Old Virginny, Plain

[mso489]

Just back from my tobacconist who had three different Virginia tobaccos. I bought the

simplest version offered as a blending tobacco; I think it's a red. But George said it

also smokes fine as is. I've just tried it without blending anything else like burley,

latakia or perique, and it is mighty pleasant. Quiet and subtle, but not dull or bland.

I recommend it for mid-day, after a meal, or any time you want something satisfying

but low-key. It doesn't have any aromatics, nor dressing of any kind that I detect.

This is bulk.

 

[hfearly]

Might be McClelland's 5100 Red Cake?

 

[rhogg]

I love VAs, and when I find one I like I buy more with the thought that it will likely improve with age.

 

[mso489]

Sorry, rothnh, I knew I should have pinned down this Virginia. I didn't ask George,

my tobacconist, because it might have sounded like I wanted to buy it next time

online or shop and compare, and this guy is my local pipe and tobacco guru.

But I am reasonably confident that hfearly pegged it. The sample jar was

boldly labeled 5100, so it is McClelland's Red Cake. George got the big bulk

bag out of the humidor and measured out the 2 oz. for my sample purchase.

I should add, he will always let his clients sample a "pinch" right in the store,

but I trusted my nose and his recommendation. Mighty fine. Sorry guys, I didn't

pin it down on the first post. I didn't want to blow too much smoke, other than

pipe tobacco. Speaking of which, I think I might need another bowl about now.