Need help ! (cigarette blending)

[kreiseldave]

I bought some Virginia lemon and Turkish Izmir ( 2 lbs each.) The problem is it has no flavor . Any suggestions Dave?

 

[Knucklehead]

Re: Need help !

Welcome to FTT.
For cigarettes you'll want some burley. I guess most of the guys use 60% flue cure, 30% burley, 10% turkish. I like mine with hair on them. I use 40% flue cure, 20% burley, 20% maryland, 10% dark air, 10% turkish. These are bursting with flavor.

 

[bonehead]

Re: Need help !

I bought some Virginia lemon and Turkish Izmir ( 2 lbs each.) The problem is it has no flavor . Any suggestions Dave?

that would make a light or ultralite smoke. i use some burley in my mix between 10% and 20% depending on the kind of flue cured used.

 

[SmokesAhoy]

Yeah you gotta add the burley. Knucks, I don't smoke but those sound great to me!

 

[Alpine]

Re: Need help !

Welcome to FTT.
For cigarettes you'll want some burley. I guess most of the guys use 60% flue cure, 30% burley, 10% turkish. I like mine with hair on them. I use 40% flue cure, 20% burley, 20% maryland, 10% dark air, 10% turkish. These are bursting with flavor.

This mix sounds good to me, I must add a few strains next year lol
Will a 50% bright leaf 40% MD 10% turkish have any flavour in your opinion???
Pier

 

[DonH]

What everyone said about Burley (Maryland is great too). Plus, Lemon VA is one of the lighter Virginias that Don offers, so adding Bright Leaf or Red Virginia when that's back in stock will help too.

In the meantime, try smoking it unfiltered.

 

[Knucklehead]

Re: Need help !

This mix sounds good to me, I must add a few strains next year lol
Will a 50% bright leaf 40% MD 10% turkish have any flavour in your opinion???
Pier

It will have flavor but not much kick. The Burley and Dark Air are higher in nicotine than the other ingredients and also have a more intense flavor. Maryland has a nice flavor but not a full flavor, and it is lower in nicotine. I use it to tone down the untoasted burley harshness and add a nice layer of flavor. I use the dark air to get the nicotine back up and to add yet another layer of flavor. You notice the flue cure on the tongue and the burley and dark air have a nice throat hit. The blend is strong but not harsh and not too much on the tongue or throat. Pretty good balance. I find too much flue cure gives me tongue burn and too much burley can be harsh on the throat.

 

[DGBAMA]

If you like the flavor but too bland, also consider a small portion of fire cured.

This sampler is a good way to try blending options without spending a lot:
http://wholeleaftobacco.com/SAMPLER-of-6-types-of-American-and-Turkish-tobaccos-Smplr5.htm