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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2017 12:02:06 GMT -5
Has anyone tried Wessex Gold Block? If so what is your opinion of it?
Also what about Sutliff Virginia Slice? And what is your opinion of this one.
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John R
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Post by lestrout on Mar 3, 2017 14:06:48 GMT -5
Yo Jo
I have both cellared. The 507c is the Best Buy in the realm of light-medium straight VA flakes. If you like Iwan Ries Virginia Flake and Boswell Virginia Slices, you will like 507c. It's a little heavier than Dunhill Flake and in between Capstan Yellow and Blue.
The Gold Block is a plug in the Euro style, with the expected attributes. It's about the same range in flavor.
Both are good fresh and get only better with age.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 3, 2017 15:35:33 GMT -5
All the Wessex brands I've tried have been top notch, my favorite is Brigade Campaign Dark Flake, I have tried the Gold Brick and enjoyed it. The Gold Virginia Flake is also good.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 3, 2017 16:22:46 GMT -5
 After thinking about the Wessex I opened a 4 yr old tin of Campaign Bridgade, with my old Meer on porch on a beautiful day. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2017 19:03:33 GMT -5
Les, would this Sutliff Virginia Slice make a good option for Dunhill Flake? I am looking a head. Never tried the tobaccos you mentioned.
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Post by peteguy on Mar 3, 2017 19:57:59 GMT -5
I have a tin of Wessex Brigade Classic Virginia kicking around with just under 5 yrs of age on it. Let me know if you want to try some and I will pop it open and send you an ounce.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Mar 3, 2017 21:50:34 GMT -5
Both are quite good...I prefer the Wessex and have aged several blocks for more than 5 years...I finished smoking one about 3 months ago...very nice with a richer flavor and a bit more depth than fresh...
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Post by lestrout on Mar 3, 2017 23:10:15 GMT -5
Yo Jo
507c and Dunhill Flake are in similar flavor ranges, though the later is lighter, brighter and more citrusy. It tends to burn a little faster. Some folks might consider them close enough to sub for each other.
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