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Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.12 / 4
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 28, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Having smoked this new and now well aged (16yrs) I have to say that Br. Big’s prediction concerning aging this blend it quite true. In the tin, the golden flakes are neat and thin. They don’t offer much in the way of the grassy hay scent that one would expect. This is very straightforward in taste and offers some grain-like flavor when new. There is no bite, but it will burn hot and did for me. I found myself picking up my cadence as I was searching for more flavor beyond a light citrus topping. When aged, the flakes darken quite a bit, but the same pedestrian taste remains. To my surprise, it didn’t pick up nearly as much sweetness as the aged tin scent seemed to promise. Since there are a number of comparisons to Orlik Golden Sliced, here’s my two cents on that; It has less topping than OGS and lacks the depth of flavor the OGS has, especially when well aged. It is also more expensive than OGS. This is definitely one that I am happy I didn’t cellar more than a couple of tins. With the vast offerings of Virginia’s out there now, I won’t be buying it again. I still find Wessex’s Brigade Series, especially Campaign Dark Flake, far superior to this blend.
Age When Smoked:
New and 16yrs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 10, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
While this has decent flavors, they are milder than I prefer. The citrus note is an obvious addition. The hay and grain notes are nice, but very mild. If not for the citrus addition this wouldn't have much to offer. I think most of the sweetness, which is minimal, is also an addition. Not a terrible smoke, but there are better values in this crowded market.
Mild to medium in body. Mild in taste. Added flavoring is mild. Burns a little warm, but I wouldn't classify it as hot.
Mild to medium in body. Mild in taste. Added flavoring is mild. Burns a little warm, but I wouldn't classify it as hot.
Pipe Used:
MM Little Devil Cutty, Little Devil Acorn
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 28, 2012 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
Pleasant scent, but not as smooth or as satisfying as Orlik's Golden Sliced. This is more sour and spicy than sweet and I don't find it very interesting ( agree with those that say Oatmeal taste). This tin has about 6 months of age and I don't see great things happening with additional age, this tends to burn hot. Wessex Brown Virginia is better. I gave OGS 3 stars, so this is only two ( 2) and I won't buy again.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 17, 2003 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
With this blend, Wessex gives us nicely prepared, chewing gum like layers of pressed tobacco that is pliable enough to be packed without any rubout if chosen. The colors range from light yellow to darker brown with medium brown in predominance. For a higher quality tobacco I was surprised by the amount of almost white, ground stalks that were intermixed. The tin aroma is of natural tobacco. The initial few puffs are in fact zesty as advertised but if smoked at a reasonable pace, a rich, cool VA taste develops. Proceed slowly or this beast will attack your mouth. In my Peterson System pipes and other full bents, I felt excessive moisture developed and ruined the taste and overall experience of the last 1/3 of the smoke. In my view, there are more enjoyable choices for the straight VA flake smoker than this one.
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