Newminster 400 Superior Navy Flake

[dcicero]

Fell in love for a day with it about a year ago, picked up a lb. Never felt the same way again. Guess I have something to look forward to as it ages.

 

[Worknman]

I should've thrown some in with my recent Stockton order. Its been on my radar but I keep forgetting about it.

 

[thedoc333]

I’m excited I have some coming in the mail

 

[bullet08]

This and some others are on order. PS Navy Flake is always out of stock lately.

 

[biz]

Ok, so I just had some today, after a short break in smoking. I really think it's the worst tobacco I've ever had. You guys can skip the impulse buying. What the hell was I thinking?

 

[craig61a]

This thread has probably generated several inventory turns for the vendors...

 

[bullet08]

2oz sample came in today from SP. The "tin" note was something like a strong caramel. Went into a jar for consumption in near future. Can't believe it has no topping per some reviews.

 

[dcicero]

Newminster is the GME of tobacco stock

 

[BROBS]

Ok, so I just had some today, after a short break in smoking. I really think it's the worst tobacco I've ever had. You guys can skip the impulse buying. What the hell was I thinking?

Worst tobacco? Wtf do you normally smoke? Crystallized farts?

 

[bullet08]

Ok, so I just had some today, after a short break in smoking. I really think it's the worst tobacco I've ever had. You guys can skip the impulse buying. What the hell was I thinking?

Worst how? More detail.

 

[craig61a]

Worst how? More detail.

Pretty sure he was just being facetious...

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

How does this compare to Capstans navy cuts,? Is this somewhat lighter than say the Capstan blue ?

 

[BROBS]

How does this compare to Capstans navy cuts,? Is this somewhat lighter than say the Capstan blue ?

Yes much lighter and sweeter. More like macbaren VA flake but sweeter

 

[boston]

For folks who have smoked 400..and veermaster, are they similar?

 

[spicy_boiii]

Can't believe it has no topping per some reviews.

Lol. Yeah, that's wrong. The amount of clearly topped/flavored blends that people claim are not is absolutely out of control. People need to taste some whole leaf/home grown/maybe even some D&R before they comment on toppings/casings/flavorings.

No knock on the blend, I'm definitely a fan.

 

[BROBS]

Lol. Yeah, that's wrong. The amount of clearly topped/flavored blends that people claim are not is absolutely out of control. People need to taste some whole leaf/home grown/maybe even some D&R before they comment on toppings/casings/flavorings.

No knock on the blend, I'm definitely a fan.

It’s cased I’m sure. Maybe not “topped”.
d&R is cased too FYI. Every pipe tobacco is.

 

[spicy_boiii]

It’s cased I’m sure. Maybe not “topped”.
d&R is cased too FYI. Every pipe tobacco is.

Agreed on all accounts. D&R just the more obvious in often having minimal casing compared to most others.

I swear the trend recently has been that anything that's not clearly labeled as an aromatic is greeted with, "I can't believe it's not topped or cased and it tastes like honey caramel berry sunshine."

 

[SpookedPiper]

For folks who have smoked 400..and veermaster, are they similar?

Not really the 400 gives you cavities it's so sweet! I usually pass over the 400 until it ages...so maybe will try it again in 4 years...

I like semi-sweet and more natural sweet, like a pinch of cavendish if any and not a huge sweet topping.

I prefer ps luxury twist or Bullseye flake to the 400 for sure.

Just saying...

 

[daytonsean]

For folks who have smoked 400..and veermaster, are they similar?

To me it’s sweeter than fresh veermaster. Veermaster with some age brightens up a lot. The 400 still has a different flavor up front.

 

[WildTurkeySurprise]

I stumbled across Newminster 400 recently while looking to try PSLTF and finding them together in a shootout on P&C. As folks have mentioned earlier, the tin note (sans tin) of the 400 is fantastic. Both blends are solid, but of the two, I like the 400 better so far.