Customer Reviews (165 Total)
My favorite Virginia thus far
December 05, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Guys and gals this is a real bargain. I love it fresh or aged a bit. This is a Virginia that from first light to the last puff is creamy and in the pastry realm. It smells like a bowl of Golden Grahams cereal. I like to fold and stuff for best re... Read More
sults but rubbing out is sublime too. It does have a slight earthy quality but on the sweet side. Sometimes I get a touch of cinnamon, but overall is toasty and bready and doughy. Burns super easy. I love it! Read Less
Pleasantly rewarded after aging!
April 20, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
On this sunny afternoon, I filled up my favorite Castello pipe with some 2-years aged #400 Superior Navy Flakes. First few puffs and I was amazed as to how wonderful this tobacco benefited from aging. The full taste and great flavors of quality Vir... Read More
ginas tickled my taste buds. A truly 5-Star+ tobacco after aging. Read Less
Lightly crumbling longer strands of delicious flake.
June 25, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
[Tin/Bag - Very sweet Virginias. Little brown sugar and light molassis, light oven baking some very faint cinnamon rolls. A little almost smokey vanilla, and almost a cinnamon. Not much moisture, needs to 0-15 mins. A fluffy texture when rubbout ... Read More
some, crumbles easily. Very light texture. Little shoe leather after dry and rubbout. Easy for fold and stuff as well leaving a little easy kindling for the top off.]
Some slightly greener (but not green) grass, catfish in the grass on a pond image, burnt matches room note after light (I used a lighter). No golden hay. Sharper when you get it light well and hit hard, almost a fruit kind of taste/feel. Enjoyed most when sipped real tenderly with lazy, slow, retro. Got a slight hint of pine roasting on retro. Little saw dust on the floor image. Milder than Stokkebye LNF. I prefer LNF more often, but love the slightly greener qualities and mildness along with the nuances of sweetness. I think about it more than am able to smoke it, but would smoke it more if I had more for sure. Basically save it for a treat until better stocked. I look forward to it in the rotation and will need to buy pounds of it.
Flavors come out better at just a smolder, veerry slow sip, just barely enough to keep it going on the edge of burnout. Hitting hard produces no more flavor but maybe less.
Burns excellent to a fine ash, no moisture or dottle in bowl at end. ◄7.8/10✠Skulls► Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
客观讲，养一段时间后可以抽。而且面对国内价格飞涨的PS，这玩意儿就变得可爱了。至于说味道，出甜可以，甜度挺高的。斗温容易高，而且这草微微刺舌头，从点火到结束，味道是单一的没什么起伏，无惊喜，也不想给什么差评价，毕竟价格摆在这里
Honey and Graham Crackers
August 29, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I like this Virginia flake very much, particularly in the morning. It is light in body, very subtly sweet and easy to rub out into my briars.
The flavor reminds me of graham crackers, with a very nice, understated sweetness. It's a nice morning smok... Read More
e, stays lit and burns nicely but will get a littler hot if you push it. With a cup of strong coffee and a morning breeze, it's a solid start to the day. Read Less
Cellaring is a Must
November 26, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
When I first bought this blend I couldn't help but think 'oh well, had to try it.' I threw it in a mason jar and tried smoking it four months later and got a much stronger whiff of a grassy, slightly honey flavor. Bought a pound of it and stored it i... Read More
n a large mason jar for several months and I've found it to be one of my go-to smokes for nights when I want something subtle.
Aged +1 Year: The flavors have gotten better over time. I think it's worth having a pound of this in four mason jars (date them: I've learned my lesson) and letting the first jar mellow for a few months before opening it. Read Less
The Poor Man's Capstan
April 28, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Smells straight up exactly like raisin bran before smoking. Once you get going it is not in-your-face but there is a sweetness with a good subtle graham cracker flavor that reminds me a lot of Capstan Blue. And that's fresh, not even aged yet. In f... Read More
act after smoking one bowl of this I decided at this price I really have no need of paying 17 bucks for a tin of Capstan ever again. Read Less
nice virginia flake
November 07, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
so good I like it
simple and good taste
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
拿到手后抽了一斗，第一感觉就像红法（奥利克）比豪海好抽，高级海军P草应该多一些，完全吊出了V草的甜美，而豪海的P草明显不足只有甜味，这款草我喜欢，喜欢红法（奥利克）的朋友可以尝试这款草，相比红法（奥利克）多一些酸味，比豪海的味道层次更多变，尤其是补火后层次更明显，烟气量比豪海和红法（奥利克）要足，价格又便宜，是款神草，过鼻刺激感刚好，如果是新手请别碰这款草和红法（奥利克），否则会想退坑，新手入V建议从牛眼和豪海入手，几乎没有什么刺激感。
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
打开袋子立刻就能闻到饼干的香味，就像你儿时常常期许的那样，情不自禁就想放到嘴里吃掉它。收到的草很干，点燃后斗温较高，烟气也保持了饼干的香甜，温和简单让人感到舒适，很满足！
My go to sweet Virginia
August 17, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Sweet, bready, Virginia. I like to fold and stuff, burns slow and cool. Part of my regular rotation. Medium low nic hit
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
闻起来有种李子肉蒲的味道，就跟吃李子肉干一样。是我闻着味道最好的一个，抽起来就百人百口了。
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
这草很甜，没什么特色，但也没啥缺点，好比纯粮小烧，肯定没有调制过的酒的香气，但是天然醇厚味道，老烟枪应该会喜欢，有了就抽没有也不会想的草，可以做口粮
First impressions
July 10, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
First Impression: bready, molasses, hints of toast, buttery, honey and dark Virginias, faint hints of a Cavendish like sweetness and smoothnes on the retrohale. Absolutely delish. Seemed to get a little bit hot and spicy if pushed
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
甜，很甜，出甜快，斗温低，燃烧持续性很好，醇厚的烟草味道，没有v的青香气息，层次基本没有
Quite decent, might order again
December 16, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
It displays virginia properties, quite mellow on the palate with earthy and hay like undertones.
