Jim's SG English Summer Flake Review.
Dec 11, 2016 10:25:48 GMT -5
Lady Margaret, headrott, and 3 more like this
Post by JimInks on Dec 11, 2016 10:25:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the sample, John.
The dark and bright Virginias provide some dark fruit and citrus, a little more earth than grass, a hint of sugar and spice, some wood, and a very mild touch of vegetative floralness. The slightly tangy, tart citrus from the lighter Virginia is a little more obvious than the dark fruit and citrus from the dark Virginia. There is a light citrus topping that reminds me of orange, and tinge of lemon that underscores the sweetness. It does have a bit in common with Dunhill Flake as others have noted, though DF lacks the floral and spice, and has a little less dark fruit, and is a little sweeter than this particular manufacture. The nic-hit is just past the mild threshold. Won’t bite, or get harsh, but there is a minor rough edge present. The strength and taste are mild to medium, but this flake gets a little closer to medium in the last third of the experience. Burns a little slow as a flake will with a cool, consistent flavor from start to finish. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires some relights. Will burn to ash. Has a pleasant after taste, and can be an all day smoke for a veteran smoker. Three and a half stars.
The dark and bright Virginias provide some dark fruit and citrus, a little more earth than grass, a hint of sugar and spice, some wood, and a very mild touch of vegetative floralness. The slightly tangy, tart citrus from the lighter Virginia is a little more obvious than the dark fruit and citrus from the dark Virginia. There is a light citrus topping that reminds me of orange, and tinge of lemon that underscores the sweetness. It does have a bit in common with Dunhill Flake as others have noted, though DF lacks the floral and spice, and has a little less dark fruit, and is a little sweeter than this particular manufacture. The nic-hit is just past the mild threshold. Won’t bite, or get harsh, but there is a minor rough edge present. The strength and taste are mild to medium, but this flake gets a little closer to medium in the last third of the experience. Burns a little slow as a flake will with a cool, consistent flavor from start to finish. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires some relights. Will burn to ash. Has a pleasant after taste, and can be an all day smoke for a veteran smoker. Three and a half stars.
