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Samuel Gawith: Full Virginia Flake 250g Pipe Tobacco
Product Number: 003-059-0040
Full Virginia Flake from Samuel Gawith is a dark-brown, dense, and moist flake. Cool smoking, with a broad, capacious, rich and unfailing flavor which leaves the pipe smoker yearning for the next pipe full.
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Sold Out- Components: Virginia
- Family: Virginia
- Cut: Flake
Customer Reviews (112 Total)
The sharp decline in the quality of
June 12, 2015
By:
Bei Ye
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
几年以来共买了不少于100个FVF 250g，目睹它的质量从优秀逐渐沦为平凡。切片越来越厚，烟叶梗的大量增加，发酵时间不足够......假如你打算长时间保存就可以让它变得美味，那么我告诉你“放弃吧”，由于先天的不足，就算你放上几年，它都不会有太大的改善。生产厂家追求产量，降低质量在这里得到了充分体现。
Best VA flake
October 31, 2017
By:
Vince D.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
in in the morning, by my evening bowl, its at a perfect moisture level. Since the tin no longer has its seal, moisture can escape quickly. Once you've packed your bowl with enough room for the tobacco to expand, take slow paced sips, and you can enjoy the best VA flake there is. Read Less
Hype? Yes. Good Tobacco? Of course
June 27, 2016
By:
Jonathan L.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
very delicious Virginia? Absolutely. It has the rich, very singular flavour of an uncomplicated blend that is made well and consistently. Room note is great and the smoke is deeply satisfying. Age a tin and dry the flakes out properly and understand why people have come to love this flake. Read Less
Amazing with just 2 years age
October 11, 2017
By:
Cajun Piper
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
is perfect. Read Less
塞缪尔·加维斯全弗吉尼亚薄片250克
February 06, 2019
By:
Yue Z.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
语言时间的沉淀才能唤醒这款草最美的味道，我愿意用两年三年甚至更长的时间陪它一起老去，唯一可惜的是这款陪伴我多年的草在这里已经很难卖到了，非常遗患。
Wonderful Stuff In the Box
March 22, 2016
By:
Carl J.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
What becomes irksome are the flakes themselves. They come in dark strips, much like beef jerky, and they don't rub out easily. The best method I've found is to tear little bits off and gravity fill it. Even though it's an inconvenience it doesn't detract from my recommendation of the blend itself. Read Less
有点被过度神话了的一款V草
March 17, 2021
By:
Hui X.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
劲道3.2 饱满度3.0 室韵3.0
18年的FVF，开盖湿度仍然“喜人”，头段的劲道较大，过鼻有不错的刺激感；中段以后变得柔顺很多，整体的劲道不小。主线的味道是果干面包味淡奶味，整体的变化不多。整体的调味是偏V草的原味，烟气感觉偏厚重。考虑到价格、需要陈化、醒草、抽吸技巧以及最终呈现的口感，个人感觉这款烟草有点被神话。不太适合新手，V草能达到并超过这款草的选择有很多。
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两个字
June 07, 2019
By:
Pei J.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
大爱，由于烟草太湿需要大量时间转化，暂时排在ph棒子 圣詹 马车夫之后
塞缪尔·加维斯全弗吉尼亚薄片250克
February 06, 2019
By:
Yue Z.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
语言时间的沉淀才能唤醒这款草最美的味道，我愿意用两年三年甚至更长的时间陪它一起老去，唯一可惜的是这款陪伴我多年的草在这里已经很难卖到了，非常遗患。
my #1 virginia
April 09, 2017
By:
Nick b.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
best va you can get.
Too strong for me, and strage casing.
December 26, 2016
By:
Swiss-smoker
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
o a Ready Rubbed at least. Since most tobaccos of Samuel Gawith are soaking wet, first I spread out the rubbed tobacco on a dish to let it dry overnight.
