US flakes I can try

[wales smoker]

A few months ago I discovered what a huge choice US pipe smokers have. So I thought I'd try some. Postage to UK is huge but it is still cheaper than the UK price.
My usual brands are:- Erinmore, UV Flake, Marlin Flake, Hal o the Wynd, St.Bruno Flake; GH Aromatic Brown Flake.
So I have so far tried these and must confess none have really impressed apart for Formers Private Flake & Burley Flake no.3
Regents Flake
Stonehenge
Maple Street
Founders Flake
Cumberland
Haddos Delight
Burley Flake 5

I still have a long list a brands to try, but I wonder if you good folk could offer suggestions based on what I like. I like some strength but draw the line at say 1750 flake. I know it's a matter of taste but often reviews give strength as strong and I fail to get it.
Thanks to all the welcome replies and I look forward to some interesting choices.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Stonehenge

That's odd considering it's manufactured by GH.

 

[wales smoker]

I see, so G.L.Pease Stonehenge is manufactured by GH?

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

C&D Burley Flake #2
C&D Star of The East Flake
Newminster 400

Drawing a blank now... Ugh

 

[NomadOrb]

Keep in mind that a lot of "flakes" manufactured by C&D are actually a broken flake.

Mac Baren are some of the best at making flakes in my humble opinion. The HH like of flakes are beautiful and easy to prepare.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Newminster 400

Is Newminster made in the US? I thought it was a MacBaren off brand. But, now, I am not sure.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Is Newminster made in the US? I thought it was a MacBaren off brand. But, now, I am not sure.

I'm not sure. Covid brain fog is bad today...

 

[cosmicfolklore]

IO think

I'm not sure. Covid brain fog is bad today...

I had to look it up...
"After the slight reshuffle of STG's American distribution system back in 2012, Villiger-Stokkebye / Villiger Cigars North America were left without a bulk tobacco offering. In response, they teamed up with Mac Baren to create Newminster, a new brand with a full assortment of blends and styles, including English Luxus"

Newminster Pipe Tobacco

Smokingpipes is your one stop shop for Newminster Pipe Tobacco and all your tobacco smoking needs. From new and estate tobacco pipes to tin pipe tobacco and bulk pipe tobacco, we have everything you need

www.smokingpipes.com

So, a combination of Villiger and MacBaren.

 

[NomadOrb]

I'm not sure. Covid brain fog is bad today...

I hope you feel better!

 

[Andre_T]

There are a vary of flakes that are excellent at LJ Peretti that are made in house. I encourage you to take a look there.

 

[Peter Turbo]

I see, so G.L.Pease Stonehenge is manufactured by GH?

It is, however I think its mostly available in the US Market I don't see it for sale on too many UK/EU websites. I saw synjenco has it but they have a lot of things.

Not sure why Europeans value C&D so highly I think a lot of there stuff is mediocre and or over rated. I guess its just because you don't have access to it? My B&M carries a ton of great tobacco and not one tin of it is C&D.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I hope you feel better!

Thank you! I'm back at around 90%. My tobacco taste is still a bit off, but getting better each day!

 

[NomadOrb]

Thank you! I'm back at around 90%. My tobacco taste is still a bit off, but getting better each day!

Happy to hear that!

 

[fireground_piper]

It is, however I think its mostly available in the US Market I don't see it for sale on too many UK/EU websites. I saw synjenco has it but they have a lot of things.

Not sure why Europeans value C&D so highly I think a lot of there stuff is mediocre and or over rated. I guess its just because you don't have access to it? My B&M carries a ton of great tobacco and not one tin of it is C&D.

All to taste. Most of my cellar and favorites come from the house of C&D. Most UK/EU blends Iv purchased have been traded away, powered through to get rid of or just outright put into the trash.

I keep a few Mac Baren blends on hand but other than I don’t see purchasing anymore uk/eu blends.

 

[wales smoker]

There are a vary of flakes that are excellent at LJ Peretti that are made in house. I encourage you to take a look there.

Thanks for this, I had a look and will see about having some sent to the UK

 

[Puff nstuff]

Also, Watch City makes some very good flakes; don't know if they ship overseas.

Maybe check out the Wessex flakes; they're not made in the US, but highly regarded by many.

You're lucky to have access to all those Gawith flakes and ropes overe there!

 

[Mr_houston]

GL Pease Fillmore is a broken flake with above-medium strength.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

That's odd considering it's manufactured by GH.

It is not, It is now made by C&D.

The Latest

C and D Tobacco

www.cornellanddiehl.com

 

[Briar Lee]

My favorite flake is Peter Stoykkebe Luxury Navy Flake.

updating via yoast

www.tobaccoreviews.com

As Jiminks says, it’s an all day smoke for the experienced smoker.

I’m having some for breakfast.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Ummmm... either some people need some geography lessons, or maybe they didn't understand the question.