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 1 - 10 of 26 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 07, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
There's an extremely light anise additive to accentuate the mild molasses and light cocoa toppings. The burleys offer a fair amount of earth, wood, some nuts, bread, and a small sharp note. No harshness or bite at all, and has a mild nicotine hit. The strength is a step or so below the medium level, while the taste level just misses the medium mark. The flake is lightly moist out of the tin and breaks apart very easily. Burns a tad slow with a cool, clean, very consistent flavor from start to finish. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and can be burned to ash. Requires a few relights. Has a pleasant after taste and room note. A morning smoke with coffee that also serves well as an all day experience. Three and a half stars.
UPDATE 7-6-2022. The blend has been changed. The burleys (including white) are moderately rougher, more savory, woodier, breadier and nuttier with a hint of smoke. The sharp note is barely evident. The anise is a little more pronounced though it does weaken a tad by the half way point. The molasses is much lighter now. The cocoa is currently the lead topping as all the sauces mildly tone down the burleys. It won’t bite, but a freight train puffer may possibly experience light harsh and cigarette notes. The strength just misses the medium mark. The taste level is now medium. The nic-hit is a couple of notches stronger. The slices are darker, and less moist, so the burn rate is a touch faster than before. The room note is a little stronger, too, as it leans more toward tolerable than it does pleasant. Can be an all day smoke even though it’s more rugged and a little less sweet. All other aspects of the previous productions remain the same. It’s different enough to stand on its own as the old version was essentially an attempted clone of Edgeworth Slices. This is not, even though the base burleys resemble that used in ES are a little closer to that than older manufacture. The toppings and proportions are different than ES. My rating is the same as it was before: three and a half stars.
-JimInks
UPDATE 7-6-2022. The blend has been changed. The burleys (including white) are moderately rougher, more savory, woodier, breadier and nuttier with a hint of smoke. The sharp note is barely evident. The anise is a little more pronounced though it does weaken a tad by the half way point. The molasses is much lighter now. The cocoa is currently the lead topping as all the sauces mildly tone down the burleys. It won’t bite, but a freight train puffer may possibly experience light harsh and cigarette notes. The strength just misses the medium mark. The taste level is now medium. The nic-hit is a couple of notches stronger. The slices are darker, and less moist, so the burn rate is a touch faster than before. The room note is a little stronger, too, as it leans more toward tolerable than it does pleasant. Can be an all day smoke even though it’s more rugged and a little less sweet. All other aspects of the previous productions remain the same. It’s different enough to stand on its own as the old version was essentially an attempted clone of Edgeworth Slices. This is not, even though the base burleys resemble that used in ES are a little closer to that than older manufacture. The toppings and proportions are different than ES. My rating is the same as it was before: three and a half stars.
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2016 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
In the tin, Burley Slice offers up two neatly arranged rows of flakes which are 1.5 inches wide. It’s not overly moist, but too moist for my preferred way of smoking it. I have smoked this lightly dried and, taking a que from Gentleman Zombie, I also smoked it quite dry, although not fully rubbed out. I enjoyed it dried as it seemed to bring out more flavor. BS is nutty, ever so slightly earthy and with a touch of tang. The vast majority of Burley’s are cased in processing in order to reduce harshness and there are cocoa notes, although I can’t say for sure if it actually is cocoa. BS is monochromatic, but quite tasty all the same. The natural comparisons to Solani’s excellent Aged Burley Flake are going to be had, (for me, the gold standard) and I prefer ABF to Burley Slices because the flavor is deeper, slightly sweeter and more refined. However, this is a good Burley Flake with no bitterness and while rougher around the edges than ABF, it isn’t rough. There is a decent nic hit, although I wouldn’t put it on par with some of the heavy Burley blends from Gawith Hoggarth. I do find that to get the most out of this flake, it is best sipped as I didn’t care for the flavor when pushed. All in all, a decent offering, although I prefer ABF and Uhle’s “00” ribbon Burley to this blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 05, 2019 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is a high quality flake.. very straightforward and smooth burley flavor.. it is a lot more smoothed out and slightly less complex from solani aged burley flake- but very similar at the same time.. cocoa, nuts, molasses, very slight anise.. but the flavor notes all merge together and taste very simple yet satisfying.. burns exceptionally cool.. while I think I prefer the slightly rougher more complex solani, wessex would probably make a better 'everyday' smoke.. no real changes throughout the bowl.. but it does at times build in richness and has a nearly syrupy quality.. I rarely go for a straight burley.. but this I could definitely enjoy from time to time.. particularly on colder evenings.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 01, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is hands down my favorite Burley flake and it's a just notch above Aged Burley Flake in my opinion. I don't smoke many straight Burley blends but when I do this is the one I always choose. It's sweet and rich with plenty of depth. I get molasses, chocolate and honey in the retrohale. I don't detect any artificial flavorings, what I pick up on are the natural subtleties that come through with high quality tobaccos. The nicotine is a little lower than I usually prefer but it works great as a change of pace. For best results I like to rub out the flake and let it air dry for 15-30 minutes before I lock and load.
Note* I get a very odd flavor from this one and ABF for the first few minutes of lighting it. It’s almost tastes like an artificial topping and I am not too fond of it. Fortunately it levels out a bit once I get going but that’s the reason why it gets a three star instead of a four.
Note* I get a very odd flavor from this one and ABF for the first few minutes of lighting it. It’s almost tastes like an artificial topping and I am not too fond of it. Fortunately it levels out a bit once I get going but that’s the reason why it gets a three star instead of a four.
Pipe Used:
Charatan, Stanwell, Neerup, Savinelli
PurchasedFrom:
www.smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2022 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Unnoticeable |
After a little break from the club, I stopped by on a Saturday and met up with some of the regulars. A great group of guys if I might add. One of the clubbers, we will call him “Italian Stallion’ had this. I cannot say I am a huge fan of Burley ribbon cut but there is something about Burley Slices that is the difference between night and day. I chose a Corn cob and loaded it up with a flake from the round tin (use to be square) about an inch in width. Still a little moist I may add. This is a very smooth smoke with not much nicotine punch that I could tell. My top picks would be Edgeworth Sliced, Solani 656 Aged Burley Flake, and then possibly this one.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2021 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Unnoticeable |
When I light this Burley the Molasses flavor always hits me immediately. There is some cocoa and nuttiness also . A sweet smoke . The natural Burley taste still comes through the casings . I could smoke this anytime of the day . Nic is about mild-medium . You can smoke it all day if you want probably. It is just plain good . 3 - 3 1/2 rating . It must be enjoyed by many because it is usually sold out !
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 12, 2015 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
If you like Burley, this may be the cream of the crop. If I was a Burley man, this would be my desert island tobacco. I'm more of a Virginia man, but I was still left in awe at the shear quality of this flake. The flavors or deep and brooding, with your typical Burley nutiness, and a nice touch of sweetness too. Nice work Wessex.
PurchasedFrom:
Beehive Cigars, Salt Lake City, UT
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 12, 2013 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Rich, flavorful uncomplicated Burley. This is what Huck Finn would have smoked.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 31, 2011 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
~3/4"x3"x1/16' flakes are ideal for packing without rubout and light easily. Smoked cool and without bite but I prefer Solani if I'm going with a straight Burley flake.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 10, 2008 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
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.
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.
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