Out of theses Virginias I detect aromas of hay, yeast, citrus, spice, wood, ample earth and pepper. Therefore it’s not one-dimensional, but it’s not a complex, deep digging mixture either. I would not call it harmonious, as there are “edges” and occasional harshness with palate-burn. Bloody high nic-hit! Without hesitation I categorize it “very strong”. If you draw softly and at a slow pace it mellows, though. Unfortunately I perceive an indefinable artificial casing, almost reminding me of a kind of dreadful Lakeland essence. Why not leaving these Virginias natural? There is ample sweetness around, but still ok. Virginia always donates natural sweetness, although, I think there is some sweet topping. Burns cool, evenly and quite slow, with one or two relights only.
I tried to deliver a fair review, but frankly, I cannot cope with this mixture. Read Less
The tin version.....
August 06, 2016
By:
lonecoyote
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
ifference. When I lived in Europe this was my favorite Virginia in tin version. Read Less
Perfect experience
September 03, 2021
By:
安静的阿兹猫
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
e bottom of the pipe and knocked out a ball of tobacco. Read Less
中后段完美
March 25, 2021
By:
Shiver Frank
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
FVF深棕色的叶片肥厚饱满，看起来貌似要比大多数其他同类型基草更好些。我在点燃它后，感觉前段非常难以掌控，味道零散杂乱无章，不仅让人皱眉。失望直到中段，那些烟斗客对FVF的褒奖和炒作才开始名副其实起来，醇厚的有点像可可味的香气以及淡淡的地道烟草甜汇集一处，越往后越鲜活美妙，直到燃烧殆尽。
My first
October 13, 2017
By:
Weng Chye T.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
My first Virginia very satisfied with this and always my no.1
best tobacco
September 22, 2017
By:
Arvin N.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
my best experience
The tobacco that just keeps giving.
June 26, 2017
By:
Cajun Piper
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
while to get used to it but I can smoke it multiple times a day now. It's amazingly good tobacco. Read Less
Among the best
March 10, 2017
By:
Nomad
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
y a delightful smoke every time. Read Less
One of the best
September 24, 2016
By:
David F.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
FVF is clearly a classic and remains popular amongst pipe smokers. Read Less
Ah, What a Great Thing
March 15, 2016
By:
rossarlen
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
tent, super-hot burning, and just generally grumpy.
But there is a reason that we love him. He's a real man, with a gentle sweet streak a mile long, with the depth of a well, and about as much class as the Prince of Wales.
LEARN TO LOVE HIM. LONG LIVE THE KING. Read Less
Full Virginia Flake/Full Flavor Smoke
February 27, 2016
By:
Hawky454
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
One of the best Virginia flakes on the market today.
best virginia
October 04, 2015
By:
Saad A.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
its sure that this blend require drying but its worth it and even better with more aging
Clean Virginia Sweetness
September 08, 2015
By:
El_Tigrito_993
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
oke, but can't devote the attention that a more complex blend demands. I find myself smoking FVF while I'm multitasking or if I just want a simple, clean, satisfying pipe to unwind at the end of the day. Read Less
Very good
February 18, 2015
By:
Jlelli
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
ver, I am definitely a fan. Ordered another tin and not even finished my first one yet. Read Less
The infamous FVF
August 31, 2014
By:
Taxman
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
I'm finally going to finish the 250g box. It does taste better with aging, but I guess I just don't get it.
Full Satisfaction
February 05, 2014
By:
Raymond R.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
A masterful blend by Samuel Gawith. Rich and strong natural tobacco taste. No bite, just a nice spicy pepper tingle in your mouth. Medium to high nicotine hit. No bad aftertaste
FVF always leaves me fully satisfied every time, one of my favorites..
I Continue To Not Get It
June 15, 2013
By:
David N.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
while smoking (Sacrilege?). Sorry....guess I'm just a Frog Morton kind of guy. Read Less
Finally Figured It Out!
