Consolidated 507-C: Virginia Slices (Matured)

A one dimensional bright Virginia flake with some citrus, grass, hay, acidity, and slight earth and wood notes. The strength, nic-hit and taste levels are a couple of steps past the mild mark. Won't bite, but fast puffing can make it a little warm to your tongue. An effortless experience that burns a little slow, and touch warm and dry with a very consistent grassy, citrusy, acidic taste that translates to the short lived after taste. Requires a few relights, and leaves little dampness in the bowl. An all day smoke that doesn't dull your tongue, and doesn't cost much. It also makes a very good mixer for home blending if you're so inclined. Currently made by Sutliff.

-JimInks

This blend is often sold under a "house" name by tobacconists. While the description says that this is "matured" tobacco, it isn't the most flavorful stuff you have ever tried right from the start. You can tell that this is mostly bright Virginias, and it has a nice sweetness and hay-like smell to it. But, it smokes hot, and is not especially exciting when new.

I aged some of this for about two years in a mason jar in my basement. It improved markedly. I would compare this to Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Twist Flake, but without the vanilla topping. The sweetness blossoms, the sharp edge and bite mellow significantly, and variation in flavors become evident. I have tried this with the addition of Perique, which richens the flavor, but I prefer this as a straightforward, unaltered bright Virginia.

Bag note slightly sweet citrus notes with a bit of hay. Beautiful long flakes. I find that folding them in the bowl rather than rubbing them out gives much better results. Smoke is slightly sweet and citrus with just a bit of grass and hay. Wonderful all day smoke. Even better with some age. This may be one of the best straight Virginia flakes considering price point. Not too complex but very satisfying. Nic hit is medium. No bite, burns a bit hot if pushed hard. Super smooth if puffed lightly. Very even burn and flavor all the way through the bowl. Highly recommended