Favorite Burley?

[pitchfork]

Thanks for describing this process. I'll be giving it a try some time this winter. Have you noticed an changes from smoking fresh vs. cellaring a month of two?

It needs a few days just to "settle down" enough to be smokable, but after a month or so the flavor is pretty consistent from that point forward. A word of caution, in the last batch I made I used too much honey and the end product was slightly sticky and it burned slightly hot. The casing shouldn't have the viscosity of a syrup - it should be watery, with just enough honey in the water to flavor it.

 

[leacha]

Thanks for the advice. Please correct me if I'm wrong. The chemistry of burley's (alkaline) being mixed with the honey (acidic) acts the same way as adding a little Virginia to the burley to avoid "burley bite".

 

[pitchfork]

Thanks for the advice. Please correct me if I'm wrong. The chemistry of burley's (alkaline) being mixed with the honey (acidic) acts the same way as adding a little Virginia to the burley to avoid "burley bite".

:?: Got me, pardner. Very well could be. Is that also why a little burley smooths out a VA? I had never thought about acidity being a factor, but the steaming process helps quite a bit, too.
Thanks for posting that -- I'll have to try to think about other blends in those terms, too. I wonder if commercial blenders consciously consider issues of acidity.

 

[rmason]

C&D's Crooner the deer tongue and alcohol flavor really do it for me.

~Ron

 

[flyguy]

I like Carter Hall for an everyday smoke but Solani Aged Burley Flake is a real treat.

 

[Perique]

Mac Baren Golden Extra and Burley London Blend, as already recommended, are the gold standards IMHO.
I'm smoking some Cumberland right now - does that count as a burley? Or too much of a hybrid? Highly recommended. Love this stuff.
Angler's Dream is up there among my favorite burleys. Underrated, IMO, and superior to OTC blends. I wish Russwluld make some more of this!

 

[timely]

Lanes: BL/WB is a great all day smoke, this is my go to smoke everyday.

P.Stokkebeye: Burley

Altadis: J4 Mild Burley

H&H: Classic Burley Kake

MacBaren: Burley London Blend

I have not tried Scottys Butternut Burley, but have seen the great reviews on it.

I would love to try this blend, but P&C is not shipping to Canada right now as far as I know.

I love Burley Tobacco !!!!!!!

 

[snagstangl]

I have been loving an ounce of Old Joe Krantz I just finished it. It had a year on it. It's taken all my will power not to buy 8 ounces. Also Project Xylophone, by Smokers Haven, I have been toying with it I think it is pretty good.

 

[oldredbeard]

I also enjoy Bald Headed Teacher, and Haunted Bookshop, but as has been stated I just can't get enough Butternut Burley. It's simply awesome.

 

[ghost]

Timely- 4noggins has a Butternut Burley in their bulk selections. Not sure if it's the same as Scotty's, but it is VERY good. ::

 

[timely]

ghost, thanks for the heads up.

I will be looking into that very soon.

Thanks Again

 

[timely]

ghost, I have just ordered Butternut Burley from Rich at 4noggins.

Thank you again for the heads up.

I can't wait to try this tobacco blend out.

I am looking sooooo forward to a bowl of this.

 

[ghost]

No problem! I hope you like it.