Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia Plug
(3.47)
A full bodied, medium to full strength pressed flake. Very complex from start to finish with a well balanced taste that is both boldly spicy and subtlety sweet.
Details
| Brand | Fribourg & Treyer |
| Blended By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus, Vanilla |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.47 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 30 of 47 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 24, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
UPDATE 07/2022:
Having had the chance to learn more about straight Virginia's this now falls to my #3 behind Gawith's FVF and Capstan Blue.
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I tried this particular tobacco after reading reviews of it which described it as "brown sugar" and "sweet potato pie." When I opened it, I was greeted by a very nice tin note. I'd compare it to the tin note of Rattray's Marlin Flake (though MF actually smells a bit sweeter in the tin, whereas F&T CVP is a bit more on the brown sugar and molasses side of things).
Like most flakes, the tobacco has a nice moist character out of tin - but not too moist of course. Rubbed out, you can smoke it immediately if you wish, or you could let it dry out if you prefer (so far, I don't.)
F&T CVP smokes very well. It was a cool and dry smoke and it didn't need re-ilghting.
Taste wise there is a definite natural sweetness to it that is very pleasing. Room note wise, while it's difficult to tell a room note while you are smoking a tobacco, you could certainly tell the tobacco had a certain aromatic-like quality to it (even though this is not an aromatic).
I've recently tried Marlin Flake but I'd put F&T CVP way ahead of it for certain, as popular as MF is.
Let me put it this way: To date I've had a single "keeper" tobacco, David's Blend Executive. F&T CVP is now the second "keeper" I have found.
UPDATE: I've put this down to 3 stars, but only because I had another blend I put at 4 and I think I need something to differentiate them since I'd give it an edge over the CVP. that said, I would say this is 3.5 on a scale of 4 if I could rate it that way.
Having had the chance to learn more about straight Virginia's this now falls to my #3 behind Gawith's FVF and Capstan Blue.
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I tried this particular tobacco after reading reviews of it which described it as "brown sugar" and "sweet potato pie." When I opened it, I was greeted by a very nice tin note. I'd compare it to the tin note of Rattray's Marlin Flake (though MF actually smells a bit sweeter in the tin, whereas F&T CVP is a bit more on the brown sugar and molasses side of things).
Like most flakes, the tobacco has a nice moist character out of tin - but not too moist of course. Rubbed out, you can smoke it immediately if you wish, or you could let it dry out if you prefer (so far, I don't.)
F&T CVP smokes very well. It was a cool and dry smoke and it didn't need re-ilghting.
Taste wise there is a definite natural sweetness to it that is very pleasing. Room note wise, while it's difficult to tell a room note while you are smoking a tobacco, you could certainly tell the tobacco had a certain aromatic-like quality to it (even though this is not an aromatic).
I've recently tried Marlin Flake but I'd put F&T CVP way ahead of it for certain, as popular as MF is.
Let me put it this way: To date I've had a single "keeper" tobacco, David's Blend Executive. F&T CVP is now the second "keeper" I have found.
UPDATE: I've put this down to 3 stars, but only because I had another blend I put at 4 and I think I need something to differentiate them since I'd give it an edge over the CVP. that said, I would say this is 3.5 on a scale of 4 if I could rate it that way.
Age When Smoked:
Mason jarred for a month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2023 | Mild | Strong | Medium | Pleasant |
Summary: nice tangy Virginia flake with a fruity citrus topping.
Upon first light, the apricot-citrus flavor rises up but rapidly dissipates, leaving the zesty sweet-sour flavor of bright Virginia with what feels like a support structure of brown Virginia in a minor role. This produces a sweet smoke that is thoroughly enjoyable at a slow pace, since it does not take much of it to produce an impression! The topping provides a background that steers the Virginia toward more of a lemon curd flavor and fills in some of the gaps, but the real star here is the Virginias. Like most Kohlhase & Kopp blends, this one is well-conditioned to make it mellow, including some humectants and sugars. Low in nicotine, not inclined to bite unless you puff, good for all-day slow breath-smoking, this blend is great but I would look at alternatives from Newminster (#400) and Comoy's (#4) for a similar effect at lower cost, even if those may require a few months of aging to reach the same performance.