My daily flake!
February 18, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I bought this on a whim in 2015 and have ordered it consistently ever since. Very smooth Virginia tobacco that is cut thin and ever so slightly moist. Citrus/Fruity, grassy, slightly hay-like. I have had a pound cellared for a while, we'll she what i... Read More
t does in another year. I need to buy about 10 lbs. to cellar and rotate. Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is fine flake. Anyone who likes Virginia should give this a go. It is straight Virginia without the Rum and or Perique found in some Navy flake but still a nice flake.
Excellent Virginia Flake
February 22, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is an excellent flake with a nice honey and wheat-toast aroma reminiscent of many Mac Baren products. To my palate, this more closely resembles PS Luxury Twist Flake (without the topping), rather than the PS Navy Flake offering. Having smoked al... Read More
l three, I find this to be the "superior" offering. Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
找不到好抽推荐的理由
색다른버지니아인데..
December 06, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
5개국가에서 제일좋은 버지니아민하나씩 수확해서 만든 연초라한다. 근데 순수버지니아의맛이라 설명되어있는데 좀이상하다. 겉면에 코를대보면 츄잉껌같은 냄새가난다 이향이 한볼즐기다보면 반정도까지 나온다. 살짝거슬린다. 분명인공향인데 이게왜 순수버지니아인지..그리고 처음챠링해서 10분뒤 부터 매운맛이 동반상승한다. 페릭도안들어있는데 왜페릭의 느낌이 나는지모르겠다. 맛을집증하기힘들다. 하지만 연초의질은정말좋다. 다른버지니아처럼 거칠지가않다. 얇게 가공되어... Read More
서 매운맛이 숙성되않나 싶다. 하지만 뒷맛을깔끔하다. 아쉬움이없을정도로 깨끗하다. 이런늬앙스를 즐기는분들에게는 이것마저도 매력적으로 다가올것같다. 나쁘지는않다. 그냥노멀노멀..! Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is a must try if you are a Virginia smoker. Falls somewhere between FVF and OGS. Bag note is very sweet with toasted cereal and honey notes. Has some hay and citrus notes as well. The bag note is exactly what you get during the smoke. There is s... Read More
omething about this that gives it a slightly unique taste that i havn't found in any other straight Virginia but I cant put my finger on it. I am very excited to see how this ages but it is excellent fresh and has found its way very quickly into my normal rotation. Definitely a must try for any Virginia smoker and especially if you like Orlik Golden Sliced. Read Less
Favourite Virginia by Far
April 13, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Every smoke gives delicious properties of Vriginia with earthy tastes, smoking slowly helps even more to get different flavours each puff. Delicious taste.
My top 2 Virginia
October 28, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Perfect!!!
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
New smoker but have already tried many tobacco's and more to come but this is the best so far will keep a constant supply of this in my collection! It's sweet taste and smoothness is a all day smoke!
The sleeper of tobacco.
November 17, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Usually a smoker of. Pirate kake and night watch,and sometimes ten russians.I've been wanting to try some navy flakes ,from the reviews I've read on them thought they would be a change of pace for a while.so I ordered a sample of the 400,and a few mo... Read More
re and I was blown away by how smooth and relaxing this tobacco is.it smokes cool and has a honey and grassy citrus taste to it..just have to try it out..thanks newmister. Read Less
A pleasant smoke all the way through
July 09, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
A simple and yet satisfying smoke all the way through the bowl. I reckon this tobacco may benefit a lot from proper aging. It is now one of my favorites.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
my first interaction with a flake. The smell is slightly fruity/grassy with honey. It almost smells like an aromatic but it isn't. Reminds me of a sweet summer smell. It smelled so good you almost want to eat it. Again, for my first time ever packing... Read More
a flake, it packed and rubbed out easily to put a little kindling on top and fired right up. I only had to relight once or twice the whole bowl. It has a sweet grassy aroma, burned dry and cool, and overall was one of the better experiences I've had so far with pipe tobacco. Can't wait to try it again. I did let it dry out for an hour or two before packing and did not get any bite. I'll definitely be ordering this in bulk. Read Less
Outstanding!
March 18, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
The Best Flake I have smoked since I first lifted a Briar. Outstanding!
Lovely first flake
March 06, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Got a sample of this with my order, and gave it a shot in one of the fine Petersons from my late stepdad's collection. My first flake, and delicious! Has a fascinating tin note - like Fruit Roll ups - but has a sweet, toasty flavor when lit.
