Ilsted Own Mixture Golden Flake

I received a sample of this one and tested it rubbed and folded both in medium size chambers.

Sample was packed in a plastic bag so the cold smell of it got lost I guess. All I could smell was mild Virginia like in natural flakes. Beautiful looking rather dark flakes with golden sparkles here and there.

Fills into pipe perfectly with both methods and lits easily then burns very cool and slow until the end (needed to relight once).

The complex VA flake taste really surprised me as I didn't expect much (due to price and cold smell). Sweet fruity background flavouring nicely supports the tobacco tastes that sometimes come sweet and mellow then turn to more spicy ones wich also bring out the honey casing. The last third of the smoke is a bit more intense when folded.

Solid and well topped Virginia flake that's not boring at all Could become my all day.

A flavoured virginia flake can be a unique experience and this one is no exception.once the tin opens a nice deep sweet and spicy aroma combined with citruces ans grass notes comes out.the bright and brown coloured flakes have proper moisture nice texture even if they are stucked between them.the flakes rub out very easy and no drying time is needed.lighting needs some effort with some relights needed through smoking process.while smoking the flavours are natural combining very well with the topping which supports the experience without subtlimating the virginias.grass,citruses,earth some dark fruits and spicy notes give a nice combination.the honey adds some deep sweet notes and the lemon,orange enhances the virginia flavours from the beginning till the end of the smoke.burns slow and medium hot to perfect ash with lots of moisture being captured at the filter.nicotine level is low(it should be a bit higher) and the room note is pleasant.no chance of tongue bite no harsh spots even if pushed 2ith a nice aftertaste.an all day smoke.generally this is a very nice blend worthy trying!

Excellent Virginia! Mild, yet fragrant (the smell out from the tin is heavenly!) with subtle nuances of citrus and just some sweetness. Nothing overwhelms here, all Virginias have a role to play in this wonderful blend. As one of the esteemed reviewers here has written - a pipe with a long shank is the best one to use for this tobacco. I can recommend a large Corn cob - MacArthur style. The smoke is cool and there will be no tongue bite, just pure heaven!