Blending - Dark Fired Kentucky Burley

Dark Fired Kentucky Burley is a single-varietal leaf sold in bulk for blending. This dark leaf from the Burley family is cured over an open fire; according to the maker's description, this process gives it a more measured smokiness than Latakia, a pronounced earthy taste, and considerable fullness.

As a blending material it is used in two directions: adding sharpness to Latakia-heavy mixtures and thickening the body of Virginia-heavy mixtures. It can also be smoked alone; it suits those looking for an unflavored, dry, high-nicotine leaf, as well as home blenders.