I am a few months over a year into my pipe smoking journey and I can't seem to find a bulk flake Va/VaPer I like more than what PS/ES is offering. For that matter, I struggle to find any affordable tobacco I enjoy more; burley, english, aromatics included. Even if you add ribbon cut bulk into the mix, ES 4th Gen Evening Flake and PS400 Luxury Navy Flake are top two on my list and they don't break the bank. The flavor and presentation are on point. I constantly find myself reaching for them and smoking it all before they can get any age. Just can't put the stuff down
Being new, I'm still learning how companies are involved in various blends. I learned that while Evening Flake is blended by Erik Stokkebye, it seems to be manufactured by Mac Baren. So in light of the recent news, the political atmosphere, and a 15% off sale, I made my largest bulk purchase to date of 39oz. Just enough to get free shipping
It's saving me money in the long term on a favorite blend
($3/oz even, including taxes). Tobacco isn't getting any cheaper, right? Right??
And, it's giving me a little safety net if the blend does happen change. Either way, I'm going to enjoy smoking all of it and am excited for some of it to get a little age.
It sure is beautiful... 18 jars, so a hair over 2oz each. I already 2 4oz jars in my cellar. So, I expect in total this will last me 3-5 years if I continue smoking other blends as well.