March 12, 2013
By:
G Money
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
laying with if you are going to roll it out in your hand. I rolled a few bowls out, let it dry, and it is really good stuff. I read one review where they said the cut it into cubes. This was my AHA moment with this one. I took out two flakes, cut it into tiny cubes, let it dry for an hour and damn if this isn't the creamy, sweet Virginia I was looking for. If you had problems with this one, try the cube cuts and letting it dry and IMO you will love it. Enjoy! Oh yeah, stock up when you can Read Less
Fire Proof
April 01, 2022
By:
Steven C.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
Smells great, tastes great, but can't get it to burn to save myself.
seriously disappointing that it won't burn.
不行 No, thanks.
June 16, 2021
By:
Chuhoi S.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
l V tobaccos after this. FVF is like Purple of Yunyan(a cheap cigarette in China, $1.4 a pack) with thicker smoke, rough and boring, may be better than Purple of Yunyan, but must be worse than Soft-pack Treasure of Yunyan(another Chinese cigarette, $3.4 a pack) Read Less
可以存很多的一款草
October 22, 2020
By:
Lingyun G.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
缺点是太湿，和需要长时间存放。优点就是真的好抽
Good taste bad bite
June 29, 2019
By:
Jake
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
e. Read Less
mold
August 25, 2018
By:
Joseph R.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
Of the 4 boxes i ordered 2 were full of mold and i mean MOLD . What i did smoke of other 2 was good but will not order again
mmm... Nope
June 18, 2018
By:
Arnau G.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
When you (finally) manage to dry it enough, pack it propperly, keep it lit and aboid the most likely 3rd degree burns on your tonge... yes I can see wy you like it.
Not for me
June 02, 2018
By:
Guy H.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
I just don't like it.I have smoked it fresh all the way up to a year from a mason jar.Luxury navy flake taste better to me.My taste buds must be different.1792 is the best they offer or anyone else for that matter.
One of the best!
August 29, 2017
By:
Joshua N.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
ghter marathon. Read Less
great.
December 12, 2015
By:
Jung Pil S.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
goooooooooooooood. goooooood!!!!!!!!!!
All Day Virginia
August 07, 2015
By:
Carl J.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
icotine is the typical of Gawith, meaning somewhat strong as compared to others. Being a straight Virginia, without any blended or condiment tobacco, it allows for the hay-and-grass-like flavors to shine. The cut of the flakes can be erratic but it doesn't seem to detract from the flavor or the burn qualities. Let dry first, as they come rather damp. Otherwise, enjoy. Read Less
A unique blend.
July 25, 2015
By:
Flatticus
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
It requires more drying than anything I've ever smoked. I live in a humid area, so I just open a tin and leave it out for a few days. At a level best called crispy, though, it's a delicious mix of grassy with a bit of sweet.
good flake
June 20, 2015
By:
BriarFox
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
d. The tin I was given was aged 4 yrs. Read Less
Over-Hyped
September 29, 2014
By:
Sean P.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
onger nicotine hit, but the flavor is, in my opinion, inferior to other Virginia flakes I've enjoyed over the years.
I actually have unopened tins in my collection still and am strongly considering selling them, or simply giving them away to others. This tobacco is not worth the time, and effort, to smoke. Not recommended. Read Less
FVF what every Virginia wants to be
September 28, 2014
By:
jmrtsus
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
. For example I like Plumcake buy like it much better mixed 2:1 with FVF. Same with St. James Flake, love the taste but it will bite, but 3:1 with FVF and top to bottom same taste but no sting if you over do it. A great product for breaking in a new pipe, burns clean. Read Less
FVF
September 19, 2014
By:
Duane P.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
A very rich and satisfying tobacco. Best smoked with excessive drying time (it is very moist). Well worth the preparation required.
Fine virginia
July 25, 2014
By:
Muhaini
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
I like it but not my everyday smoke , its good tho
Straight Virginia At It's Finest!
