I'm about to pull the trigger on a half dozen blending tobaccos, including some condiments, an oz or so of Latakia and Perique, some orientals and burleys, as well yellow and red Virginias.
I'm mostly interested in smoking a little of each straight, just so I can identify ingredients of commercial blends. Should be fun, something like home brewing but less messy.
I'm looking forward to getting a copy of Russ Oullettes upcoming book. But in the meantime, can anyone point me to some information on blending. I dabbled in it 30 years ago but only remember, that "a pinch of perique goes a long way." I gave it up when my B&M store closed. Besides, I realized none of my blends matched my favorites I could get commercially.
Pax
I'm mostly interested in smoking a little of each straight, just so I can identify ingredients of commercial blends. Should be fun, something like home brewing but less messy.
I'm looking forward to getting a copy of Russ Oullettes upcoming book. But in the meantime, can anyone point me to some information on blending. I dabbled in it 30 years ago but only remember, that "a pinch of perique goes a long way." I gave it up when my B&M store closed. Besides, I realized none of my blends matched my favorites I could get commercially.
Pax