[hagen]

it is interesting to compare bbf to its kohlhase& kopp counterparts: all the rattray's, macconnell's and fribourg & treyer's virginia flakes.

first, it's not as sweet as those. it seems to be all natural tasting, and i can't detect any additives at all.

second, it has to be dried out to smoke properly.

third, it's got a lot more natural aromas/flavours in it than the k&k virginias. its got a richness and depth rivalled only, perhaps, by full virginia flake. like drinking a fine cognac, where the k&k's are more like cheap spanish or italian brandy...

fourth, it's stronger than most of the k&k's. about medium strong, and thus one of the strongest pure virginias i know.

i absolutely adore it!