Weaver Brand

[firecrest]

Good morning from "firecrest" I am a new member as from today. I have been smoking a pipe for the last 42 years and smoke Ennerdale Flake. I have a question for your older smokers - as myself - can anyone recommend a flake tobacco to replace "Weaver Brand Flake" This was a tobacco I smoked in the 80s early 90s until it was discontinued. It was a sweet yet medium strong smoke with a distinctive aroma. It was produced by Lambert and Butler. I believe it was discontinued due to its South African connections! I use GQ TOBACCOS mail service, which I find first hand. Due to the time lap they can not recommend a replacement - not surprised after 40 odd years!
Firecrest

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome from North Carolina. I can't think of a replacement.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Welcome and no clue, lol. Maybe explore some GL Pease? Bankside is good but has a little Perique. Not sure if it’s the Latakia you are most interested in or the richer Virginia. Others will surely have had experience with your favorite.

 

[MattRVA]

Welcome from Virginia

 

[bluegrassbrian]

There are no shortage of bright to medium Virginia flakes out there. How would you describe the flavoring/casing?

 

[dunnyboy]

Welcome from NYC.

 

[simong]

Weaver??
There’s a blast from the past!
I’d go for Samuel Gawith’s Chocolate Flake or Bobs Chocolate Flake from Gawith Hoggarth’s. They’d be your best, if not closest, alternatives.
Other than those, slowly work your way through sampling all the dark flakes from Gawith’s, Gawith Hoggarth’s & Germain’s.
Welcome to the forum.

 

[WVOldFart]

Hello and welcome from West Virginia.

 

[tobakenist]

Hi and welcome from central England, I am a English and Balkan smoker, never came across Weaver Flake in 50 years of smoking, Ennerdale, the place I know well, my Sister lives near by, C&Q may help you if you if you ask them, they are very Knowledgeable about past tobacco's. good luck to you.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

I got nothing for you. It is rare to have this community stumped. Someone will have a solution I am sure. You may want to be more detailed in why you like this blend so that we can make some solid recommendations.

 

[LeafErikson]

Welcome to the forum. I ain’t gonna be able to help you on the tobacco suggestion front considering I was either an egg or infant when that stuff was discontinued.

 

[Reggie]

Good morning from "firecrest" I am a new member as from today. I have been smoking a pipe for the last 42 years and smoke Ennerdale Flake. I have a question for your older smokers - as myself - can anyone recommend a flake tobacco to replace "Weaver Brand Flake" This was a tobacco I smoked in the 80s early 90s until it was discontinued. It was a sweet yet medium strong smoke with a distinctive aroma. It was produced by Lambert and Butler. I believe it was discontinued due to its South African connections! I use GQ TOBACCOS mail service, which I find first hand. Due to the time lap they can not recommend a replacement - not surprised after 40 odd years!
Firecrest

 

[NashNathan]

Welcome from Alaska.

 

[kcghost]

Welcome from KC!! Sorry no clue as to your question.

 

[tklee]

Hello. Welcome from Malaysia!

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

 

[OverMountain]

Hi and welcome!

 

[Jbyrd]

Welcome from Missouri

 

[Scottmi]

Hello and Welcome from Washington State! Never heard of Weaver Brand... look forward to any posts about it / what you find as a replacement.

 

[firecrest]

Thanks for replies. Will try the Chocolate flakes as suggested. Will let you know !