Even if Torben Dansk Black Velvet weren't a crossover blend (there is Latakia in there), it would stand out as quite an unusual aromatic. No fruits, no honey, no vanilla, nor even the usual whiskeys or brandies play a part in this. Instead, the pressed and ready-rubbed, Virginia-based blend takes aroma and flavor from the namesake cocktail, which consists of chilled stout (Dan Tobacco uses Guinness here) floated atop sparkling champagne.

• Components: Latakia, Virginia
• Family: English Aromatic
• Cut: Broken Flake