Gauntleys Of Nottingham African Virginia
(4.00)
A light brown flue cured Virginia from Africa. Light and easy producing sweet, smooth smoke.
Details
| Brand | Gauntleys Of Nottingham |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Shag |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Gauntleys-African Virginia. This is meant to be used mainly for blending but makes a good smoke on its own!
It's medium weight where the cut is concerned, not too fine and not too thick. As it says shag cut I was expecting something almost cigarette tobacco like but it's a lot closer to your standard ready rubbed in construction.
The smell is very typical for a Virginia, I can't think of more to say!
Even though it's directed at blending I think a full on Va smoker would adore it; it gives a good/bright Virginia flavour with a decent burn.
As it seems lighter in nicotine than some blends I think adding some good Perique would oomph up the strength and give more depth to the flavour.
I find a similar problem with the room note as I found with the unlit aroma; it's a simple Virginia one so I don't know what to say!
This scores three stars as a smoke on it's own but as a blending Virginia I feel it's great. Four stars.
Highly recommended.
It's medium weight where the cut is concerned, not too fine and not too thick. As it says shag cut I was expecting something almost cigarette tobacco like but it's a lot closer to your standard ready rubbed in construction.
The smell is very typical for a Virginia, I can't think of more to say!
Even though it's directed at blending I think a full on Va smoker would adore it; it gives a good/bright Virginia flavour with a decent burn.
As it seems lighter in nicotine than some blends I think adding some good Perique would oomph up the strength and give more depth to the flavour.
I find a similar problem with the room note as I found with the unlit aroma; it's a simple Virginia one so I don't know what to say!
This scores three stars as a smoke on it's own but as a blending Virginia I feel it's great. Four stars.
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Dagner Shot Glass Poker
PurchasedFrom:
Gauntleys
Age When Smoked:
New
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