I continue to be curious about manufacturing and blending processes, especially after all the discussion about what impact McClelland's departure from the industry will have.
So how does it all work behind the curtain? Which "houses" actually process their own blends and to what extent? Does C&D only source whole untreated leaf and then cut it, case it and blend it all themselves? Do the Gawiths do the same? Does Esoterica use commercially available blending components and then just mix them, press them and age them? Does Boswells do anything with leaf themselves or are they sourcing bulk from Stokkebye, Lane, et al to make their blends?
Who is doing what and when?! Who are the "cradle-to-grave," or "leaf-to-tin" manufacturers?
So how does it all work behind the curtain? Which "houses" actually process their own blends and to what extent? Does C&D only source whole untreated leaf and then cut it, case it and blend it all themselves? Do the Gawiths do the same? Does Esoterica use commercially available blending components and then just mix them, press them and age them? Does Boswells do anything with leaf themselves or are they sourcing bulk from Stokkebye, Lane, et al to make their blends?
Who is doing what and when?! Who are the "cradle-to-grave," or "leaf-to-tin" manufacturers?