So after a little trial and error I think I nailed down my first cigar blend. This is for a 5x50 robusto.
Wrapper: Crillo '98
Binder: Dominican (double binder / 1 full leaf)
Filler: 1/2 Aleman Ligero
1 Brazilian Mata Fina
1/2 Flojo viso
2 Piloto Cubano Seco
I need to roll and smoke a few more to be sure but this appears to be the correct amount of tobacco to result in a properly filled robusto. The draw is firm but not tight. The only thing worse than a loose cigar is a tent peg. For me the strength is spot on with good flavors. I am not good a describing flavors but I know when I get a good cigar and that's all that matters. The first couple have gotten a bit harsh in the last third but I attribute that to the fact that they are fresh rolls and/or me smoking them a bit fast, have to finish up before the skeeters come out and bleed me dry.
I really want to thank Don for the great forum and tobacco. Also a thank you goes to the membership here. It would have taken far longer to get to a good result without all the knowledge in this place.
With any luck I will be able to plant a small patch next year. If nothing else I will plant a couple ornamental varieties.
Pete
Wrapper: Crillo '98
Binder: Dominican (double binder / 1 full leaf)
Filler: 1/2 Aleman Ligero
1 Brazilian Mata Fina
1/2 Flojo viso
2 Piloto Cubano Seco
I need to roll and smoke a few more to be sure but this appears to be the correct amount of tobacco to result in a properly filled robusto. The draw is firm but not tight. The only thing worse than a loose cigar is a tent peg. For me the strength is spot on with good flavors. I am not good a describing flavors but I know when I get a good cigar and that's all that matters. The first couple have gotten a bit harsh in the last third but I attribute that to the fact that they are fresh rolls and/or me smoking them a bit fast, have to finish up before the skeeters come out and bleed me dry.
I really want to thank Don for the great forum and tobacco. Also a thank you goes to the membership here. It would have taken far longer to get to a good result without all the knowledge in this place.
With any luck I will be able to plant a small patch next year. If nothing else I will plant a couple ornamental varieties.
Pete