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<blockquote data-quote="idbowman" data-source="post: 467436" data-attributes="member: 2165"><p>A few years ago, when I had about 20# of tobacco to my name, I set the goal of having and maintaining a 40# cellar.</p><p></p><p>Earlier this summer, I hit that number and am now around 42.5#. So I feel like I'm pretty well set, as long as I essentially replace the weight of what I smoke with new stock for next 10 years or so.</p><p></p><p>But as I look through my stock, it's pretty heavy on Latakia. When I started cellaring, I was very into English/Balkan blends, but I'm mostly turning to VAs, VaPers, or Burleys. I still <em>like</em> the latweed, I just don't turn to it nearly as frequently as I used to - and those blends comprise about a quarter of the cellar.</p><p></p><p>So while 40 felt like a good stopping point, I still feel like it's out of balance - plus, the aging properties of Virginia and the uncertain future of the tobacco market make me feel like I should keep pressing onward. Or maybe trade some of the Latakia blends for varieties more likely to find their ways into my rotation.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I dunno...not really looking for answers, I guess. Just thought typing this out might help me organize my thoughts (as it turns out, I was wrong <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="idbowman, post: 467436, member: 2165"] A few years ago, when I had about 20# of tobacco to my name, I set the goal of having and maintaining a 40# cellar. Earlier this summer, I hit that number and am now around 42.5#. So I feel like I'm pretty well set, as long as I essentially replace the weight of what I smoke with new stock for next 10 years or so. But as I look through my stock, it's pretty heavy on Latakia. When I started cellaring, I was very into English/Balkan blends, but I'm mostly turning to VAs, VaPers, or Burleys. I still [i]like[/i] the latweed, I just don't turn to it nearly as frequently as I used to - and those blends comprise about a quarter of the cellar. So while 40 felt like a good stopping point, I still feel like it's out of balance - plus, the aging properties of Virginia and the uncertain future of the tobacco market make me feel like I should keep pressing onward. Or maybe trade some of the Latakia blends for varieties more likely to find their ways into my rotation. I dunno...not really looking for answers, I guess. Just thought typing this out might help me organize my thoughts (as it turns out, I was wrong :D ) [/QUOTE]
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