Greetings from Tony1958 in Atlanta

[FurCoat]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[buroak]

Welcome from MO!

 

[ThomasS]

Hiya from the south shore of Lake Superior!

 

[ParkitoATL]

As far as my own blends are concerned, i am experimenting a lot with Turkish tobaccos and Orientals, I am finding these to have their own unique flavor. I am staying away from the so-called Cypriot Latakia. This does not equal the impact of the Syrian Latakia.

Where you at, Tony? I live over in Decatur, not far from Puff n' Stuff, the most bitching tobacco shop in Atlanta.

Must be something in the Atlanta air, I just today ordered 3/4 pound of various Oriental leaf from LeafOnly!

 

[kcghost]

Welcome to the forum from KC!!

 

[Sgetz]

Welcome from Durham in the UK

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome from Alabama.

 

[Tony1958]

Thank you all for your welcoming posts.

 

[Tony1958]

Where you at, Tony? I live over in Decatur, not far from Puff n' Stuff, the most bitching tobacco shop in Atlanta.

Must be something in the Atlanta air, I just today ordered 3/4 pound of various Oriental leaf from LeafOnly!

I live in Stone Mountain. Been there since 1980. I used to hang out a lot at royal cigar before they closed.
I am certainly intrigued by this leaf blending. Does it need any equipment?

 

[Home Brewing Piper]

 

[ParkitoATL]

I live in Stone Mountain. Been there since 1980. I used to hang out a lot at royal cigar before they closed.
I am certainly intrigued by this leaf blending. Does it need any equipment?

My understanding is that Oriental leaf does not need casing or any special treatment. I am planning on shredding it with my weed grinder, the same one I use for all my flake. If that doesn't work I will likely just roll leaves into a loose cigar shape and slice with a knife. The plan is to blend these with Gawith VAs, mostly FVF, to see how they taste. I've ordered the Samsun, Basma, and Krumvograd to add to my jar of Izmir. Happy to share some for experimentation when they arrive.

 

[ParkitoATL]

I've been smoking straight C&D Izmir lately and it's really a lovely tobacco. Also mixed 50/50 with FVF which is very tasty. I'd much rather smoke an VA-OR than a VA-PER.

 

[Tony1958]

My understanding is that Oriental leaf does not need casing or any special treatment. I am planning on shredding it with my weed grinder, the same one I use for all my flake. If that doesn't work I will likely just roll leaves into a loose cigar shape and slice with a knife. The plan is to blend these with Gawith VAs, mostly FVF, to see how they taste. I've ordered the Samsun, Basma, and Krumvograd to add to my jar of Izmir. Happy to share some for experimentation when they arrive.

That sounds great

 

[Bbailey324]

Welcome from Texas.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

Welcome Tony!

Damn, got beat by Florida, Green Bay, and even the south shore of Lake Superior. At least I can contribute a good photo for Tony to see our great state.

 

[tobakenist]

Hi and welcome from Northamptonshire, England.

 

[dingdong]

Wellcome from Jakarta, Indonesia