I was going to say it looks ok to me. I have some cringle flake that scared me when I opened it but after seeing it sparkle in the sunlight and actually viewing the crystal like formations under magnification I was pleased.
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Processing 500 grams of Bob’s Chocolate Flake today.
Processing 500 grams of Bosun Cut Plug today as well.
I don’t go for automatics often, but there aren’t many aromatic hot pressed flakes on the market. Cobblestone was 40% off, so I snagged five of these along with my brick Va and brick burley purchase. And with this new phone camera, this makes for one sexy tin!
It's that time. 9 years of taking up storage is more than enough. Tis the season I suppose. 
I was gifted a tin from 2013. Very unique flavor but very, very tasty. Enjoy!
If you have anything else just taking up space you can dent it my way for free storage
Davidoff Flake Medallions. One of my favorite blends.
I'm in the Christmas Spirit now! Merry Christmas one and all!
A couple 1 oz sections of GH Aniseed Twist I’ve cut into coins to get some air time.
A tin of McConnell Scottish Cake from 2005. Nice bloom on it. I also have some Scottish Flake with the same date, for later. Will post pics.
Beautiful. I loved the aroma on an aged tin of Scottish Cake. Unfortunately for me it is a touch too strong with the Kentucky so I had to sell the rest of my tins from 2009. Cheers.
Tabac Manil La Brumeuse
This is the "large cut" version. The texture and size remind me exactly of the shredded and crinkled paper packing material I received in a box last month. This is much more pleasant to smoke.
This is the "large cut" version. The texture and size remind me exactly of the shredded and crinkled paper packing material I received in a box last month. This is much more pleasant to smoke.
Opening a tin of Estervals No.1. Christmas gift from Estervals. It is a Virginia Flake with Oriental and Burley made by MacBaren.
C&D Carolina Red Flake with Perique from 2023. 
This is an old favorite of mine. How are you liking it?
This is my first time trying this blend. I've had other navy blends before but not with Latakia in the mix. I dried the flake for about 1/2 hour before packing it using the fold and stuff method. To me, the Virginia seems muted while the flavor of Latakia wasn't what I expected perhaps due to the rum topping. This isn't to say that I don't like it; it's different than my expectation which can be a good thing. I need to smoke a few more bowls to get a better appreciation of this blend.