Newminster #400 Superior Navy Flake
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I have purchased several pounds of this flake and put into cellar. I have some out for now and have found it a very nice VA flake. Its good now, and it can only get better. At the price, its a super bargain.
I have no idea but I'm ordering 8 oz. in my next TAD. I just got some of the 403 and love it (thanks for the heads up rothnh), you should keep it in mind for your next order.
Do yourself a favor and order a pound of each .GOOD STUFF and will age like a CHAMP...
I bought a pound of it last fall and jarred some to age and some to smoke. I really like this stuff. I like it better than Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Navy Flake and for the price you can't beat it.
I bought 8 oz a few weeks ago and is is hands down terrific. Rub it out, fold and stuff, it doesn't matter. Burns down to a fine ash and taste great. I'm very impressed. Might have passed LBF as best bargain smoke out there IMHO. I also agree that it will age terrifically. I'm going to be stocking up on more and trying the round slices.
That's it, I give up. I'm ordering a pound and a half of the 403.
How does the 400 compare to Stokkebye's Luxury Navy Flake? I have a pound and a half of LNF in the cellar already. Is it worth it to go in for both? I love VaPers and Va's in general. I considered going in for a box of Bullseye Flake, but I'm not a big cavendish fan, so it's low on my priorities. The same idea with a Kentucky core is right up my alley, especially if it has that Kentucky nic hit.
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I recently received a few ounces of this, and wanted to give this delicious flake a little more recognition. I assumed it was a direct clone of PS Luxury Navy Flake, but this is a different animal - closer to PS Luxury Twist flake, except tastier - possibly even sweeter. It has that same delightful "buttered toast with honey" flavor I enjoy in many Mac Baren blends, which isn't surprising given this is manufactured by that company. The room-note is delightful as well - a winner all around. :
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I recently received a few ounces of this, and wanted to give this delicious flake a little more recognition. I assumed it was a direct clone of PS Luxury Navy Flake, but this is a different animal - closer to PS Luxury Twist flake, except tastier - possibly even sweeter. It has that same delightful "buttered toast with honey" flavor I enjoy in many Mac Baren blends, which isn't surprising given this is manufactured by that company. The room-note is delightful as well - a winner all around. :
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I thought Newminster was a Stokkebye endeavor. Some of their blends are exactly the same as PS and they even have the same numberings.
Yep, the SNF is some good stuff, but I prefer it in the summer, when I crave the sweet mild flakes in the hot sun to keep my mouth wet as I smoke.
Yep, the SNF is some good stuff, but I prefer it in the summer, when I crave the sweet mild flakes in the hot sun to keep my mouth wet as I smoke.
Just tried it for the first time yesterday. Not much to say, except wow it stayed lit well, I had to leave the pipe for a few minutes to check the mail and when I got back it did not need to be re-lit! I'm new to virginia's so I find them very inconspicuous on their own. Maybe I'll have another bowl of it today..
It's all very confusing - from what I understand, Villger was distributing PS blends for STG. When STG bought Lane, the distribution of PS blends switched to them. Villiger then worked with Mac Baren to create reasonable facsimiles of the blends they had lost, with some changes here and there. Hopefully someone with a little more insight can parse these commercial machinations for us.
IMO when companies start gobbling up their competition, we are the ones that lose. These companies are all swapping sisters so often that it's hard to tell which inbred new company belongs to whom.
Yep, honey sweet, almost aromatic in flavor and aroma, but just heavily cased in honey. Actually, after handling a fresh flake you can taste it on your fingers. but smokes smooth.
Virginias can be tricky to get the hang of, flavor-wise. This one at least has that added sweet element to help a new Virginia fan get a foothold in what to look for on the tongue. I used to force myself to smoke MacBarons VA#1 in exploring these golden Virginias, but once I found this one, the #1 will never be smoked by me again. This one doesn't bite nearly as bad, and the flavor meets you half way.
Yep, honey sweet, almost aromatic in flavor and aroma, but just heavily cased in honey. Actually, after handling a fresh flake you can taste it on your fingers. but smokes smooth.
Virginias can be tricky to get the hang of, flavor-wise. This one at least has that added sweet element to help a new Virginia fan get a foothold in what to look for on the tongue. I used to force myself to smoke MacBarons VA#1 in exploring these golden Virginias, but once I found this one, the #1 will never be smoked by me again. This one doesn't bite nearly as bad, and the flavor meets you half way.
PS LTF is a Virginia cavendish with a much more complex casing. I still love it, and the flavors overpower the tobacco taste at times, but the nicotine is there and leaves me much more satisfied than the Newmister flakes. But, I see them as apples and oranges.
I did much the same thing, and when my half pound of Virginia #1 was gone, it was not replaced. I've come to really like both the Newminster and Peter Stok. Navy Flakes. Also like the Newm. #403 Slices, the PS Lux Bulls Eye Flake, and the PS Lux Twist Flake. I'm smoking F&K Lancer's Slices today...I'm a real flakey guy.
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/lancers-slices-bulk
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/lancer-slices
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/fampk-lancer-slices-review
Good stuff, leathery, smokey latakia heavy without being a latbomb. The Virginias are sweet and flavorful as well, playing really well with the latakia. I was convinced it had to be a GLP blend when I first smoked it.
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/lancer-slices
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/fampk-lancer-slices-review
Good stuff, leathery, smokey latakia heavy without being a latbomb. The Virginias are sweet and flavorful as well, playing really well with the latakia. I was convinced it had to be a GLP blend when I first smoked it.
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