As with all my reviews, the opinions expressed are 100% my own and your mileage may vary. The tobacco being reviewed has been purchase by myself and I’ve personally smoked several bowls, in various pipes before writing this review. I’ve also linked the TobaccoReviews.com review for your cross reference.
Photo Info: Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake, Missouri Meerschaum Bent Washington Pipe, Czech Pipe Tool, Zippo Lighter with Thunderbird butane insert, Northwest Gentlemen Bison Leather Tobacco Mat. Photo by TheSaintlyCatholic
Pipes Used: Briar, Cob
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: SmokingPipes.com
Strength – Medium
Taste – Medium
Flavoring – Mild
Room Note – Tolerable
Tin Note – Grass, Hay
Rating – **
Cellared – No
My Review
Unfortunately, this is the first tobacco which I just really don’t care for. I’ve tried to like it…I really did! I ordered a one ounce sample (along with a few others you’ll see reviewed in time) from SmokingPipes.com and I’ve smoked a few bowls over the past couple of weeks. This is the first VA/Per blend that I’ve tried so it might just be for that reason why I’m not overly enjoying this blend. Now understand, I don’t hate this blend…I’m just not loving it.
Part of the reason I’m ordering these samples and writing these reviews is to have the opportunity to try different types of tobacco and of course have something to write about here on my blog site. Everyone will have differing opinions on what makes an awesome blend of tobacco. I’m not an expert and I don’t pretend to be. As I’ve stated before, I mostly enjoy aromatics and I believe that upon returning to the pipe smoking hobby over a year ago I absolutely got lucky. Almost immediately I was introduced to Lane 1-Q and for many months that’s all I really felt I needed (or wanted). But the more I got involved with the YTPC (YouTube Pipe Community), the more I wanted to broaden my tobacco horizons. This effort has introduced me to some really great tobacco blends, and even some in the non-aromatic category. But enough about that.
One thing I really do enjoy about this blend is the tin note. I grew up in rural Texas and love the smell of grass and hay. Sticking my nose in the bag/jar brings me back to my roots and memories of the time I spent hauling/stacking hay. There’s also light earth/wood scent which just helps round it all out.
I’ve smoked several bowls and have tried different methods with the flake from folding to rubbing out. Each bowl seems to require more relights than normal, but that’s OK with me. While I love spice, it really seems to be a little more powerful than what I’ve tasted in other blends. Also the nicotine hit is a little more powerful as well. For me, I need to make sure I’ve eaten before smoking this blend otherwise my head is spinning for a while afterwards. According to my wife, the room note is tolerable but she prefers I smoke non-aromatics outdoors.
In contrast, I also ordered Peter Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake and prefer it to the Navy flake. But I’ll save this discussion for later.
TobaccoReviews.com
https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/916/peter-stokkebye-luxury-navy-flake
Coming Up
I’ve added many more blends to my collection over the past few weeks including Peter Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake & Black Coffee, Lane Limited BCA & RLP-6 and others. So please make sure you return next week for my next review.
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Until next time…
Happy Smoking!
Jerry
