Virginia Tobacco » Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia Plug Tobacco Reviews

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# 9/5/2011
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Review by cortezattic
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Cut Va. Plug is a flake on the dark side.
When I opened a fresh tin of CVP I found two stacks of exquisitely prepared tobacco flakes nestled side by side in an elegant little package. The presentation and grassy aroma were promising and, as it turns out, faithful harbingers of a wonderful smoking experience.
The mahogany colored flakes are laced with both darker and brighter strands, and possess only a slightly sweet dark fragrance. The flakes are pliable and at the correct moisture level for immediate use. I tried a carefully folded flake, and that didn't burn too consistently. I followed it up with a crushed (or scuffed) fold and got better results, but still not thoroughly pleasing. So from then on I rubbed out the flakes and, at the risk of losing some flavor nuances, I got what I was looking for: easy lighting, good burn, and lots of dense, luscious smoke.
CVP is a basic, grassy Virginia flake with a dark side sweetness that I'd put in the date and prune family -- perhaps even approaching anise. It produces lots of caramel overtones and has an ever-so-slight sharpness that suggests spice. I can't recall ever smoking a Virginia flake that produced sweet tastes in a part of the spectrum that is this dark. It is well worth investigating for its uniqueness and distinctive character -- let alone its wonderful taste. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that this blend has some flavoring, or at least an addition like Perique; but I could not detect anything other than a natural, unadulterated tobacco taste.
It has medium strength; full body (character); full flavor; and good balance among these traits. There is no bite, and it delivers a dry, invigorating smoke right down to the bottom of the bowl. This is a "must try" for those who appreciate a smooth, high quality Virginia flake.
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