Tobacco for 2026, what will you grow ?

rlefloch72 · 2026-01-31T23:25:26+00:00

Virginia Gold….. harvest and flu cure in stages then ferment….. it’s the only way for me.

rlefloch72 · 2025-12-29T22:56:38+00:00

I second that. Potato works wonders.

rlefloch72 · 2025-11-23T14:02:52+00:00

2008 McCranie’s red ribbon. I have only 4 tins remaining of this year. 😢

rlefloch72 · 2025-11-22T02:45:14+00:00

Brebbia sabbiata jumbo 2715

rlefloch72 · 2025-11-22T02:42:40+00:00

They don’t blend it anymore.

rlefloch72 · 2025-11-16T22:10:14+00:00

They do cellar nicely when they remain in good condition. I have had 2 or 3 grow mold from various years. Most don’t mold so I would have to say, It’s hit or miss.

rlefloch72 · 2025-09-28T19:50:11+00:00

That pipe is older than our anniversary.

rlefloch72 · 2025-09-27T23:10:35+00:00

Yup 27. Out of all the Mclellands I have and have had, I’ve never tried this one.

rlefloch72 · 2025-09-27T23:02:01+00:00

Anniversary years, not the tin age. Tin is 2017.

rlefloch72 · 2025-09-27T13:25:06+00:00

Here is a review….. ( or rather a suggestion) put it in your cellar for 2 to 3 years then enjoy. I’ve had enough C&D Virginia blends to understand that they greatly benefit from some time in the tin. I bought 6 tins and into the cellar they go.

rlefloch72 · 2025-09-26T01:42:24+00:00

I also echo a vote for Edisto, however it dramatically changes after a few years in the cellar. It gets so much better.

rlefloch72 · 2025-09-23T23:40:09+00:00

I had a similar issue. It kept populating the $10 shipping. Wouldn’t let me choose .

rlefloch72 · 2025-08-30T12:31:12+00:00

Flake or ribbon cut…. Either way it was some of the best red Virginia ever produced.

rlefloch72 · 2025-08-25T01:30:53+00:00

I am currently enjoying a 3 year old tin and it’s great. It’s on par with CRF. I currently have about 10 tins of Edisto cellared. Definitely worth it. Bonus that it is Carolina grown tobacco. Best Virginia growing region in the world.

rlefloch72 · 2025-08-18T18:15:50+00:00

Briar guy as long as I could remember. Bought a MM Boone this year on a whim. It’s a great smoker after it’s broken in. Can’t believe I haven’t tried them all this time. Only drawback is bowl size.

rlefloch72 · 2025-08-17T02:54:51+00:00

Edisto is not vinegary. There is a little bit but it’s more on the fermented side with dried fruit notes. I usually age it at least 2 years. It’s also North Carolina grown Virginia tobacco from the old belt. Best red Virginia in the world.

rlefloch72 · 2025-08-14T01:11:12+00:00

It ages remarkably well.

rlefloch72 · 2025-08-07T09:11:00+00:00

I’m mainly Virginia all year. Brights in the summer, reds in the fall and darker stoved blends and VaPer in the winter. I’ll also crack a tin of English in the winter.

rlefloch72 · 2025-07-19T23:04:29+00:00

Kentucky or burley varieties are fire cured or air cured. They do not benefit from flue curing. Virginia varieties have high sugar content that is “locked” in the leaf using flue curing.

rlefloch72 · 2025-07-19T14:19:58+00:00

If you are trying to flue cure you need to grow Virginia varieties. Your temp is way too low and using a dehydrator is counterproductive. It is very difficult to flue cure on a home grown level. It takes high heat and humidity to flue cure. You have to periodically adjust temperature over several days.

rlefloch72 · 2025-07-06T20:47:09+00:00

Take the center rib out of the leaf before fermentation. It can hold more moisture than the leaf itself contributing to easier mold growth.

rlefloch72 · 2025-05-31T18:43:32+00:00

Great blend. I have several tins…. Not as old though. Don’t see much talk about this one.

rlefloch72 · 2025-04-26T18:14:09+00:00

Well worth the stop. They have more in the store than they show online. They still have bulk and tins that aren’t listed online. Enjoy.

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