7 Responses to “Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake - Pipe Tobacco Reviews”

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   Kevin said:

   Another good one from Sam G!

   Nice review Bob. I like how you check the differences between the tin and bulk versions. How many flakes rubbed out does it take to fill the bowl?

   I have noticed that different manufacturers have different size flakes. With some flake cut tobaccos I need two flakes to fill a bowl and with others one flake fills it and I still have some left over.

   May 25th, 2009 at 9:57 AM
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   python said:

   As far as how many flakes does it take to fill a bowl, it depends on the pipe and the size of the flake. I would say it takes between 1 and 2 flakes on average.

   May 25th, 2009 at 11:03 PM
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   usa2traveller said:

   Good review, Bob. I smoke FVF regularly, and like you, it is one of my top five favorite blends. Have you tried aging it? About a year ago I put some of the bulk flakes in a Mason Jar and sealed it. In my opinion, the process has really improved the flavor. The batch I’m smoking now has been in a jar for a little over a year — it is wonderful!

   May 27th, 2009 at 10:03 PM
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   python said:

   Yes, I have aged it. It gets even better. I have some with almost 3 years on it and still going. It does get hard though because the longer you let it age, the longer you want to leave it to age more. It’s very difficult to open when it ages for awhile because you want to keep letting it age, lol.

   May 29th, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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   rehfeldttw said:

   I must agree with you all that SG FVF is truly the best!

   December 9th, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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   sapo59 said:

   I’ve really want to try this for a break in english, and burley blends. After reading this review I think I mat pick up a tin.

   February 19th, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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   cortezattic said:

   Well, I don’t know how this review slipped under my radar, but I found a link to it while browsing a thread in the forums. What you report convinces me that FVF will definitely be on the list as soon as it once again becomes available.

   September 30th, 2010 at 2:22 AM

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