I don't have a reaction. But after 10 min of red Va, it's so intense I get literally sick of it. After stop smoking, that sweetness is welcoming, but no desire to light up. No chemical bite, just too much of good thing I guess.
To me, red Va stands out a bit strong. Perique is another one that stands out, but it doesn't bother me now. It used to, but the peppery-ness isn't that bad. If dark fruit is there, even better. The taste/flavor of red Va is overwhelming to me. Maybe I'll get used to it.What about when it’s accompanied by a condimental leaf? Like a good Perique or some Turkish/Oriental?
Eh, life’s short. Smoke what you enjoy. If red ain’t it, it ain’t it. ?To me, red Va stands out a bit strong. Perique is another one that stands out, but it doesn't bother me now. It used to, but the peppery-ness isn't that bad. If dark fruit is there, even better. The taste/flavor of red Va is overwhelming to me. Maybe I'll get used to it.
I smoke very slowly anc have done so for ,amy years. I tried everything you can try technique wise, tried drying tobacco, tried smoking it with more moisture, tried everything possible over 12 years and when I got the tip about reds my world changed. It was incredible and when I found the cure, my world changed and I began buying like a madman. I have Escudo St James Flake, Solani 633. Now I am very happy with the 43 blends in my cellar. I smoke Astleys no 44 and 109. I smoke a whole world of new blends that I enjoy. Wessex Brigade Campaign Flake, Wessex Brown Flake, Wessex Gold Virginia Flake, Wessex Gold Brick. I can smoke so many new blends now and it was a blast loading up my cellar. Sure it is only 43 blends wide, but it is pretty deep. I have over 40 plus pounds of Gawith Flakes. I have over 14 pounds of Stonehaven with the youngest being 2012. One guy sold me 3 pounds of 2007 at 83 a pound. I had another guy sell me 3 pounds of 2006 Best Brown Flake from Samuel Gawith. I had another guy sell me 7 100 gram flake tins from 2002 for 17.00 a tin.I think you need to slow down with it. Smoke it in a smaller pipe and Va really benefit from sipping. They can get intense quickly. But red is pretty much my tops leaf in most ways.
I was saying that to the op. But you just happened to make your comment as I was writing mine so it looks like I was saying that to you. Totally understandable miscommunication.I smoke very slowly anc have done so for ,amy years. I tried everything you can try technique wise, tried drying tobacco, tried smoking it with more moisture, tried everything possible over 12 years and when I got the tip about reds my world changed. It was incredible and when I found the cure, my world changed and I began buying like a madman. I have Escudo St James Flake, Solani 633. Now I am very happy with the 43 blends in my cellar. I smoke Astleys no 44 and 109. I smoke a whole world of new blends that I enjoy. Wessex Brigade Campaign Flake, Wessex Brown Flake, Wessex Gold Virginia Flake, Wessex Gold Brick. I can smoke so many new blends now and it was a blast loading up my cellar. Sure it is only 43 blends wide, but it is pretty deep. I have over 40 plus pounds of Gawith Flakes. I have over 14 pounds of Stonehaven with the youngest being 2012. One guy sold me 3 pounds of 2007 at 83 a pound. I had another guy sell me 3 pounds of 2006 Best Brown Flake from Samuel Gawith. I had another guy sell me 7 100 gram flake tins from 2002 for 17.00 a tin.
Back around 2003 or so people were selling stuff at amazing deals over at the smokers.uk. forum. the site is pretty I think guys needed money and wanted out of their tobacco. I bought other smaller lots of Stonehaven a couple pounds here a few here, I had a tobacconist sell me 12 bags of Stonehaven for 35 bucks a bag in one shot and then offered me 15 bags of Penzance. I didn't smoke Penzance so I called a buddy and he bought the 15. These guys wouldn't dare try and make a profit back in those days. It was pretty sweet before face book showed up.
VA in general are more likely to be trickier. Funny thing is it's the lemon bright VA that can get me. The reds can be a little intense but not painful but brighter VAs are like little poorly trained dogs, I love them but they are bitey.No worries, this thread can be fine for anyone having trouble with the reds.
Just curious if this reaction is blend specific or Red Virginia in general. My own experience is limited, but know that the C&D Carolina Red does not work for me at all due to a chemistry thing or something with me, but I really enjoy WCC Simply Red (and it's variants) since it seems to be well-balanced and not too bitey or intense.I don't have a reaction. But after 10 min of red Va, it's so intense I get literally sick of it. After stop smoking, that sweetness is welcoming, but no desire to light up. No chemical bite, just too much of good thing I guess.
or bothI love it straight, but like it even better with some Perique or Izmir in the mix.