Tobaccos only available in UK?

[Perimeter_Road]

A friend of mine is on his way to London and agreed to bring me back some tobacco. I asked him to get me some Condor, and if he comes across it some Revor plug and some Germain’s Brown flake (or pretty much anything else with their name on it). I told him James J Fox was the best place I could think of to look.

Does anybody have suggestions for some other tobaccos that are available in U.K. but hard to get here in the US? Is James J Fox the best place to send him?

No blend type is off limits.

Thanks I appreciate any feedback.

 

[LouisPiper]

Wilson of sharrow normally a snuff maker has gotten into pipe tobacco lately. Haven't tried them yet but might be worth a shot.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

One doesn't have to go to J Fox to find the following fine British OTC Blends,The Original Flake* By Ogdens which today is produced by Barens(formerly known as Walnut Flake ) and then we have this Special Virginia by Benson&Hedges ,I assume Japan Tobacco is producing it nowdays

 

[paulfg]

Or he can order online and get it sent to where he is staying,assuming he is there for a few days

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plenty of gawith hoggarth ,Revour easily available.

 

[Toast]

He'd have to be super lucky to stumble on any Germains, it's pretty much as unavailable here as anywhere else.

I tend to buy cigars in the west end tobacconists, but looking at their prices & selection for pipes (Premium Pipes and Pipe Tobacco | James J. Fox - https://www.jjfox.co.uk/pipes-and-tobacco.html?product_list_limit=all&product_list_order=price), I'd definitely second buying online if possible - much better selection & price. I tend to use GQ - & by & large thier standard delivery takes two days.

Though, they're wonderful shops to visit - my favourite is the Davidoff shop just down the road - if he likes pipes or cigars he'll have a great experience.

 

[Perimeter_Road]

One doesn't have to go to J Fox to find the following fine British OTC Blends,The Original Flake* By Ogdens which today is produced by Barens(formerly known as Walnut Flake ) and then we have this Special Virginia by Benson&Hedges ,I assume Japan Tobacco is producing it nowdays

Thanks, those both sound like blends I would enjoy. I will add them to the list

 

[Perimeter_Road]

Or he can order online and get it sent to where he is staying,assuming he is there for a few days

Mysmokingshop Tobacconist

Mysmokingshop Specialist Tobacconist. Multi award winning tobacconist based in Preston, Lancashire with one of the largest walk-in cigar humidors in the UK.

mysmokingshop.co.uk

plenty of gawith hoggarth ,Revour easily available.

I hadn’t considered ordering online and having it sent to his hotel. Great suggestion, thank you.

 

[Perimeter_Road]

He'd have to be super lucky to stumble on any Germains, it's pretty much as unavailable here as anywhere else.

I tend to buy cigars in the west end tobacconists, but looking at their prices & selection for pipes (Premium Pipes and Pipe Tobacco | James J. Fox - https://www.jjfox.co.uk/pipes-and-tobacco.html?product_list_limit=all&product_list_order=price), I'd definitely second buying online if possible - much better selection & price. I tend to use GQ - & by & large thier standard delivery takes two days.

Though, they're wonderful shops to visit - my favourite is the Davidoff shop just down the road - if he likes pipes or cigars he'll have a great experience.

Does the Davidoff shop have a wide selection of pipe tobaccos or is it just the blends they produce themselves?

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Thanks, those both sound like blends I would enjoy. I will add them to the list

Also Condor Long Cut Flake is worth buying, it beats the standard green ready-rubbed any time

 

[karam]

I hadn’t considered ordering online and having it sent to his hotel. Great suggestion, thank you.

Yep, I’ve done that myself from time to time, just give a heads-up to the reception.

Few very gold shops, the JJ Fox is very expensive, better look at smoke-king, and the black swan shop.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I initially read the thread title as "Tacos Only Available in the UK" and was sad for a moment.

Like, why are there certain tacos only available in the UK and why can't they be recreated in North America. What are they hiding and what is their secret?

Thank goodness, I misread the title.

 

[Perimeter_Road]

I initially read the thread title as "Tacos Only Available in the UK" and was sad for a moment.

Like, why are there certain tacos only available in the UK and why can't they be recreated in North America. What are they hiding and what is their secret?

Thank goodness, I misread the title.

Certainly no taco shortage here where I’m at (California)

 

[Ahi Ka]

If you REALLY enjoy rope tobacco, have a look at the pigtails, the aromatic (Turkish delight) and aniseed ones. I forget the name but their is also an apple chewing rope (not GH, or at least not sold under their brand).

 

[paulfg]

I hadn’t considered ordering online and having it sent to his hotel. Great suggestion, thank you.

it will save you a lot,as on line prices are a lot cheaper then the up market shops like JJ Fox and Davidoff etc.
even Cgars who operate on line as well as having several shops have a substacial difference in prices between online and shop

I agree QG is another good online to try

Pipe Tobacco | Shop Pipe Tobacco at GQ Tobaccos

Pipe tobacco varies in blend, flavour and styles and here at GQ Tobaccos we stock a huge selection of world famous blends

www.gqtobaccos.com

 

[karam]

it will save you a lot,as on line prices are a lot cheaper then the up market shops like JJ Fox and Davidoff etc.
even Cgars who operate on line as well as having several shops have a substacial difference in prices between online and shop

I agree QG is another good online to try

Pipe Tobacco | Shop Pipe Tobacco at GQ Tobaccos

Pipe tobacco varies in blend, flavour and styles and here at GQ Tobaccos we stock a huge selection of world famous blends

www.gqtobaccos.com

Ah yes, cgars and GQ are also very good. There’s one more I am always forgetting though.

 

[karam]

If you REALLY enjoy rope tobacco, have a look at the pigtails, the aromatic (Turkish delight) and aniseed ones. I forget the name but their is also an apple chewing rope (not GH, or at least not sold under their brand).

Can you share a link?

 

[Ahi Ka]

Can you share a link?

Applejack Twist - Loose Chewing Tobacco - McGahey The Tobacconist

Order your Applejack Twist - Loose Chewing Tobacco securely online today for fast delivery from our stock of popular & specialist smoking products & accessories.

www.the-tobacconist.co.uk

I looked into it more, and now realise it is just GH sweet apple brown twist. Sorry for the excitement

 

[Davy]

Don't forget Germain's Rich Dark Flake, if available.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Gawith - Mahogany
Gawith - Jubilee Blend
Gawith - Seasonal Reserve
Gawith - Summer Reserve
Gawith - Four Squires Flake
Gawith - Westmorland Slices
Gawith - Reunion Series: Brown House Roll Cut
Gawith - Reunion Series: No.27 Perique Flake
Gawith - Reunion Series: Bourbon Flake
Sam Gawith - RB Plug
Peterson - Dark Flake

Is Gawith - Rich Dark Springdew available in the US? I thought it was but i'm not sure.

I've tried all of these (except for the Brown House Roll Cut) and i've really enjoyed every last one of them.

 

[Toast]

Does the Davidoff shop have a wide selection of pipe tobaccos or is it just the blends they produce themselves?

It's good for a physical location, as I remember- a lot of it, like the Peterson, is stuff that's readily available in the US though. The online places have much much better selections than any shop I've yet been to in person.