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Post by danno44 on Jul 24, 2017 9:41:26 GMT -5
Not sure what's gotten into me, but have decided to try to write (and I use that term loosely) some reviews, 2 in days....oh well there's worse things I could be doing.
A classic flake tobacco. This was my introduction to VA Flake. I find the blend is medium in all areas and very enjoyable. Some say there's perique and maybe there is some, but if it's there, it has a role I don't pick up on. What is front and center is the grassy/citrus flavors that is very pleasant. I smoke this year round. I find it is a refreshing smoke especially during the warmer weather.
For me, it smokes best in a couple of my billiards. VA Flake is one of the few tobaccos I have pipes specifically dedicated for. It doesn't matter if I fold and stuff or rub it out, it provides and enjoyable pleasant smoke.
On my scale, it is certainly a "cellar it" tobacco and I have.
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Post by antb on Jul 24, 2017 9:51:17 GMT -5
A firm favourite and I have cellared a good few tins as well.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2017 9:59:47 GMT -5
I also find it to be worth aging, but very much an excellent and mild smoke right out of the tin.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 24, 2017 10:24:58 GMT -5
That stuff can be had as a pouch blend outside the USA... From Jimbo: www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/828/orlik-tobacco-company-a-s-golden-sliced-red-tinSeems to be the general consensus with that blend, still I love the stuff, probably have 20 of the 100 gram tins aging away. Prior to the West Coast pipe show I am going to get ahold of Mark Ryan and see if he has any of his 15 year old Perique on hand and can bring it so I can do some doctoring. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2017 11:12:46 GMT -5
Nice review Danno .
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Post by trailboss on Jul 24, 2017 11:13:42 GMT -5
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Post by Artistik on Jul 24, 2017 11:21:19 GMT -5
Thanks Danno.
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Post by JimInks on Jul 24, 2017 13:28:36 GMT -5
Good job, Danno.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 24, 2017 13:36:45 GMT -5
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Post by kraken on Jul 24, 2017 13:48:26 GMT -5
Good review. OGS is one of the first VAs I tried over a year ago and I did not like it. I need to revisit it now that my technique had improved.
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Post by danno44 on Jul 24, 2017 14:24:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback folks, it is greatly appreciated!
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Post by Darin on Jul 24, 2017 14:47:45 GMT -5
Nice review ... sounds like you would enjoy Dunhill Flake as well. 
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Post by profrmdover on Jul 24, 2017 15:24:16 GMT -5
Nice review ... one of my favorites and my local 'cigarette outlet' has some for $11.99 a tin.
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Post by danno44 on Jul 24, 2017 15:46:28 GMT -5
Nice review ... sounds like you would enjoy Dunhill Flake as well.
Thanks! I do like Dunhill Flake. I like it better than OGS actually and on my list to review. (Spoiler alert OGS got 3 stars, Dunhill will get 4) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2017 15:46:48 GMT -5
Good review. OGS is one of the first VAs I tried over a year ago and I did not like it. I need to revisit it now that my technique had improved. Me, too. I enjoyed a very old Dunhill Light Flake sample, but on the rare occasion I smoke straight VAs I'd go for something darker like FVF or a McClelland. I should try it again. Maybe it's partly technique, or just the evolution of tastes over time. |
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Post by username on Jul 24, 2017 19:11:47 GMT -5
I think they just wave the pallet of tins over a barrel of Perique. I dont detect any Perique in OGS.
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Post by sparks on Jul 24, 2017 19:42:00 GMT -5
I haven't had OGS in years. It's highly rated and has some diehard fans. Personally, I would avoid it as the bright VA's tend to not agree with me, I lean toward the darker variety (Royal Yacht, FVF). Even though I wouldn't buy it, I would try it if someone at pipe club had a tin.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2017 19:47:56 GMT -5
I haven't had OGS in years. It's highly rated and has some diehard fans. Personally, I would avoid it as the bright VA's tend to not agree with me, I lean toward the darker variety (Royal Yacht, FVF). Even though I wouldn't buy it, I would try it if someone at pipe club had a tin. Bite-wise or in some other way? |
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Post by danno44 on Jul 24, 2017 20:00:14 GMT -5
I haven't had OGS in years. It's highly rated and has some diehard fans. Personally, I would avoid it as the bright VA's tend to not agree with me, I lean toward the darker variety (Royal Yacht, FVF). Even though I wouldn't buy it, I would try it if someone at pipe club had a tin. I have only tried a sample FVF but have some in cellar and liked it from what I recall so ordered some and has just reached 1 year of age so that is on my list to bring out soon. Royal Yacht as I mentioned in another thread will be the next "New To me" Blend I try. |
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Post by sparks on Jul 24, 2017 20:16:44 GMT -5
Bite-wise or in some other way? @chico, Bite-wise. The brights and reds tend to bother my tongue... though not always the case if just a component in a blend. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2017 21:32:01 GMT -5
Bite-wise or in some other way? @chico , Bite-wise. The brights and reds tend to bother my tongue... though not always the case if just a component in a blend. Me, too for brights but I seem okay with reds. Go figure. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 1, 2017 20:59:48 GMT -5
Fans of OGS will also probably like Peter Heinrich's Golden Sliced.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 1, 2017 22:15:29 GMT -5
I have a tin I am looking forward to trying, but I already have no space for more jars. I hope it will still be good after a couple more years in the tin.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Aug 2, 2017 7:56:12 GMT -5
Nice review. Definitely a blend that lived up to it's reputation, in my opinion.
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Post by Zach on Aug 2, 2017 8:41:11 GMT -5
Fans of OGS will also probably like Peter Heinrich's Golden Sliced. And Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake. Orlik Golden Sliced is a favorite of mine. It's a great staple pipe tobacco of bright Virginias and a very tiny 1% pinch or so of Perique to my tastes. If you add just the tiniest pinch of extra Perique, literally just a two finger pinch with thumb and pointer finger to a few bowls worth, it's so excellent. |
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Post by crapgame on Aug 6, 2017 11:00:01 GMT -5
I tried a sample two weeks ago and my mouth tasted like I just cut grass in 100 degree sun baked yard. My mouth felt thick and swollen and started to burn. This is why I have stayed away from VA only flakes for years.
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