Some blending notes:

I found a decent Perique but it's not (and never will be like the original St. James). I now have a single varietal of Carolina but haven't yet started to test blend with it.

One of you has a version of Thomas Hariot made with this Perique instead of Kentucky Dark Fired.

Made one of the remaining personal mixtures today and I've put it in the press. I hope to have the rest of the personal mixtures done and sent by this coming week.

Oriental tobaccos are transplanted Virginia strains. Just as Cuban seed in countries like Nicaragua have become unique and special over time, so it would appear that this has occurred with Orientals.

Smyrna is the lighter and more subtle. Overwhelm it and it disappears. With time it develops into a nice cream. Lightly spiced.
Izmir is more coarse and heavy in flavor but it works well in with other Orientals and latakia. Comes through without being featured and can add some sour character.
Macedonian is a tiny cut that looks innocuous but it packs the biggest punch. Must be used in condiment amounts, (<10%) but it adds some deep character and Eastern spice.

They work together well and can add complexity, depth, spice and nuance. Less nicotine than burley but more than VA (in most cases).