Cornell & Diehl Bulk: VIRGINIA FLAKE

Α exceptional classic tobacco, without intense aroma, but with that full sense of good smoking. One of my best!

When you open the pouch, it smells like light nugmeg, just like nutmeg.In the pipe, it smokes like a very high quallity Virginia with a dash--no more--of perique to keep things interesting. This is an exceptionally mild blend that burns slowly, stys lit and doesn't offend. It might be described as a lighter version of Escudo--and that's saying something. In a word: Easy. Easy to smoke, easy to like, easy to become one of you favorites.

Just received a sample of this fine Va/Per from Rich. I find the perique in this blend just right for my tastes. I did have a hard time keeping it lit at first (4 relights), but when it got going it stayed lit to the bottom. I recommend drying it out for an hour before lighting. Taste stayed consistent to the bottom with only a bit of bitterness at the bottom. The Virginias in this blend are very good with a slight sweetness. Deducted 1 star because of the relights and that the blend takes some serious drying time. On the whole I would recommend this blend to smokers of Va/Pers who don't like to be overpowered with perique. I smoked this blend in a Peterson Donegal Rocky Canadian.

Alamosa is a middle of the road, value for money, no tongue burn Virginia blend. Nothing about it really stands out but then again, there's nothing unpleasant about it either. I suggest some drying. It's taken me four ounces to really assess it but that said, if you're looking for a medium and well balanced all day smoke that slowly grows on you over time, this is it. Great in a comforting but nondescript way. I'll be purchasing some more. Recommended.

I'm a newcomer to 4 noggins so I tried the Virgia Samplers. Almosa? I gree with Wayne he took the words out of my mouth....a good smoke. I agree a little moist and takes a few lights but it's worth it.