Alternative to St James Flake that is available?

[Wesquire]

Can't ever seem to catch St James Flake while it is available. Any suggestions for the closest thing to it that is more readily available?

 

[spearheadbill]

There isn't really anything like it. It is a virginia/perique blend but the Gawith folks have a very unique way with it. Wessex curly block is very nice

 

[Auxsender]

Can't ever seem to catch St James Flake while it is available. Any suggestions for the closest thing to it that is more readily available?

Your best bet is here.
Wait til you have 100 posts then post a “Want To Buy” thread for it.
The SJF will find you.
You won’t need a substitute.

 

[Wesquire]

Your best bet is here.
Wait til you have 100 posts then post a “Want To Buy” thread for it.
The SJF will find you.
You won’t need a substitute.

Thanks. I've been mixing some perique into Stokkebye LBF and LNF and aging it to moderate success. The next thing I was going to try is pressing my own from whole leaf sources, but I'd rather just be able to get the St James Flake itself.

 

[spearheadbill]

Tobacco Trader in Los Angeles has plenty of it on the shelf. Google the phone number and call to order. They are great folks and don't do internet sales but are more than happy to mail order over the phone. They have tins, 250g boxes of flake and a few boxes of SJ plug right now as well.

 

[spearheadbill]

Tobacco Trader 310-823-5831 Manny or Anna are the nicest folks in the biz

 

[spearheadbill]

Thanks. I've been mixing some perique into Stokkebye LBF and LNF and aging it to moderate success. The next thing I was going to try is pressing my own from whole leaf sources, but I'd rather just be able to get the St James Flake itself.

Tobacco Trader 310-823-5831 Manny or Anna are the nicest folks in the biz

 

[spearheadbill]

James over at thebriarfellowship has boxes of St. James flake for 95 bucks.

 

[Hutch Piper]

Some B&Ms have it in stock. May be worth calling around to see if they will ship to you.

 

[Wesquire]

James over at thebriarfellowship has boxes of St. James flake for 95 bucks.

They are burnt ends. Never tried that before.

 

[spearheadbill]

Some B&Ms have it in stock. May be worth calling around to see if they will ship to you.

I've listed a few. some folks want free st james

 

[spearheadbill]

They are burnt ends. Never tried that before.

it's the BEST

 

[spearheadbill]

They are burnt ends. Never tried that before.

Post up a picture when you open it!

 

[Infantry23]

Boswell's had multiple tins of it in stock when I was there Saturday. You could order it online through them AND pickup Northwoods at the same time. Win-Win!

 

[IrishBadger]

There isn't really anything like it. It is a virginia/perique blend but the Gawith folks have a very unique way with it. Wessex curly block is very nice

I really enjoy Curly Block as well but it's another one that is hard to catch in stock. And like everything has jumped in price over the last couple of years.

 

[spearheadbill]

I really enjoy Curly Block as well but it's another one that is hard to catch in stock. And like everything has jumped in price over the last couple of years.

I’ve seen it recently available but yes luxury is expensive

 

[kcmontie]

Boswell's had multiple tins of it in stock when I was there Saturday. You could order it online through them AND pickup Northwoods at the same time. Win-Win!

Thanks just pick up some more burnt ends St James. $65 is a steal for that stuff.

 

[spearheadbill]

Thanks just pick up some more burnt ends St James. $65 is a steal for that stuff.

Because you’re a real one. You’re about this life

 

[Wyomingpiper]

Thanks. I've been mixing some perique into Stokkebye LBF and LNF and aging it to moderate success. The next thing I was going to try is pressing my own from whole leaf sources, but I'd rather just be able to get the St James Flake itself.

This actually seems like a good idea, but definitely not like SG.

I agree with others that nothing is similar.