Well, we have reviewed a cigar, a pipe tobacco and two cigarillos, so naturally, it's time for a review of a rollie tobacco. The first such rollie tobacco I shall review (and I say 'I' because my compatriot doesn't smoke rollies) is the Burley Flake.
Burley tobacco is lightly air-cured, and is the primary tobacco used in most cigarettes. It can also form the base for many aromatic or non-aromatic blends of tobacco because of its light neutral flavour. The Burley Flake I purchase from the Durham Tobacconist is simply this lightly cured tobacco, without any additives. Thus it has a very enjoyable natural flavour, neutral, not-overwhelming, and thus very enjoyable for a rollie. The particular type I buy is also a thicker shred, which not only is a bit cheaper, but I believe produces a tastier and less hot smoke than the finely shredded rollie tobaccos one would find in a pack of Golden Virginia or Drum for example.
- Flavour: 4/10
- Sweetness: 3/10
- Tar (1=wet, 10=dry): 7/10
- Value for Money: 7/10
- Indulgence Factor: 2/10
- Overall Rating: 5/10
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