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In this episode of Tasting Notes, Shane tackles Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake. Comprised entirely of top-tiered, 2015 North Carolina red Virginias, CRF is quite possibly the best Virginia flake ever produced by the blending house. Watch the video above for Shane's full review.
A blend of the finest North Carolina grown red Virginias from 2015, Carolina Red Flake is Cornell & Diehl's tribute to the Old Belt. Taken straight from Carolina soil, these top-tiered Virginias are all grown, thrashed, blended, and then lovingly pressed and carefully sliced right here in the heart of old tobacco country.
Combining a hay-like grassiness with subtly sweet, tangy notes, it's a minimalist blend with a complex flavor: rich, deep, and earthy with hints of dried fruits and citrus. We're proud of our heritage — and we're particularly proud of this damn near perfect red Virginia flake.
Any fans of Carolina Red Flake out there? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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I like it a lot. Too bad it's so limited, I'd love to have a few pounds stashed away, but the little that has been available is gone in 60 seconds, or so it seems...
Will there be any this year ? 2019
Will there be any this year ? 2019
The 2019 version was released last night! Received an e-mail that is is now available.
Supposedly according to internet mention, this is the last of the 2015 crop. FWIW.
Got 6 tins ! It sold out in a day or so .