*** Post your Frankenblends *** (November 2015)

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

7,714

32

• Nov 6, 2015

• #1

For me today, it's a mixture of Mac Baren Modern Virginia, about 30% chopped Black Twist XX and Brown No. 4, rubbed-out Late Night and a small amount of University Flake.
I liked the quality of the Mac Baren mixture but the topping was too strong and the strength too weak, so I mixed it with some favorites to complement its existing flavors and enhance them. The result is not only tasty but visually appealing.

 

moses

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 12, 2013

792

2

Biddeford

• Nov 6, 2015

• #2

I've got about an ounce left of some Pub Crawl Blend that I made two-ish years ago. If I recall correctly, it is Three Blind Moose, 1-Q, Carter Hall, Drama Reserve, Frog Morton, and McClelland Perique. Possibly a bit of Orient 996 in there as well. It turned out pretty good, considering this was the first "custom" blend I'd attempted. I still pick it up when i want a confused light crossover aromatic. 8)

 

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sw0snuff3r

Starting to Get Obsessed

Oct 3, 2014

239

1

• Nov 6, 2015

• #3

I like to mix up something strong for quick breaks at work. It also gives me an opportunity to use up the ends of some tins I have been smoking. Right now it's approximately 50% G&H Brown Irish X, 30% Newminster Superior Navy Flake I got as a sample, and 20% 1792 Flake. It does the job!

 

blackbeard

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 13, 2015

706

0

• Nov 6, 2015

• #4

In my Toaster Leavin's I currently have.... Villiger 1888 Late Night, Admiral's Choice Vanilla Cavendish, Ole Shenandoah No. 76 & Bootlegged, Bjarne Viking Erik the Red, Sutliff Golden Age, S.P.S. Breckinridge, H&H Hall of Fame, H&H Latham Circle, Out of Office Gone Fishin', half of a cigar from Ybor City, and small part of another cigar Java - By Drew Estate. ....The taste is always different, I've had good smokes, and bad smokes from it...but part of the fun.

 

agnosticpipe

Lifer

Nov 3, 2013

3,345

3,483

In the sticks in Mississippi

• Nov 6, 2015

• #5

So I was drinking some Black Seal rum tonight, and I decided to smoke a little CD Black Frigate. But I thought it might be fun to try something different with it. (sorry chasingembers). So I mixed it 50/50 with Two Friends English Chocolate, and well, wow, what a fun experience it was. I figured these two would go together well just by the tin note from each. I really enjoyed the combination of these two great tobaccos. Maybe it was just the rum, but seriously, this was very tasty! I'll have to try it again when I'm more sober... :mrgreen:

 

peteguy

Lifer

Jan 19, 2012

1,531

908

• Nov 6, 2015

• #6

I'll have to try it again when I'm more sober... [:mrgreen:]

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That right there is the quote of the day for Frankenblends - lol. Been there, done that.

 

weezell

Lifer

Oct 12, 2011

13,653

49,165

• Nov 6, 2015

• #7

VBC - Vanilla Black Cavendish/1Q 75/25 mix when in the mood...

 

rfernand

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 2, 2015

669

39

• Nov 7, 2015

• #8

Prince Albert (2/3) + Frog Morton (1/3). Mix well.
Don't think about it. Just try it. I can only guarantee you won't hate it.

 

blackbeard

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 13, 2015

706

0

• Nov 7, 2015

• #9

I have to try Prince Albert anyways....might give that a go if I get some r.

 

michaelmirza

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 21, 2015

638

0

Chicago, IL

• Nov 7, 2015

• #10

I mixed a house Balkan blend from a local shop with some "Very Chery" by Lane. I've heard that mixing latakia with fruity aromatics is a no-no but I really like it! Lowered the sweetness and gave a lot of smoky body.

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

7,714

32

• Nov 7, 2015

• #11

Right now it's approximately 50% G&H Brown Irish X, 30% Newminster Superior Navy Flake I got as a sample, and 20% 1792 Flake.

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This sounds very tasty. Sweetness balanced with dark and brown tobaccos.

 

perdurabo

Lifer

Jun 3, 2015

3,305

1,575

• Nov 7, 2015

• #12

50% Larrys Blend and 50% Old Joe Krantz: put it in a baggie and place it under the couch leg for about Five hours- I call it Joe, Larry, and Burley.

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

7,714

32

• Nov 7, 2015

• #13

60-40 University Flake and Royal Yacht. Surprisingly good.

 

blackbeard

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 13, 2015

706

0

• Nov 7, 2015

• #14

I've heard that mixing latakia with fruity aromatics is a no-no but I really like it! Lowered the sweetness and gave a lot of smoky body.

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It's all a matter of taste. I can see it working as Latakia almost has a bitterness at times to me. While I despise cherry tobacco....the sweetness may go just right to balance out in the right proportion. More power to you if you enjoy it!

 

derfargin

Lifer

Mar 3, 2014

2,028

28

Kennesaw, GA

• Nov 7, 2015

• #15

Cotton Boll Twist and Condor Plug. Flight time about an hour.

 

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shutterbugg

Lifer

Nov 18, 2013

1,451

21

• Nov 8, 2015

• #16

Most recently, 75% EGR 25% Nightcap. Previously, 90% RY 10% Bennington 40. The only tinned blend I never feel any desire to mess with is Escudo aka DNR.

 

kola

Lifer

Apr 1, 2014

1,488

2,343

Colorado Rockies, Cripple Creek region

• Nov 8, 2015

• #17

Penzance and SG's Best Brown Flake 50-50 mix.
I do the same with EMP and BBF.

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

7,714

32

• Nov 8, 2015

• #18

London Mixture and Brown No. 4. Punches up the Dunhill somewhat, expands on the rope.

 

maxx

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 10, 2015

709

6

• Nov 11, 2015

• #19

Equal amounts of Nightcap, 965, and C&D Da Vinci.

 

bobpnm

Lifer

Jul 24, 2012

1,543

10,400

Panama City, Florida

• Nov 11, 2015

• #20

My favorite smoke. Carter Hall and 5100 mixed in equal parts.