I had bought a bunch of local brick & mortar blends, none of which were doing it for me. Each had something going for it, but they also had some strikes against them, and I found myself not reaching for them. Then, it occurred to me: Why not make my own blend. So, I did.
Some vanilla black cavendish (with no discernible vanilla flavor when smoked alone), some Balkan, some very mild English.
Not really sure what was in all of that, but I have to say, it's not as bad as I feared it might be.
Lots of creamy smoke (which I like), alternating pepper and sweetness. Different, but not bad. I kind of like it. (Not sure what that says about my taste.)
I think I'll jar it and cellar it, and see what happens.
Had my first Mississippi River two nights ago...loved it. Ordered my first tin of Plum Pudding immediately. I figured if Mississippi River as good, Plum Pudding had to be better. We'll see!
Some vanilla black cavendish (with no discernible vanilla flavor when smoked alone), some Balkan, some very mild English.
Not really sure what was in all of that, but I have to say, it's not as bad as I feared it might be.
Lots of creamy smoke (which I like), alternating pepper and sweetness. Different, but not bad. I kind of like it. (Not sure what that says about my taste.)
I think I'll jar it and cellar it, and see what happens.
Had my first Mississippi River two nights ago...loved it. Ordered my first tin of Plum Pudding immediately. I figured if Mississippi River as good, Plum Pudding had to be better. We'll see!