Sutliff Tobacco Company - Cringle Flake (2020) & (2024) x2 Tins

2020 - Decade old red Virginias are stoved to perfection, bringing the natural flavors to the forefront. Then, they are combined with 2003 vintage perique, pressed, and sliced into broken flakes.

2024 - A review by the one and only JimInks on pipes magazine

The year 2000 American flue cured and 2010 Canadian flue cured red Virginias provide a wealth of fermented, very tangy dark fruit, earth, wood, bread, sugar, a fair amount of floralness, some spice, vegetative grass, tart and tangy citrus, and light vinegar. The Virginias are the last of what was sourced from McClelland’s. The strength and taste are a step past the medium mark. The nic-hit is medium. No chance of bite or harshness. Has minute rough notes. The easily broken apart flakes are a tad more than mildly moist, so they may require a light dry time for some. As is my custom, I did not dry any of it for this review. It burns cool, clean, and slow with a very consistent, deeply rich flavor that extends to the moderately lingering, pleasant after taste. The room note is pleasant to tolerable. Leaves little dampness in the bowl. Requires some relights. It may be an all day smoke for those experienced with red Virginias, and is repeatable under any circumstance. Four stars out of four.
©Jim Amash 2024

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