Unlike most Va/Pers, this flake is not a ponderous, overly matured, complex, and dark fruity flake. Instead it's a happy, generous tobacco with very naturally aromatically bright and zesty notes of citrus, figs, and golden raisins. It's the white Zinfandel vs. the cabernet of more deeply flavored Va/Pers. Tongue bite is minimal to nil, and it's easy to rub out and burns well. This is a very satisfying smoke that fills the room with a delicious aroma. The perique is just present enough to add a hint of bottom to the lighter VA. If there's a touch of rum added, it's not detectable as such, but it's doing something to mellow this out and sweeten it. This can easily be an all day smoke for seasoned flake aficionados. It's also the only Stokkebye flake I'd buy a few pounds of.
