Wessex Burley Slice
(3.19)
Return of original Richmond recipe, full flavored and nutty.
The tin now reads “High quality Flake of 100% Burley. A slow combustion with a pleasant liquorice taste.”
Details
| Brand | Wessex |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase Kopp & Co. |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley |
| Flavoring | Licorice |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.19 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 33 of 33 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2020 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
While finding Solani 656 out of stock, I picked up a Wessex burley slice. It made for an excellent replacement. True Burley flavor about a step behind the enjoyment of 656. A bit cheaper , a bit lighter and a very good smoke. I would suggest this for Burley lovers without hesitation. 3.5 stars approaching 4.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Oct 08, 2005 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Finally! A reasonably competent replacement for the recently-departed Edgeworth Sliced.
Upon opening the tin, you are greeted with the familiar ES smell, although not quite as strong. The slices are moist but not at all wet and rub out easier than Edgeworth
At the match, this blend welcomes the burley smoker home with the expected taste and room note. It, like the nose of the tin, is not as strong as Edgeworth but is certainly in the same family. The smoke is very smooth and exhibits no sharp edges. Surprisingly, despite the taste being somewhat muted, the nicotine content appears to have been raised somewhat. I wasn't able to detect a sweetness from any additives but the leaf is unusually mild for a burley. It doesn't appear to have any propensity to bite either.
The fact that Burley Slice comes in 50g tins is a bonus from the standpoint that it's not likely to dry out before consumption. However, the pricing makes it a premium blend so a larger tin would be worthwhile for economic reasons (I paid $10 for 50g vs $16 for 100g of Edgeworth). Unless something truly remarkable comes along, this will be my sliced burley fix for the foreseeable future.
Upon opening the tin, you are greeted with the familiar ES smell, although not quite as strong. The slices are moist but not at all wet and rub out easier than Edgeworth
At the match, this blend welcomes the burley smoker home with the expected taste and room note. It, like the nose of the tin, is not as strong as Edgeworth but is certainly in the same family. The smoke is very smooth and exhibits no sharp edges. Surprisingly, despite the taste being somewhat muted, the nicotine content appears to have been raised somewhat. I wasn't able to detect a sweetness from any additives but the leaf is unusually mild for a burley. It doesn't appear to have any propensity to bite either.
The fact that Burley Slice comes in 50g tins is a bonus from the standpoint that it's not likely to dry out before consumption. However, the pricing makes it a premium blend so a larger tin would be worthwhile for economic reasons (I paid $10 for 50g vs $16 for 100g of Edgeworth). Unless something truly remarkable comes along, this will be my sliced burley fix for the foreseeable future.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Prep: Nicely formed flakes that may need a bit of dry time.
Notes: It's a burley flake, so if you have a desire for molasses, earthy, coffee notes, you'll be satisfied. The dark fired addition brings extra strength and a spice that hits you through the retrohale. I'd still prefer ABF myself but this isn't far behind. The quality is evident! 9/10
https://youtu.be/B_evTJVblzo
Notes: It's a burley flake, so if you have a desire for molasses, earthy, coffee notes, you'll be satisfied. The dark fired addition brings extra strength and a spice that hits you through the retrohale. I'd still prefer ABF myself but this isn't far behind. The quality is evident! 9/10
https://youtu.be/B_evTJVblzo
Age When Smoked:
2 years
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