Mac Baren Virginia Flake

All virginia flakes are appealing to me so i purchased a tin of this blend.once the tin cracks a sweet and spicy smell comes out(perhaps some sugar-pepper topping?).the bright flakes come at proper moisture,they are very manageable eithet to rub or to fold as they are.lights easy and several relights are needed.while smoking the flavours are clear,natural and simple.the virginias are mostly citrusy and grassy with some rare earth notes.the topping is in the backround till the end making the smoking experience sweeter and more peppery.burns cool and slow without chance ot tongue bite.the room note is discreet and the nicotine level low.burns to total ash with some moisture being created at the end of the bowl.an all day smoke for sure.in conclusion this is a decent blend proper for every and all day smoking pleasure.

Really one of THE best virginia flakes in my opinion! This flake is totally underated I feel. Such a sweet mild flaver, I even get a slight hint of a lemony flaver. It loads great right out of the tin, easy to light and it stays lit. I give this one 3.5 stars! Check out my new youtube video series called "Adventures in Pipe Smoking" It's a fun video series for pipe smokers! I will be featuring this flake soon!

It's a Virginia. Other reviewers mention tasting the possibility of some Burley. I don't. Yes, it is sweet tasting but not overwhelmingly so. Yes it will tingle the tongue a little as all Virginias will if not smoked properly. so smoke it properly -- that is to say-- slow and easy.

Some reviewers say it is no Full Virginia Flake from Sam Gawith.Tha's true it isn't but then again what is? I like Full Virginia Flake a lot but factoring in the price of Full Virginia Flake and its scarcity and spotty distribution (when there is any around) this is definitely not a bad smoke even if it is not the substitute it doesn't pretend to be.It's a simple sweetened Danish Virginia. It smokes well,with enough nicotine and good burning qualites.It does not knock your socks off nor is it bland as some have claimed. Through the years I have smoked most if not all of the MacBarens and Sam Gawith and many many others and still do. This one fits right in my lineup as far as I am concerned. With the boutique tobaccos and other much touted ones being what they are this will find a place in my inventory. Simple reccomendation --- smoke it and enjoy it for what it is. Don't expect Nirvana and conversly don't expect a visit from the I.R.S. with an audit letter either. Smoked a 50 gram tin and then ordered a pound package and then another one after that one.

Do i reccomend it? Sure do.

A straight virgina with a sweet taste. Mild flavour and stay light really easily. Although it was my first puff with it I like it a lot and I recommend it. I'll give a better review later on.

An absolute classic. Not much is to say about this tobaccos properties and aroma. That has been done for decades. It tastes as a virginia flake should: mild, mellow, sweet and almost tender. For a virginia flake it burns very easily which is certainly due to the tobacco being quite dry already straight from the tin. It forgives some hasty puffing more generously than other flakes and has been my go to outdoor tobacco because of that.

If you are a beginner and look for a first flake: I would suggest this one.

This blend is extremely user friendly and I can recommend it to even the most novice of pipe smokers.

Because it is mild and has a slight fruit top note, it reminds me a lot of Orlik's Golden Sliced. I will say that this flake is just a tad bit stronger than OGS however.

It is definitely one that you can smoke all day but I find that I lose any kind of taste after 2 bowls. If you are looking for something similar but with a bit more strength then I highly recommend their HH Pure Virginia Blend. It is one of my favorites!

I smoked a tin some years ago and I decided to give it another try. Its widely available and with a quite tempting packaging. Must admit, the first purchase was because of the fine looking tin. Tin notes are of typical Virginia. Sweet, grassy, hay and citrus. The smell is surprisingly mild. This one is a real Light n' Go. Comes ready to smoke right out of the tin. Lights easily. The flakes are cut perfectly. Very easy to fold and stuff. The smoke is sweet and creamy. Reminds me of whipped cream. Some hay a bit of citrus, maybe. I'm really struggling to find flavors here. The taste, like the smell of tobacco is mild. Not much complexity. I would call this blend The candy Virginia. Light on vitamin N. When you are one your way, working on something and a light no brainer smoke is all that you require, then this is perfect. Recommended

Tin note is of fresh straw with some sweet floral fragrances. Flakes are nicely presented inside. The flavor when smoked brings me back to Christmas Eve as a boy, when my grandmother would fry bread dough for dessert and serve it with butter and homemade raspberry jam--very bready and sweet. Leaves a delightful aftertaste in the mouth after smoking. Burns relatively cool and is very smooth. Probably won't blow you away, but a very solid smoke and worth picking up a tin to try if it's on sale.

A really nice Virginia flake. It's definitely cased with something sugary-sweet. Nice presentation in the tin. It works really well with the fold & stuff method. Although monochromatic, it's a good solid sweet Virginia. Works well in a narrow tall chamber.i just took a driving trip and two flakes folded into my Neerup made for a two hour smoke!