If you recently picked up and fell in love with Eight State Burley, then you might be itching to expand your horizons in the world of Burley blends. While there is nothing quite like Eight State, many Burley blends in regular production offer complex flavor profiles and reliable smoking experiences. Here's a selection of some of my favorite boutique Burley blends.

Cornell & Diehl Haunted Bookshop Cake

Among Cornell & Diehl's most popular mixtures, Haunted Bookshop is a staple in pipe tobacco cellars around the globe, celebrated for its expert combination of fine Virginias, nutty Burley, and spicy Perique. Haunted Bookshop Cake is presented in a crumble-cake format. It elevates the original mixture by combining all of the benefits of the pressing process — including increased aging potential and an enhanced melding of flavors — with the ease of preparation enjoyed from ribbon-cut blends.

• Components: Virginia, Perique, Burley
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Mac Baren HH Burley Flake

A timeless and simple classic, Mac Baren's HH Burley Flake employs ripe Virginias and a touch of Dark-Fired Kentucky to complement its Burley base, making for a pleasant, mellow, and woodsy taste.

• Components: Virginia, Dark Fired Kentucky, Burley
• Cut: Flake
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G.L. Pease Barbary Coast

Barbary Coast stands apart in the crowd by featuring the finest cube-cut Burley, chosen for its deep, nutty flavors and forming a robust foundation for this sophisticated blend. Rich, Red Virginia tobaccos are added for their subtle sweetness and complexity, while the unique spice of Perique provides additional dimension. A delicate kiss of brandy polishes this blend to a perfect finish with hints of black walnut, dark chocolate, and dried fruits.

• Components: Virginia, Dark Fired Kentucky, Burley
• Cut: Cube Cut
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Cornell & Diehl Burley Flake #4

C&D's Burley Flake series is a study of the deeper complexities of Burley featuring bold pairings like Burley Flake #4's blend of Dark and Light Burleys, Latakia, and Red Virginia for a robust smoke with a touch of sweetness.

• Components: Virginia, Latakia, Dark Fired Kentucky, Burley
• Cut: Flake
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Peterson Irish Flake

Sometimes simple is best. Irish Flake is a three-component blend of equal parts air-cured, flue-cured, and dark-fired leaf. It comprises Burley, Virginias, and Dark-Fired Kentucky in a flake cut, offering a robust, full-bodied profile highlighting the natural tobaccos' luxuriance.

• Components: Virginia, Dark Fired Kentucky, Burley
• Cut: Flake
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There are five robust Burleys to get you going. If you're looking for more Burley tobaccos, or just want to see what's out there, use our handy tobacco finder on-site. Let us know in the comments below what you'll be smoking first. Happy smokes!