Wessex Red Virginia Flake

I had no problem with the flakes sticking together, as some other reviewers noted, but they were quite crumbly, making "fold and stuff" a problem. So I simply rubbed it out, since that seemed to be the state it wanted to be smoked in. The tin aroma was of a winelike hay, and the color ranged from very light to medium tan. One other thing I noticed was that this dried out in the tin very quickly, and I recall having the same experience with Wessex Burley Slices. Perhaps it's the square tin? That was fine, too, since it smoked best in a crumbly state.

This winey, grassy note came out in the taste. There was good virginia tang, typical of red VA, but the taste tended toward thin rather than the usual richness of red VA. That wasn't a bad thing, just unexpected. It was actually a good flavor, but I prefer a bit more richness. The taste was very clean but even though I could taste a topping, it didn't assert itself enough for me to really know what "Red Sun" means. It was mellow tasting but could have used a bit of stoved virginia to really take this one over the top. Then again, this is named Red Virginia Flake for a reason.

Good - very good, in fact - but not one for the rotation. It just lacked that last bit of machismo that I prefer or, alternatively, it lacked some condiment to spice it up just a bit and move it from its monodimensionality. Recommended for someone that truly wants a simple red VA.

A red virginia flake with red sun topping?Once the tin breaks a nice fruity smell combined with some citruses and tomato notes comes out(red sun cocktail is consisted of lemon and tomato liquer).the flakes are brown and bright with proper moisture nice texture and very manageable.rubbing is easy and no drying time is needed as lighting is easy with very few relights needed.while smoking the topping subtlimates a little the tobacco flavours but generally they combine very well.the virginias are mostly fruity and grassy with some citrus notes rarelly.the topping is lemony with some tomato notes that sweeten the tobacco a bit.generally the flavours taste natural and sweet.burns a bit quick and medium hot to ash with some moisture at the end of the bowl and a lot at the filter.the nicotine level is almost medium and the aftertaste sweet.there are some harsh points if pushed.the room note is discreet.definitelly a decent all day smoke but not something unique.

A beautiful flake sure to be appreciated by lovers of red Virginia... the overall perception I got is the taste you get when you add a little lemon and honey to tea.. not at all to a cloying degree luckily.. the top note that some refer to as red wine somehow interacts with the earthy hay like Virginia to give this singular experience... very smooth in its delivery and well behaved.. perhaps a little light but perfectly suited for summer.. I like it very much; but can't say I absolutely love it as it does lack a little complexity and strength.

Wessex Red Virginia Flake - I get some hay and citrus but more dark fruity tang and a little spice . Some toasty bread and a little cinnamon and a hint of vinegar . Moisture is perfect from the tin . This satisfies the Red Virginia craving . It is not Carolina Red Flake great but what is ? Good solid smoke it is . I like the Classic Virginia a little more . Wesexx does a great job with Virginias leaving a natural taste with extremely light toppings. 3 1/2

I bought this on a whim online and was not too sure what to make of it. I am glad I did. I am a fan of flakes and this one is yet another one I am glad to add to my collection. The tin I got was a couple years old and had a very nice note. A wee bit of sweetness and a wonderful nutty aroma. The initial smoke was mellow and smooth. It lit well, stayed lit and burned down to a powdery grey ash. I will most definitely buy this again.

This is a very good tobacco. But I liked the Brown Flake just a little bit more. It was a hard call but I thought the brown was just a bit more flavorful. If you like red virginia you'll like this one but if your just looking for a straight virginia flake go for the brown instead.

This is nice! This is the first all virginia which does not bite the tongue or pallet. The words I use to describe this fine tobacco are tangy dry sour with hints of grass and hay. Perfect! The smell in the tin is winelike and a hint of fermentation is also in the smoke. I recommend this to anyone just starting to smoke virginias because of the lack of bite. This is a great tobacco.

aj

This is a light brown flake in a 50g tin, honey colored in overall appearance. The flakes are very thin, difficult to separate and can be a bit crumbly. The tobacco rubs out and packs easily, lights quickly and burns all the way to the bottom of the bowl with very little tending. Lordy, this is a good smoke. This is a lightly sweetened Red Virginia and I would classify it as a typical German made flake. The flavor is of a full, rich Red Virginia. The quality of the tobacco is exceptional. You get the distinctive Red Virginia tang right from the first puff. This tobacco has no bite for me, but it does have nicotine strength in the mouth and on the tongue. This is not a boring smoke as straight RV's can sometimes be. The RV flavor is extraordinary and gradually strengthens in nicotine and flavor as the smoke moves down the bowl. I have never smoked a better tasting RV. However, at $8.20 per 50g tin, I will not be smoking this everyday, but it will be one of those I always keep on hand for a special treat. Most highly recommended to the lover of Red Va. Paddy.