July 01, 2014
By:
Justin J.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
o any smokers tastes. Read Less
Very wet
June 08, 2014
By:
Mark G.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
out it yet,but will check in at a later date with a better review. Read Less
It's a Virginia
March 20, 2014
By:
Shawn H.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
ity tobacco for you straight Virginia lovers. I prefer a little more complexity like Reiner LGF or Solani Silver Flake. Read Less
GREAT PLEASURE, GREAT TOBACCO!!!
December 09, 2013
By:
Fabcuesram
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
! I´m loving it!!!. Read Less
Favorite Tobacco
November 13, 2013
By:
Michael H.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
with a welcome Nicotine kick and no bite, ever. Frankly, I used to be a very full-flavored maduro cigar freak; not anymore. Also, it's well worth noting that this VA tobacco ages extremely well and is available to buy (when in stock) in bulk. --Enjoy. Read Less
So so
August 22, 2013
By:
Timothy S.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
it again, but all in all I'm not sure I'd recommend it. Read Less
Nutty sweet, full flavor
June 12, 2013
By:
Hypno
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
tle in a pouch for a few days before smoking. Enjoyed this first smoke in a Maestro De Paja Classica Unico. Will see how it works out in a Dunhill size 3. Read Less
Very mild and pleasant
April 06, 2013
By:
Jake & Kim
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
A very mild and pleasant smoke, with just a little kick. It will need some drying out, and for those unfamiliar with flake tobacco: it will need some work to get it into a "smoke-able" texture.
Anyone's top five
November 30, 2012
By:
Derek B.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
This makes most pipe smokers top five list. I've smoked pounds of it and find that at three to five years of age it's at it's peak. Stock up if you can. It goes like a $100 LED TV on Black Friday.
A fine tobacco to relish slowly,,,
August 08, 2012
By:
cowboy
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
Full Virginia Flake is an extremely pleasant smoke, a wonderful place to visit a few times per week when time allows the opportunity to truly savor the experience. This is definitely a tobacco to be treasured and savored in relative moderation.
Pretty good
June 02, 2012
By:
Eric N.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
Dark and strong but slightly sweet. This is one of Samuel Gawith's most sought-after blend and for good reason. It tastes good, burns nicely, ages well, and is immensely satisfying.
Full VA Indeed!
May 08, 2023
By:
Stamper Tamper
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
mel. I’ll get more for the cellar and can’t wait to age some. Read Less
完美弗吉尼亚
February 23, 2023
By:
Si Jia C.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
草非常棒，香香甜甜，值得拥有，放几年味道会更好！！！！！！！！！！！！
Dark, Malty, Delicious
January 30, 2023
By:
woodwose
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
there was a noticeable decline in flavor when rubbed out.
Give it about half an hour of dry time, and fold and stuff this bad boy for a malty almost molasses smoke.
I usually don’t bother to fold and stuff a flake, but this one just isn’t the same rubbed out, at least not to me. Also, it almost needs to be crispy dry, otherwise I have a hard time keeping it lit.
It requires a bit of work but the payoff is delightful. Read Less
Like it very much!!!
December 09, 2022
By:
Yi G.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
Like it very much!!!
Not worth the effort
November 22, 2022
By:
Ganjiuana
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
It’s almost impossible to get even with email notifications. I’m not even going to try anymore. Very disappointed in this companies ability to produce a product.
awesome!
