Carolina Red Flake

Carolina Red Flake is an unflavored Virginia flake Cornell & Diehl prepared as a tribute to the old American tobacco belt. The blend is built from heirloom red Virginia varieties of the Old Belt region and is reformulated each year with that season's leaf; according to available records, the sugar levels of the batches used are selected individually. The pressed and sliced leaves show a range of colors from light orange to dark brown.

The flavor profile sits between grassy dryness and natural sweetness with a tangy sharpness; tones reminiscent of dried fruit and citrus are described. It suits smokers accustomed to unflavored Virginia flake, comfortable rubbing out the slices themselves, and intending to cellar the tobacco.