Know Your Pipe Tobacco: Blending Components

[thesillyoldbear]

Whether you're interested in blending your own pipe tobacco or just want to better understand some of your life-long favorite mixtures, it's important to know what each component brings to the table and how it interacts with the other leaves in your blend. Many of you likely already know the differences in flavor between Burley and Latakia, but what about the nuances between bright and red Virginias? How about Perique and dark-fired Kentucky? We've put together a quick guide to help you out.
Know Your Pipe Tobacco: Blending Components

 

[B18]

If i ever have the opportunity i would like to make my own mix of 20% Per, 5% dark fired, 5% White Burley, 10% Oriental, 30% Red VA, 20% Yellow VA and 10% of Dark Burley. All pressed in a crumble cake.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Many thanks for compiling that and supplying the link, I have saved it for later reading in bed.
Regards,
Jay.