November 19, 2022
By:
JassonWB
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
m and nic is mild. No flavoring detected and taste is medium. Taste of sweet grass, stewed fruit, lemon, floral and pepper in the retro. Room note not offensive and has a great after taste. Read Less
Irreplaceable
November 18, 2022
By:
Edison W.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
甲之蜜糖乙之pi霜，让很多人爱恨交织的一款草，爱它的人奉之为首选，抽不明白的人嗤之以鼻。抽这个草，对揉草、醒草、斗型、斗钵烟道数据、抽吸技巧、环境温湿度、个人状态等要求极高，这么娇气的一款草，却从来不缺乏忠实粉丝。揉透、醒透、斗用对，点火后几乎一秒出甜，燃烧充分后独有的香气随之而来，整斗风味变化多端，只可意会，难以言表。陈年后，香甜味愈加醇厚，无与伦比。有多好？个人库存百盒以上的老鸟大有人在。虽然原厂制草品质这几年一直在走下坡路，仍然没有影响它在很大一部分斗客心目中的重要位置。
Irreplaceable
November 18, 2022
By:
Edison W.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
甲之蜜糖乙之砒霜，让很多人爱恨交织的一款草，爱它的人奉之为首选，抽不明白的人嗤之以鼻。抽这个草，对揉草、醒草、斗型、斗钵烟道数据、抽吸技巧、环境温湿度、个人状态等要求极高，这么娇气的一款草，却从来不缺乏忠实粉丝。揉透、醒透、斗用对，点火后几乎一秒出甜，燃烧充分后独有的香气随之而来，整斗风味变化多端，只可意会，难以言表。陈年后，香甜味愈加醇厚，无与伦比。有多好？个人库存百盒以上的老鸟大有人在。虽然原厂制草品质这几年一直在走下坡路，仍然没有影响它在很大一部分斗客心目中的重要位置。
Irreplaceable
November 18, 2022
By:
Edison W.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
甲之蜜糖乙之砒霜，让很多人爱恨交织的一款草，爱它的人奉之为首选，抽不明白的人嗤之以鼻。抽这个草，对揉草、醒草、斗型、斗钵烟道数据、抽吸技巧、环境温湿度、个人状态等要求极高，这么娇气的一款草，却从来不缺乏忠实粉丝。揉透、醒透、斗用对，点火后几乎一秒出甜，燃烧充分后独有的香气随之而来，整斗风味变化多端，只可意会，难以言表。陈年后，香甜味愈加醇厚，无与伦比。有多好？个人库存百盒以上的老鸟大有人在。虽然原厂制草品质这几年一直在走下坡路，仍然没有影响它在很大一部分斗客心目中的重要位置。
Irreplaceable
November 18, 2022
By:
Edison W.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
甲之蜜糖乙之砒霜，让很多人爱恨交织的一款草，爱它的人奉之为首选，抽不明白的人嗤之以鼻。抽这个草，对揉草、醒草、斗型、斗钵烟道数据、抽吸技巧、环境温湿度、个人状态等要求极高，这么娇气的一款草，却从来不缺乏忠实粉丝。揉透、醒透、斗用对，点火后几乎一秒出甜，燃烧充分后独有的香气随之而来，整斗风味变化多端，只可意会，难以言表。陈年后，香甜味愈加醇厚，无与伦比。有多好？个人库存百盒以上的老鸟大有人在。虽然原厂制草品质这几年一直在走下坡路，仍然没有影响它在很大一部分斗客心目中的重要位置。
纯V里最好的。
September 05, 2022
By:
Jascha B.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
浓郁甜美的果香在口腔中炸裂开来。稍许轻微的辣味刺激着舌头的味蕾。含量不低的尼古丁让心脏的跳速变快了。我觉得FVF的一切都是恰到好处，不高不低的斗温，刺激性和辣度也是有一些些。但是缺少这些又仿佛少了点什么。
整体质量下降？挑斗？
August 24, 2022
By:
Dan L.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
不知道现在的福威还有没有“陈年”的潜力？
classic virginia with caracther
May 18, 2022
By:
Wahyu A.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
ose damn wet tobacco was gone , change to very smooth crystal in every corner of tobacco , you will not suffer for packing, can full rub, or torn to pieces, and i still consider not for fold and stuff .
