Favorite Lakeland Blends?

curl

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I think I’m ready to take the plunge.

So far I’ve enjoyed Bob’s Chocolate Flake.

I don’t know if St Bruno’s Flake fits in this category but I like it okay, too.

So, I’ve added a few blends to my shopping cart, including Erinmore Mixture, Kendal Flake, and Gasmere Flake, but what else should I look for to test drive those floral essences?

 

pianopuffer

Can't Leave

Jul 3, 2017

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• May 11, 2018

• #2

Dark Birdseye would be a nice intro, I think.

 

saltedplug

Lifer

Aug 20, 2013

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You're going to get many more guys who don't answer the question but instead want to insult every Lakeland blend than those from whom you might obtain a more balanced opinion. Then you're going to get others who want to disqualify blends simply because to them, they can find trace amounts of the dreadful, unspeakable Lakeland essence. Beware.
To me, no essence:
Dark Flake

Dark Birdseye

Kendal Dark

Down and Black Rope

Brown Flake

St James Flake

Full VA Flake
Essence aplenty:
Boson Cut Plug

Rum Flake

 

npod

Lifer

Jun 11, 2017

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I tried (I really really really tried) to like Lakeland blends. But alas it wasn't meant to be. HOWEVER, I LOVE Bob's chocolate flake. I smoke that frequently with joy and don't get much soap taste from it. But the other Lakelands were all gifted to members here.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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I love them all.

 

npod

Lifer

Jun 11, 2017

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^^^THAT^^^ Is why I gave my remaining Lakelands to Chasing_Embers/Duane. Some people love the stuff and so it shall be. I kinda feel let down. I really wanted to love the stuff, but is like like love, you just know it when you feel it.

 

weezell

Lifer

Oct 12, 2011

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Samuel Gawith: 1792 Flake...

 

npod

Lifer

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Weezell, ok that’s a good one. I smoke 1792 and love it. I kinda forget it’s a Lakeland. Dang that’s two I love. I guess I just don’t care for overt soap in my face.

 

curl

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Apr 29, 2014

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1792 is hard to find.

 

steamboat

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Nov 8, 2017

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Surprised Dark Birdseye is mentioned. I get zero lakeland floral essence in that blend. Its one of my favorite blends ever created, and if anything i get a tad bit of anise in it. It reminds me more of Peterson Irish Flake then St.Bruno. If your looking for floral and wouldn't mind an aromatic, i would recommend Rattrays Bagpiper Dream. They say its a cognac flavor, but it tastes like a flowerbed to me.

 

josephcross

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Coniston Cut Plug Unscented, its been my go to for that lakeland flavour. Though Im more of a FVF kind of guy, I find the CCP very nice when Im in the mood. I like 1792 too.

 

jaytex1969

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Jun 6, 2017

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• May 11, 2018

• #12

I repulsed at my first Lakeland exposure. Since then, I've been slowly dragged, an inch at a time, closer to the "like" camp.
I still haven't explored the heaviest stuff yet. I'm pacing myself... :mrgreen:
I really like the GH&Co Dark Flake, Unscented, although the Lakeland is minimal.

 

thefishguy

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Jan 17, 2017

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I love Dark Birds eye. I’ve tried Kendall Kentucky and dark but they’re just not quite as smooth. Dark plug is pretty good too if you’re not sensitive to nicotine and don’t mind a little prep work.

 

weezell

Lifer

Oct 12, 2011

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1792 is lovely stuff especially with aging on it. It comes available and when it does, I snatch it up...

 

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64alex

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May 10, 2016

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• May 12, 2018

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-Ennerdale flake which is probably the quintessential of Lakeland flavor

-Groosemoore (flake or better plug if you can find) which is the oldest of all the lakelands still in production (it is said it is 200 year old recipe) and a lovely for me "baked biscuit taste"

 

lasttango

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• May 12, 2018

• #16

Rich Dark Honeydew from G+H is my favotite.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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^^^THAT^^^ Is why I gave my remaining Lakelands to Chasing_Embers/Duane.

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And it was very appreciated my friend. Just heavenly stuff, every one.

 

PaulTheScandinavian

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Jul 28, 2016

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• May 12, 2018

• #18

I'm finding that the Lakeland flavour in St Bruno's is quite a supple and restrained,and I like it that way.

 

dottiewarden

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Mar 25, 2014

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• May 12, 2018

• #19

So, I’ve added a few blends to my shopping cart, including Erinmore Mixture, Kendal Flake, and Gasmere Flake, but what else should I look for to test drive those floral essences?

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+1 on the Samuel Gawith Grousemoor. Does it get any more floral?

Deeelicious!

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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Oh, just caught the "Erinmore" listing. Definitely not a Lakeland. More like Juicy Fruit gum.