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Post by Darin on May 17, 2020 15:56:39 GMT -5
These whole leaf bundles / hands were stripped, stacked and put into the press 3 days ago. Natural Burley, Red FCV, Red Tips Burley and Prilep:  |
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Post by SCF Dan on May 17, 2020 16:02:11 GMT -5
Great work, Darin! I'm looking forward to the review. Plus, that's the blend name of the year!
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Post by trailboss on May 17, 2020 16:10:32 GMT -5
That is pretty cool, Darin.
I am sure that it will turn out great!
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Post by pepesdad1 on May 17, 2020 16:12:50 GMT -5
Great name for a hopefully great smoke!
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Post by Cramptholomew on May 17, 2020 16:43:02 GMT -5
These whole leaf bundles / hands were stripped, stacked and put into the press 3 days ago. Natural Burley, Red FCV, Red Tips Burley and Prilep: oooooooooooo... |
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Post by trailboss on May 17, 2020 16:44:48 GMT -5
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Post by Darin on May 17, 2020 17:15:04 GMT -5
Thanks Charlie … sometimes my images load, sometimes not.  Aha! I didn't add the ".jpg"
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Post by trailboss on May 17, 2020 17:16:49 GMT -5
That’s not your image.
I am doing recon work, this stuff looks good!
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Post by Darin on May 17, 2020 17:44:39 GMT -5
That’s not your image. I am doing recon work, this stuff looks good!
Ahhh … roger, roger! 
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Post by Legend Lover on May 17, 2020 17:46:58 GMT -5
Superb name.
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Post by Darin on May 17, 2020 17:48:13 GMT -5
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Post by Low and Slow on May 17, 2020 17:55:54 GMT -5
So glad it’s well received. Happy to contribute, it just came to me one day, while piping of course, and though if anyone could do it justice it would be Darin ! 😎👍🏼👊🏼 |
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Post by Goldbrick on May 17, 2020 20:07:14 GMT -5
I like the name too,hope it turns out like you expect. I was on the whole leaf site ,last night, looking for something to mix with some white burley I've had in mason jars for years...I want a va but I'm like a kid in a candy store.
The burley was a gift from a friend who got five LBs for 25 bucks ,when International Cigar sold off their pipe tobacco back in the eighties.
I was looking at the White Russian topping too, I bet the thought of that makes your skin crawl!
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Post by Darin on May 17, 2020 20:17:41 GMT -5
I like the name too,hope it turns out like you expect. I was on the whole leaf site ,last night, looking for something to mix with some white burley I've had in mason jars for years...I want a va but I'm like a kid in a candy store. The burley was a gift from a friend who got five LBs for 25 bucks ,when International Cigar sold off their pipe tobacco back in the eighties. I was looking at the White Russian topping too, I bet the thought of that makes your skin crawl!
WLT.com carries really good tobacco and I've never had a bad batch from them … so grab that candy. 
As long as I'm not the one smoking it or drinking it, I'm all good with White Russians. LOL
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Post by Kerley0319 on May 17, 2020 20:31:01 GMT -5
Sounds great! I love straight burley. Let me know how it turns out Darin.
How long are you gonna leave it in the press?
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Post by Darin on May 17, 2020 20:43:21 GMT -5
Sounds great! I love straight burley. Let me know how it turns out Darin. How long are you gonna leave it in the press?
I'll remove it from the press in the next few days and try a small sample to see where it's heading. If it's tasty, I'll cut it up into bars and jar it for a few months … if not I'll "crumble cut" it all and add whatever I feel is needed. Once it's all finished up, I'll get a sample out to you!
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Post by Kerley0319 on May 17, 2020 23:18:17 GMT -5
Sounds great. I'm looking forward to it already!
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Post by Darin on May 17, 2020 23:21:35 GMT -5
I just realized that I failed to list the other tobacco in the mix. The darkest leaf in the middle is Light Fire Cured Virginia. I canz countz! Lol
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Post by Darin on May 22, 2020 14:58:39 GMT -5
Pulled from the press yesterday: Burley Legal: 1 pound Natural Burley, cased in a light molasses / cocoa and toasted 1 pound Red FCV 1 pound Prilep 1/2 pound Light Fire Cured Virginia 1/4 pound Red Tips Burley (added after the press) All selected leaves were equally divided into 3 piles which were then stacked on each other and placed in the press. For this application, I did a light pressing with the plan to cube cut upon completion. After a week in the press, it was removed and cube cut then placed into a large mixing bowl. To this mixture, I'll add the 1/4 pound of Red Tips that were previously pressed and cubed. Smoking notes: Natural Burley and Virginia is well-balanced, nutty and not too sweet. Prilep is present throughout as a mild spice with occasional floral tones. Light Fire Cured Virginia adds mostly a smoky bag note and a bit of depth and woodiness to the smoke. Pics:    Note: the addition of rainbow spectrum light adds creaminess and extra tang. LOL |
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Post by trailboss on May 22, 2020 19:15:22 GMT -5
pretty cool Darin, thanks for the notes and pictures.
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Post by Darin on May 22, 2020 20:14:01 GMT -5
My pleasure, Charlie ... samples for yourself and the pipe club members will follow shortly.
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Post by trailboss on May 22, 2020 20:22:00 GMT -5
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Most excellent!