Upon first light, the apricot-citrus flavor rises up but rapidly dissipates, leaving the zesty sweet-sour flavor of bright Virginia with what feels like a support structure of brown Virginia in a minor role. This produces a sweet smoke that is thoroughly enjoyable at a slow pace, since it does not take much of it to produce an impression! The topping provides a background that steers the Virginia toward more of a lemon curd flavor and fills in some of the gaps, but the real star here is the Virginias. Like most Kohlhase & Kopp blends, this one is well-conditioned to make it mellow, including some humectants and sugars. Low in nicotine, not inclined to bite unless you puff, good for all-day slow breath-smoking, this blend is great but I would look at alternatives from Newminster (#400) and Comoy's (#4) for a similar effect at lower cost, even if those may require a few months of aging to reach the same performance.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 21, 2021 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Appearance – Small, thin flakes that are pretty much the same size and shape as the MacBaren flakes. Occasionally you will get a tin where the flakes have been broken up a bit.
Prep – This one I always cube cut with scissors. Gravity feed while tapping the bowl to settle everything. That’s it. Easy peasy.
Smoke – Ahhhhhh, sweet Virginia goodness. There are all of the Virginia players with this blend but the sweetness is what stands out to me. I’m not sure if it is a topping or something added to the blend to up the sugar. Don’t know….don’t care. I love it. With that said, it is not an artificial sweetness flavor that I am talking about but more of an aged Virginia sweetness.
Summary – This is one of my favorite blends of all time!
Prep – This one I always cube cut with scissors. Gravity feed while tapping the bowl to settle everything. That’s it. Easy peasy.
Smoke – Ahhhhhh, sweet Virginia goodness. There are all of the Virginia players with this blend but the sweetness is what stands out to me. I’m not sure if it is a topping or something added to the blend to up the sugar. Don’t know….don’t care. I love it. With that said, it is not an artificial sweetness flavor that I am talking about but more of an aged Virginia sweetness.
Summary – This is one of my favorite blends of all time!
Pipe Used:
Various, mostly Radice Apples
Age When Smoked:
New and also up to 2 years old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 04, 2021 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This pipe tobacco is a great example of a straight viriginia flake which has been handled and produced in a delicate and thoughtful way. It is bright and citrusy, with some flavors that also remind me of a good sweet vermouth (red fruit, herbs, acidity) with a fair amount of creaminess, and an ever-so-slight vanilla flavor (likely a casing rather than simply a naturally occuring flavor). It smokes clean, relatively dry, and is pleasant for those around you. It is a great option for the virginia smoker who wants something a bit lighter and sweeter and pleasing to their companions without sacrificing anything in terms of quality or flavor.
Pipe Used:
Ryan Alden Dublin
PurchasedFrom:
Briar Shoppe (Houston)
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 09, 2008 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is an excellent example of a Virginia blend. This has moved into my top 5 and I will alternate this with Old Gowrie as my morning smoke.
It has that creamy taste that I associate with Virginia blends. It is something I look forward to when cracking open the tin of a new blend and more often than not I am disappointed.
I was really looking forward to trying it and am very happy to report that I am a very satisfied piper. I filled my pipe for the first time and, not expecting much, lit this wonderful weed and smoked the first few puffs while going over some documents. The wonderful taste caught me offguard and I put the paperwork down for a moment and savoured the toe curling, creamy, smooth deliciousness coming from the mouthpiece of my beloved briar.
In no particular order, HOTW, OG, LGF, CVP. These are the reasons I am a piper for life.
Mo, South Africa
It has that creamy taste that I associate with Virginia blends. It is something I look forward to when cracking open the tin of a new blend and more often than not I am disappointed.
