Old London Pebble Cut

Ashton Old London Pebble Cut is an unflavored, Virginia-based flake blend. Alongside Virginia, it contains Cavendish, Perique, and Macedonian Oriental. The long flakes in the tin are brittle and high in moisture; if packed without airing, they're difficult to light. Records indicate this blend, remaining from Ashton's collaboration period with McClelland, is not currently in production.

The smoke is long and generous. The flavor sits on a sweet-tangy base; the Perique adds a bitterness that isn't overly high in dose. The Cavendish share is felt in the blend. The Oriental listed in the contents is hard to distinguish in the tasting. It suits smokers accustomed to packing flakes, wanting to try unflavored Virginia blends with a sweet direction.