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.
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