Sam Gawith's Full Virginia Flake

[lordofthepiperings]

A fellow forum member gave me some of a tin in a swap and I have to say I'm lovin' the taste of this blend. It's pretty cool, good flavor, positive room note. Can't really find a bad thing to say about it other than I'm dying to find a full tin of it lol.

 

[baronsamedi]

I like it, too. I like it cubed, though as opposed to fold/stuff method.

 

[scurvydog]

I just got a bunch on my TAD...they had it at pipesandcigars a couple days ago.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Starting to feel the vitamin N lol. I've been puffing on in pretty easily though so, hopefully it doesn't mess my stomach up lol. Plus, I just finished dinner an hour or so ago.

 

[crpntr1]

I believe its my favorite baccy...

 

[captainsousie]

Every time I tried it my mouth felt like I was puffing on a bottle of hot sauce. I traded mine off to somebody who could smoke the stuff.

 

[hawk60ce]

my god! there are so many blends to try!!

 

[crpntr1]

I got some 6yr old fvf in a trade a while back, I've been nursing it but its almost gone...very tasty

 

[johnny]

Definitely a favorite here, I have quite a bit aging, the oldest is about three years old now. Can't wait to see what it's like at 10 years.

 

[shawn622]

I just got about an oz in a trade and its pretty flipping fabulous. It's not my favorite flake, but it is definitely good stuff!!!!

 

[ohin3]

I love the stuff. It's one of those flakes like Rattray Marlin Flake or Fribourg and Treyer Cut Virginia Plug that I always have on hand and always like to have aging. It is good at any age, but mind bending at 5 years and older.

 

[bassem]

A very good tobacco but high nicotine content. Something similar to Rattrays Hal o The Wind and as ohin3 said five years or older is a total definitely mind bending. cant agree more with this.

 

[thesmokindragon]

Ah, my sweet leaf ;-)

 

[ocpsdan]

I have about 6 oz from '92 I've been saving for a special occasion. Quit tempting me!!!!! :lol:

 

[thesmokindragon]

Having a lil taste of some now in a Storient LVC meer, a match

made in heaven

 

[cigrmaster]

I really like the stuff, so much so I have 7 pounds in the cellar. 2 pounds is a few years old the rest is only a few months. I have found that the cube cut method works best on this one. I used to try the fold and stuff, but got some very uneven burns. I also notice that the bulk flakes are much thicker than the stuff that comes in tins, which is a little weird. The tinned version is definitely a little easier for fold and stuff.

 

[msandoval858]

I haven't tried cubing it yet, but I think I will on my next smoke. Folding and stuffing the bulk version was a pain becase the flakes are longer, stringy, and thick cut. As popular as the stuff is, I'm still unsure if I like enough to commit to againing a big stash of it. It is a great smoke however and does make for great trade bait too!

 

[crpntr1]

I've always rubbed it out...this evening I believe I'll try cube cutting

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Yeah tried fold and stuff method, didn't work as well as with other flakes. Next I'll give the rub out a go and see if it burns better. Also, I'll definitely give it some drying time.

 

[gageploungin]

One of my faves...I like it best cubed