Pure Virginia With Light Topping?

ltstone · Jun 23, 2016

Hi guys I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good Virginia that is as naturally sweet as possible with maybe a light topping of honey , sugar or vanilla.

beastinview · Jun 23, 2016

My local B&M sells a blend called "Sweet Virginia" that I'm pretty sure is Sutliff's Sweet Virginia (707).
Tobaccoreviews says that it is a non-aromatic with no topping, but most reviewers mention a light honey or sugar topping that accentuates the natural sweetness of the blend.
If it's the same "Sweet Virginia" that my local B&M sells, it's delicious, and I do detect a clear honey topping. I don't think any Virginia is naturally that sweet, but it's a very natural tasting blend.

Regardless it seems to fit your description. It's available at SmokingPipes for dirt cheap.
Here is JimInk's review:

The Virginia is citrus, grass/hay, and slightly floral/woody. A sweet topping is present. Maybe it's sugar, but I detect a very slight honey note, too, which may be from the tobacco or not. Very uncomplicated product that burns well and needs to be sipped to avoid potential harshness or bite. An all day work and play Va. that doesn't require much thought.

jon11 · Jun 23, 2016

MacBaren Vanilla Cream Flake

pipefish · Jun 23, 2016

While not a pure Virginia, I like Erik Stokkebye's 1931; nice light honey topping

cosmicfolklore · Jun 23, 2016

It's not "topped" but "cased" in honey, Newminster Superior Flake is what you'll be wanting. It's so saturated in sticky honey that you can drop on in your coffee to sweeten it. Great stuff.

1931 is good, but I don't pick up on a honey scent. Maybe my tin is just too old.

mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast · Jun 23, 2016

Capstan Blue Flake

Wessex Campaign Dark Flake

gmwolford · Jun 23, 2016

I would say try Stokkebye Luxury Twist flake. It's a great tasting blend and a superior value IMHO.

jamesrsmithjr · Jun 23, 2016

What is Mac Baren Classic Virginia Flake topped/cased with? Sweet and mild.

ltstone · Jun 23, 2016

Some great suggestions here for my next order. I just some found some Newminster Superior Flake and had a bowl, nice, toasty/earthy and sweet. First half of the bowl was good but I was struggling the last half to get the flavors. I'm still developing my tastes for Virginias.. Used a wide bowl and sipped real slowwww.

bigpond · Jun 23, 2016

Most straight VA's are cased with sugar to a degree. FVF is pretty sweet so is wessex campaign dark flake If you're up for something with bergamot there's Hamborger Verrmaster, Cut Viriginia Plug and Dunhill Flake.

krizzose · Jun 23, 2016

McClelland Deep Hollow has a light topping. Kind of a mix of vanilla, cinnamon and apple

hawky454 · Jun 23, 2016

Mac Baren Virginia no. 1 I believe has a light honey topping. It's a nice, sweet straight VA blend. Think you'll really like it. It comes in bulk too, so you can sample an ounce before making an expensive commitment. : )

derfargin · Jun 23, 2016

Be warned, VA #1 bites like an angry snake. You can't smoke that stuff slow enough.

hawky454 · Jun 23, 2016

Ya know, it's weird. Now that you mention it, you're right, it bit the shit out of me, the first time I smoked it but now it doesn't even phase me. I think you have to kind of acclimate to Mac Baren blends. I wouldn't be turned off of this blend because it happens to bite some folks, it surely doesn't mean it's going to bite you, everyone's chemistry is so different.

andrew · Jun 23, 2016

McClellend Old world Cake is pure Va with some kind of fruit topping, I think it's apricot but it's a secret, but that would be my guess. The Va's are in the forefront though.

Oh and McClellend's fragrant matured cake is exactly what you're looking for, it's got a vanilla topping I believe, it's a very nice blend.

PS luxury twist flake is very sweet too.

deathmetal · Jun 23, 2016

This thread makes me want to revisit Dunhill's flake...

webbie · Jun 24, 2016

You might try Peter Stokkebye's luxury twist flake. It is virginia that has some kind of sweet topping. It really hits the spot for me when I crave that kind of thing.

ltstone · Jun 24, 2016

Thanks guys! So here's what I ordered:
Mac Baren: Virginia No. 1

Peter Stokkebye: Luxury Twist Flake

Sutliff: 707 Sweet Virginia
And off topic:
Gawith Hoggarth & Co.: Brown Irish X Unsliced

Gawith Hoggarth & Co.: Sweet Whiskey

G.L. Pease: KEY LARGO
And some others..

shutterbugg · Jun 24, 2016

Erik Stokkebye 1931 has a pronounced but not overbearing honey flavor. Don't be tempted to dry it. It may feel moist but it's perfect right from the tin. Drying it turns it into just another harsh burley like Amphora.
Dunhill Flake is not topped at all as far as they say or I can tell. It's as straight a pure tobacco tasting VA as you can get. Smoke it slow and you might be able to extract some faint sweetness. Speed up and it's like smoking a Lucky Straight.
If you want a pure VA with a light topping, Royal Yacht fits the bill to a tee. I have no idea what the topping is though, it's not honey, it's not anything recognizable to me.

beastinview · Jun 24, 2016

Let us know which one pleases you the most! I'm always interested to see how different people's definition of "sweet" lines up.

If you want a pure VA with a light topping, Royal Yacht fits the bill to a tee. I have no idea what the topping is though, it's not honey, it's not anything recognizable to me.

I like to think it's tawny port.

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