Blending Stocks for the Long Term

woodsroad · Oct 23, 2013

As an extension of the Microban and Tobacco Legislation themes, I'm considering putting up somewhat large quantities of the base stocks for processing and aging at home.
Is anyone here doing this?
I'm interested in hearing what your experiences are, what suppliers you've used and what you consider to be essential varieties for stocking up on. I'm an English/Balkan fan myself, but I also enjoy lightly topped aromatics. I've watched some videos on Perique production, too and that process looks really interesting. Might have to wait until I have larger quantities of homegrown, though.
Thanks!

northernneil · Oct 23, 2013

If you are looking to start cellaring blending tobaccos, take a look at 4noggins website. Under their bulk tobaccos, they have a blending section. There you can find red and yellow virginia's in different cuts, multiple burley's, a couple of oriental blends and all your spice components like Perique and Latakia. A good place to start at least!!

woodsroad · Oct 23, 2013

4noggins.com is detrimental to the health of my credit card

werdna · Oct 23, 2013

+1 on 4Noggins blending tobacs. I just ordered some McC 5100 and Perique, based on Roths recommendation. Rich has a fine selection of bulks and blenders. Next month, Izmur.
EDIT: just noticed this is my 300th post.

northernneil · Oct 23, 2013

Another option if you are looking for blending tobaccos would be wholeleaftobacco.com. They offer a good range of different tobaccos, you just have to process it yourself. Also, the price is very affordable.

snagstangl · Oct 23, 2013

I think alot of the blending tobacco's come from C+D so that might play a role in your choice.

mustanggt · Oct 23, 2013

Peter stokabeye has a 7 Virginia blend that I use alot for making my own blends. Its also good in its own right too. I also have all the other tobaccos as well have turned out some real tasty blends myself. Its kinda fun.

reichenbach · Oct 23, 2013

I ordered 2 oz of their blending Perique and I am enjoying it in Carter Hall. I don't know who produced it but I like it for what I'm using it for.

zekest · Oct 23, 2013

It really does snagstangl, Cornell and Diehl produce some of the very best and highest quality pipe tobacco blends.

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