Next Flake To Try: Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia Plug

[futureman]

Still on a quest for that minimally hay-like, non-aro Virginia flake that will satisfy my sweet tooth. Just ordered some Cut Virginia Plug, and we'll see how it compares to Dunhill Flake, Capstan Blue, and Klondike Gold (a current favorite). Thanks for the recommendations, all!

 

[dryseason91]

I really like the sound of it. Might throw some on the next order.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

The CVP is very tasty and, in my view, compares really well to Klondike Gold. Keep in mind though that the KG has some age on it, but I do believe that CVP will taste very similar to the KG with comparable aging.

 

[cigrmaster]

CVP is one of my go to first of the day smokes. I have been smoking it since 2001 and it has always been a very consistent performer. It is similar to the Klondike Gold, Capstan Blue and Dunhill flake, nice and sweet and no bite. It ages incredibly well and turns jet black after a decade or more. If you like the Gold I am fairly certain you will really enjoy CVP.

 

[pitchfork]

futureman, I find McClelland's VAs to be among the sweetest with very little hay-like flavor (are you looking for hay-like flavor or looking to avoid it?). Matured VA 22 is very sweet, as is Blackwoods Flake and the Christmas Cheer series, especially when aged a bit.

 

[futureman]

Hi pitchfork. I like McClelland's stuff. But I find that red forward blends tend to bite me (not as bad as Harris, perhaps, but there is often some discomfort). Rattray's blends are more tolerable for me on this score. But (for example) Blackwood's Flake can really torch my tongue if I'm not careful. Is No. 22 a red-forward blend?

 

[pitchfork]

Is #22 a red-forward blend? I don't know, but I suspect there is some in it. The leaves are well aged and very sweet and dark (they may have started out red, though). It really smells like clove essence has been dropped in the tin, but it's just the very mature VAs doing their thing as they age and sweeten. Since it's somewhat similar to Blackwoods, it's probably best to avoid it.

 

[futureman]

I find that red forward blends tend to bite me (not as bad as Harris, perhaps, but there is often some discomfort).

Just to clarify, it's not Harris that bites me (!). I should have said that red forward blends do not bite me as bad as they seem to bite Harris.

 

[mrjerke]

Been meaning to try this as well but somehow always forget when I order. Seems to be a pretty popular pick.
Note to self: When trying to order Stonehaven at the speed of lightning don't forget CVP.

 

[lochinvar]

I very recently tried CVP for the 1st time and it has earned a place in my rotation, usually around the second pipe of the day. I enjoy the sweet, light floral quality it has, as opposed to the more bruiser like McClelland Virginias, which seem better suited for later in the day smokes.

 

[buster]

I believe Mac Baren vanilla flake is mostly Virginia? Might not fit your criteria but should satisfy a sweet tooth?

 

[futureman]

I do need to try the MBVF, although I do not smoke too many aromatics. I actually prefer to taste the natural sweetness of Virginia flakes.