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Post by bigwoolie on Apr 17, 2019 18:53:11 GMT -5
Does anyone here create their own blends, for there own pleasure, and then name them themselves? Like a B&M would?
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Post by roadsdiverged on Apr 17, 2019 18:54:24 GMT -5
I have one that I made that a few here have tried, and loved. I have no name for it. I have a hard enough time naming my kids and my dogs.
It's just referred to as RD mix.
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Post by Dramatwist on Apr 17, 2019 18:56:46 GMT -5
I have several jars of old Syrian Latakia that I use use to kick a blend up a notch, but I limit it to that. I know JimInks has an evolving work blend and I think @lonecoyote does some concoctions... I'm sure others are more adventurous than I. |
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Post by SCF Dan on Apr 17, 2019 18:58:58 GMT -5
I have 3:
Red Squadron: Squadron Leader/Sutliff 515 RC/Perique
Shannon's Dream: Eileen's Dream/Shannon
Phoenix Fog: Orlik Golden Sliced/Sutliff 515 RC
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2019 19:11:04 GMT -5
PS 701 with Padron cigar clippings I call it Cuban Daydream.
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Post by slowroll on Apr 17, 2019 20:16:46 GMT -5
By my notebook, I've fiddled 64 blends, and only one of them I mix and smoke regularly. I call it Biplane Balkan III. It's latakia, DFK, red Va. And most important, McC Yenice Agonya. consequently I won't be smoking it forever. No one does Orientals like McC did. A simple one I do which also is life limited is HH vintage Syrian mixed with perique. maybe I can stretch it for a couple more years, I have about 4 lbs. Of Vintage Syrian .
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2019 20:34:11 GMT -5
I have a few I’ve come up with, my two favorites are my Maple Crumb Kake & My Perfect Plug. Steve’s ^^^^^^^^^ Vintage Syrian and Perique makes for a great smoke. Josh’s blend I’m waiting for a couple of weeks for his blend to meld a bit longer. Honestly, I don’t know how much longer I can hold off smoking a bowl or three!!!
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Post by Dramatwist on Apr 17, 2019 21:02:06 GMT -5
By my notebook, I've fiddled 64 blends, and only one of them I mix and smoke regularly. I call it Biplane Balkan III. It's latakia, DFK, red Va. And most important, McC Yenice Agonya. consequently I won't be smoking it forever. No one does Orientals like McC did. A simple one I do which also is life limited is HH vintage Syrian mixed with perique. maybe I can stretch it for a couple more years, I have about 4 lbs. Of Vintage Syrian . ...my supply is limited to four Ball jars, and I use it moderation... |
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Post by Spartacus on Apr 17, 2019 22:01:03 GMT -5
I have a sweet aromatic that I have blended. Given some away and now have to sell it to friends. It got too expensive to keep supplying them for free. I call it April Morning after the wife.
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Post by elric on Apr 17, 2019 23:26:17 GMT -5
It's funny how tastes change. Like many pipe smokers, I quickly turned from aromatics to mild English, American, crossovers, VaPers & the like.
I still enjoy lightly topped aromatics when the mood strikes, like Orlik Golden Sliced or PS Luxury Twist Flake for e.g.
Often I'll receive a pound of tobacco that's not quite to my liking so I tinker with them until I get it more to my taste.
Holiday match was a touch too 'earthy' while 310 Modern English was a bit bitey (I'm susceptible to bite & smoke too fast)
Mixing the two together 50/50 has given a very enjoyable blend.
One experiment that turned out really well, was mixing around 10% Mark Twain to a mild English like London Squire or Old College. (London Squire mixed 50/50 with Old College, then 10% of Mark Twain gives me the best result)
I've also got some straight Peter Stokkebye perique & latakia that I use for tweaking blends.
Windsail Virginia is excellent for toning down aromatics like the Mark Twain.
Although making my own blends from scratch would be fun, it's too cost prohibitive.
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Post by qmechanics on Apr 18, 2019 0:02:37 GMT -5
It would be interesting to see both the types and the percentages of tobaccos used to make one's custom blends.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2019 0:20:05 GMT -5
Jason came up with OGS/Exotic Orange. Initially 1/3 E/O, I have adjusted it to 80% OGS and 20% Exotic Orange for my own taste preference. Needing a handle, I call it Shrewd Move.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2019 6:01:54 GMT -5
The only one I have is my "Vanilla Kumbaya" which is just all of the various vanilla blends I've tried mixed together. It's actually pretty darn good, but I only did it to minimize storage requirements.
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Post by bigwoolie on Apr 18, 2019 6:24:56 GMT -5
This one is my first serious attempt. The ODF bulk and Lane BCA. It's really good, but still needs a little something else, but I don't know what. I think I want to add just a bit richer flavor, but not make it any stronger. And I don't want a limited, exotic that's cost prohibitive and hard to find. I'll keep experimenting. It adds to the whole experience.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2019 14:35:02 GMT -5
I think I just did that! Took the 515-RC-1/Perique and added 507-S stoved Virginia to make a 50g blend and stuff it in a noodle press for 5 days. The results were grand! It is an incredible slow burning smoke full of sweetness and perique spice. The stoved Virginia added body to the smoke. I am definitely make more of this hockey puck.  Gallery of the tobacco brownie |
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Post by Darin on Apr 19, 2019 16:16:07 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2019 16:25:42 GMT -5
This one is my first serious attempt. The ODF bulk and Lane BCA. It's really good, but still needs a little something else, but I don't know what. I think I want to add just a bit richer flavor, but not make it any stronger. And I don't want a limited, exotic that's cost prohibitive and hard to find. I'll keep experimenting. It adds to the whole experience. Kick it up a bit, add accordingly to taste a dark fired Kentucky. I really think you’ll enjoy the smoke once they meld together for at least a month. Please post your thoughts. Have fun👍 |
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Post by stone on Apr 19, 2019 16:31:41 GMT -5
I have to, aptly named blend #1 and blend #2
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Post by AJ on Apr 19, 2019 22:04:53 GMT -5
I’ve developed a blend or two that some, besides myself enjoy. AJ’s #1; #2; #3, H&H/P are the most popular.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Apr 20, 2019 8:06:50 GMT -5
Jason came up with OGS/Exotic Orange. Initially 1/3 E/O, I have adjusted it to 80% OGS and 20% Exotic Orange for my own taste preference. Needing a handle, I call it Shrewd Move. I agree with your change in percent. Even 30% EO is too much. That stuff is like an industrial concentrate. All you need is a hint to make it sing. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2019 8:23:57 GMT -5
Thank you for this! Order placed! |
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Post by Darin on Apr 20, 2019 10:25:49 GMT -5
Thank you for this! Order placed!
Your certainly welcome and I'm sure that Bob thanks you! 
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 20, 2019 12:12:05 GMT -5
 I’ve tried a little experimenting, best results was when I baked Erinmore, wonderful aroma, improved the flavor 100%.Got a lot of shoutouts on it.
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I’ve tried a little experimenting, best results was when I baked Erinmore, wonderful aroma, improved the flavor 100%.Got a lot of shoutouts on it.