For a Virginian enthusiasts, you would recommend...

[DonnieW]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

If you liked Stonehaven (and who doesn't?) Full Virginia Flake by S. Gawith will fill the bill as your transitional VA and, perhaps, your favored VA for life. That is a natural fact. Find someone who sez it sucks and you've found a cigarette-smoking Folgers drinker.

If you try it and it doesn't do the job, bill me for the tin and pass it to a new(er)guy.

Interesting... in my attempt to find baccy, I found only a couple here in Ontario. One was a aromatic from Brigham, the other was the flake you mentioned. Still trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do with it...

[Senator]

Originally Posted by DonnieW

Interesting... in my attempt to find baccy, I found only a couple here in Ontario. One was a aromatic from Brigham, the other was the flake you mentioned. Still trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do with it...

Flakes fit perfectly in envelopes to send to other people in Ontario!!

[Senator]

Don't overlook Va/Pers blends. For me, they're Virginnias on 'roids. It's like comparing wings with mild sauce to wings with hot sauce....adds that little bit extra!! YUM!!!

I'm especially enthusiastic about GLP Haddo's Delight and SG's James Flake right now...truly enjoying the Virginnia SG's Best Brown Flake, as well. These are probably my three go-to blends of recent.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by DonnieW

Interesting... Still trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do with it...

The little green silhouette-guy on the label is giving you a clue, Donnie. Hint: it has not to do with a Norfolk jacket and tweed cap.

[tzilt]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

The little green silhouette-guy on the label is giving you a clue, Donnie. Hint: it has not to do with a Norfolk jacket and tweed cap.

Narrowly avoid an exploding sunburst???

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by tzilt

Narrowly avoid an exploding sunburst???

Did I not mention that? Eyes fixed hard on the UPC bars?

See too: http://www.mac-baren.com/TopMenu/Exp...ll-a-pipe.aspx

[Vrbas]

Originally Posted by DonnieW

Interesting... in my attempt to find baccy, I found only a couple here in Ontario. One was a aromatic from Brigham, the other was the flake you mentioned. Still trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do with it...

Lol, for real does that work?

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Did I not mention that? Eyes fixed hard on the UPC bars?

See too: http://www.mac-baren.com/TopMenu/Exp...ll-a-pipe.aspx

Guess so :P

[nonameman]

You can add three more to the list:

McCranie's Red Ribbon -- outstanding tobacco!
Rattray Old Gowrie
Cornell & Diehl Opening Night

This thread got me in the mood to smoke some Hal O the Wynd.

[DonnieW]

Originally Posted by Vrbas

Lol, for real does that work?

Holy s h i t, that guy packs the flake in there bigtime. Moo basically spelled out what that guy did, but he really stuffed it.

I've been packing it like a bong, no wonder it won't stay lit.


[EDIT] Sorry for the terrible thread jack.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by DonnieW

Holy s h i t, that guy packs the flake in there bigtime. Moo basically spelled out what that guy did, but he really stuffed it.

I've been packing it like a bong, no wonder it won't stay lit.


[EDIT] Sorry for the terrible thread jack.

Pack?! Did you say, "pack?" Packed pipes are hard to draw and they won't stay lit.

Fill. Fill a pipe.

Pack a bag; pack a lunch; pack a punch.

Fill a pipe.

This is the new way at forums everywhere.

[Vrbas]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Pack?! Did you say, "pack?" Packed pipes are hard to draw and they won't stay lit.

Fill. Fill a pipe.

Pack a bag; pack a lunch; pack a punch.

Fill a pipe.

This is the new way at forums everywhere.

I'm not sure this guy got the memo

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Pack?! Did you say, "pack?" Packed pipes are hard to draw and they won't stay lit.

Fill. Fill a pipe.

Pack a bag; pack a lunch; pack a punch.

Fill a pipe.

This is the new way at forums everywhere.

To keep the cattle at bay - the Bureau of Tobacco Briar and Flammables (BTBF) recommends you use the term "Moo your pipe". Pack has been abolished from the BTBF handbook.

Most virginias will bite, its just their nature. A stoved (cooked) virginia may be called a Cavendish, but the process kills some of the flavor (albeit solving the bite). When moo-ing your pipe with any real VA blend, be sure to moo it correctly to avoid oral agony. Don't moo it too tight, or the airflow will get obstructed requiring you to suck real hard, making the fire hotter and bite-ier. Don't moo too loose, or baccy bits won't touch each other cleanly and won't burn evenly (or at all), also causing you to suck hard and make Virginia angry and hot, bite bite bite. Keep in mind that flake (pressed) baccy will expand when it lights up, keep these blends a wee bit looser when you moo the pipe.

Note that aging a VA blend will dramatically improve its flavor, as well as tame the bite. If one has the patience (or deep pockets) to age/obtain a vintage VA blend, moo-ing it and lighting up is a sublime experience.

And remember, moo your pipe pack is a no-no.

One of the "safest" VA's is the Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake - it is a pressed flake and they stove it a bit, I think, cuz it don't bite but still tastes yummy.

[tzilt]

Its just like they said on Laugh In...Moo that in your moo and moo it.

Originally Posted by RJpuffs

To keep the cattle at bay - the Bureau of Tobacco Briar and Flammables (BTBF) recommends you use the term "Moo your pipe". Pack has been abolished from the BTBF handbook.

Most virginias will bite, its just their nature. A stoved (cooked) virginia may be called a Cavendish, but the process kills some of the flavor (albeit solving the bite). When moo-ing your pipe with any real VA blend, be sure to moo it correctly to avoid oral agony. Don't moo it too tight, or the airflow will get obstructed requiring you to suck real hard, making the fire hotter and bite-ier. Don't moo too loose, or baccy bits won't touch each other cleanly and won't burn evenly (or at all), also causing you to suck hard and make Virginia angry and hot, bite bite bite. Keep in mind that flake (pressed) baccy will expand when it lights up, keep these blends a wee bit looser when you moo the pipe.

Note that aging a VA blend will dramatically improve its flavor, as well as tame the bite. If one has the patience (or deep pockets) to age/obtain a vintage VA blend, moo-ing it and lighting up is a sublime experience.

And remember, moo your pipe pack is a no-no.

One of the "safest" VA's is the Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake - it is a pressed flake and they stove it a bit, I think, cuz it don't bite but still tastes yummy.

[Vrbas]

Originally Posted by nonameman

You can add three more to the list:

McCranie's Red Ribbon -- outstanding tobacco!
Rattray Old Gowrie
Cornell & Diehl Opening Night

I was actually looking into Opening Night. But again, I'm very cautious to buy an entire tin of something i've never tried. So if anyone wants to send a single flake my way, i'll gladly return the favor.

[Sovereign]

Rober McConnell Red VI and Mac Baren HH Mature VI are fantastic