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<blockquote data-quote="Ozark Wizard" data-source="post: 424354" data-attributes="member: 3652"><p>I guess the first reason why VAs tend to vary in their character is like most leaf, how they are handled and cured. (i.e. flue, stoved, sun cured, heat applied or not, etc. Other differences occur in their environment. All plants actually exhibit variations within the same seed source depending on what soil they grow in, how it receives light, water, nutrients, but Virginias tend to show the differences more markedly....</p><p></p><p>Also, it has been said that 'Purist' tobacco manufacturers will use vinegar to stave off mold on their leaf. That will add that scent that flashes off rather quickly once it gets air.. Another source for that tart sharp smell can come from the fermentation occurring in the remaining moisture in the leaf, essentially, the leaf starches breaking down, which can also give it a yeasty smell...</p><p></p><p>And, of course, as it has been said, a sugar/water solution during the casing process is generally applied by most manufacturers. I myself have tried using cane sugar and then regular(beet) sugar, and prefer the cane to the sugar beet as far as how they taste in the bowl. </p><p></p><p>Also, air contact, heat, pressure, are also differences in how each blender works their craft. </p><p></p><p>As far as why burleys, latakias, etc tend to stay within their lines, it may be likely that there are just more folks prone to play with Vas more than the others. Of course burley is the backbone of most Cavendishs, aros, Kentucky, and some Erzatz Periques..........</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ozark Wizard, post: 424354, member: 3652"] I guess the first reason why VAs tend to vary in their character is like most leaf, how they are handled and cured. (i.e. flue, stoved, sun cured, heat applied or not, etc. Other differences occur in their environment. All plants actually exhibit variations within the same seed source depending on what soil they grow in, how it receives light, water, nutrients, but Virginias tend to show the differences more markedly.... Also, it has been said that 'Purist' tobacco manufacturers will use vinegar to stave off mold on their leaf. That will add that scent that flashes off rather quickly once it gets air.. Another source for that tart sharp smell can come from the fermentation occurring in the remaining moisture in the leaf, essentially, the leaf starches breaking down, which can also give it a yeasty smell... And, of course, as it has been said, a sugar/water solution during the casing process is generally applied by most manufacturers. I myself have tried using cane sugar and then regular(beet) sugar, and prefer the cane to the sugar beet as far as how they taste in the bowl. Also, air contact, heat, pressure, are also differences in how each blender works their craft. As far as why burleys, latakias, etc tend to stay within their lines, it may be likely that there are just more folks prone to play with Vas more than the others. Of course burley is the backbone of most Cavendishs, aros, Kentucky, and some Erzatz Periques.......... [/QUOTE]
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