Mac Baren Navy Flake

The sweetness comes through just as the description says, but it’s balanced by that full-bodied burley kick. I’ve been letting the flakes dry for about ten minutes before packing, and the press makes them break down into a perfect ribbon.

The pressed flakes rub out easily and pack perfectly, and that Malawi burley gives it a deep, nutty body that keeps me coming back all evening. The sweetness is subtle enough not to bite, but it lingers nicely on the finish.

The pressing creates such a perfect flake that rubs out beautifully without crumbling, and the balance of Virginia sweetness against that full-bodied Burley kick is exactly what I was hoping for. Even in a small bowl, the flavor stays rich and consistent down to the last puff.