this is classic virginia in my opinion, smooth grassy virginia with kind of just a little bit peppery of it, i dont know where this peppery came from as i dont find others substance except virginia. burns very well, not much re lighting. Read Less
只有陈化的老草才是真的fvf
May 16, 2022
By:
Eason
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
入坑时候就是抽的fvf，近期又抽了盒10年的老草，现在已是完全的黑褐色切片了，闻起来是类似果脯枣泥的甜味，切片整体有些偏干，加湿后揉散装填，抽吸异常柔顺平滑，明显的甜味且富于变化，烟气淳厚而有满足感，非常的舒服。没给满分是因为新草品质已大不如前。
质量越来越差
April 01, 2022
By:
Jianping S.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
记得刚入坑的时候fvf还是挺好的，现在质量越来越差，逐渐变成便宜散草的品质，伤仲永。
Drastic quality decline
March 30, 2022
By:
Lee D.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
Just live upon its past reputation
买不到了
March 25, 2022
By:
Uranus S.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
2021年抽过一次fvf，可惜已经是这两年改良后的版本，就算没有之前版本的对比也能明显感觉到里面的梗变多。
希望可以继续量产！或者有其他公司出！
The Benchmark for VA Flake
May 30, 2021
By:
James Marc R.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
and an underlying harshness that nip and tingle the palate. These lend to discomfort in what should otherwise be one of the most comforting and tasty flakes available. This is either from the chemical topping used and/or, as I suspect, more bright leaf VA are present. 5 years of cellaring will mellow much of the harshness associated with these, but why wait on cellaring when there is an alternative? That flavored topping is what I suspect a German manufactured "Aged Virginia Flake" liquid flavoring solution. Throughout pipe tobacco history, it's affirmed by all that Gawith Manufactures some of, if not, the best flakes in the world. Rare and highly sought after, consider your self lucky to obtain measurable quantities. FVF is the benchmark of super high-quality Virginia Flake, and all others are measured against this wonderfully traditional and old recipe. For me, it's a great smoke with a few negatives that can be countered with another brand of flake. Though I still keep modest amounts in the cellar if only for tradition. If you'd like to have a real treat, albeit slightly less flavor and strength than FVF, but considerably smoother, try Mac Baren HH Virginia Flake. It won't give you the strong punch of flavor and nicotine, but it does provide a smooth, consistent profile that's more acceptable for every day enjoyment. Nicotine is 3.5 out of 5. Read Less
Heavenly Indulgence
March 29, 2021
By:
Paul A.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
s particular Virginia flake produces a heavenly robust yet mellow taste, sweet and spicy, dark, woody and leathery, with a wonderful lingering sweet aftertaste. I find myself returning to this time and time again almost as an indulgent treat. It burns slow... one average-sized bowl lasts 60-90 heavenly minutes for me. Highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. Read Less
The Brits Finally Reclaimed Virginia
February 28, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
but this “tea-ness” persists in the flavor. Those incendiary, burning sensations played in my mouth—that was merely the sugar (found in a higher level in Virginias than in burley) heating up on the roof of my mouth, along my tongue and in my nasal cavities, cautioning me to slow my gallop to a steady plodding.
That tin art—well this is, after all, what Conan Doyle had as Sherlock’s preferred blend.
As for the tin note: it’s somewhere between a green tea and some other type of tea. I placed my nose well into the tin against the great leaf and inhaled many a time. It’s tea every time. Definitely an agreeable feature.
Though this does not resemble my go-to blends, I believe Samuel Gawith achieves its goal with this offering: to produce a perfect, natural medium-bodied Virginia blend, riding confidently on its own natural merits, unadulterated by toppings, Lakeland or otherwise.
5.0 stars. Read Less
The best Virginia.
September 08, 2020
By:
Abdullah S.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
There is no better straight Virginia out there.
Please Celler this.
June 02, 2020
By:
Dani J.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
If you happen to buy this remarkable blend. Always buy celler tin that you put away and forget for at least 2 years. It ages like a fine wine, that hay like smell goes away leaving sweet aroma.
Very great tobacco!
February 21, 2020
By:
The Beerded Dog
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
This is a great addition to anyone’s tobacco collection and a great Virginia for the rotation!
Great Flake Tobacco
February 05, 2020
By:
Clinton M.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
I love this tobacco and wish it was more readily available again.
