Burley tobacco is a light, air-cured tobacco used primarily for cigarette production. In the United States, it is produced in an eight-state belt, with about 70% produced in Kentucky.

Jan 2, 2012 · Burley is another strain of nicotiana tabacum, which includes virtually every type of tobacco used commercially. The leaves of this plant are moderately sized, and the plants are grown …

Nov 21, 2025 · Burley tobacco is a naturally thicker, more durable leaf, making it the varietal of choice for the production of steamed and fermented Cavendish tobaccos or fire-cured Dark-Fired Kentucky. …

Aug 9, 2024 · While Burley tobacco finds its place in various tobacco products, it is especially celebrated in pipe smoking. Let’s explore how blenders use Burley to create interesting and flavorful pipe …

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Burley tobacco (Type 31) production began in southern Ohio in the late 1860’s and subsequently spread into the tobacco growing areas of Kentucky (including adjacent areas in Ohio, Indiana, and West …

Burley tobacco is a variety of Nicotiana tabacum distinguished by its light air-cured leaves, which exhibit low sugar content, high nicotine levels, and a neutral flavor that facilitates blending with other …

Dec 20, 2023 · Burley tobacco is one of the most versatile ingredients used in tobacco. It can be found both in a simple, dried form, and in a complex form, which has undergone several cycles of …

Aug 5, 2025 · Burley tobacco was developed in 1864, by George Webb and Joseph Fore. It was first grown in Higginsport, Ohio, from Kentuckian seeds, and was noted for its distinctively light color, …

Burley tobacco is a type of air-cured tobacco known for its mild strength and nutty, earthy flavor. It is often used as a base for blends due to its smoothness and versatility.