ontariopiper
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Just finished my second bowl of C&D's Burley Flake #1 and wondering what to do with it.
On its own I find it overly sour tasting and a bit on the harsh side. Tin notes of earthy, dried mushroom, a hint of cocoa powder and a sourness like raw walnut shells - very different from other Burleys I've tried. Flavour for me is similar to tin note, though the sourness fades as I work through the bowl. There is Perique in the blend, which adds a fair peppery note to the sour. I must admit I'm having a hard time appreciating this baccy at the moment.
I'm wondering if I could blend it with another tobacco to tame the shrew a bit? I've got some Stuliff ERR Match blend on hand that I find a bit on the boring side. That would certainly keep it in the Burley family..... Or perhaps play with adding VA to sweeten things up a bit?
Suggestions welcome. At Canadian pricing, I can't afford to throw away a tin if I can salvage it.
On its own I find it overly sour tasting and a bit on the harsh side. Tin notes of earthy, dried mushroom, a hint of cocoa powder and a sourness like raw walnut shells - very different from other Burleys I've tried. Flavour for me is similar to tin note, though the sourness fades as I work through the bowl. There is Perique in the blend, which adds a fair peppery note to the sour. I must admit I'm having a hard time appreciating this baccy at the moment.
I'm wondering if I could blend it with another tobacco to tame the shrew a bit? I've got some Stuliff ERR Match blend on hand that I find a bit on the boring side. That would certainly keep it in the Burley family..... Or perhaps play with adding VA to sweeten things up a bit?
Suggestions welcome. At Canadian pricing, I can't afford to throw away a tin if I can salvage it.