Mainly used to make cigarette tobacco leaf blends a bit stronger and smoother, Maryland 609 is also used for cigar filler, pipe blends, and chewing tobacco leaf. Maryland 609 is a “light air cured” type of tobacco similar to Burley but lighter in body and more neutral in flavor.
Our Maryland 609 is a thin bodied “Light Air Cured” reminiscent of our (more full-flavored) Burley. Maryland 609 has classically been used for commercial cigarette blends across the United States and beyond. Traditionally grown in Maryland, our Maryland 609 is now grown with the same seed in Pennsylvania. This tobacco is best mixed with Flue Cured tobacco and is perfect for cigarettes and pipes.
"I ordered a few pounds of virginia and turkish tobacco from you folks and just processed my first batch. I have to say I am floored by the quality. I've been smoking pipes for more than 20 years now, so I know good tobacco -- and your tobacco is top shelf. I wasn't sure what to expect but not only is your tobacco tasty, it also has a nicotine kick like an angry mule.
I am very impressed. Thank you. I'll be referring my friends to you, and you can be sure I'll be ordering from you in the future.
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- Andrew, ON Canada
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