Gallaher Limited Special Virginia Rubbed Out
(2.80)
The art of pipe smoking is something that is highly individual and whichever type of pipe you like to smoke - be it a brandy, a billiard, or bulldog - and however you like to pack your pipe, the quality and blend of tobacco you choose is key.
Special Virginia is a hand crafted pipe blend of Virginia, Kentucky and burley tobaccos that can trace its origins back to as early as 1770. However you like to smoke your pipe, we hope you enjoy this high quality coarse cut ready rubbed blend with it's distinctive character, appreciated around the world.
Notes: In May 2017 the pack name changed from Mellow Virginia to Special Virginia Ready Rubbed due to legislation, and now has Gallaher Ltd. on the pouch, although this is a subsidiary of JT international. Now in a pouch only as the tin was phased out.
Details
| Brand | Gallaher Limited |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Japan Tobacco International |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Caramel, Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Unknown |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is basically Mellow Virginia with a name change and it's pretty much the same tobacco as it always was. So here's a pasting of my original review - This is damn decent tobacco. Some people always give bad reviews to tobaccos easily found in supermarkets but they are talking through their rear ends. Out of all the easily available blends this comes third in my list behind St. Bruno and my all time fave, The Mighty Condor. Mellow Virginia is in my rotation because it offers a welcome change of pace for me since I usually smoke the more powerful Lakeland style blends. Mellow Virginia offers a nice caramel taste...rich and smooth and I do like it.
Pipe Used:
Peterson silver spigot
PurchasedFrom:
ASDA
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2018 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Unnoticeable |
Update 27th March 2018.
Having smoked a few ounces of this I find I get on well with the bready, doughy flavour. If this were the only tobacco left in the world, I'd smoke.
All dogs have four legs. My cat has four legs. Therefore my cat is a dog.
Something must be done. This something. This is what must be done.
The name change from Mellow to Special Virginia proves this logic.
I recall this as moist and dark. Now it's dry and light. It's ok. It can be smoked.
Having smoked a few ounces of this I find I get on well with the bready, doughy flavour. If this were the only tobacco left in the world, I'd smoke.
All dogs have four legs. My cat has four legs. Therefore my cat is a dog.
Something must be done. This something. This is what must be done.
The name change from Mellow to Special Virginia proves this logic.
I recall this as moist and dark. Now it's dry and light. It's ok. It can be smoked.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell billiard.
PurchasedFrom:
Astons of Manchester.
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from the tin.
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