My great all day smoke
January 23, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I really love this pure Virginia flake, very mild, tasty and mellow with honey and grassy note, I always take a cup of cappuccino and sip smoking.
Lovely Flake experience
December 23, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
A pure Virginia delight, earthy, grasslike notes, almost oat like note on the palate. Like all flake, needs to be smoked slow, but it's tasty down to the bottom. This would be a wonderful flake to age. Am going to put some in a mason jar and forg... Read More
et about it till a rainy day in the future. Read Less
Competent
December 05, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Serious competitor on the flake scene. It has all the characteristics that sum up a solid straight virginia, rich in taste, smooth, consistent development, sweet aroma. Its mono dimensional character and low nic content makes it perfect for any activ... Read More
ity, from sex to reading to socialize. Read Less
Newminster Hits A Homerun With Me
September 16, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Newminster #400 Superior Navy Flake has at once a mild, exquisite, full bodied flavor that is reminiscent of Escudo Navy Deluxe. But where this tobacco is smooth and mild, Escudo is stronger with a heavy, bolder note. Newminster being milder than E... Read More
scudo would be an all day smoke if you preferred it. This is an exclusive tobacco that I would actually prefer to Escudo because it seems smoother and milder with a superbly rich tobacco flavor. Read Less
Need More
September 03, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Only got 2oz sample to try it out. After aging a bit,was gone in a week. Really good Navy Flake. Getting a pound next time.
Oh man, oh man, I love this one!
August 14, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Totally satisfying smoke for a real pipe smoker. Everything is there, the taste, the richness and aroma of a great virginia smoke. I particularly love the subtle sweet and spicy flavour.
Newminster - No.400 Superior Navy Flake
October 05, 2013
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Newminster - No.400 Superior Navy Flake;
Star Rating = 4.75;
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst;
Pouch Note = 9;
Room Note = 9;
Flavor = 9;
Bite = 8;
Burn = 9;
After Taste = 9;
Raw Score = 53;
Rated Percentage = 88%;
Comment... Read More
= Smooth, medium Full Body rich natural tobacco Flavor, just a whisper of a Bite Read Less
Somebody said it's creamy!?
January 07, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
One of these that i smoked one time and never came back again. Burns hot and bites the tongue a lot. Maybe ok for seasoned pipe smokers with numb tongues, so they can taste at least something. I am used to Balkan mixes and smoke less than pipe a day,... Read More
so this mix feels like sulfuric acid on the tongue for me. Read Less
Really tasty stuff
September 22, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Can't wait to see how this stuff ages, but fresh it's hay-forward and tangy with some subtle citrus. An easy all-day kind of smoke
Lovely flake
September 11, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
A great navy flake buy some for now and later
Underrated excellence!
September 10, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
At first I was hesitant to try this, but am really glad that I did! It's extremely smooth, no bite unless you push it to fast, has a delicious casing that provides a pleasant flavor and roomnote. I'll definitely be buying more! Highly recommended! ?... Read More
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平淡 清甜 斗温高难控制
August 22, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
生草很好闻，浓郁的奶油果脯的味道。抽起来味道平淡了很多，中段开始出甜，甜度可以。刺激性很大，抽起来嗓子和舌头都有些不太舒服。斗温很高，一旦控制不好就高的离谱。草质感觉一般，除了甜度觉得没啥别的优点了。
Meh, it's ok
August 04, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Maybe its a Newminster thing, but this bites me right out of the gate. There is a tingling sensation I get with this and the Superior round slices. Nothing like that lovely perique tingle I love. Whatever flavor they add to this just isn't my thing. ... Read More
That said, its not bad. Pretty mild Virginia flake. I Got a couple of ounces. I'll let it sit and see what a year or more does. Definitely nothing I would reach for if if I had PS400 sitting on the shelf. Burns well. And that bite eases off further into the bowl. Moves to a nice bready smoke. THAT I do like, but it's not worth the bite to get there when I have other navy flakes that are delicious from first light to dottle. The flakes are double the length of PS400 or 50g OGS flakes. Beautiful strips. I want to love it, but that bitey top flavor makes it hard. Bag note tipped me off that this would be the case too. Blindfolded, I could pick out Newmisnster from a lineup. Read Less
Great Tobacco Taste
July 29, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I like flakes because they taste strongly of tobacco. This one is milder than the MacBaren version, but still quite pleasant.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
这款草对于我来说是有惊喜的，一斗下来感觉比ps400要好抽，新草口味就可以，跟人交流过说陈年潜力也不错，价格比ps豪海要便宜些，还是为数不多的长切散草，还能奢求什么呢。
Simply excellent price/quality
April 22, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
A delicious tobacco, with surprising nuances that surprises you with its quality for its price.
Superior to most other straight virginias
April 03, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I need to point out that your body chemistry reflects likes and dislikes. Other offerings I've tried had good quality, but were rather inconsistant in taste.
