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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2021 7:00:36 GMT -5
A Virginia and Burley medium brown long flake with golden shades and the occasional dark brown speckle, this offering is topped with licorice, fig and tonquin bean according to the SPC description; and as a typical British flavorings with vanilla and fig extracts, according to TR. To my nose, what I perceive is more of the floral note (geranium, I believe) with some licorice. Once lit up the taste will be consistent with these notes but the room note unveils the vanilla as well as the licorice. The burn is very good once the tobacco has been dried some before packing and it does not develop into any type of complexity as I progress but the Burley brings some backbone and nuttiness to the overall experience. The floral note does not stick around for too long once the tobacco is lit. By mid bowl there is more of a tobacco taste supported by the Burley, which becomes more dominant and the Virginia accentuates the licorice but no in its sweet side. By the last third the taste of the tobacco is dominant with the licorice hanging around but it is more subdued. Nicotine is in the mild to medium range during the first half and upgraded to a bit below medium during the last third. Overall, a fine G & H bulk tobacco which I found very pleasant. The taste was very refreshing, if it makes sense. I am enjoying this tobacco a lot but would not recommend it as an all day smoke unless for the true and hard fans of Lakeland flavorings as the nicotine content is perfect for a daily repetitive smoke.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Jun 2, 2021 7:17:26 GMT -5
Nice review. Never tried this one, but it does sound interesting.
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Post by urbino on Jun 2, 2021 21:10:10 GMT -5
Nicely done, sir. I may have to try that one.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2021 3:16:09 GMT -5
After about a half dozen pipefuls this flake reminds me more and more of Louisiana Perique Flake but without any Perique. There is not only the appearance of the flake itself which is similar to LPF. I noticed a chocolate aroma has emerged which is also translated into the tasting profile for a while. I will definitively buy more of this flake!
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Post by rokerdepipe on Jun 4, 2021 4:51:20 GMT -5
This post has me wanting to desperately reach through the screen past your shoulder to reach over and grab some to jam into my pipe!
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Post by Goldbrick on Jun 4, 2021 6:50:27 GMT -5
This post has me wanting to desperately reach through the screen past your shoulder to reach over and grab some to jam into my pipe! I agree; I like a review that leaves my mouth watering...well done lordguyrox!
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jun 6, 2021 16:00:52 GMT -5
A true unsung Lakeland hero. Love the stuff. Ennerdale is an everyday smoke for me, but I like BFS just as much.
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Post by trailboss on Jun 6, 2021 18:24:26 GMT -5
A nice write up, thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2021 15:12:48 GMT -5
Thank you, mates!
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jun 14, 2021 15:28:23 GMT -5
Is this Brown Flake Scented? I've seen them both for sale at different vendors. I have BFS and enjoy it as a change up. It sounds like what you are describing, though I don't get a lot of liquorice, which is good, because heavy liquorice isn't my thing.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2021 5:26:54 GMT -5
Is this Brown Flake Scented? I've seen them both for sale at different vendors. I have BFS and enjoy it as a change up. It sounds like what you are describing, though I don't get a lot of liquorice, which is good, because heavy liquorice isn't my thing. No, I don't think they are? After looking them up on TR, they seem to be two different offerings by composition and casing ingredients.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jun 19, 2021 6:33:34 GMT -5
Is this Brown Flake Scented? I've seen them both for sale at different vendors. I have BFS and enjoy it as a change up. It sounds like what you are describing, though I don't get a lot of liquorice, which is good, because heavy liquorice isn't my thing. No, I don't think they are? After looking them up on TR, they seem to be two different offerings by composition and casing ingredients. Thanks! I'll check TR and smoke a bowl of Scented. For research purposes.
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Post by trailboss on Jun 19, 2021 14:03:14 GMT -5
Although I do not smoke much in the way of Aromatics, the G&H aromatics often seem to be different animal than what we often associate with being an aromatic blend like Captain Black. I have to wonder if the stringent purity laws in England play a role.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2021 4:39:20 GMT -5
No, I don't think they are? After looking them up on TR, they seem to be two different offerings by composition and casing ingredients. Thanks! I'll check TR and smoke a bowl of Scented. For research purposes. That's the spirit, old bean!
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