robert5570
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Favorite Pipe: James Upshall Dublin
Favorite Tobacco: Virginia coins,flakes,cakes,ribbons,aged long as possible
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Post by robert5570 on Jul 9, 2019 13:28:34 GMT -5
I’m having to change most of my blends I purchase for curing.
I like Virginia or any blends that improve after years of proper aging or curing.
Some Virginia don’t and some do.I have cured several flake blends and some don’t improve like others do.
I cured a box of PS bullseye and it was a success.Smooth,cool and brought out a creamy slightly sweet and just a hint of spice flavor.Escudo really cures nicely.
I’d rather get bulk but I do get tins or if in coins I put tobacco in mason jars.
Can readers suggest some blends they have cured/aged and added it to curing blend collection.
I was thinking of curing some Hearth and home AJ Vaper blend but whether it’ll be a blend that reacts to curing I don’t know.I can smell a touch of vinegar in it now and I’m guessing that’s the Perique in it.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 9, 2019 13:36:40 GMT -5
I've had aged H&H Anniversary Kake and it was good. I can say the same about PS Luxury Navy Flake and Newminster Superior Navy Flake. Even after just a year the Newminster has toned down quite a bit.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 9, 2019 13:46:28 GMT -5
Sutliff VA Slices.
Orlik Golden Sliced.
PS Luxury Twist Flake.
Marlin Flake.
GLP Telegraph Hill.
Bayou Morning.
Heck, Sutliff 5151 RC-1.
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Spartacus
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Post by Spartacus on Jul 9, 2019 13:59:39 GMT -5
You can get Newminster Superior Navy Flake 1 lb boxes from P&C that already have a year on them. I just got 5 lbs all from July 2018.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 9, 2019 14:01:28 GMT -5
Oooh thanks for that tip, too bad I'm still waiting on a new debit card. I forgot about Telegraph Hill, that is a great one after a few birthdays. I'm pretty sure that's all the ones I've smoked aged, in about 5-7 years I'll let you know how the rest of my cellar does  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 15:13:32 GMT -5
PS 701 bulk and just about any Rattrays and Sillems flakes.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jul 9, 2019 15:22:42 GMT -5
My favourites (at those that are regularly available) have been stated.
But Welcome to the Patch!
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robert5570
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First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: James Upshall Dublin
Favorite Tobacco: Virginia coins,flakes,cakes,ribbons,aged long as possible
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Post by robert5570 on Jul 9, 2019 16:36:31 GMT -5
Thanks that’ll give me some blends to start collecting for storage.
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Post by elric on Jul 9, 2019 16:48:25 GMT -5
PS Luxury Navy Flake starts to improve rather quickly. The jar aroma after just several months smells good enough to eat.
Welcome.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 9, 2019 17:11:47 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from central north Florida....temporarily in the mountains of Ky.
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Post by peteguy on Jul 9, 2019 19:28:24 GMT -5
FVF = Full Virginia Flake
Sadly the McCelland VA's are no more as those were good ones as well. Dark Star is ah ah ah ahmazing with 5+ on it.
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captblack
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Post by captblack on Jul 9, 2019 19:38:38 GMT -5
Flakes and Cakes tend to age well especially in Virginia-Perique or Virginia-Burley varieties. What am I aging?
- Samuel Gawith FVF
- Sutliff Virginia flake
- Astleys #44
- Comoys Cask #4
- Hearth and Home Viprati
... and many others.
Dont be afraid to age Latakia blends either. They generally age very well, try Arango Balkan Supreme.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 19:56:32 GMT -5
Oh I forgot C/D Briar Fox a nice crumble cake that ages very well.
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Post by roberted5 on Jul 23, 2019 14:55:38 GMT -5
Flakes and Cakes tend to age well especially in Virginia-Perique or Virginia-Burley varieties. What am I aging? - Samuel Gawith FVF - Sutliff Virginia flake - Astleys #44 - Comoys Cask #4 - Hearth and Home Viprati ... and many others. Dont be afraid to age Latakia blends either. They generally age very well, try Arango Balkan Supreme. Arango Balkan Supreme,is that what pipes and cigars sells as Balkan Supreme? |
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Post by briarbuck on Jul 23, 2019 15:12:48 GMT -5
Some others (that are all in-stock):
C&D Opening Night
Solani Silver
Davidoff Flake Medallions
Pease Union Square
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Post by Darin on Jul 23, 2019 15:27:24 GMT -5
Just an FYI ... Curing takes place right after picking the leaves. Flue-curing for most Virginias and air-curing for Burley and Cigar leaf. By the time you get finished pipe tobacco, aging is all that's left on your end.
With whole leaf burley and cigar varieties you can put them through a kilning or "forced aging" process by holding them at 120F and 70 % humidity for 4-6 weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2019 15:30:30 GMT -5
It has been mentioned by Jason, but I will second Orlik Golden Sliced. It is readily available, always affordable and ages splendidly. FVF of course is a staple for long term aging.
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Post by dave g on Jul 24, 2019 15:10:10 GMT -5
Fresh Golden Sliced gives me fierce tongue bite. But aged 5 years or more, it’s wonderful stuff.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 25, 2019 17:50:20 GMT -5
Two blends that am aging are Orlik's Golden Sliced and C&D's Yorktown, both all Va blends, no burley or perique. 
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2019 17:54:00 GMT -5
Just an FYI ... Curing takes place right after picking the leaves. Flue-curing for most Virginias and air-curing for Burley and Cigar leaf. By the time you get finished pipe tobacco, aging is all that's left on your end. With whole leaf burley and cigar varieties you can put them through a kilning or "forced aging" process by holding them at 120F and 70 % humidity for 4-6 weeks. So you Arizonians just need to set your leaf out on the patio ?  |
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Post by Darin on Jul 26, 2019 7:44:10 GMT -5
It's too dry and they will cure green, unfortunately. I have to use a box or large Tupperware and stack the leaves in a small pile, turning daily for a few days.
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Post by roberted5 on Jul 26, 2019 10:43:24 GMT -5
Mississippi River has made my aging and favorites list and so has HH Larry’s Blend.
I have EMP already aging and I have some PS bullseye that’s been aged almost 10 years,it’s great.
Has anyone aged MRiver or Larry’s blend?
I haven’t tried MR reserve maybe someday or special occasions.
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Post by robd on Nov 6, 2019 23:14:58 GMT -5
You can't go wrong if you bite the bullet and pick up some (admittedly high-priced) McClelland Virginias. They'll only go up in value.
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