Benson & Hedges Gold Flake
(3.17)
This Flake is a harmonic composition made of select Virginia tobaccos from excellent provenience.
Ripened in the press for a long time, each slice develops its pronounced, fine aroma.
Details
| Brand | Benson & Hedges |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 g tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Gold Flake was sent to me several years ago by a friend across the pond that I tobacco swap with from time to time. I don't even know if it is still being made. The Virginia is made from bright, which kind of nips my tongue if I don't smoke it slowly. I had to be careful because the flake does burn fast and frankly, offers little by way of taste. Fully rubbed out, I can see where this one might do well in a RYO for a slow burner. Just wasn't my cup of tea at all.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 09, 2017 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Wide but thin light brown flakes, easy to fold and stuff. Tin nose was citrus, although not nearly as much as some other blends. This tin was picked up at an estate sale and I have no idea how old it is but it does have the warning label.
Once again, this one smoked pretty bland with the first bowl I smoked at tin moisture. It didn't appear obnoxiously wet but my motto is just when you think Virginia flakes are dry enough, dry them some more. Flakes seem to hold a lot of moisture. Once properly dried, this proved to me to be a somewhat overhyped, very mild tobacco with a sweet side that wasn't just lemon Virginia. Again, I couldn't place the flavoring and it wasn't obtrusive but it was noticeable. There was an occasional light spice that filtered in at times and it was most welcomed. The overall presentation was a citrusy tobacco that leaned toward the bland side. It had none of the body or immediacy of my lemon references, Butera's Golden Cake and F&T's Cut Virginia Plug. As I had just smoked a couple of bowls of Dunhill Light Flake, this one wasn't up to par with that one, either. If you're in the mood for a no-nonsense, hot weather outdoor smoke, this might fit the bill. Then again, it seems to be out of production, so there are other more affordable and more available options that would be just as good or better.
Once again, this one smoked pretty bland with the first bowl I smoked at tin moisture. It didn't appear obnoxiously wet but my motto is just when you think Virginia flakes are dry enough, dry them some more. Flakes seem to hold a lot of moisture. Once properly dried, this proved to me to be a somewhat overhyped, very mild tobacco with a sweet side that wasn't just lemon Virginia. Again, I couldn't place the flavoring and it wasn't obtrusive but it was noticeable. There was an occasional light spice that filtered in at times and it was most welcomed. The overall presentation was a citrusy tobacco that leaned toward the bland side. It had none of the body or immediacy of my lemon references, Butera's Golden Cake and F&T's Cut Virginia Plug. As I had just smoked a couple of bowls of Dunhill Light Flake, this one wasn't up to par with that one, either. If you're in the mood for a no-nonsense, hot weather outdoor smoke, this might fit the bill. Then again, it seems to be out of production, so there are other more affordable and more available options that would be just as good or better.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 14, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I smoked a tin of this fine blend almost a bowl or two per day. I can say that it is a high quality flake for any time smoke. At the first bowls I would rate this tobacco with four stars without hesitating. After a while the casing in this tobacco, which very mild, began to disturb me a little bit. The casing is not overwhelming or untasty but it unfortunately shadows the natural flavor of the very fine Virginia leaf used in this blend. The flakes are thin and easy to pack. It burns slow. I must say that it is one of the coolest flake I have ever tried. The casing problem might be just mine. Maybe I will not feel it in this way in some other time in the future. I will surely will give this blend another try and maybe will update my review with four stars. It deserves only three stars for now.
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