Java-American, what kind of product is that? To properly answer that question, it is first necessary to know the difference between Javanese and American tobaccos. The Java variety is warmer, sweet, and has its own unique aroma and taste. The American, in contrast, is softer, lighter, and rather monotonous. These are the differences between kretek, or clove-flavored, cigarettes with the taste of Java tobacco and American regular cigarettes. S