This flake is by far the most consistant of many others; yes, you want quality, but consist... Read More
ancy is important as well. The next batch is the same as the one before, without exception. Today will be the fifth time I'm ordering 16oz. I was one of the many McCllend 5100 smokers, and it had been my main choice for over twenty years. There will never be another 5100, so don't look for one. Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
处于好奇买了点，抽了几斗，每斗都咬舌，是那种抽的时候感觉一般，抽完后的几天，舌头就像泡过花椒油一样麻。真是服了。
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Not great, not complex, but good. Fair level of natural sweetness with typical hay/grass notes. It is certainly worth a try and since you can start with 1 once to sample there is little to lose.
Brilliant bread and molasses virginias
January 15, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Very good. Better with a year+. My “if you could pick only one” tobacco.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
最喜欢的的了
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
感觉和马坝NO.1差不多，不如PS402，当然它便宜多了。斗温高，基本就是大路货的甜味，偶尔能抽出有些其他味道，比如鞭炮味，没错就是鞭炮味，但很少。
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
上一单退运，这一单睡了好久才到手。
收到了，不错的烟斗口粮
April 13, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
弗吉尼亚的各种特征都有，入口柔和，很适合替烟。
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
After 20 days of express delivery, the goods were received. The bulk grass packaging bag was not sealed properly. The grass has already dried. I don't know how to deal with it.
¡De lo mejor!
March 31, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Los largos flakes y el aroma añadido hacen de este tabaco algo único en su género. Suave, dulce, aromático, ¡para todo el día! Se ve mejor en la pipa que en el estanco, definitivamente. Te felicitarás secretamente por este hallazgo.
Great Bulk Virginia
January 31, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
It smokes nicely and it's not expensive. It won't blow your socks off, but it also won't leave you broke.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
没L草好抽
Tasty Virginia to start the day
December 07, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
It is a sweet Virginia without being cloying, tasty although somewhat simple without being boredom, and a good companion to start the day. It burns evenly, and requires few re-ignitions.
Good VA blend
November 09, 2019
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Good overall blend....but for me it seemed to burn a little hot. If you slow the cadance down you'll get a clean VA smoke tho. Sweet w/ occasional notes of Grass/Hay that VA's are known for. I'm not 100% sure whats in the topping but after the first ... Read More
1/3 of the bowl it's burned off and you get pretty much a straight VA smoke, not that the topping is bad (it isn't by any stretch), Read Less
NM Navy Flake
November 09, 2019
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Purchased 4oz a bit ago just to try this out, and I'm burning through it at a remarkably fast pace, just because it's soo good. Re-ordering now, by the Lb. Don't let the "Navy" dissuade you, this is just excellent straight Virginia flake.... Read More
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Superior? Yes!
August 16, 2019
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I've been exploring flakes lately. So when I received the Superior Flake order I loaded up my pipe to taste this Virginia slab. Extra wide slices that had a extraordinary aroma. They rubbed out well and was easy to load in my pipe. The taste is d... Read More
elicious. A full creamy flavor that excites the taste buds. I like the mix of Brazilian Virginias. I've had several blends that use virginias from Africa so I know what that tastes like. The addition of South American Virginians is just the right touch. I like this better than PS Luxury Twist Flake. Both are very good, but the over all flavor profile of #400 is more to what I like. Worth a try for anyone interested Read Less
An excellent navy flake
May 27, 2019
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is a great navy flake. The rum topping is not strong. This is a nice medium strength flake. It is perfect for a nice afternoon smoke.
An excellent smoke
March 25, 2019
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is an excellent flake to smoke. It is very mild and has no tongue bite. Let it dry a little and use the fold and stuff method. I am currently smoking half now and letting the other half age.
What an experience!
August 30, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is an excellent Virginia flake. It reminded me of everything that I enjoy about Capstan Blue Flake, but did not seem like a mere copy.
This blend presents a strong, dark, dried fruit palate: notably figs, currants, raisins--and just more tha... Read More
n a hint of grass.
Mechanically, it rubbed out easily and packed easily. Once lit, it stayed lit to the bottom of the bowl. It smoked cool and dry with volumes of creamy, tasty smoke, and the flavour palate lasted throughout the bowl. It burned down to a fine white ash every time. The wife enjoyed the smell as well, saying it reminded her of chocolate and fruit. I did not notice any cocoa notes, but maybe I will now that I know to look for it. I will definitely buy this blend again, when I can.
I highly recommend this blend to any and all smokers, especially those who enjoy flakes and Virginia blends.
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Great Va Flake Bulk
August 13, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
If you enjoy Orlik Golden Sliced this is a great bulk blend to give a go. It's very similar in the light grassy hay like notes and just a bit of the citrusy fruity notes of a typical Va flake. It's an excellent bulk to add to your cellar.
Great Bulk Blend
July 19, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I got a sample of this a few years back and enjoyed it so much hope I have about 2lbs in the cellar aging. It’s solid fresh and I hear gets even better with age. Great navy Flake blend! Highly recommend trying it!
The name says it all
July 21, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Nice weekend treat for me. Excellent blend of tobacco's in this Navy Flafe. Ask for a sample, you won't be disappointed!!! Age it for at least 3 months and it gets better.
my choice for summer 2016
March 27, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Great taste, slightly sweet. well fire
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
honey, mild, good flake. simple
The First
September 15, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I got a .05 sample and order 8 oz. the next day. Plus a Peter Stokkebye 8oz. navy flake to compare. The Newminster navy flake is a 180 degrees from the Balkan/ English I normally smoke, and let me tell you this blend is smooth earthy and straight f... Read More
orward. There is a bit of bite but that could be my fault. I cellar to tobacco like so many others rest assured there will be plenty of Newminster Navy Flake in my inventory just waiting to satisfy all over again.
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OK on Occasion
January 08, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Got a small sample of this, lit it up, bit the stem and....the tobacco bit back. It could probably benefit a great deal from cellaring for a year or so, but as-is I can only recommend it as something to smoke while waiting for your next order from sm... Read More
okingpipes.com to arrive. Read Less
便宜好抽简单
September 25, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
味道闻起来就是那中非常酸甜的梅子味，让人不禁怀疑是不是调味草，新到的草斗温很高，咬舌，几乎每一次抽完舌头都不舒服，但是在我瓶养一个月后它不再咬舌，甜味也更加稳定，从头甜到味，非常简单直接的酸甜味，再配上它的价格简直完美
需要陈年，否则就是浪费
August 08, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
这草初到手实在是抽不出什么好来，平淡乏味，当时是豪海和牛眼缺货，就从畅销草里随便买了8oz，作为日程口粮，可是味道极其贫乏，看到价格也平，就挥霍起来。结果年后所剩无几的那点，偶尔清烟草罐却抽出了点味道，可以抽，比刚入手时好抽有甜味儿也有自己的果脯味儿，作为日常消耗可以。所以，无论什么草别急，打开难抽就放两年再说，这草是放两年才出味道的。
An all day flake with a mild bite
August 04, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
If you are a long time pipe smoker the bite is fairly mild. Other than that this is a pleasing Virginia flake that is economical and very satisfying.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
香气迷人但是单一，很甜但是很烫，放一年再看吧。价格还是实惠的
Aromatic Non-Aromatic
July 20, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This stuff smells amazing, I can't quite put my finger on it, but there is a deep tangy, sweet, fruitiness. Raisen bread, honey, wet grass, maple syrup, fermented maple leaves...whatever it is there is an aromatic topping. There is a very slight not... Read More
e that reminds me of molto dulce or a light OTC cavindish which is really the only thing unpleasant about this blend but it's easy to over-look as the richness of the virginia deepens.
This definitely benefits with some age, it keeps me coming back almost daily trying to figure out what it is that keeps me coming back!
I think I like this stuff. It's not like Luxury Navy Flake at all, I may need both in the rotation. Read Less
Like smoking graham crackers
May 06, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
And that's a very good thing! Lightly sweet golden graham aroma and flavor. Easy to fold and stuff or rub out. Got a pound of this to cellar.
Great tobacco
April 25, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I am always hopeful to find a good example of a Virginia based blend.
As a moth to a flame, I try a blend to find that lovely taste that only virginia tobacco possess.
This blend has charm.
The warmer cereal molasses base flavors work well with th... Read More
e slight pepper on the nose.
The topping melds with the flavor and is not something One would notice as it enhances the warmth of the profile.
Mellow and sweet without the brassy flavors of other blends this blend gives a great counterpoint of what virginia tobacco can taste like.
Power is a tic above mild and with a slow cadence to your draws it will not bite.
High Flavor, Low bite, low power, all make this a superb all day blend.
Recommend to all Enthusiasts and all Newcomers for this blend will be easy to enjoy.
I will add my growing appreciation of African Virginia tobacco.
Update: 6/26/23.
I packed this blend in a jar and left it to sit a while. During a sample check I found the flavors have edged more towards graham crackers and prunes with a growing smoothness. As the blend is already on the mild side of the flavor wheel I doubt aging beyond the “well rested” phase will give results but I do suggest there is a lot on offer from a “well rested” batch that seemed missing before.
Enjoy!! Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
作为一个新人，这是我接受的第四款纯V草，闻起来的味道不如晚切那么水果香，有一种酸果子的味道。点燃后前1/3味道非常好，酸甜的口感，浓度适中的烟雾，过鼻也不刺激。需要控制温度而已。 后半随着拉口感的提升，酸甜也降低了。但还是很舒服。而且价格也非常实惠。 它会进入我的日常口粮清单
Exceeded expectations
April 15, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Purchased a few oz after reading good reviews to age in the cellar. Could t wait any longer to break into one of my jars after 5 months of aging, and boy I’m glad I did. Just what I was looking for. Sweet virginas with honey and oat flavors all the w... Read More
ay through the bowl. Burns well with minimal relights. Doesn’t get hot or bite. Read Less
I can't get enough of it
March 23, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
It's one of the few blends that I surprise myself by smoking the whole bowl to complete ash. It holds it's flavor so well. It the first tobacco I think of when I want to smoke a bowl.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
当初买这草就是因为ps豪海总是没货，准备用它替代一下，这草缺少照比豪海差一点。但也不是一无是处，到手放一年后，如果揉散了，用石楠斗抽都是很容易烧，斗温高，咬舌，平淡，可有可无的草。但是换上玉米斗，烟草不揉散，整片折叠瓶塞法，还是可以一抽，这样味道浓一些，甜味出来了，始终一个甜，做日常烟就能接受了。
Idk what this smells like
March 16, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
But it’s amazing , you’re not whiffing a bowl of oranges with this one it’s a sweet desert like smoke that packs well and burns good , tons of flavor for a straight Virginia and if you like yours on the sweeter side definitely pick this one up , and ... Read More
I have to say 10/10 for smokingpipes packaging on this one , sounds dumb but I don’t like getting bone dry bulk flake tobacco in the mail , give it a shot you won’t be disappointed Read Less
One of the best
March 08, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I have always been an English smoker. But this flake has become my favorite tobacco. After aging it for 2 years, the tin note is orange and lemon. The taste is sweet and soft. What a wonderful smoke it has become. Highly recommended.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
尼古丁强劲，这斗温是真高，对应的当然就是很咬舌，中段开始越来越甜，但是真的很烫，只能说一般吧
All Day Smoke
February 26, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This tobacco is absolutely the best Virginia flake I have ever had. No bite at all. You’ll miss out on a top shelf navy flake if you don’t try this one out! I promise you won’t regret it. It’s the number one selling Virginia smoke for a reason! It’s ... Read More
delicious Read Less
I want to love it.
January 30, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This flake looks nice, smells nice, is priced nice, packs nice, stays lit, and burns to a clean ash.
But it bites me pretty hard. I tried it fresh and it bit like a rattle snake. I let it age for about 6 months and tried it again. It still bit me. I... Read More
’ve had it in a mason jar for the last 8 years and pretty much forgot about it. It’s mellowed out and sweetened quite a bit but it STILL bites unless I’m super careful to sip it and barely keep it lit.
I think I’ve finally made my peace with this blend but it’s just too much work for me to enjoy with any regularity.
Some tobaccos just don’t agree with me and this one.
If I had reviewed this in December of 2014 when I first ordered it, I’d probably have given it 1 1/2 stars. Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
打开袋子很浓的梅子味或者甘草杏的味道，很香甜。新草烟气也很柔和过鼻也不辣，推荐口粮
Maybe I'm doing it wrong
January 10, 2023
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Mild sweet baked goods give way to caramel and hay, probably based on heat, great smoke, tasted great, need to be vigilante about keeping lit without freight training and does want to go out here and there but not too challenging; third or fourth smo... Read More
ke, if not more, and have been less and less impressed with each try, this smokes as hot as a furnace and loves to go out, guessing it's too wet, good brown sugar flavor but entire experience is fighting the burn and bite. Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
也没啥特别的。这草得养
Needs aging
August 22, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Not bad fresh by any means, but I'll probably try and stick some in a jar for a while. Seems like the flavor needs to marry and improve a bit, as I'm sure it will. The subtleties really start to come out half way through the bowl. I'm enjoying it. Sc... Read More
urvy Dog has a pretty accurate review. Read Less
Circled back to Virginia
July 11, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Smoking my 3rd bowl with a nice glass of porter. Split my time between English and Aro the past 2 years. This tobacco is mello and just right in sweetness. Smoking this in my new Radice Rind Hawkbill (now dedicated to virginias). This tobacco is a... Read More
bulk bargain and I will be purchasing more in the future Read Less
Good mild flake
June 27, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
A good solid mild virginia flake no bite smooth and taste good, i like this better than the other msvy flakes i tried, good stuff
Definitely Superior!
June 14, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I opened the bag, and the aroma of the tobacco hit me like breathing in a fine wine. Moisture was good. I cut the flakes in half to fit my bottle, and make it easier to 'stuff' my bowl. I generally don't rub flake out, and this cut is thin enough to... Read More
perform that easily. As soon as I lit up, my wife (whose family used to grow tobacco) immediately commented on how good it was. The fine flavor lingered to the bottom of the bowl. This is a wonderful Virginia! ❤️ Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
收到草一打开，好香，有点像花香又有点像烤面包？饼干之类的，很喜欢，和我抽过其他的纯V问起来有点区别，点燃后还是香，而且香气很一致，延续了点燃前的味道，虽然平淡，但是让人舒服，然后真的很甜，很甜，很甜，唯一让我头疼的就是斗温很高，感觉很难控制，轻微的咬舌我倒是可以接受，总而言之很不错，价格也合适，而且重要的是很好买，打算存一些
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
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Grata sorpresa
March 16, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Lo primero, sorprende gratamente el aroma en bolsa, muy herbal dulce con toques de frutos secos. Un sabor muy agradable, suave y dulce, muy amable en boca sin morder ni nada, me imagino que con unos años de guarda será más genial aun. Genial la relac... Read More
ión precio calidad. Sin duda recomendable!!! Read Less
Grata sorpresa
March 16, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Lo primero, sorprende gratamente el aroma en bolsa, muy herbal dulce con toques de frutos secos. Un sabor muy agradable, suave y dulce, muy amable en boca sin morder ni nada, me imagino que con unos años de guarda será más genial aun. Genial la relac... Read More
ión precio calidad. Sin duda recomendable!!! Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
good good
Cosistent quality
February 25, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
One of a very few straight Virginia offerings, which softens the demise of McClelland tobaccos.
Their 5100 Red Cake Virginia was my mainstay from 1984 till they closed their doors.
Cosistent quality
February 25, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
One of a very few straight Virginia offerings, which softens the demise of McClelland tobaccos.
Their 5100 Red CakeVirginia was my mainstay from 1984 till they closed their doors.
My first Virginia!
February 03, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This was my first Virginia and first flake. It packs easy and a very nice sweet smoke.
No longer under the radar
January 22, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
If you’re a Virginia lover you will absolutely enjoy this blend. This is a high value tobacco that you can cellar deep at a price point that won’t break the bank.
Sweet Virginia!
January 13, 2022
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
A smooth, cool, rich smoke without bite and just the right strength. Sweet with hints of honey and some woodsy undertones. Fantastic! I'll definitely buy another 4oz when I'm done with these slices.
Really solid Virginia
December 30, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Great grass and hay flavor, easy to smoke, by far my favorite anytime Virginia. I stopped at four stars because I haven't coaxed much complexity of it, but I'm buying a half pound more.
Berries in the background?
November 27, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Pleasantly surprised by this one. Great price, great smoke! Does anyone else detect a berry type flavor in the background? Will purchase more.
Very nice!
November 16, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I'm new to pipe smoking. Up until now I have had "aromatics". I tried this because it sounded interesting. The flavors are very interesting, my big take away is this is very refreshing!
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This almost reminds me of Wessex yellow label Virginia. Not quite as good but very close. Beautiful floral notes. I’d say the best bulk Virginia you can get.
Very very good
October 08, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
A simple clean, sweet Virginia. Just what I was looking for. At this price point I'll be reordering a couple of pounds so I have some to smoke now and some to age a year or two.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
goodgood
Simply the Best
August 23, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is hands down one of the best flakes ever. It’s all Virginia, no burleys getting in the way of the figgy, bready, grass &hay Virginia charm. It is so, so nice. Warm, sweet Virginia. Doesn’t get any better. Oh, but if you add just a tiny pinc... Read More
h of Perique???? 10/10 VaPer. Read Less
Novel but Monotonous
July 21, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Generally speaking is great，spicy a lot，but theres a smell of yeast。
強いバージニア風味です、少し辛いですけど、アルコールに似た香りがあります。ちょっと試してもいいと思います。入門者はおすすめしない。
味道前段是很容易发甜的感觉，中段有种类似于酵香的感觉，后端的烟气很薄，不是最好的选择但值得尝试。需要好好控制抽吸节奏。
one of my favorites
July 20, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is quickly becomin
g one of my favorite
tobaccos. Graham cracker goodness.
Not bad at all!
July 02, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Instead of the raisiny hay like smell of the Virginia's I have smoked thus far, this smells A LOT like ...bran flakes! It tastes, not of sweet earthy notes but of toasty bran. It's not complicated, it's very simple and it smokes well. It's perfect fo... Read More
r adding a pinch of your favorite Cavendish. Moisture content is perfect but flakes don't survive shipping intact. Read Less
Its a winner!
June 19, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Very nice aroma prior to lighting, clean smelling. It burns nicely and has a med nic hit for me. Top shelf flake you will enjoy early in the day or later.
very nice!!
June 17, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
this made my mouth water as soon as I broke the seal on the back. very fun to break up, smelled very good and tasted great! divided it up immediately part for smoking and part will be added to the cellar collection.
Gift from the Gods
June 11, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This stuff has the greatest tin note. It makes you want to take a handful and just eat it. Great smoke for the money. You will not be disappointed.
Great morning smoke!
April 08, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is my go-to morning smoke, it pairs great with a cup of coffee. Creamy thick smoke with hints of molasses and brown sugar. A nice sweet smoke!
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
After 20 days of express delivery, the goods were received. The bulk grass packaging bag was not sealed properly. The grass has already dried. I don't know how to deal with it.
Go-To Navy Flake
April 06, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is my daily navy flake. I bought a few ounces and then a pound and then three more. So sweet and creamy, but not like an aromatic. Everything you want in a Virginia tobacco, but with visions of honeyed phyllo dough dancing through your head. Fan... Read More
tastic room note, no bite, smokes cool and dry. I cannot recommend this enough. Read Less
Not strong, but still Outstanding
March 02, 2021
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This blend really does taste of honey graham crackers all the way to the bottom. It isn’t as strong as most of the blends I smoke, so I often have to go a couple of days without smoking before I can fully enjoy it. When I do, it’s blissful. If someon... Read More
e told me that this was the only blend that I could smoke for the rest of my life, I wouldn’t be totally depressed. Read Less
Tasty Virginia to start the day
December 07, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
It is a sweet Virginia without being cloying, tasty although somewhat simple without being boredom, and a good companion to start the day. It burns evenly, and requires few re-ignitions.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Fresh. The tin and room note smells like honey graham crackers as expected from the reviews. However, I was disappointed because the taste is completely bland and flavourless. Might be some burley in there, but can’t say for sure which leads to a cig... Read More
arette ash taste. Revise in a year or so. Read Less
Tasty! But not quite a flake?
