Our Man Butch Discovered the Awesomeness of Virginias

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"Dreams Of Old Virginia" - A journey through the subtleties of smoking different Virginia Flake Tobaccos -By Marshall "Butch" Armstrong
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Dreams Of Old Virginia

 

[cortezattic]

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[blueeyedogre]

I have recently started trying different Virginia flakes and loving them. As a long time ARO smoker I almost feel like I'm making a confession of sorts..... "My name is Ogre and I love flakes" with Mom quietly crying in the background. ::

 

[huntertrw]

"Our Man Butch Discovered the Awesomeness of Virginias"
The title of this thread caused me to do a double-take.

 

[elduderino]

I quickly moved on from Aros. Fell in love with English Blends. Starting on Virginians. I like them so far but I need to dedicate a pipe to them. The consensus seems to favor them in a tall bowl. Like a poker or freehand. What are your thoughts?

 

[cobguy]

The consensus seems to favor them in a tall bowl.

That has been perpetuated but is not necessarily true.
There are far too many variables at play ... which type Virginia is being smoked,

what is the cut, what is your smoking style / speed, etc.
It's best to try all the various prep & bowl combos possible.

Some flakes are good cube cut into smaller bowls and some are better rubbed out into larger ones.

Play around until you find the combo that's best for your own style.

 

[curl]

Thanks for the timely article.
Here is the order I placed with P&C just last Monday...
Escudo Navy De Luxe

Peter Stokkebye Lux Navy Flake

Rattray's Old Gowrie

Solani Blend 633

Reiner Golden Label

Samuel Gawith St. James Flake

Cornell & Diehl Opening Night

Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake