Jim's Dan's St. Bernard Flake Review.

[JimInks]

The Virginias are grassy with a bit of bold earthiness. The sweetness is citrus, and tangy dried fruit. The perique is strong, offering some plum and raisin with a sharp spiciness in every puff. There's a prevalent musty, leathery, bitter quality that, depending on your personal preferences, either clash with or compliment the sweet and sour flavor. Despite all of that, you'll notice a creaminess from the topping that keeps this from becoming harsh, though I suspect a pinch or two of dark cavendish is present. In many ways, it's a bolder, sweeter, spicier version of Dunhill Navy Rolls with some different flavor hits. Burns slow and requires some relights. Made for an experienced smoker.

 

[DrT999]

Sounds like a winner!

 

[RobJ]

Thanks for the thorough review! This one sounds like one I'd enjoy so I'll order up a tin if I can find a source. It doesn't look like SP.com stocks this one.

 

[Brewdude]

I'll look forward to trying this Jim, based on your review. Might have to go to Dan Pipe in the GR to get it though!

:silent:


Cheers,

RR

 

[juanmedusa]

Thanks again. Sounds awesome.

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Thanks again. Sounds awesome.

Agreed. Nice review Jim. I have never even heard of this Dan product until now. Sounds right up my alley.

 

[Rusty]

Sometimes it might be available under another brand name...

Dan Pipe Catalog Description of St. Bernard Flake >

Former's Description of Straight Grain Flake >

From http://formerpipes.com/former.html

Too similar to be mere coincidence, especially since DTM is the manufacturer of Former's tobaccos. Of course if you'd prefer to believe that Former has a tobacco factory ... 8)

 

[Brewdude]

WOW........a rusty sighting............





Cheers,

RR

 

[juanmedusa]

WOW........a rusty sighting............





Cheers,

RR

Rusty "The Researcher" evidently.