Fribourg & Treyer Vintage
(3.28)
A specially aged Virginia cut plug. A natural, mid-brown slightly fermented Virginia. This Navy cut gives a full smoke experience for all natural Virginia flake lovers.
Details
| Brand | Fribourg & Treyer |
| Blended By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.28 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2008 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
An Excellent quality virginia as would be expected from this fine house. I was able to find this through the good graces of Synjeco who seem to have a plentiful supply of hard to find and interesting tobacco's.
As has already been noted by our esteemed and most worthy colleagues, this blend has a little more flavour than the usual F&T offerings, A very nicely presented flake, with a moisture content that few could complain about, I think I detected a little sour note to start but this soon settled down and a fine quality virginia took centre stage for the duration, neither too sweet, nor to dry, but a steady body that a good red virginia can deliver.
This may not go into rotataion, only because I have more than enough choice as is, but a fine treat and change of pace from time to time.
Well worthy of 4 Stars.
As has already been noted by our esteemed and most worthy colleagues, this blend has a little more flavour than the usual F&T offerings, A very nicely presented flake, with a moisture content that few could complain about, I think I detected a little sour note to start but this soon settled down and a fine quality virginia took centre stage for the duration, neither too sweet, nor to dry, but a steady body that a good red virginia can deliver.
This may not go into rotataion, only because I have more than enough choice as is, but a fine treat and change of pace from time to time.
Well worthy of 4 Stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2003 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A very nice Va. flake. Not unlike Gawith?s Best Brown, Vintage has however a more consistent structure, a superior body and IMO it is easier to handle and smoke. Its flavour, though not complex, is sharp and rich. It doesn't get off to a great start but as you progress through the bowl, it really grows on you and settles down perfectly well. It also has a wonderful aftertaste.
I agree with other reviewers in that the difference with other offerings from the same house (Cut Plug in particular) are so subtle that it takes a while before you actually realise you are smoking something different.
Less fruity than Cut Plug, with perhaps a bit more of aggressiveness, Vintage is an excellent medium strength straight Va., very palatable and traditional.
Recommended to all Va. lovers.
I agree with other reviewers in that the difference with other offerings from the same house (Cut Plug in particular) are so subtle that it takes a while before you actually realise you are smoking something different.
Less fruity than Cut Plug, with perhaps a bit more of aggressiveness, Vintage is an excellent medium strength straight Va., very palatable and traditional.
Recommended to all Va. lovers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 29, 2011 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Decided to try this particular flake, as I have never tried anything by Fribourg & Treyer. Was not disappointed, an excellent and high quality Virginia flake, that burns evenly, and fairly slow. Out of the tin, the flake was neither too moist, or too dry....just right. For anyone whose a fan of quality Virginia flake, this one shouldn't be passed.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Tin note.
Not a whole lot to talk about here. Produces a "wet" fermented grassy smell, which is rather typical for straight virginias. The only thing to point out here are those terribly ugly tins with no decoration, however flakes themselves look clean.
When smoked.
I need to say this. My first bowl of Vintage was a big disappointment. The first experience was not pleasant and reminded me of mass produced cigarettes. This made me wait for another two months. After the time I have tried it again and absolutely fell in love.
The taste is "smooth" and sweet. The best comparison for me is a sweet vanilla cream, that you would add to an evening coffee.
It burns flawlessly with no relights needed. Has no tendency to bite. Sometimes gets well lit from a charing light alone. Does not produce a lot of moisture, even when smoked right of the tin, what I recommend.
I like it best in narrow, deep bowls like the one my Duncan pipe has.
Room note.
Doesn't bother the company if not smoked in excess.
Final thoughts.
Next to Amphora Virginia this is my favourite blend and a strong candidate to be my lone island tobacco.
Not a whole lot to talk about here. Produces a "wet" fermented grassy smell, which is rather typical for straight virginias. The only thing to point out here are those terribly ugly tins with no decoration, however flakes themselves look clean.
When smoked.
I need to say this. My first bowl of Vintage was a big disappointment. The first experience was not pleasant and reminded me of mass produced cigarettes. This made me wait for another two months. After the time I have tried it again and absolutely fell in love.
The taste is "smooth" and sweet. The best comparison for me is a sweet vanilla cream, that you would add to an evening coffee.
It burns flawlessly with no relights needed. Has no tendency to bite. Sometimes gets well lit from a charing light alone. Does not produce a lot of moisture, even when smoked right of the tin, what I recommend.
I like it best in narrow, deep bowls like the one my Duncan pipe has.
Room note.
Doesn't bother the company if not smoked in excess.
Final thoughts.
Next to Amphora Virginia this is my favourite blend and a strong candidate to be my lone island tobacco.
Pipe Used:
Various briars, Duncan Sleeve Paddington
PurchasedFrom:
Sherlock trafika, Warsaw, Poland
Age When Smoked:
New, and 2 months old.
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