J. F. Germain & Son Goldleaf R/R
(3.25)
A premier league, super high quality tobacco made using only the finest Gold leaf Virginia leaves. Totally unique with the slight orange note you only get from the purest Virginia.
Notes: Sold in pouches as Goldleaf R/R. Sold in bulk at Virginia Goldleaf.
Details
| Brand | J. F. Germain & Son |
| Blended By | J.F. Germain & Son |
| Manufactured By | J.F. Germain & Son |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk, 50 grams pouch, |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2016 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
J. F. Germain & Son - Virginia Goldleaf.
It isn't much of a surprise where the colour of the blend's concerned: just a bit lighter than medium brown. But what does come as more of a surprise is the cut. I'd expected a blend composed of fine ribbons, which the majority is, but there's a few bulkier broken flakes in there too. The hydration makes it ready to pipe straight from the pouch, so on we go:
There's no question from me regarding the high quality of the flavour: sharp, citrusy, and lively. The burn from G.V. is very even and steady for the whole trip, it doesn't really need much attention, at all. I couldn't detect any orange at first, and didn't really believe the description, but towards the end of my first bowl what began as a nebulous citrus taste transpired into quite a clear orange one. To be negative, it can bite a touch if I over-draw my pipe, so I puff gently.
The room-note's nice as it's pretty light, and the nicotine's mild.
This is a cracking straight Virginia:
Highly recommended.
It isn't much of a surprise where the colour of the blend's concerned: just a bit lighter than medium brown. But what does come as more of a surprise is the cut. I'd expected a blend composed of fine ribbons, which the majority is, but there's a few bulkier broken flakes in there too. The hydration makes it ready to pipe straight from the pouch, so on we go:
There's no question from me regarding the high quality of the flavour: sharp, citrusy, and lively. The burn from G.V. is very even and steady for the whole trip, it doesn't really need much attention, at all. I couldn't detect any orange at first, and didn't really believe the description, but towards the end of my first bowl what began as a nebulous citrus taste transpired into quite a clear orange one. To be negative, it can bite a touch if I over-draw my pipe, so I puff gently.
The room-note's nice as it's pretty light, and the nicotine's mild.
This is a cracking straight Virginia:
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Butz Choquin Super Junior Calabash
PurchasedFrom:
My Smoking Shop
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The bright Virginias provide a burst of tart and tangy citrus, grass/hay, bread, some sour lemon, floralness, sugar, light vegetation, spice, and acidity. The tangy toppings appear to be a very light orange, and I sense an essence of apricot as well. The strength and nic-hit are a couple of steps past the mild mark. The taste is in the center of mild to medium. Won’t bite or get harsh, but it does sport a few small rough edges. Burns mostly cool and very clean with a consistent fruity, sugary, mildly floral, lightly spicy, acidic, obvious tangy flavor. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Has a lightly lingering, pleasant after taste and room note. An all day smoke that would make a good mixer, too.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08, 2019 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Unnoticeable |
This is more of a broken flake, a little remiscent of SG's brilliant Golden Glow.
The pouch aroma could almost pass as an aromatic with its crisp, tangy, muscular orange fragrance. At first I suspected it had a lakeland smell (which I detest) but this was soon dispelled when I fired it up.
It came to me rather damp and this hindered at true burn and many relights were needed, but then this is due to the idleness ( or enthusiasm) of the user, who couldn't be bothered to air the blend properly.
The smoke is smooth and tasty, full of the virginia qualities you find in top-notch blends and well worth your attention ; it certainly got mine.
The pouch aroma could almost pass as an aromatic with its crisp, tangy, muscular orange fragrance. At first I suspected it had a lakeland smell (which I detest) but this was soon dispelled when I fired it up.
It came to me rather damp and this hindered at true burn and many relights were needed, but then this is due to the idleness ( or enthusiasm) of the user, who couldn't be bothered to air the blend properly.
The smoke is smooth and tasty, full of the virginia qualities you find in top-notch blends and well worth your attention ; it certainly got mine.
Pipe Used:
Briars
PurchasedFrom:
MySmokingShop
Age When Smoked:
New
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