Va Reccomendations Please

johnnyxpipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 22, 2011

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• Aug 23, 2011

• #1

I had a tin of Orlik Golden Sliced that I smoked and right at the end of the tin I had a break through and really enjoyed the last 2 bowls, I also have Butera Kingfisher a Va/Per/Bur and I'm enjoying that now. I'm looking to make a tobacco order soon and I would like to include several samples of the bulk Va blends. I normally smoke heavy English blends and really like the subtly and sweetness of Va's for a change of pace. I hope for some suggestions of good Va or Va/per bulk blends you think I should try. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

thesmokindragon

Lifer

Jul 12, 2011

4,135

4,215

• Aug 23, 2011

• #2

Not bulk but I like Dunhill Flake (my fav morning smoke w/coffee),

I also like the Peterson UF, Solani Silver Flake, Rattray's Marlin Flake, any

Of the SG V flakes and of course MC blends make fantastic VAs...

Also Escudo for VaPer as well

 

nemrod

Can't Leave

Apr 28, 2011

337

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Sweden

• Aug 23, 2011

• #3

My favorite VaPer so far is McConnell's Black Parrot, and SG FVF is a very nice VA flake. You should check them out if you can find them in the US

 

jcsoldit

Lifer

Mar 27, 2010

1,138

245

Wisconsin

• Aug 23, 2011

• #4

MY favorite VA's

Rattray's Old Gowrie, Marlin Flake

SG's Full Virginia Flake... If you lucky enough to have some stashed away.

Orlik Golden Sliced

Dunhill Flake

McClelland's Blackwoods Flake, Christmas Cheer, Dark Star
My favorite VaPer's

Peter Heinrich's Special Curly

Park-Lane's Red Paramour

Escudo

Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Bullseye Flake

H&H Louisiana Red
When it comes to bulk blend it's hard to beat Peter Stokkebye, John Patton(tiltjlp)blends at 4noggins, Hearth & Home blends at Pipes and Cigars, and last but not least Park-Lanes House Blends.
I hope this helps.

 

menckenite

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 21, 2010

867

3

Alabama

• Aug 23, 2011

• #5

There are some great suggestions given. I would add Fribourg & Treyer's Cut Virginia Plug to your list.

 

gecko13

Part of the Furniture Now

Feb 2, 2011

898

1

Goodyear,AZ

• Aug 23, 2011

• #6

My recommendation for VA's: Orlik Golden Sliced

My recommendation for VaPer: Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Bullseye Flake
For buying a blend in bulk, it's hard to do better than Peter Stokkebye
:puffpipe:

 

nemrod

Can't Leave

Apr 28, 2011

337

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Sweden

• Aug 23, 2011

• #7

gecko13: IIRC OGS actually contains some Perique. Just sayin'
edit: obligatory source: http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/kevins-blog/orlik-golden-sliced-update-no-burley-yes-perique/

 

bubbadreier

Lifer

Jul 30, 2010

3,011

3

Norman, Oklahoma

• Aug 23, 2011

• #8

Sorry I am no help here! I have yet to develope a taste for Virginias.... I think I am just going to have to smoke only VA until I fall in love!

 

nemrod

Can't Leave

Apr 28, 2011

337

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Sweden

• Aug 23, 2011

• #9

Bubba: I think so too - VA is delicious! ;D

 

johnnyxpipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 22, 2011

210

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• Aug 23, 2011

• #10

Thank you!Now to decide which to order first. :D

 

unclearthur

Lifer

Mar 9, 2010

6,875

5

• Aug 23, 2011

• #11

Any of the PS Luxury Flakes are darned tasty!

 

octavius

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jun 15, 2011

125

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• Aug 23, 2011

• #12

McClelland Tudor Castle is my all time favorite

 

johnnyxpipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 22, 2011

210

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• Aug 23, 2011

• #13

Right now I'm smoking SG Grousemoor for the first time. I added it to my last order thinking it was a straight Va. Boy was I mistaking! I don't have an opinion on it yet, all I say it is far from anything I've smoked before.

 

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ck12

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 22, 2011

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• Aug 24, 2011

• #14

I am new to VAs but i tried golden slice the other night and loved the taste of it but it made me feel pretty nauseous and sick. I loved the after taste of it too but not so sure it was worth the sick feelings. Any one have any experience on this?? any suggestions on others to try that might be easier on the stomach??

 

lordofthepiperings

Lifer

May 3, 2010

6,442

1,494

Las Vegas, NV

• Aug 24, 2011

• #15

Peterson's Sherlock Holmes blend is a very good Virginia blend. I think it has a touch of Burley in it to cool the smoke down a little.

 

johnnyxpipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 22, 2011

210

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• Aug 24, 2011

• #16

Thank you for the recommendations! I really appreciate the input. I just placed an order of PS Luxury Navy Flake, Rattray's Marlin Flake, C&D Night Train and Bayou Morning.

 

johnnyxpipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 22, 2011

210

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• Aug 24, 2011

• #17

My local B&M carries Peterson's blends, Escoudo, and Dunhill so next time I'm there I'll be sure to grab a tin or 2.

 

menckenite

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 21, 2010

867

3

Alabama

• Aug 24, 2011

• #18

Looks like a great start and be sure to share your thoughts on what you smoke.

 

johnnyxpipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 22, 2011

210

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• Aug 27, 2011

• #19

Just got the package! Starting off with Marlin Flake.

 

thesmokindragon

Lifer

Jul 12, 2011

4,135

4,215

• Aug 27, 2011

• #20

@johnnyxpipe=make sure you dry that Marlin Flake real good (I usually dry anywhere up to 12hrs no less than 3-4hrs in low humidity at around 68F) and it will smoke like a dream, if not it will steam/mute to nothing worth smoking.. ::