Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia Plug

Outstanding taste, texture and aroma. Beautiful flakes cut to perfection. I could smoke this anytime, anywhere. Definitely one of my top five Virginias. Too bad it costs a little more than most, or I would have this stocked for the ages.

I won't add too much, other than to say this is an excellent middle weight Virginia Flake. Highly recommended!

WOW!

This reminds me of the old Imperial Tobacco Capstan Full.

If you want to try a good, hearty, full virginia flake then look no further. Even better than Sam Gawith FVF, this is wonderful tobacco and should age excellently.

I didn't think that virginia flake like this existed anymore.

Upon opening the tin, a beautiful flake tobacco with a great aroma greets you. I was hoping this would taste as good as it smelled. So often I get my hopes up with a tobacco that "smells" promising but get let down once I begin smoking it. Well guess what? This tobacco delivers! It's a very nice Virginia tobak with a great flavor and aroma - almost a dreamy smoke! If you are a fast puffer, it can get a bit warm but does not bite. There is a nice complexity to it. It lights and burns easily all the way down the bowl. Even the aftertaste is nice. Towards the bottom of the bowl it builds up to a darker and slightly stronger flavor (of course). I enjoyed this tobak until I drew a bit of ash into my mouth! It's a shame this is not available in bulk as it's a bit pricey in the tin. I will be purchasing more of this one. Highly Recommended!

If I could find this in bulk, it would be one of my regular, all day, straight VA smokes. It is comparitively mild and not too complex, but that is my ideal in an all day smoke. Nicely prepared flakes range from yellow thru red/brown to black. This VA is easy to pack, light and smoke. Burns cool and evenly from start to finish and relights with ease and without any major change in flavor. You can enjoy the experience and not have to worry about packing technique, pipe choice or puffing speed. Sweet flavor from the quality VAs are creamy and smooth. If you enjoy mild, VA flakes, give it a try.

I chose my favorite virginia-only pipe, a Hardcastle prince that hits the zone so well with Christmas Cheer and other straight virginia's.

Upon opening the small 50g tin, the tobacco is true to its plug form, looking like a dense brick of tobacco. A little coaxing yields a three-inch flake, the cutting of the plug was executed very well. I pinched off a few 1/4" pieces for the bottom of the bowl, followed by a barely rubbed-out middle, and finally a finely rubbed out topping to help the charring light.

The first light was tangy and slightly astringent, but without bite. Nothing too eventful until the second light. Holey-Smoley-Canoley! This tobacco is everything a straight virginia should be. There was a musty sweetness kind of like a freshly opened package of graham crackers, with a lingering flavor of white raisins. I hit the zone on this bowl and stayed with it for a long time. There were brief flashes of different flavors that I can not name yet, but it kept me interested all the way to the bottom of the bowl.

Afterwards, my palatte tasted clean and dry, no bad lingering flavors. In fact, I immediately wanted another bowl! This is a really fine virginia, I am stocking up like a madman on this one, I can not wait to see how a few years will improve this blend.

I have to agree with DK, and others that rate this tobacco at 4 stars. A great, tasty smoke....rich, smooth taste, with no bite. IMHO, the finest straight Virginia flake to be had. And, apparently quite pleasing to the nose, as my wife said it "smells GREAT." Will be adding a couple of tins to my next order.

This is one of the great virginias. But it is a basic virginia with a twist. At first I thought it was ghosting from my pipe, but after switching it to several pipes. When first lit there is a very slight taste of english. By mid-bowl it is hard to taste but it is there all the same.

This brings a nice nuance to what could have been an also-ran virginia blend. It takes it to a new place that makes it a must smoke. The flavors of this virginia are subtle and delicate. Tip top taste buds turn this into a great smoking experience.

Best if aged a bit after opening. Open the tin and close it back up; let it set about 2 months, making sure it does not dry out, as the moisture level is good out of the can and this will dry out quick if not taken care of. This can be a harsh VA straight after opening - allowing it to breath makes a huge difference. It's a great smoke if handled properly. I don't rub this one out much; folding the flakes and places some loose on top for burning makes this a delightful smoke.