Opening A Tin? Show Us!

[bluegrassbrian]

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I've never tried this as it isn't available in the UK. Is it regular Brown Flake broken up or is it different in some way?

Ive read it's a different blend altogether.

 

[Briarcutter]

And a few more perique barrels maturing.
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I'd like a few pounds of that please!

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

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Ive read it's a different blend altogether.

Tobacco Reviews says it contains Kentucky which Brown Flake doesn't. Be interesting to hear someone's side by side comparison. Sounds nice, anyway.

 

[Mrs. Pickles]

Tobacco Reviews says it contains Kentucky which Brown Flake doesn't. Be interesting to hear someone's side by side comparison. Sounds nice, anyway.

I’m not sure if it’s wise of us to roll the dice on a cross-Atlantic tobacco trade, but Ive got an extra tin of ‘Bridge brown flake I can send you.

If you’ve got some Brown Flake classic handy, perhaps you could be the person who does that side by side comparison.

 

[WirelessSmoke]

I grabbed the limit on this one. Glad I did. I found it to be quite good.

I agree, it is quite good. I'm still just tasting/sampling different things, so the 4oz pouch minimum they were selling is more than I'd usually buy of a new blend, but I'm glad I have the extra with this one!

 

[Steddy]

Here's a "tin" of perique that I had the pleasure to see opened recently. Ah the aroma...
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Where is this? I am not an envious person but you are trying me.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I’m not sure if it’s wise of us to roll the dice on a cross-Atlantic tobacco trade, but Ive got an extra tin of ‘Bridge brown flake I can send you.

If you’ve got some Brown Flake classic handy, perhaps you could be the person who does that side by side comparison.

UK customs are a dumpster fire so I wouldn't risk it. Thanks for the offer, though.

 

[stewartu]

Where is this? I am not an envious person but you are trying me.

This is at Sutliff Tobacco in Richmond, Virginia.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Tobacco Reviews says it contains Kentucky which Brown Flake doesn't. Be interesting to hear someone's side by side comparison. Sounds nice, anyway.

Steve Fallon says (on TobaccoReviews) that Bridge is a straight Virginia, whereas Brown Flake has Ky.

I feel like i may have avoided some Germaine's Brown Flake in the past because of the Ky- could be misremembering.

I de-tinned the whole of the Bridge tin to dry it a bit. Definitely a broken flake- some chunky chunks, but also some well rubbed portions. Has a consistent color that implies a straight Virginia.
The tin aroma is fantastic- didn't seem to completely translate to the pipe, but I've only smoked one bowl.

It's got a 4 star avg. on TR.com- that's pretty darn uncommon.

 

[jaingorenard]

Steve Fallon says (on TobaccoReviews) that Bridge is a straight Virginia, whereas Brown Flake has Ky.

I feel like i may have avoided some Germaine's Brown Flake in the past because of the Ky- could be misremembering.

I de-tinned the whole of the Bridge tin to dry it a bit. Definitely a broken flake- some chunky chunks, but also some well rubbed portions. Has a consistent color that implies a straight Virginia.
The tin aroma is fantastic- didn't seem to completely translate to the pipe, but I've only smoked one bowl.

It's got a 4 star avg. on TR.com- that's pretty darn uncommon.

To mirror @Mrs. Pickles suggestion, if you want to try a tin of Brown Flake side-by-side, drop me a PM.

Edited to say it's been a while since I've smoked a tin, but I don't remember there being any Kentucky in it.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

To mirror @Mrs. Pickles suggestion, if you want to try a tin of Brown Flake side-by-side, drop me a PM.

Edited to say it's been a while since I've smoked a tin, but I don't remember there being any Kentucky in it.

I don't put FULL faith in anything I read on TR- especially blend components.

If you'd be willing to send me a bowl or twos worth, I'd be happy to make a comparison.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

To mirror @Mrs. Pickles suggestion, if you want to try a tin of Brown Flake side-by-side, drop me a PM.

Edited to say it's been a while since I've smoked a tin, but I don't remember there being any Kentucky in it.

According to Germain's:

Brown Flake is a molasses colored Virginia leaf. pressed into broad flakes that are resinous and delectable. The naturally bright lemon Virginia is first air cured to draw out the simpler, nuttier flavor, then pressed to ferment in its own vital juices.


It definitely tastes that way.

 

[AxelR]

Just opened a new tin of Squadron leader.I love this blend.

 

[Mrs. Pickles]

According to Germain's:

Brown Flake is a molasses colored Virginia leaf. pressed into broad flakes that are resinous and delectable. The naturally bright lemon Virginia is first air cured to draw out the simpler, nuttier flavor, then pressed to ferment in its own vital juices.


It definitely tastes that way.

Super curious about the air cured aspect. Sounds very different than the usual fruit and hay descriptions of flue cured Virginia.

I'll be counting on the efforts @bluegrassbrian and @jaingorenard to show us what's what.