Looking to put together a baccy cellar...need input

Mister Moo · 03-04-2012, 06:42 PM

Not sure that aging english blends is worth the bother. While it all depends on the blend and your taste, I find most stay the same or, more often, lose some of the condiment edge that keeps them interesting. Aged Penzance is an example of an english blend that I think degrades over time.

In general, virginia tobaccos show improvement with age; condiments fall off and burley is regarded as a poor leaf to age. But Stonehaven, a burley blend, is a stunner after 5-8years. Go figure. Gotta be the virginia in the blend?

Age something everyone else likes. That way if your tastes change over time you still have good swapping kit. Escudo is always a winner.

03-04-2012, 06:42 PM	#12
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Looking to put together a baccy cellar...need input Not sure that aging english blends is worth the bother. While it all depends on the blend and your taste, I find most stay the same or, more often, lose some of the condiment edge that keeps them interesting. Aged Penzance is an example of an english blend that I think degrades over time. In general, virginia tobaccos show improvement with age; condiments fall off and burley is regarded as a poor leaf to age. But Stonehaven, a burley blend, is a stunner after 5-8years. Go figure. Gotta be the virginia in the blend? Age something everyone else likes. That way if your tastes change over time you still have good swapping kit. Escudo is always a winner. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."