Wessex Burley Slice

Upon opening the tin, and bringing the aroma to my nose, as others have stated, a mild scent of sweetness that reminds me of chocolately sweet hay...oddly very nice. There are approx. 25 small slices in each tin and they seem to be at perfect smoking hydration levels. Since this seems to be cased with a sugary substance and not propylene glycol this will hopefully have a nice tobacco taste/smell and not that of chemicals.

I took out all the slices in groups of 5, I used a sharp pair of scissors and cubed the entire 50g and set them to sit in a plastic carrying pouch. I dont want to loose any more moisture than what it possesses presently.

Packing this in a deep bowled Pipa Croci it took well to flame after about 4 false lights and setteled well for the finishing light. I had a wonderful full smoke in no time. The draw was easy and the nicotine content was not as strong to me as others have experienced...but all the same...nice. There were a few relights, but this is more due to my break in process than the weed itself.

This is no replacement for Edgeworth slices (I have some cellared)..this is better! More tobacco flavor and less casing, sweetness. Since Im breaking in a new bowl this was not as enjoyable but I cant wait to give it a whirl in a seasoned bowl.

Strong nuttiness was noted as well as caramelized sugars in the first third of the smoke. The second phase took on a cool pleasant smokey flavor...minimal sweetness and quite complex for a burley. A slow breathing technique really brought out some fine nuances. The end of the bowl left me with some dottle, but in a new bowl this is not a problem. No bite noticed and this was a good even smoker. It is alittle pricey but I bought 5 tins for 50 bucks at knoxville cigars...with shipping included in this figure.

I think this is a good tobacco..and worth a try...though a little pricey as compared to ES. If you like burley then I think it will be well worth it.

This is a great Burley. It does not unseat ABF as my favorite burley, at least to my tastes it does not; but it is close. Both are classy and flavorful Burley flakes. Burley Slice takes a little more concentration to get into the zone than ABF, which I find can be easily enjoyed regardless of your puffing cadence. If I had to compare this to another blend, I would choose Mac Baren HH Burley Flake, but I like Burley Slice better than HHBF. I feel it just delivers a better flavor profile.

Burley Slice is a more raw burley taste than ABF, and many other Burley blends for that fact, which is nice, especially when you do get it into the zone and the nutty notes reveal themselves. Good Stuff!

This is a nice no-nonsense Burley flake that is beautifully prepared. It's got a rich, earthy but slightly sour tin note that is very pleasing. It lights easily and burns dry and slow. There is a bit of that Lakeland essence while smoking and unlike a previous reviewer, I got this note all the way through. It's not really off-putting unless you just can't stand Lakelands. I would put the strength closer to the middle between mild and medium. Towards the end of the bowl the strength picked up a bit. The aroma is pleasant and There are no rough edges but I am always a sipper. No bite at all. I smoked this with 2 years of age on it but I am not so convinced that age has any effect (or minimal) on Burleys. This one will stay in my rotation. 3.5 stars from me.

The presentation is nice. the flakes are neat and wide, dark brown in appearance. The smell started off like dried fruit sort of, and time in the tin changed it to a cocoa, oat-like smell. The moisture was kind of sticky. I prefer to dry it a little. However, the moisture helps it survive for months without an air-tight jar.

Taste: some cocoa and burnt marshmallow notes, nuts, oats, and a dryness to the taste. It's about as simple as any straight Virginia flake--just simple, enjoyable flavor notes. I wouldn't say it's boring, just as I wouldn't say any straight Virginia is boring. They just have different flavors on one end of a spectrum.

The strength is medium. The nicotine is medium. This is a mild blend with exceptional mellow nature, and enjoyable flavors that are on naturally sweet and earthy. The only issue I have with this blend is the availability. It can be out of stock for a long time, and it is somewhat hard to find sometimes.

I would recommend this to any burley-lover, and even a person that likes straight Virginias. Straight burley and straight Virginia target the same enjoyments from the smoker--a more specific area of tasting.

Something I tried and enjoyed was mixing this with Orlik Golden Sliced.

This review is based on fresh and aged samples.

The sturdy flakes are neatly aligned into two rows. They are comprised of mainly very dark brown and light as well as dark brown tobaccos. There’s a pleasant sweetness to them. They are moist, but do not need to dry. Lighting requires little effort.

I tasted nuts, wood, and molasses. It’s both sour and sweet. At times, it’s slightly spicy. There’s also a little cocoa/chocolate taste .

In my opinion, WBS smokes best in a cob. It’s never harsh, even with quick puffing. It’s a medium, smooth bodied blend. I felt the presence of nicotine throughout the bowl, but it’s not overwhelming.

I highly recommend WBS to all pipe smokers. It’s an exceptional tobacco and can be smoked all day.

Wessex Burley Slice is simply wonderful. If you enjoy Solani Aged Burley Flake, you will enjoy this. Hell, if you enjoy Burley tobacco at all you should enjoy this wonderful tobacco. It tastes of warm baked bread with a light topping of molasses and fresh cut hay, the light sweetness gives WBS a different vibe than ABF, they are not identical twins, so much as fraternal twins. If you enjoy the honest flavor of the tobacco leaf, you need to try this wonderful tobacco.

Simple and delicious. I believe those whot liked Solani Aged Burley Flake will feel familiar to this tobacco. Although I prefer ABF for being more flavorful, Wessex Burley Slice is a worthy competitor.

Generous sized flake. Wonderful burley taste and aroma. Rich, not complicated. Dried it out for a day and it was still somewhat moist. Burned well with 3-4 re lights. Interested to see if and how taste evolves in the now-open tin. Recommended for burley and Vitamin N lovers.

great quality flake - I just found that the sour undertone ruined it for me .....I prefer Solani Aged Burley Flake, my all time favorite Burley!