Favorite after dinner virginia blends

[vink]

So what are your favorite after dinner Va blends? It seems I don't know what to smoke tonight and it made me wonder. I usually like a stronger blend at night.

I like ODF or stonehaven (more on the burley side) but want to try other things. Does Blackwoods flake a good night choice? I also got some Motzek strang maybe. I tried director's cut recently and it was a good night smoke.

 

[prairiedruid]

Lately Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture has been a fairly regular after dinner smoke.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Actually for me, after smoking Virginias all day, after dinner I want more flavor or strength than moat Virginias have. But, a nice Rattray like OG HOTW or MF are nice after dinner. Or, maybe something with a little Kentucky, like Superior Round 403. But, as it gets colder, I find myself grabbing a latakia for my after dinner smoke.

 

[aldecaker]

My after-dinner/good night smoke always seems to be a Lat bomb.

 

[derfatdutchman]

My first choice would probably be ODF for an after dinner Virginia based smoke. Others that come to mind are C&D Three Friars and Newminster 403 Superior Round Slices.

 

[ray47]

G&H Dark Birdseye is a favorite after dinner smoke for me. It has some nicotine strength that just satisfies me after a good meal.

 

[cobguy]

Here's a few suggestions:
SG Full Virginia Flake

Astley's #44 Dark Virginia Flake

Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Ray47, tell me more about that birdseye. Can you taste a casing or any hint of a Lakeland? After finding Curly Cut DeLux, my curiousity of some of these lesser discussed GH Virginias has me curious.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Black XX Twist after a big steak dinner.

 

[ray47]

Ray47, tell me more about that birdseye. Can you taste a casing or any hint of a Lakeland? After finding Curly Cut DeLux, my curiousity of some of these lesser discussed GH Virginias has me curious.

Some people say that Dark Birdseye (DB) has a slight Lakeland flavor but I've never noticed it. I taste all Virginia. If you've ever smoked 5 Brothers (FB), think of DB as Five Brothers' Virginia cousin. Same cut but I find FB abit more stronger in nicotine then DB, probably because FB is all burley. But don't discount the strength of DB, it has a kick and if smoked too fast, it can put you down real quick.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Thank you, that is sounding delicious. Thank you. I'm off to order a sample.

 

[iamn8]

I've just recently developed a relationship with Solani Virginia Flake 633. Good stuff.

 

[aggravatedfarmer]

Latakia or really bold Kentucky blends do it for me. But I would suggest Sam Gawith Full Virginia Flake.

 

[mso489]

For me lately, it's been Peter Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake, although I have so many good Va's on hand -- Luxury Navy Flake, McC's 5100, and many highly recommended unopened tins, including McC's Christmas Cheer 2015 happily aging.

 

[misterlowercase]

Some people say that Dark Birdseye (DB) has a slight Lakeland flavor but I've never noticed it. I taste all Virginia. If you've ever smoked 5 Brothers (FB), think of DB as Five Brothers' Virginia cousin. Same cut but I find FB abit more stronger in nicotine then DB, probably because FB is all burley. But don't discount the strength of DB, it has a kick and if smoked too fast, it can put you down real quick.

That's a great description and very accurate.
I've only noticed a very very slight trace of the Lakeland scent and it ain't really too intrusive at all,

DB is a very satisfying smoke.
Kendal Kentucky is my fave though,

ain't nuthin' else like it,

great stuff!

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[Chasing Embers]

I've just recently developed a relationship with Solani Virginia Flake 633. Good stuff.

Nate, have you tried Solani Silver Flake? Also very good stuff!

 

[vink]

Nate, have you tried Solani Silver Flake? Also very good stuff!

Silver flake is just the best!

 

[pipebuddy]

Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture. GL Pease Fillmore is pretty good too.

 

[troutface]

The aptly named Villiger 1888 After Dinner is a very smooth flake. I think it's been discontinued but Cup O' Joes had some left. It was better after about a year in the cellar.

 

[iamn8]

CM and Vink, I haven't but certainly will now! Thanks!!