Blend suggestions for Syrian Latakia?

[tjameson]

So I received Tinderbox Syrian http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/tinderbox-syrian in the karma giveaway and I think I should mix it with something because it is just straight Latakia. While not a bad smoke i think it could be a little more mellow. I also received Tinderbox mature VA. Do think mixing these would result in a good smoke? What proportions to start with? I have a good digital scale and a little less than an oz of each tobacco. Maybe toss a dash of Larry's blend for some cyprian and orientals?

 

[judcole]

I smoke a lot of HH Vintage Syrian,so I am speaking from that perspective.
I don't know how much you've got of what, or what your tastes are, but I would try a 1/3 latakia to 2/3 Virginias. I would give it a couple of weeks to meld, and then see where it was.
I would definitely not put in any Larry's Blend - which I thoroughly enjoy, btw. I might try some sweeter blending orientals.