New light blend

[DonH]

I came up with a new blend recently (after the contest) that I like a lot especially in the summer. It's super simple: 2 parts Bright Leaf, 2 parts Lemon Virginia, and 1 part Turkish.

 

[Webby]

The lil' Lady loves the same with a touch of Dons Awesome fire cured and I dont mind if I roll one out of her tin either.

 

[AmaxB]

Take some Bright Leaf sweat 4 to 5 weeks and there ya go
not a blend but is good, add a little something for extra but not needed.

 

[Knucklehead]

Take some Bright Leaf sweat 4 to 5 weeks and there ya go
not a blend but is good, add a little something for extra but not needed.

How do you sweat yours?

 

[AmaxB]

How do you sweat yours?

Put a med to large pile in kiln
First 2 weeks temp 125F and RH 70%
Third and Fourth weeks temp 130 - 132F and RH 80% plus minus 2%

This is how I did the first batch and it is all I'll smoke now.. Comes out like an old time reg cigarette from 20 - 25 years ago full flavor and smooth.

The second batch is being done differently
Tobacco Pile is about 30 LBS
First 2 weeks temp 125F and RH 70%
Last two weeks Tobacco Pile temp 114F and 80% - 83% RH

 

[johnlee1933]

Last two weeks Tobacco Pile temp 114F and 80% - 83% RH

Is 80% RH pretty close to the mold line? Will you check it often?

 

[Matty]

I came up with a new blend recently (after the contest) that I like a lot especially in the summer. It's super simple: 2 parts Bright Leaf, 2 parts Lemon Virginia, and 1 part Turkish.

True that. Last summer when it was gettin real hot I liked making a blend of brightleaf and Bitlis. Weather cooled down and it weren't the same.

 

[holyRYO]

I came up with a new blend recently (after the contest) that I like a lot especially in the summer. It's super simple: 2 parts Bright Leaf, 2 parts Lemon Virginia, and 1 part Turkish.

Burley heavy blends for winter... Virginias for summer... that's how I roll.

 

[BigMikeChevy]

havent really found a blend i have to have yet but hopefully one day afer trying all i can I'll have the blend that works the best for me. I like to drink coffee and beer so for all occasions a good blend for each would be a cool thing to have.right now im smoking on red tips and bright leaf blend in a cigarete about 50/50 good taste and a nice kick.