Customer Reviews (10 Total)
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
This Virginia flake is one of the best, and it ages so nicely. I have some from several years ago and it's incredibly good. It's also pretty robust for a plain VA flake. I have no idea what the other reviewer who gave it a half star rating is talking... Read More
about. The recent batch was fine. Astleys just needs to make more and send it stateside! Read Less
Another Dud
January 24, 2018
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
Again Astley's has changed the flavor profile of their tobacco (without warning) and not for the better. After having been out of stock for months I was able to reorder several tins of No. 44. What I got was not the same tobacco I had purchased befor... Read More
e. Similar to the way No. 109 was "reformulated", the new No. 44 has a completely different look and flavor. It's no longer "dark" and its rich flavor has been replaced with... sorry, it's so bad I can't describe it. Going to be returning the tins I didn't open.
In all fairness, this may be considered a fine smoke to those who have not experienced its earlier incarnation. For those expecting the same old No. 44, forget it. You'll be disappointed. Read Less
BUYER BEWARE
September 22, 2021
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
I was excited to get my hands on a few tins after not having any for 4 + years. soon as I opened the tin my heart sank. where there were once a semi homogeneous block of small dark sweet smelling flakes there is now 2 neat rows of normal flakes. Stil... Read More
l smelled promising, upon lighting I was assaulted by a horrendous burning sensation. No Nice malty brown sugar taste just a ham fisted attempt at what used to be the BEST dark flake is ever tried. BUYER BEWARE Read Less
The Secret Virginia
June 18, 2016
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
This was an excellent flake and I'm wondering why I haven't heard much from it. The Virginia is wonderful and nearly bite free. The only problem I had with this flake is that the tin emptied too soon.
awesome!
February 07, 2023
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
Tin note of mildly sweet, sourdough and hay. Tobacco is orangish brown and dark brown marbled flake. Moisture content is ok, Flake rubs out with a little effort. Some may want to dry it a bit. Burns slow with a few extra relights. The strength is med... Read More
ium and nic is mild to medium. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and mostly consistent, with notes of mildly sweet, woody, spices, bread, leather, rich earth, smooth, floral, dry hay, savory, citrus bitters/zest, autumn leaves/vegetation, a stewed mildly tangy fruit background note, and a moderately peppery retro. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is great. Read Less
Great Virginia
October 09, 2023
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
This blend won’t blow you away but the Virginias are sweet, bready, citrus notes and rich. That said nothing stand out with this one but put a bunch away this will age well. It’s still a solid VA
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
sweet and directly uncomplicated
Simba_note
November 21, 2020
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
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Simba_note
November 01, 2020
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
It tastes similar to the forgotten old fvf
Lacking Strength & Burns A Little Hot
May 25, 2019
Product: Astley's No. 44 Dark Virginia Flake 50g
Based on a tin w/6 years of age... not much of a tin note. About halfway through the bowl is when you can expect the best flavor from this "dark" Virginia. Lacking a well trained palate, I can't note much about the fresh cut hay & grass, lemony citr... Read More
us Virginias, or mild sweet reds, wood, graham crackers, fresh baked bread & butter, toast & jam, plums, prunes, figs, raisins, glazed donuts, grandma's biscuits, nuts & bolts, earth, wind & fire, etc., but I do know a good VA tobacco! This is a straight VA with a little sweetness that developed about mid bowl. This blend seemed to burn a little hot and bit a little. It required a number of relights & I employed the DGT method to reduce bite & let it sit & cool on several occasions. I wouldn't classify this as a great VA & it wasn't a total, blockbuster bell-ringer for me but it is a fairly good smoke & doesn't produce much condensation if dried to the proper moisture level. The bowl was dry when the dottle was emptied. This, as stated earlier was my second trial run with #44 & it seemed a little smoother but actually, very little had changed. Read Less
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