I was really looking forward to trying it and am very happy to report that I am a very satisfied piper. I filled my pipe for the first time and, not expecting much, lit this wonderful weed and smoked the first few puffs while going over some documents. The wonderful taste caught me offguard and I put the paperwork down for a moment and savoured the toe curling, creamy, smooth deliciousness coming from the mouthpiece of my beloved briar.
In no particular order, HOTW, OG, LGF, CVP. These are the reasons I am a piper for life.
Mo, South Africa
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 12, 2003 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
These F & T virginia flakes have grown on me: I liked them originally, I have come to like them a lot. They are all similar, with gradations of intensity that are not always apparent to my senescent boomer palate, yet their clean-taste smoothness and well-balanced finish are continually good for the soul: these are just about the most civilised "new" [to me] blends I have tried in a while. This one in particular looks especially pretty in the tin. Try them all!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 07, 2012 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
I just finished off a four year old tin so this might not correspond to a fresher tin. However, I have smoked CVP for many years and it is very tasty, smooth, and delightful. It is a really wonderful flake at all stages of the aging process. With age, however, this tobacco really sings, as does all aged VAs. When properly aged the flavor is so much more rich. It is really light on the nicotine front and soft enough to smoke all day. A perfect VA!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 09, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A very good sliced plug, not as strong and rich as F&T's Cut Blended Plug, but very good all the same.
A very well behaved tobacco, easy to rub out and easy to light, burns down to a nice grey ash with no waste. Unfortunately no longer available in England and has to be procured from overseas. Therefore I tend to smoke it sparingly as a treat.
A very well behaved tobacco, easy to rub out and easy to light, burns down to a nice grey ash with no waste. Unfortunately no longer available in England and has to be procured from overseas. Therefore I tend to smoke it sparingly as a treat.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 01, 2008 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This blend made me a confirmed pipe smoker. After abandoning aromatics in search of more flavor, I tried several underwhelming blends and I was beginning to despair and wonder if pipe smoking was for me at all. I thought I would try one more time with a straight Virginia. After reading the positive reviews of it here, and the fact that I was fascinated by flakes and the classy-looking tin, I decided to give Cut Virginia Plug a try.
This was the first tin I'd ever finished except for the four or five bowls I gave to a veteran pipe smoker who loved it. It never bit me and only got hot if I deliberately huffed. You can fold, spindle, or mutilate the flakes or even cram them in like a miniball in a muzzle-loader and still get a decent smoke. I think my most favored packing technique was to roll a section of flake lengthwise, stuff it in and then thoroughly rub out some more and put it on top as kindling.
This was the first tin I'd ever finished except for the four or five bowls I gave to a veteran pipe smoker who loved it. It never bit me and only got hot if I deliberately huffed. You can fold, spindle, or mutilate the flakes or even cram them in like a miniball in a muzzle-loader and still get a decent smoke. I think my most favored packing technique was to roll a section of flake lengthwise, stuff it in and then thoroughly rub out some more and put it on top as kindling.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 20, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
After thoroughly enjoying its sister blend, Blackjack, I wanted to give this blend a try. I may never go back to Blackjack.
This is a simply great blend. I love the packaging and flake presentation. Simple, handy, and beautiful. I took about half a flake and rubbed it out to a broken flake consistency and loaded up my pipe. This blend has a great flavor. It is a nice sweet-wood virginia flavor with the occasional fruit and pepper accents. It flavor is clean and refeshing, leaving a delightful finish on the palate. The aroma is a neutral, tobacco aroma. Unoffensive, but may not be appreciated by all. A treasure to try for any Virginia smoker. Get it before I start stockpiling it!
This is a simply great blend. I love the packaging and flake presentation. Simple, handy, and beautiful. I took about half a flake and rubbed it out to a broken flake consistency and loaded up my pipe. This blend has a great flavor. It is a nice sweet-wood virginia flavor with the occasional fruit and pepper accents. It flavor is clean and refeshing, leaving a delightful finish on the palate. The aroma is a neutral, tobacco aroma. Unoffensive, but may not be appreciated by all. A treasure to try for any Virginia smoker. Get it before I start stockpiling it!
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