Unforgettable taste
January 30, 2020
By:
Mars
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
I came across fvf by chance. She was like a young woman who just took it. She had a sweet and sweet milky fragrance, a mild smoke, and a little bit green. It was great.Better after storage
Dark Fruit Paradise!
November 05, 2019
By:
YS
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
Do you like Virginia? Let's buy it. Do you like Black Tobacco? Let's buy it. Do you like Flake Tobacco? Let's buy it. There is a good reason for fame. Let's buy it.
Top of the Heap Virginia Flake
August 22, 2019
By:
Olmstead
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
is simply amazing stuff, and I highly doubt that any blender anywhere would be able to replicate—or even get within the ballpark of—this flake. The one and only thing that might put some people off (aside from its scarcity) is the difficulty of preparation. S.G. flakes are notoriously difficult to dry out, and this is no exception. Personally I have no issue with the prep time, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Again, what they say is true; FVF is the king of hot-pressed Virginia flakes. This is the polar opposite of those light, grassy, and citrus-y Virginia flakes, and I love it. Read Less
Perfect
August 05, 2019
By:
MDR
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
Virginia and VaPer blends, this is by far my favourite straight V. There really isn't any other blend like this, in this category on the market. You can't compare it to other blends. Sweet and grassy, this flake will always be in my cellar. Read Less
Better with age
June 25, 2019
By:
VaPertater
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
so it's a nice change of pace to have a full Virginia. It's a shame these are so hard to come by because with some age on it this one can really shine. It's just so hard to find enough around for both smoking and cellaring at the same time. Read Less
Good stuff
May 26, 2019
By:
DK Acolyte
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
atch a true blending masterpiece such as Solani's Silver Flake. Silver flake is a 4 star. This is a 3 star for me. Read Less
Excellent VA "Blend" - 2nd Only To The Royal Yacht Mixture
May 25, 2019
By:
Michael T.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
most reviewed tobaccos. First off, it's a relatively strong VA. Using the DGT method will reduce or eliminate any bite or harshness if encountered. Regardless, I knew instantly that I was going to like this blend. After about 5 or 6 tokes, It developed a sweet taste/flavor. Then I set the pipe aside & let it cool completely. When I tamped & relit, it was heavenly... sweet, creamy clouds of thick smoke, great flavor with a smooth & mellow quality that smoked mildly and had some Vitamin N punch to it. I think there are three different types of Virginias in this blend & is also an excellent blending VA. It is very comfortable on the palate & has a relatively slow burn rate & at about $20.00 for three tins back in 2010, I felt this was a real bargain even though it was quite moist. However, the burn rate compensated for that & even the room note had a slight sweet aroma to it. I was totally satisfied with my first sampling & understood why this is such a popular VA blend. It is excellent, exceptional even & is probably about the best VA blend on the planet next to the now, obsolete Royal Yacht Mixture & this, coming from about a one year old tin... imagine what a little more aging might do to FVF. I have 500 grams aging in my cellar. Read Less
4 yr.s and counting
May 23, 2019
By:
Guy H.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
d sit and just smell it in the jar for 30 min.I just can't seem to like it in any pipe or anyway I prepare it.I consider it tobacco abuse that it's not being enjoyed by someone who likes it.But I don't know another pipe smoker to give it to,so a flake a year till it's gone.I gave it a three because it's not the tobacco fault. Read Less
Simply the best
May 17, 2019
By:
Abdullah S.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
It tastes great while fresh, but even better with some age. If I could only smoke one blend for the rest of my life, this would be it.
One of the Best VAs
March 25, 2019
By:
Daniel F.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
ust be dried for days for perfection. Read Less
Aged by Accident
October 27, 2018
By:
cowboy
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
eak, and even more smooth. If the availability were more consistent, this is the only VA I'd smoke. Read Less
One of the Best Virginia Blends
September 15, 2018
By:
Bob T.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
This is one of the best Virginia blends there is in my opinion. While not being a complex smoke, it is a very nice, naturally sweet smoke. A great blend to sit back, relax, and slowly sip on your pipe.
