Cavendish/Burley Difference?

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Frank
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Cavendish/Burley Difference?

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OK, I admit, I know practically nothing about tobacco blends. :confused: Is anyone able to explain to me the difference between Burley and Cavendish?

The reason I ask, is that I received a sample of Black Raspberry Cavendish with my regular tobacco order (I suspect it will taste like smoking a bowl of Fruit Loops, but what the heck, it's free). :lol:
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Hi Frank,

Cavendish is not really a type of tobacco, it's more a curing method. Fermentation under heat and pressure, for up to several weeks. It's mostly made of Virgina tobacco. Check this: http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze43wza/types.html

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Burley is a strain of tobacco. Cavendish is a curing and processing method, often a sweet preparation.
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