Beardedpipesmoker
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Mar 6, 2018 1:11:04 GMT -5
This is a little embarrassing but I feel you honest gents won't judge me too harshly. I need to admit I know almost nothing about Burleys. The only blends I've had with burley are my Mac Barens (plum cake and vanila flake)and those being heavy aros, I'm not sure if they count. What can you guys tell me about this revered burley I keep hearing about and what blends should I try to get a good burley experience.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 1:28:13 GMT -5
I'm not quite sure Burley is revered, but many of us find a ton of comfort in it. I absolutely hate the term "it is what it is", but that really sort of fits Burley. It's there. Not a blank white sheet of paper. Sort of a blank beige sheet. If you want a good tobacco blast Five Brothers is pure Burley and pure blast. Something milder, try Sir Walter Raleigh. All Burley, but milder. Often Burleys have a nutty sort of taste.
I think the flavors in the MacB come from other tobaccos and the Burley in it is to add consistency with a certain nuttiness.
Disclaimer: This is what I have observed. As seen many times in TBP history, I can be very wrong
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 2:06:09 GMT -5
PS - If you get some straight Burley, just take a deep whiff of the tin/pouch note. You'll get a nutty/cereal scent from it that is quite appealing. Almost reminds me of being in a wheat field
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 6, 2018 2:32:50 GMT -5
I had a sample of peterson's Nutty Cut once. Since you mentioned about the nutty flavour, I just looked it up and burley is there. I'm assuming that's what I've experienced.
I quite liked it too, from what I remember.
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Post by steveinny on Mar 6, 2018 3:14:53 GMT -5
Cornell & Diehl makes some great Burley blends. As a baseline I'd try Three Friars, Haunted Bookshop then Old Joe Krantz (from mildest to strongest). Burley Flake #1 is delicious but on the strong side depending on your nic tolerance, sip & enjoy. Happy tasting.
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Post by mwps70 on Mar 6, 2018 8:54:51 GMT -5
Cornell & Diehl makes some great Burley blends. As a baseline I'd try Three Friars, Haunted Bookshop then Old Joe Krantz (from mildest to strongest). Burley Flake #1 is delicious but on the strong side depending on your nic tolerance, sip & enjoy. Happy tasting. I love burley and agree with these mentioned above with the addition of J. L. Peretti Blend 333...soooo delicious. |
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Post by sparks on Mar 6, 2018 9:36:15 GMT -5
There are many, many great Burley blends out there. As stated, C&D is top notch and probably one of the best for traditional, old school Burley blends. Peretti is another great blender and an oft forgotten, Uhles.
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Burley
Mar 6, 2018 14:09:46 GMT -5
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Post by cigrmaster on Mar 6, 2018 14:09:46 GMT -5
I am a fan of Burley and Kentucky tobacco but only when mixed with a good Virginia. I don't care for straight Burley. My favorite Vaburs are as follows:
Mac Baren Old Dark Fired
Esoterica Stonehaven ( a bitch to find)
Solani Silver Flake
Peterson Irish Flake, University Flake, Perfect Plug
Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky
GL Pease Navigator
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Burley
Mar 6, 2018 14:22:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 14:22:53 GMT -5
placing a generous amount of Burley under a large rock in your yard or garden is a good measure to keep Stormy and his hitman Bubba at bay. |
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