Quote Originally Posted by AndyCAYP View Post
This has been an amazing read for someone who's new to blending, but wanting to soak up as much info as possible. Pete, you're great.

Not to take this off track, but are you sourcing your leaf from one place or a mixture of vendors?
Hi Andy,

Sorry for the delay in response, somehow I missed your post until now.

I buy P&C, C&D and a little from Stokkebye, McClelland and Gawith Hoggarth. I've tried a lot of blenders and have culled to about 25 tobaccos that are in my palate.

I like single varietals more than blends of a particular tobacco type. I do use a blend of Bright Virginia but more often I'll use straight Lemon Virginia. Same with Orientals, where I use no blends and I prefer burley individual varietals when possible.

I look for leaf quality, how it tastes and burns, how well it blends (behaves well), the cut and price.

Regards,

Pete