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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 - 7 of 7 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 12, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Wessex - Gold Virginia Flake.
When I opened the tin I was greeter by a tobacco with an appearance second to none. Two rows of flake just over an inch wide, medium brown with a few yellow mottles, medium thickness, and perfection where moisture's concerned. I like to fully rub my flakes and this is a doddle.
I don't find the smoke as citrus-sharp as I'd expected. Sure, there's a slight citrus note, but this isn't anywhere near as potent as the oaty/grainy, hay, note from the Virginia; it tastes a little different to the usual Virginia's, for the first half, or so. It takes until about a half, to three quarters of the way through a bowl for the citrus flavours to race ahead. I find the burn impeccable, it needs hardly any attention, once lit.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: quite nice.
Four stars:
Highly recommended.
When I opened the tin I was greeter by a tobacco with an appearance second to none. Two rows of flake just over an inch wide, medium brown with a few yellow mottles, medium thickness, and perfection where moisture's concerned. I like to fully rub my flakes and this is a doddle.
I don't find the smoke as citrus-sharp as I'd expected. Sure, there's a slight citrus note, but this isn't anywhere near as potent as the oaty/grainy, hay, note from the Virginia; it tastes a little different to the usual Virginia's, for the first half, or so. It takes until about a half, to three quarters of the way through a bowl for the citrus flavours to race ahead. I find the burn impeccable, it needs hardly any attention, once lit.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: quite nice.
Four stars:
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Mr Brog Bulldog #34
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Three months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2008 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
This does not seem to have been reviewed for a while, I managed to buy a couple of tins and did so thanks to this site, otherwise, I would never have heard of this Flake. For sometime I have been looking for a replacement for Dunhill Flake, and this is about as close as I can get, it doesn't have the buttery taste of Dunhill, but this is a nice light early morning smoke. The tin I opened was not on the moist side, on the contrary, it was very dry, it more crumbled than rubbed out, but still gave a good cool smoke with just enough nicotine. I Know, there are those that claim Orlik Golden Slice has to be the closest, as Orlik now own the receipe for Dunhill. But IMHO, this is much closer, and you don't need the asbestos gloves with this as you do with Orlik. I can see myself buying more of this and stocking up on it. Most definately Four ****
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 07, 2021 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
Stevie B took the words right out of my mouth! I agree with his assessment 100%. Gold flake is a bit different than any Virginia I've previously smoked. To my taste it says freshly baked bread. Sure enough about three quarters through the bowl I get a orange/citrus note creeping into the flavor and aroma. The moisture is perfect out of the tin and this tobacco is ready to be smoked. I bought two tins on a whim without knowing anything about it. Cool smoking and bite free. I hit the jackpot! Very highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Various
Age When Smoked:
1 yr.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 16, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Slightly fuller than gold slice by same producer. Its an awfully good straight virginia. No casing I can detect (beyond the usual very mild sugar added to nearly all flakes these days). Burns very slow...its finest quality perhaps. Its medium strength, for a Virginia. No bite, and nothing out of the ordinary, really. The blend leans toward Red, but there are several virginias in there. With the closing of McClelland, its nice to have a few good Va flakes around.
PurchasedFrom:
cup o joes
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 16, 2011 | Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
Wessex GVF… Appears to be a somewhat unknown blend, judging by the the number of posted reviews. Can't imagine why. Tin aroma is almost like a teriyaki / tobacco combination, thankfully not reflected in the smoke taste.
A thin and easy to rub out flake, (I us the rolled into a ball method) in need of some minor drying.
I found this stuff a bit fire retardant, and needed several relights, which is ok with me, because that's better than burning too hot, as others in this genre do. The smoke might be considered a bit thin when smoking for maximum flavor, (slowly) but for me, it's a fair trade off, for such fine flavors. A recliner tobacco for sure.
In the past I've used the phrase “ fresh cut alphalfa hay” as a description for other gold Virginias, but this one, almost made me think they may have really added some to this blend, wow, kind of dry tasting, a bit thin, interestingly unique, I like it… I can see myself visiting this one often.
Overall a mild and bite free smoke, with a just the right amount of complexity and vitamin N to make it a very worthwhile smoke. For its genre 4 stars. My personal rating 4/5
A thin and easy to rub out flake, (I us the rolled into a ball method) in need of some minor drying.
I found this stuff a bit fire retardant, and needed several relights, which is ok with me, because that's better than burning too hot, as others in this genre do. The smoke might be considered a bit thin when smoking for maximum flavor, (slowly) but for me, it's a fair trade off, for such fine flavors. A recliner tobacco for sure.
In the past I've used the phrase “ fresh cut alphalfa hay” as a description for other gold Virginias, but this one, almost made me think they may have really added some to this blend, wow, kind of dry tasting, a bit thin, interestingly unique, I like it… I can see myself visiting this one often.
Overall a mild and bite free smoke, with a just the right amount of complexity and vitamin N to make it a very worthwhile smoke. For its genre 4 stars. My personal rating 4/5
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 08, 2009 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
All I can say is WOW. Smells of toasted Almonds and oats in the tin. Easy to light, COOL TO SMOKE. I don't think I've had a cooler smoke, and even if you get it a little hot just from enjoying the taste, it's still very smooth. Only smoked a small bowl of it so far, but was VERY impressed. Will have to smoke a regular bowl later on when it's turn in rotation. Can't wait to try Red Virginia and Brown Virginia Flake as well. Much better than I had expected.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 20, 2009 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Tin: Strip of tobacco 1 1/2x3x1/16" with a sweet fragrant grain or cereal scent, of a dark golden hue striated with blonde to dark tan.
Preparation: While the tin I have is borderline dry, it seems to be at just the right moisture level. The tobacco has a slight sting to it, due to moisture. This masks a portion of the tobacco flavor. Drying it out for a hour diminishes this moisture effect and results in a tobacco in which more flavor can be tasted.
Be careful taking the sheets out; there is a tendency for it to come apart. As contrasted with SG FVF which is rather difficult to twist apart, GVF is easy to rub into really nice ribbons.
Taste & Aroma: Nice, soft and sweet, with a flavor and aroma of grain, with a minor citrus aspect.
Nicotine: Medium to strong
Room Note: Medium lemon cereal
Overall: A good, possibly all day, smoke. Reminds me of some GLP Fog City selections such as Montgomery. 4 stars.
Preparation: While the tin I have is borderline dry, it seems to be at just the right moisture level. The tobacco has a slight sting to it, due to moisture. This masks a portion of the tobacco flavor. Drying it out for a hour diminishes this moisture effect and results in a tobacco in which more flavor can be tasted.
Be careful taking the sheets out; there is a tendency for it to come apart. As contrasted with SG FVF which is rather difficult to twist apart, GVF is easy to rub into really nice ribbons.
Taste & Aroma: Nice, soft and sweet, with a flavor and aroma of grain, with a minor citrus aspect.
Nicotine: Medium to strong
Room Note: Medium lemon cereal
Overall: A good, possibly all day, smoke. Reminds me of some GLP Fog City selections such as Montgomery. 4 stars.
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