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Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023)

Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023) is a straight Virginia, showcasing the leaf’s natural grass-and-hay sweetness from Ken Byron Ventures, a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.

Community flavor profile

The blend

Virginia make up the leaf. Virginia tobacco lends a natural grassy, hay-like sweetness and gentle citrus tang that deepens with age.

How it tastes

Based on its makeup, Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023) tends to smoke sweet, grassy and tangy. The blend is topped with fruit, which adds a sweeter, more fragrant layer on top of the natural leaf. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.

Cut & smoking

It comes a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke. This blend has been discontinued, so it mainly turns up in cellars and at auction.

FAQ

What does Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023) taste like?

Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023) generally smokes sweet, grassy and tangy, with an added fruit topping. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.

What kind of blend is Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023)?

It is a straight Virginia, showcasing the leaf’s natural grass-and-hay sweetness, made with Virginia.

What cut is Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023)?

Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023) is a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.

Is Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023) an aromatic?

Yes — it carries a fruit topping, so it reads as an aromatic (or lightly cased) blend.

Is Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023) still available?

No, Ken Byron Ventures Jim’s Special Flake (2023) has been discontinued and is now found mainly on the secondary market.