Genuine Virginia 100 ML

Description

Flue-cured is also called Virginia tobacco or “light tobacco”. It is a tobacco variety that was traditionally hung from poles or rafters in darkened barns. This tobacco variety takes its nickname from the US state of Virginia, where it was first grown many years ago.

Burley tobacco tends to darken during the air-drying process, but this tobacco is actually quite light in colour. This lightness is reflected in its flavour, which is much milder and crisper than Burley tobacco. Also, while Burley tobacco dries in cold, fresh air, flue-cured tobacco needs hot, dark rooms to dry.

It has been grown in the USA longer than Burley tobacco. It was such a big export crop for the early colonists that they planted hundreds of acres with the stuff. This led to severe soil depletion and consequent deforestation.

While this is not good news, it shows how popular flue-cured Virginia was more than a hundred years ago.

Flue-cured tends to have less mould than other tobaccos. It has a low nicotine content and a high sugar content, making it an ideal choice for smooth cigarette blends. It is one of the most popular options for those who want to create their own blend of varieties.