What's With Red Virginia?

[craig61a]

Never had any issues with Red; while there is a similarity amongst them, they do have certain nuances which I find interesting.

 

[sablebrush52]

There are few things I enjoy more than the funky pungency of a top quality matured Red Virginia. McClellands will always be a favorite, including their McCranie's output. I had thought that particular flavor profile was gone forever until Cringle Flake 2020 showed up last year. Right now I'm enjoying some 1997 Christmas Cheer.

 

[tobefrank]

I first tasted red Virginia in McClelland's Red and Black. I immediately wished I had tasted red Virginia earlier and stocked up when online orders into Australia were still possible. I have one more tin of Red and Black that I'm saving for a special occasion.

 

[BarrelProof]

It's what I like about it but, I get what you mean. Red Virginia needs to be gently sipped to avoid the sensory overload. Kind of like a high end, complex bourbon.

So to enjoy a red VA, I need to pour it over an ice ball and add bitters and a splash of maple syrup?

Now I’m thinking about the constituents for an Old Fashioned flavored tobacco blend.

 

[Worknman]

VA in general are more likely to be trickier. Funny thing is it's the lemon bright VA that can get me. The reds can be a little intense but not painful but brighter VAs are like little poorly trained dogs, I love them but they are bitey.

Im the same way. It seems like the more bright virginia the more acidic and bitey the blend is.

 

[Worknman]

There are few things I enjoy more than the funky pungency of a top quality matured Red Virginia. McClellands will always be a favorite, including their McCranie's output. I had thought that particular flavor profile was gone forever until Cringle Flake 2020 showed up last year. Right now I'm enjoying some 1997 Christmas Cheer.

I was smoking some 2014 Blackwoods Flake the other day and I see what you mean.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I appreciate this thread. I’ll be cautious regarding this species.

 

[anotherbob]

I appreciate this thread. I’ll be cautious regarding this species.

I wouldn't. I just wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't agree.