Gold Flake

Gold Flake is a straight Virginia flake blend presented in tins under the Benson & Hedges name. The flakes are neatly cut; once rubbed out and packed, they burn without trouble and smoke cool. Strength sits between light and medium, with medium flavor intensity.

The blend carries a very light flavoring. This topping sits over the leaf's own natural sweetness and can partly mask the Virginia character over a long smoke. It suits smokers looking for a middle point between an unflavored Virginia flake and an aromatic, wanting a mild flake they can smoke all day.