Favorite after dinner virginia blends

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vink

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• Sep 24, 2015

• #1

So what are your favorite after dinner Va blends? It seems I don't know what to smoke tonight and it made me wonder. I usually like a stronger blend at night.

I like ODF or stonehaven (more on the burley side) but want to try other things. Does Blackwoods flake a good night choice? I also got some Motzek strang maybe. I tried director's cut recently and it was a good night smoke.

 

prairiedruid

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Jun 30, 2015

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• Sep 24, 2015

• #2

Lately Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture has been a fairly regular after dinner smoke.

 

cosmicfolklore

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Aug 9, 2013

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• Sep 24, 2015

• #3

Actually for me, after smoking Virginias all day, after dinner I want more flavor or strength than moat Virginias have. But, a nice Rattray like OG HOTW or MF are nice after dinner. Or, maybe something with a little Kentucky, like Superior Round 403. But, as it gets colder, I find myself grabbing a latakia for my after dinner smoke.

 

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aldecaker

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Feb 13, 2015

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• Sep 24, 2015

• #4

My after-dinner/good night smoke always seems to be a Lat bomb.

 

derfatdutchman

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Jun 4, 2014

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• Sep 24, 2015

• #5

My first choice would probably be ODF for an after dinner Virginia based smoke. Others that come to mind are C&D Three Friars and Newminster 403 Superior Round Slices.

 

ray47

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Jul 10, 2015

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Dalzell, South Carolina

• Sep 24, 2015

• #6

G&H Dark Birdseye is a favorite after dinner smoke for me. It has some nicotine strength that just satisfies me after a good meal.

 

cobguy

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Oct 18, 2013

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• Sep 24, 2015

• #7

Here's a few suggestions:
SG Full Virginia Flake

Astley's #44 Dark Virginia Flake

Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake

 

cosmicfolklore

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Aug 9, 2013

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• Sep 24, 2015

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Ray47, tell me more about that birdseye. Can you taste a casing or any hint of a Lakeland? After finding Curly Cut DeLux, my curiousity of some of these lesser discussed GH Virginias has me curious.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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• Sep 25, 2015

• #9

Black XX Twist after a big steak dinner.

 

ray47

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Jul 10, 2015

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Dalzell, South Carolina

• Sep 25, 2015

• #10

Ray47, tell me more about that birdseye. Can you taste a casing or any hint of a Lakeland? After finding Curly Cut DeLux, my curiousity of some of these lesser discussed GH Virginias has me curious.

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Some people say that Dark Birdseye (DB) has a slight Lakeland flavor but I've never noticed it. I taste all Virginia. If you've ever smoked 5 Brothers (FB), think of DB as Five Brothers' Virginia cousin. Same cut but I find FB abit more stronger in nicotine then DB, probably because FB is all burley. But don't discount the strength of DB, it has a kick and if smoked too fast, it can put you down real quick.

 

cosmicfolklore

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Aug 9, 2013

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• Sep 25, 2015

• #11

Thank you, that is sounding delicious. Thank you. I'm off to order a sample.

 

iamn8

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Sep 8, 2014

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Moody, AL

• Sep 25, 2015

• #12

I've just recently developed a relationship with Solani Virginia Flake 633. Good stuff.

 

aggravatedfarmer

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 9, 2015

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• Sep 25, 2015

• #13

Latakia or really bold Kentucky blends do it for me. But I would suggest Sam Gawith Full Virginia Flake.

 

mso489

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Feb 21, 2013

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• Sep 25, 2015

• #14

For me lately, it's been Peter Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake, although I have so many good Va's on hand -- Luxury Navy Flake, McC's 5100, and many highly recommended unopened tins, including McC's Christmas Cheer 2015 happily aging.

 

misterlowercase

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May 31, 2012

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• Sep 25, 2015

• #15

Some people say that Dark Birdseye (DB) has a slight Lakeland flavor but I've never noticed it. I taste all Virginia. If you've ever smoked 5 Brothers (FB), think of DB as Five Brothers' Virginia cousin. Same cut but I find FB abit more stronger in nicotine then DB, probably because FB is all burley. But don't discount the strength of DB, it has a kick and if smoked too fast, it can put you down real quick.

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That's a great description and very accurate.
I've only noticed a very very slight trace of the Lakeland scent and it ain't really too intrusive at all,

DB is a very satisfying smoke.
Kendal Kentucky is my fave though,

ain't nuthin' else like it,

great stuff!

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Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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• Sep 25, 2015

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I've just recently developed a relationship with Solani Virginia Flake 633. Good stuff.

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Nate, have you tried Solani Silver Flake? Also very good stuff!

 

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vink

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 31, 2015

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Longueuil, Quebec

• Sep 25, 2015

• #17

Nate, have you tried Solani Silver Flake? Also very good stuff!

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Silver flake is just the best!

 

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pipebuddy

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• Sep 26, 2015

• #18

Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture. GL Pease Fillmore is pretty good too.

 

troutface

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Oct 26, 2012

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Colorado

• Sep 26, 2015

• #19

The aptly named Villiger 1888 After Dinner is a very smooth flake. I think it's been discontinued but Cup O' Joes had some left. It was better after about a year in the cellar.

 

iamn8

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Sep 8, 2014

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Moody, AL

• Sep 26, 2015

• #20

CM and Vink, I haven't but certainly will now! Thanks!!