Virginia
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My favourites are Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake, Best Brown, Medium Virginia Flake (Golden Glow), Orlik Golden Slice.
Gotta remember that there is no such thing as the "best" Virginia - it's all a matter of personal preference.
I personally did not care for FVF - I found it to be higher in nic than I care for.
I am quite fond of SG Best Brown Flake. McCranie's Red Ribbon is another favorite. There are many tins of both aging in my cellar. :
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I personally did not care for FVF - I found it to be higher in nic than I care for.
I am quite fond of SG Best Brown Flake. McCranie's Red Ribbon is another favorite. There are many tins of both aging in my cellar. :
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You won't find too many purely Virginia leaf blends. Mac Baren's Virginia #1 is one of them, and I like it a lot.
Thrax: +1 with Jud, it's all personal preference. But i've built a pretty long list of VA's since that what I tend to gravitate towards. If you PM me your email I'll send it to you since it's in Excel.
For good, mild bulk VA, with a little topping but not overwhelming I recommend Lane Limited MV-1000. It's staple in my jars on the shelf.
For good, mild bulk VA, with a little topping but not overwhelming I recommend Lane Limited MV-1000. It's staple in my jars on the shelf.
Here are some of my favorite Virginia's.
SG FVF and Best Brown
F&T Cut Virginia Plug
Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake
Astley's no.s 44 and 109
Solani Silver Flake
PS Luxury Twist Flake
SG FVF and Best Brown
F&T Cut Virginia Plug
Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake
Astley's no.s 44 and 109
Solani Silver Flake
PS Luxury Twist Flake
I also am looking for a good Virginia. I have tried both FVF and Dunhill Flake. I'm pretty sure I didn't have the best experience because initially the tobacco was too wet and I had issues getting it lit and then I got some frog morton that I loved so it distracted me. Now my flakes are dried out and I need to re-hydrate. So I haven't given up yet but I am enjoying the work. I'm surprised nobody brought up G.L. Pease Union Square. Any thoughts on this Virginia. I have enjoyed Greg's take on the pipe experience.
SG FVF
Rattray's Marlin Flake
Fribourg And Treyer Cut Virginia Plug
Dunhill Flake
Solani 633
MC's Blackwoods flake
Rattray's Marlin Flake
Fribourg And Treyer Cut Virginia Plug
Dunhill Flake
Solani 633
MC's Blackwoods flake
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