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T.G · 09-30-2011, 02:08 PM

Just because other manufacturers have broadleaf right now doesn't mean that it's the same leaf as what DE is using.

In fact, I can tell you quite assuredly, that it's not.

The tobaccos, the capas (wrapper) in particular, that DE uses are very specific to certain seeds and only handled by a limited number of growers. Furthermore, there is a certain style of fermentation that they require to meet the criteria to be used for those cigars.

It's not a ploy, there really is a lack of useable LP tobacco right now and Jon, Marvin and Saka are simply not willing to make the cigars in a substandard fashion or change things just to fill shelves.

Jon is a good friend, I talk to him often, he ain't any happier about the leaf situation than you are.

PS: T-52 capa isn't a broadleaf, it's a habano seed. It's exclusive to DE and the farm that they have on contract. No one else has it.

09-30-2011, 02:08 PM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: Liga Privada Just because other manufacturers have broadleaf right now doesn't mean that it's the same leaf as what DE is using. In fact, I can tell you quite assuredly, that it's not. The tobaccos, the capas (wrapper) in particular, that DE uses are very specific to certain seeds and only handled by a limited number of growers. Furthermore, there is a certain style of fermentation that they require to meet the criteria to be used for those cigars. It's not a ploy, there really is a lack of useable LP tobacco right now and Jon, Marvin and Saka are simply not willing to make the cigars in a substandard fashion or change things just to fill shelves. Jon is a good friend, I talk to him often, he ain't any happier about the leaf situation than you are. PS: T-52 capa isn't a broadleaf, it's a habano seed. It's exclusive to DE and the farm that they have on contract. No one else has it. Last edited by T.G; 09-30-2011 at 02:13 PM.