Best BULK VA's for Blending

[professorwheezy]

I am looking for a good BULK VA for blending. Preferably NOT FLAKE since I plan on pressing it anyway. I am looking to create my own blends as well as "tweak" the "best of the rest" blend and then press. Planning on having BW/OB, BCA, Kentucky Dark Fired, Latakia, Perique, Orientals, on hand to moderate as needed but what could be a few good VAs to have on hand as well in case I need some sweetness or color (make that flake look "purty"). And looking to keep the price on the lower end. Sutliff, Lane, C&D, Newminster, etc.

 

[mso489]

I usually blend with McClellands 5100 Red Virginia, for pleasing flavor, quality tobacco, at a good price. I really only mix -- no aging, heat or pressure, but 5100's it.

 

[jackswilling]

I use Marble Kake as my VA mixer. It is a crumble cake and not a flake per se.

 

[jefff]

C&D Yorktown gets a lot of love. I have never tried it.

 

[jitterbugdude]

If you are planning to press it anyway just get some whole Leaf from Whole Leaf Tobacco.

 

[northernneil]

Here are some good Blending Tobaccos from 4Noggins.

 

[cobguy]

McClellands 5100 Red Virginia

For a ready rubbed Virginia, it's one of the best blenders I've tried.

If you are planning to press it anyway just get some whole Leaf from Whole Leaf Tobacco.

+1 ... Their Red FCV is really good!

 

[zekest]

Cornell and Diehl Bright Virginia Ribbon.
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