Squadron Leader is generally described as a medium-strength Virginia/Oriental blend with Latakia, giving it a traditional English character:
- Base: Virginia tobaccos
- Orientals: provide a dry, slightly spicy, woody character
- Latakia: adds smoky, earthy depth without dominating
- Aroma: relatively restrained rather than heavily aromatic
- Strength: mild-to-medium
- Room note: distinctly English—smoky, woody and tobacco-forward
- Smoking character: cool, dry and fairly nuanced, with the Orientals becoming more noticeable as it progresses
It’s often considered an approachable English/Balkan-style blend, particularly for someone who wants Latakia without an extremely heavy, smoky mixture.
