What Do You Think Is The Hardest Flake To Find?

cigrmaster

Lifer

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Since May of 2012 I have been buying flakes to fill my cellar, some are easy to get, others are a major ball buster. What has been your hardest flake to find? I have mine and will let you guys know towards the end of the thread which one it is. The flake I had the most trouble finding is a blend that is little known, but is incredibly tasty. Of course once I spill the beans, you guys will curse me up and down because you will want it and it will be a bitch.
So lets's hear yours.

 

peckinpahhombre

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Dec 24, 2012

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What Do You Think Is The Hardest Flake To Find?

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Cigrmaster is the hardest flake to find. The bastard only logs in once every two months, pisses everyone off, and then runs off.

 

cigrmaster

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peck, it is not my fault I got a serious eye infection and I have an 8mm stone in my right kidney. See how you are doing at my age you young whipper snapper.

 

peckinpahhombre

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Excuses . . . excuses . . . always excuses

 

peckinpahhombre

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Your question is easy - definitely Kingfisher.

 

cigrmaster

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I cannot wait till you get a case of the Gout, you will be crying like a baby. With all the red meat you eat it is just a matter of time. Now answer the question you freaking jag off.

 

peckinpahhombre

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Uh, I did answer the question above - that damn eye infection must be worsening. Should I post in braille?

 

cigrmaster

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While Kingfisher can be difficult, it is no where near the one I have in mind. Besides, you gives a rats ass about that stuff.

 

peckinpahhombre

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Well, all I know is that in almost 2 years in the hobby I have yet to see a tin of Kingfisher for sale at any of the online retailers, yet they all claim that it has not been discontinued. What flake are you referring to?

 

msandoval858

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Jun 11, 2012

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• Jul 4, 2014

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A few weeks ago I would have said Old Ironsides. Then I got lucky and managed to score about 7 tins to hold me over for awhile. Thanks again to peck for the heads up on finding some!
Harris, don't be bringing up gout. That shit sucks. Wouldn't wish it on anyone! lol

 

escioe

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Stonehaven's tough but not impossible. Ditto Penzance.
I haven't seen Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake available recently, though I know people get it sometimes. I would love to try it.
I remember passing on tins of Kingfisher when I bought Pelican in 2005. I wasn't totally impressed with Pelican, though, so I've not been totally bummed about missing Kingfisher.
If we're talking about flakes that are supposedly still in production, those are the ones I know about and either want or have wanted at some point. But you can't taste rarity, and there are plenty of other fine smokes to be had.
As far as out of production stuff I'd love to try but haven't seen come up for sale, let alone be able to afford them, I'd put Benson & Hedges Original Virginia Flake at the top of that list.

 

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james80

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 16, 2012

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Germains Brown Flake - impossible to get in the UK.

 

cobguy

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Oct 18, 2013

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GLP Stonehenge Flake?
Otherwise I'm guessing one from Wessex .. maybe??

 

northernneil

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Jun 1, 2013

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I'm going with Dan Tobacco: The Malthouse. "Pressure fermented for 12 weeks!"

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

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A month ago I would have said Wessex BCDF, but I finally found a tin (at a premium price) and I wasn't overly impressed.

Next on my bucket list is Kingfisher.
ps. It's a good thing Peck and Harris are separated by about 3000 miles! 'Twould be better if separated by an ocean! :rofl:

 

twoonefive

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pipesandpens.com

• Jul 4, 2014

• #16

Maybe St. Bruno flake for US smokers.

 

fishingandpipes

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Any of the discontinued ones
Not sure what you're referring to, though I have one in mind - John Aylesbury - but it pops up now and again.
I've had Kingfisher. It was maybe 5-7 years ago, but I didn't feel rushed to get another tin and it seemed to be kicking around if you looked at that point. I think there's a self-inflicted Tobacco Rush on right now that we're all dealing with.
I blame Mr. Cigarmaster and Mr. Peck.

 

mrenglish

Lifer

Dec 25, 2010

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• Jul 4, 2014

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+1 for John Aylesbury Luxury Flake. I have not been able to try this one yet. My second nomination would also be for Kingfisher.

 

mountainman

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May 4, 2012

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Astleys no. 44 is pretty much never available. WBCF is probably the next hardest to find. Luckily I happened across a BM a month ago that had it and I bought 5 tins. And yes John Aylesbury luxury flake is a PITA to find as well.

 

jon11

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+1 for Kingfisher....I only have 10 tins left