John Aylesbury Luxury Flake/Classic Flake
(3.44)
Only top quality Virginias are the base for this truly excellent Danish mixture. A Navy Cut, with a fine and smooth taste, featuring true tobacco Virginia sweetness. A blend that is going to enchant not only the flake lover.
Notes: Also known as John Aylesbury Classic Flake.
Details
| Brand | John Aylesbury |
| Blended By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.44 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 25 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 12, 2023 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
Appearance: a 50 gram tin contained a really classic flake, cut into plates of standard size (40x65 mm), consisting of two or three varieties of Virginia of different light shades. After a couple weeks, the flake darkened a bit, but was still quite light. The humidity is slightly excessive, I recommend drying the blend.
Flavor: from the tin, meadow floral variegated herbs, a fair amount of honey with a slight dash of lemon. The woody tones are very faint. In the mashed form they are noticeable, but they are well muffled by the honey-citrus ensemble. Perhaps, there should be less sauce in this dish.
Taste: Once again we are greeted by the honey-citrus ensemble, which plays winningly on the background of herbal notes of Virginia with a light bread flavor and even lighter earthiness. A small amount of tannin slightly knits the tongue, but does not dull the underlying notes. The sweetness of the blend is great, but a slight lemon acidity cannot be overlooked. However, the topping wears off by the second half of the pipe, leaving the classic notes of Virginia - sweet herbal note, bread and a little bit of wood. The tobacco is quite uncomplicated on the palate, with unchanged notes from the middle of the pipe. Like most pure Virginia blends, it doesn't like overheating and starts to get bitter, however, it doesn't bite when smoked quietly, it doesn't have sharp edges in the flavor, and bents make the flavor even smoother. The blend burns out into a light gray dusty ash, leaving a small amount of moisture in the pipe. The strength of the tobacco is low, well below average. Aftertaste is sweetish, extremely weak.
Smoke from tobacco has a sweet-woody odor, being almost indistinguishable in the room, and is easily weathered.
The bottom line. The third Virginia flake in a row in my reviews - and with a new flavor, this time in the Danish style, in all its glory, but unlike saucy Danish blends, only topping is involved here. This tobacco can serve as an excellent bridge between Danish flavors and natural blends. It's also likely to age superbly, although I honestly don't see it that way - as it turns out, the tobacco is good fresh as well.
Flavor: from the tin, meadow floral variegated herbs, a fair amount of honey with a slight dash of lemon. The woody tones are very faint. In the mashed form they are noticeable, but they are well muffled by the honey-citrus ensemble. Perhaps, there should be less sauce in this dish.
Taste: Once again we are greeted by the honey-citrus ensemble, which plays winningly on the background of herbal notes of Virginia with a light bread flavor and even lighter earthiness. A small amount of tannin slightly knits the tongue, but does not dull the underlying notes. The sweetness of the blend is great, but a slight lemon acidity cannot be overlooked. However, the topping wears off by the second half of the pipe, leaving the classic notes of Virginia - sweet herbal note, bread and a little bit of wood. The tobacco is quite uncomplicated on the palate, with unchanged notes from the middle of the pipe. Like most pure Virginia blends, it doesn't like overheating and starts to get bitter, however, it doesn't bite when smoked quietly, it doesn't have sharp edges in the flavor, and bents make the flavor even smoother. The blend burns out into a light gray dusty ash, leaving a small amount of moisture in the pipe. The strength of the tobacco is low, well below average. Aftertaste is sweetish, extremely weak.
Smoke from tobacco has a sweet-woody odor, being almost indistinguishable in the room, and is easily weathered.
The bottom line. The third Virginia flake in a row in my reviews - and with a new flavor, this time in the Danish style, in all its glory, but unlike saucy Danish blends, only topping is involved here. This tobacco can serve as an excellent bridge between Danish flavors and natural blends. It's also likely to age superbly, although I honestly don't see it that way - as it turns out, the tobacco is good fresh as well.
Pipe Used:
Peterson 69, 106, POTY 2017
PurchasedFrom:
Online
Age When Smoked:
2022
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The Virginias are grassy and hay-like with a light earthiness. They also offer minor honey, floral, acidic and fermentation notes along with plenty of sweet tart and tangy citrus. The nic-hit is mild. The strength is a step past the mild mark, while the taste is around the center of mild to medium. The moderately moist flakes break apart with ease, allowing the smoker to fill the bowl to their preference. Burns at a reasonable pace once you get it lit, but it seems to take a few lights at first, and overall, it does require a few relights. Smokes cool, clean and smooth with a very consistent flavor, though it's possible to get a light cigarette note if you puff like a steam engine. No bite, no dottle or hardly any moisture left in the bowl. The pleasant after taste is short lived. Has a decent room note. Not a complex product by any means, but makes for a comfortable, flavorful all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
A very nice smoke with flavors of earthy hay, a lemon-like tang and just a touch of sweetness. There's a slight creaminess in the second half of the bowl making it very smooth. At first I was wishing for a little more sweetness, but after a few bowls I came to like it just as it is. This is a first class flake.
Mild to medium in body. I'm of the opinion that there are no added flavorings. Taste is medium. Burns very well.
Mild to medium in body. I'm of the opinion that there are no added flavorings. Taste is medium. Burns very well.
Pipe Used:
MM Little Devil Cutty, Little Devil Acorn, Marcus
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2012 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
As noted, this flake is very mild, yet it does have a taste and aroma that is its own. High quality Virginias and very nice cut flakes.
