration.
• Germain’s Royal Jersey Original Latakia Mixture 1.75oz: A flagship unflavored English from J.F. Germain & Son blending Cyprian Latakia, Greek and Turkish Orientals, golden Cavendish, and premium Virginias into a smooth, complex, and richly smoky experience with no added flavorings.
• Balkan Sasieni: A London recipe English mixture of Macedonian and Black Sea Orientals, Northern Cyprus Latakia, and fine Virginias for a savory, leathery, balanced smoke with an excellent room note.
• G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake: A pressed VaPer flake from Greg Pease’s Zeitgeist Collection using Virginias, Orientals, and authentic 31 Farms St. James Perique for fruity, sweet and sour, spicy depth in a medium bodied format.
• Rattray’s Jocks Mixture: A dark Scottish blend of Latakia and Cavendish that burns slow and cool with surprising sweetness and gentle smokiness despite its bold appearance.
• Excellent cellar potential: All four tins reward aging, with the Royal Jersey and Ellipsis Flake especially known for developing rounder, more integrated flavors over months and years of sealed storage.

What’s in the bundle

Germain’s Royal Jersey Original Latakia Mixture 1.75oz

Produced by J.F. Germain & Son on the island of Jersey, Royal Jersey Original Latakia Mixture is one of the company’s finest undressed blends and a flagship of this storied British factory. The recipe blends premium Virginian and Maryland type tobaccos with a careful selection of Oriental tobaccos from Greece and Turkey and top grade Cyprian Latakia, all finished with golden Cavendish and presented in a ribbon cut shag that packs and lights easily. No flavorings are added, allowing the natural complexity of the component tobaccos to speak for themselves. In the smoke, rich smoky Latakia leads the way, with the Virginias providing a light, tart sweetness that lifts the spicy, smoky character of the Orientals and Latakia. The blend burns cool and smooth with absolutely no bite, sits mild to medium in strength and nicotine, and produces a pleasant, complex room note. Reviewers note distinctive apple and stone fruit undertones alongside the expected campfire and incense character, with a sweetness unusual for an English blend that makes it approachable even for smokers newer to Latakia.

Balkan Sasieni

Created in London at the beginning of the 20th century, Balkan Sasieni combines the choicest Macedonian and Black Sea region Orientals with Latakia from Northern Cyprus and rich Old Virginia leaf. The blend starts mild and leans toward medium as the bowl progresses, with savory Oriental spice, leathery and earthy Latakia depth, and a subtle natural sweetness from the Virginia component rounding out the edges. It burns clean, leaves a fine aftertaste, and produces an excellent room note that has made it a staple for English blend enthusiasts worldwide.

G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake

Ellipsis Flake is the fourth release in master blender Greg Pease’s Zeitgeist Collection, manufactured by Cornell & Diehl using a pressed mixture of primarily Virginias, Orientals, and St. James Parish Perique from 31 Farms in Louisiana. The moist broken flakes need no dry time and burn cool, clean, and slow. The profile is deeply rich and complex, with fruity, sweet and sour dried plums, figs, raisins, and spice from the Perique balanced by toasty Virginia sweetness, light nuttiness, floralness, and a mesquite like smokiness. Strength and taste sit just past medium, with nicotine below center, meaning it rewards attention without overwhelming.

Rattray’s Jocks Mixture

Described by Rattray’s as “a very dark and full bodied, mild mixture of surprising flavor,” Jocks Mixture pairs Latakia with a generous portion of Cavendish for a slow burning, consistently sweet, and remarkably smooth smoke. Despite its dark, almost black appearance, it stays mild in strength and gentle on the tongue, with the Latakia providing just enough campfire savory character to give the Cavendish sweetness a backbone. It burns cool and clean, making it an excellent evening smoke or a comforting companion when you want something dark and satisfying without intensity.

Bundle contents

Who is this bundle designed for?

English blend enthusiasts and Latakia lovers will find the Royal Jersey and Sasieni cover the classic British tradition from two different angles, while the Ellipsis Flake adds a Perique driven VaPer dimension and Jocks Mixture offers a dark, mellow Cavendish twist on the Latakia theme.

What makes Germain’s Royal Jersey different from other English blends?

Royal Jersey uses no added flavorings at all, relying entirely on the natural complexity of Cyprian Latakia, Greek and Turkish Orientals, golden Cavendish, and Virginias for a profile that reviewers describe as unusually sweet and fruity for an English blend, with distinctive apple and stone fruit undertones beneath the campfire smokiness.

How does Royal Jersey compare to Balkan Sasieni?

Royal Jersey leans more heavily on its Latakia and golden Cavendish for a smoky, tart sweet, fruit accented character, while Sasieni puts its Macedonian and Black Sea Orientals at the center of the blend for a more savory, leathery, and spice forward profile with Latakia playing a supporting role.

What does G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake add to this bundle?

Ellipsis Flake takes the collection into VaPer territory with its pressed format, 31 Farms St. James Perique, and fruity, mesquite accented complexity, giving the bundle a dimension that cannot be replicated by any of the three Latakia based blends.

Are these tobaccos suitable for aging?

All four tins age well when stored sealed in a cool, dark environment. Royal Jersey develops rounder smokiness and deeper fruit notes over time, Ellipsis Flake’s Perique and Virginias integrate further, and the Latakia in Sasieni and Jocks Mixture mellows into a more refined, balanced character.

Which blend should I try first?

Start with Germain’s Royal Jersey for the centerpiece of this bundle, appreciating its smooth, unflavored English character, then explore Balkan Sasieni for a contrasting Oriental forward take, try Jocks Mixture for a darker, sweeter evening bowl, and save Ellipsis Flake for a focused session where its VaPer layers can unfold.

How should I store the tins?

Keep sealed tins in a cool, dark, temperature stable location away from direct sunlight. Once opened, transfer remaining tobacco to a mason jar with a tight seal to preserve moisture and the delicate natural flavors that define each of these blends.

What pipes work best with these blends?

A seasoned English pipe works well for Royal Jersey, Sasieni, and Jocks Mixture, while Ellipsis Flake deserves its own dedicated Virginia or VaPer pipe to let the Perique and Oriental nuances shine without picking up residual Latakia flavor from a shared bowl.