This afternoon I shredded up a blend of Maryland 609 (20%), 2018 Stacked Basma Turkish (30%), Flue cured Virginia Bright Leaf (25%), and Canadian Flue Cured Lemon (25%). Letting it air out a bit; Might add some Red VA to the mix, I'll see.
Shredded up a Blend...
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@mortonbriar did a batch up recently with similar ratios. After sitting for a few weeks it was blowing my mind how good it was. He put a pinch of ODF in as a condiment and it added a great balance
Oh, my. I can smell it through the interwebs.
I've been accused of looking like Frank on a few occasions.?
You're building a Virginia/Oriental, my favorite!
Well, it's been sitting out for several hours, it's still a little on the moist side.
I took a good pinch and gave a little zap in the nukeolator.
Loaded a cob. There's a nice sweet note from the Va's, with a lemony citrus, the Maryland gives it some bottom, depth, and nicotine. The Basma adds a sour note. The proportions are perfect. All the elements are notable, no one tobacco dominates.
Not a heavy hitter, but there is enough full flavor and depth to satisfy. Light enough to be an all day smoke. Pretty much what I was looking to achieve when I threw this together. I honestly don't think adding red VA to this would add much.
I took a good pinch and gave a little zap in the nukeolator.
Loaded a cob. There's a nice sweet note from the Va's, with a lemony citrus, the Maryland gives it some bottom, depth, and nicotine. The Basma adds a sour note. The proportions are perfect. All the elements are notable, no one tobacco dominates.
Not a heavy hitter, but there is enough full flavor and depth to satisfy. Light enough to be an all day smoke. Pretty much what I was looking to achieve when I threw this together. I honestly don't think adding red VA to this would add much.