This is always a pleasant change for me as I normally smoke far stronger tobaccos...G&H Dark Plug, Revor, etc..
This flake holds its own and while it may be akin to others in the market place, I believe this to be, all around, individually, an excellent smoke.
It would be a fine all day smoke as well, however it is not complex per se, and may get too singular for some.
Enjoyed in a group 4 size Caminetto straight billiard.
...a pipe is to be savored...
This is always a pleasant change for me as I normally smoke far stronger tobaccos...G&H Dark Plug, Revor, etc..
This flake holds its own and while it may be akin to others in the market place, I believe this to be, all around, individually, an excellent smoke.
It would be a fine all day smoke as well, however it is not complex per se, and may get too singular for some.
Enjoyed in a group 4 size Caminetto straight billiard.
...a pipe is to be savored...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Planta has always done a good job with the Aylesbury blends and Luxury Flake is a dandy mid-stroke. in the pipe world, it would be a Stanwell, always counted on to give a good smoke but nothing outstanding. This tobacco, for some reason, was bugger to keep lite. Still, the flavor was very worthy of any Virginia Flake lover's pipe.
Pipestud
Pipestud
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 03, 2011 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Wonderful Virginia Blend and a great allday-smoke! One of my favourite virginia-blends. Not too sweet, a little nutty flavours. Very delicious tasting tobacco.
No drying time required. Grab a flake. Fold, twist or just rub it out and light it up...enjoy...
Virginia Lovers should give it definitely a try!
No drying time required. Grab a flake. Fold, twist or just rub it out and light it up...enjoy...
Virginia Lovers should give it definitely a try!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 24, 2012 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
I am running through Virginia flakes and really love this one. I can smoke four bowls in a row and it is just a perfect smoke for me. I just stuff and light. I bought several tins for the cellar and foresee smoking a lot of this blend. Not a heavy hitter which is nice for me. For me it is the little brother of dunhill flake.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2018 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Another very good K&K virginia. Is similar to F&T vintage, and to their Special Brown flake. This is often hard to find. Its a straight virginia... darker than one might expect. Whatever the very mild casing, and it IS very mild....its got a nice subtle sweetness that works well with these darker yet mild virginias. Reminds me too of Dan Tobacco's Hamborger Veermaster. It is a very solid VA flake in a time when that is all too rare a commodity. nic hit is mild...maybe a notch over mild. 3 and a half stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 14, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Another nice VA flake from Aylesbury by Planta. Now I'm 2/2 with 4*. The 1 1/2"x3"x1/16" flakes have an ideal moisture content from the tin and can be packed evenly without rubout and no relights are needed after the charing light. Smoked cool without any bite or condensation to the bottom of the bowl. Even with pipe rotation and smoking only one load in each, this blend tended to dry out my mouth so I wouldn't use it as an all day smoke. However, for a treat or nice change I'd give it a try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 01, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
John Aylesbury - Luxury Flake.
From my friend Gentleman Zombie, cheers Franck!
This is one of the 'samples' he sent me in loose pouches, so any excess moisture's escaped. Because of the exemplary hydration I don't need to rub the flakes, they crumble to perfection as I stuff them into the bowl.
The smoke from Luxury Flake is nicely uncomplicated. The flavour's medium-weight: there's a subtle sweetness, grass notes, and some hay. Although there's a slight sweetness, I wouldn't say it qualifies as having much depth, really. The smoke's cool, and the burn couldn't be any better, but that's partly due to the tobacco achieving good moistness in Franck's loose baggies; cheers pal!
The nicotine's about medium, maybe just below, and the room-note's nice.
A lovely smoke!
Highly recommended.
From my friend Gentleman Zombie, cheers Franck!
This is one of the 'samples' he sent me in loose pouches, so any excess moisture's escaped. Because of the exemplary hydration I don't need to rub the flakes, they crumble to perfection as I stuff them into the bowl.
The smoke from Luxury Flake is nicely uncomplicated. The flavour's medium-weight: there's a subtle sweetness, grass notes, and some hay. Although there's a slight sweetness, I wouldn't say it qualifies as having much depth, really. The smoke's cool, and the burn couldn't be any better, but that's partly due to the tobacco achieving good moistness in Franck's loose baggies; cheers pal!
The nicotine's about medium, maybe just below, and the room-note's nice.
A lovely smoke!
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Traded with Gentleman Zombie
Age When Smoked:
???
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 29, 2012 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I was sent a very generous sample of this fine flake and I thought it warranted a review.
The flakes where very uniform and had that lovely VA smell I have come to love. It rubbed out very easily and needed about 25 minutes to dry before I could load my pipe.
After the charring light and subsequent relight, this blend took me back 25 years ago when I first took up the pipe and was smoking Dunhill Light VA Flake. It was a mild, flavor full and smooth smoke. It did burn a bit fast and hot even though I was sipping. That keeps me from giving out 4****
I like this and I believe I will have to purchase a few tins to put in the cellar.
The flakes where very uniform and had that lovely VA smell I have come to love. It rubbed out very easily and needed about 25 minutes to dry before I could load my pipe.
After the charring light and subsequent relight, this blend took me back 25 years ago when I first took up the pipe and was smoking Dunhill Light VA Flake. It was a mild, flavor full and smooth smoke. It did burn a bit fast and hot even though I was sipping. That keeps me from giving out 4****
I like this and I believe I will have to purchase a few tins to put in the cellar.
