Looking for a Laid Back Virginia Blend

[thedoc333]

With Spring season in swing, I was looking for a no-nonsense golden citrusy, bread, sweet Virginia blend - perhaps with a very subtle fruit or vanilla note to enjoy with the flowers in the sunshine this spring. I went ahead and picked up a tin of MB Virginia Number 1.

The taste is wonderful and I though I had met my match - don't get me wrong, I love it - I just kind of want to kick back with the pipe and not have to think too much.

I was thinking Orlik Golden Slice ... any other fresh bready VaPers/VaOrs/ or straight Virginias out there to celebrate the fresh springtime with? Maybe a Gawith flake?

Thank you for your suggestions.

 

[coming to_falling too]

SG Sam's Flake is pretty good. So is Orlik Golden Sliced

 

[Servant King]

Yes, OGS!

 

[Ethan]

If you don't mind the extra prep of shaving slices off a brick of tobacco you might take a look at the Peterson 3ps. I get a nice mellow citrus, with some classic VA with that 1.

 

[edger]

Cornell and Diehl Derringer. Excellent and inexpensive. Available in bulk. Try it!

 

[musicman]

A third for OGS, and I'll throw in Amphora Virginia Blend for being a good, simple, no nonsense Va blend.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Based upon your description, I'd recommend MB Vanilla To Cake and Vauen No 14. Wessex Good Virginia Flake and Gold Slice would also work well.

 

[spicy_boiii]

Along with the others already listed, ones that match your criteria are Newminster 400 (honey/sugar topping) and Match Flying Dutchman (Vanilla/licorice/sugar topping).

 

[tobefrank]

Another recommendation for OGS. I wish I was still able to get it without selling my first born...

 

[Chasing Embers]

Along with the others already listed, ones that match your criteria are Newminster 400 (honey/sugar topping) and Match Flying Dutchman (Vanilla/licorice/sugar topping).

+1 on both counts.

 

[pip01]

GLP Union Square
PS Lux Navy Flake
Escudo
SG St James Flake

 

[FurCoat]

C&D Opening Night
SG St. James Flake
Peterson 3P's

My favorite is Saninelli 140 Anniversary which is currently unavailable but will be released again in the future.

 

[jyrreb]

GLP Union Square
PS Lux Navy Flake
Escudo
SG St James Flake

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I love all these blends, for OP I was going to suggest checking out Union Square and Luxury Navy Flake. Neither are quiet as bright as OGS (about as good a suggestion as you’re going to get) but they’re my go to spring time Virginia blends.

may also be worth looking at Luxury Twist Flake for a nice mildly topped Virginia.

 

[gamzultovah]

+1 on both counts.

+2...Also, I’m smoking Sutliff Crumble Kake Red Virginia right now. As smooth and mindless as it gets.

 

[edger]

PS Luxury Twist Flake should be on your list as well.

 

[pantsBoots]

With Spring season in swing, I was looking for a no-nonsense golden citrusy, bread, sweet Virginia blend - perhaps with a very subtle fruit or vanilla note to enjoy with the flowers in the sunshine this spring. I went ahead and picked up a tin of MB Virginia Number 1.

The taste is wonderful and I though I had met my match - don't get me wrong, I love it - I just kind of want to kick back with the pipe and not have to think too much.

I was thinking Orlik Golden Slice ... any other fresh bready VaPers/VaOrs/ or straight Virginias out there to celebrate the fresh springtime with? Maybe a Gawith flake?

Thank you for your suggestions.

Orlik Golden Sliced was my first thought. It would also behoove you to get a tin each of what I consider the Trifecta of Samuel Gawith: Golden Glow, Best Brown Flake, and Full Virginia Flake. Dry them well and be amazed!

 

[gamzultovah]

PS Luxury Twist Flake should be on your list as well.

Only if it’s stoved. ?

 

[F4RM3R]

Sounds like capstan could scratch that itch for ya.

 

[pantsBoots]

Noticed you mentioned Va/Or, so I am remiss in not mentioning C&D Sunday Picnic. It's aptly named.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Orlik Golden Sliced
GH Kendal Gold
PS Luxury Twist Flake
GLP Union Square
Country Squire Green Dragon
Capstan Yellow

CD Bayou Morning
GLP Penny Farthing
Rattrays Old Gowrie
Reiner Long Golden Flake
Sutliff Match Victorian
Macbaren HH Acadian Perique
Watch City Rhythm and Blues

Those are the first that pop to mind when I think of “laid back” VA/Vapers