Mac Baren Virginia Flake 2022

[Scottmi]

Tried a Virginia Flake for the first time tonight.
And I like it! Picked up a Mac Baren Virginia Flake last week and one ‘flake’ was actually more than enough for a medium size bowl: Nice thick flakes. Mild, easy smoke. Let it dry for 10 minutes then rubbed and fills a medium bowl very full, good for larger pipe with one flake. Really enjoying it. Seems quite clean and simple so far. Fair nicotine. No bite. Pairs beautifully with a Junmai sake and a glass of San Pellegrino.

 

[sigaholic]

Always a great smoke for me. I enjoy it with good black coffee

 

[Jwebb90]

I really need to revisit the MacBaren line up one of these days.

 

[cigrmaster]

I believe Mac Baren produces a number of tasty blends. Here are my favorites. Mine are all older than 7 years old so consider that in your deciding; They all tasted good fresh or they never would have made the cut into my cellar.
Capstan Blue Flake
Mac Baren Navy Flake
Mac Baren Modern Virginia Flake
Mac Baren Old Dark Fired.

 

[VDL_Piper]

I smoke few of their tobacco’s
Pure Virginia Flake
Burley Flake
Latakia Flake
Club Blend
Dark Twist

Fair to say I like ‘em

 

[Andre_T]

Mac Baren for flakes. Sutliff for crumble cakes. That's how I see it.

 

[krizzose]

I liked it pretty well fresh, but I put my first tin in a jar and forgot about it for about 6 years. When I tried it again it, it was fantastic. Extremely smooth, but with a little bit of spice. Good stuff

 

[Chasing Embers]

Mac Baren for flakes. Sutliff for crumble cakes. That's how I see it.

Mostly the same brand.

 

[Andre_T]

Mostly the same brand.

Yes but I don't think Sutliff have the machine for cutting the flake. I could be wrong.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Most of their blends I've tried over the years have been a bit bitey. I DID enjoy the Modern Virginia, and the HH Pure Virginia is solid.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Yes but I don't think Sutliff have the machine for cutting the flake. I could be wrong.

Cringle Flake and any Flakes that Watch City or Hearth and Home produces. AFAIK, Sutliff and Mac Baren products are made in the same facility.

 

[Andre_T]

Cringle Flake and any Flakes that Watch City or Hearth and Home produces. AFAIK, Sutliff and Mac Baren products are made in the same facility.

Sutliff products are made in Richmond VA and Mac Baren are made in Svendborg, Denmark.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Wait 3 or 4 years, it will be much better.

 

[daytonsean]

HH pure virginia is definitely top flight.

 

[Brendan]

How similar, if at all, is this to Capstan Blue/Yellow ?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

How similar, if at all, is this to Capstan Blue/Yellow ?

Not much, milder and sweeter.

 

[Brendan]

Right on, good to know. Thanks.

 

[ray47]

Is Virginia Flake really Virginia #1 but in flake form?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Is Virginia Flake really Virginia #1 but in flake form?

No.

 

[Scottmi]

Most of their blends I've tried over the years have been a bit bitey. I DID enjoy the Modern Virginia, and the HH Pure Virginia is solid.

try the HH Latakia Flake. sooo gooood! i did not find it bitey at all.