The one Virginia
September 12, 2018
By:
laniromee
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
This stuff is more flavorful than most vapers without the need of condiments. It comes in a plastic bag ready for cellaring and easily sprouts sugar plumes. Its sweetness is unforgettable.
Strong Stuff
July 11, 2018
By:
Casca
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
ntamed ways of straight Virginia. Read Less
A Classic
March 12, 2018
By:
SpecE30_life
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
his is what clean no BS tobacco ought to taste like. Read Less
Essential For Virginia-Heads.
February 26, 2018
By:
Hawky454
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
hen I first tried it several years ago when I first started smoking a pipe. It also takes experience to get the best flavor out of this one but once you got it, it will not let you down. This is also very satisfying in the nicotine department as most straight VA's usually leave a lot to be desired as far as that's concerned. Once you properly dry and rub out the flake (I don't recommend the stuff and fold method with this one) it will easily light and smoke all the way to the bottom of the bowl. I don't really get the grassy hay-like flavor from this one instead I get more of a yeasty, bread-like flavor and it's extremely rich and creamy. One of the reviewers said that it tastes like buttered pancakes and I absolutely agree with him on that one. I usually prefer straight Virginia's in the warmer months and this one is no exception. The room note on this is amazing and in fact it's the only blend my wife actually enjoys the smell of when I smoke it near her. It really doesn't get much better than this my friends.
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL!!! Read Less
The best Virginia ever made!
February 08, 2018
By:
BIGFELLA
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
This is easily the best Virginia ever produced. Natural sweetness, dark natural fruit and an unbelievable creamy....buttery homemade bread like flavor. Its simply sublime.
Best of the best
February 05, 2018
By:
Happy Restorer
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
Age this tin. Smoke in a good pipe. Slowly, slowly with pacing. Now you are in a different place, dimension and conciousnes... I am not kidding, I was with a friend when all of this happened with this blend.
Very good
December 14, 2017
By:
Michael A.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
This tobacco is extremely good. To properly enjoy it, you must first dry it a little with most flakes. I like to sip it for a sweet taste. Hit it too hard and it hits you back.
hmmmm...
November 10, 2017
By:
Constantine K.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
hmm... not as good as i thought it would be. earthy, herbs, nuts and cream at the back followed by smoky barbecue sauce
이건 무조건 접해봐야 한다
March 15, 2017
By:
sachimo
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 250g
다른연초들은 접하지않아도 이해된다고 본다. 하지만 이연초는 분명 담배의 기본적인 부분이 아주 충실한 연초이다. 화학적 설탕이 주는 달달함이 아닌 자연이 주는 아주 조금씩 올라오는 달달함에 혀가 춤을 춘다. 그래서 이연초는 나의 주식이 되어버렷다. 아마도 한국에 있는 고수또한 이연초를 즐기지않는 사람은 없다고 본다. 계속 나오길 바란다
Basic hot pressed virginia.
September 18, 2016
By:
Eunrae J.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
어려운 연초다.
핫프레스더 연초의 기본이나 불 지피기도 불유지도 스킬이 필요하다.
잘피우면 황홀한 맛이 나지만 조금만 방심하면 불만 부치다 만다.
맛을 느끼기 시작하면 빠져든다.
스킬이 되면 너무도 훌륭한 연초고 부족하면 나쁜 연초가된다.
묵히면 또 어떨지 궁금해서 주문을 또하게 된다.
The Famous FVF.
June 02, 2012
By:
John C.
Product: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake 50g
you dry the flake out just right, it makes for a very good smoke that you will want more of.And , I have have been lucky enough to have been able to sample "aged FVF" and just looking at an aged flake , with a fresh flake beside it , you will see the sugars, that have formed on the flake. This is "Full Virginia Flake " its sweet, creamy , smoky, has different flavors, depending on how fast or slow you smoke it, or on wether or not you are folding a flake and stuffing it, or rubbing it out a bit. For a pipesmokers life to be complete,you have to have sampled FVF . Read Less