October 31, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
So off the bat, was this more of a broken flake for anyone else? Or did I just get a batch from the bottom of the barrel. Anyhow, it's a quality plain Virginia with no discernible topping. Smoked like a dream in my meerschaum after very, very easily ... Read More
rubbing it into ribbons. If you like Virginia, you'll like it, and if you don't know if you like Virginia, this is the place (and price tag) to start. But again, it was so easily crumbled/rubbed that there wasn't a hope in the world to fold or roll it. Little disappointed by the presentation but hey, still would recommend. Read Less
The VA blend for me..
October 15, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Finally decided to try this flake after getting at least 8 or so straight Virginia tobaccos..but finally found this VA to have ALL of the things I really like about VA tobacco...sweet,bready,not much tang,.dark hay...toasty,mellow,not hot burning whe... Read More
n cadenced correctly..nic hit is low...has a pastry..even slight fruit....for my tastes,this is the VA that I have been looking for to bulk jar for a few years...excellent smoke for sure.. Read Less
Butterscotch Caramel Ripple??
August 23, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I was expecting a virginia navy flake, tobacco flavour forward - but I found this heavily aromatic with a caramel butterscotch flavour. It ghosted pipes even. Reading some of the other reviews, this could be just me, but it's too heavily flavoured fo... Read More
r me. Read Less
Dry Smoke
August 15, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
All Virginias taste similar to me. Very dry smoking, much like a hay taste. This isn’t any different.
Take it slow and enjoy.
July 12, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I have been smoking pipes since I was in college. I'm now 63. This is one of the most superb VA tobacco I've smoked. Had it set up in a jar for 2 years. Just had my first crack at it last night. WOW.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
An excellent blend that many have not heard of. A touch of sweet honey notes, excellent!
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
One of my favorite Virginias. Has a honey-like sweetness. Definitely an underrated blend.
Not just a virginia
April 04, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
The tobacco itself is good, but it has a flavouring or a topping that turns me off.
A Further While Later
March 29, 2020
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This flake has developed really well in my cellar over the past 3 years. It still presents a sharp caramelised sugar note on first light but this is mellowing and I get the feeling this will really add to the complexity over the years. Underlying t... Read More
obaccos are solid and if you are looking to cellar a Virginia, this is not a bad option.
Cheers
Well, after a while in the jar this has proved a fantastic result. The sugars have smoothed, the grass has matured and the overall lens has improved significantly.
A great Virginia has developed.
The 400 has a great while of potential yet. I'm hoping it's going to be one of those '10yr +' champions of years to come. At this point it's right on target to get there. The sugar additives are mellowing to add to the caramels of the maturing Virginias and the the base tobaccos are melding to form a fantastic base malt. Just like a fabulous wort!
I'm thinking my bulk purchases over the past few years have paid off.
Cheers Read Less
Superior indeed
December 30, 2019
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Chris S.’s review is spot on and I agree wholeheartedly (especially the Golden Graham comparison, I knew I recognized that tin note from somewhere). I really love this bulk flake. It’s a straight Virginia with a light honey topping. Done in the Dan... Read More
ish way. I believe Eric Stokkebye came up with the Newminster line when Villager/Stokkebye lost distribution of the Peter Stokkebye blends. STG had bought Lane, so it made sense for them to keep the distribution in house (they already owned the Peter Stokkebye brand). It worked out well for fans of economically priced quality flake tobacco. Anyway, I find this sort of inside baseball industry history fascinating for some reason. I think MacBaren is producing this stuff in Svendborg, currently. Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This has a little bit of bite to it. Not as smooth as many other navy flakes. Still a pleasant smoke. Tastes like crackers. Tin note has the normal Virginia grassiness to it. Very harsh. Don’t know if I got a bad batch or what but not pleasant to smo... Read More
ke. Read Less
Very pleasant
December 26, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
It has everything! Good taste, enough strength, a little spicy, natural jam. Highly recommended.
색다른버지니아인데..
December 06, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
5개국가에서 제일좋은 보지니아민하나씩 수확해서 만든 연초라한다. 근데 순수버지니아의맛이라 설명되어있는데 좀이상하다. 겉면에 코를대보면 츄잉껌같은 냄새가난다 이향이 한볼즐기다보면 반정도까지 나온다. 살짝거슬린다. 분명인공향인데 이게왜 순수버지니아인지..그리고 처음챠링해서 10분뒤 부터 매운맛이 동반상승한다. 페릭도안들어있는데 왜페릭의 느낌이 나는지모르겠다. 맛을집증하기힘들다. 하지만 연초의질은정말좋다. 다른버지니아처럼 거칠지가않다. 얇게 가공되어... Read More
서 매운맛이 숙성되않나 싶다. 하지만 뒷맛을깔끔하다. 아쉬움이없을정도로 깨끗하다. 이런늬앙스를 즐기는분들에게는 이것마저도 매력적으로 다가올것같다. 나쁘지는않다. 그냥노멀노멀..! Read Less
Great Flake
November 29, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Just a beautiful of a flake.
Very nice Virginia
July 04, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This was a good straight virginia. Light grassy notes. It burned slowly and was satisfying all the way to the bottom of the bowl. I just wish it had some perique in it. This could be a regular smoke.
Very nice Virginia
July 04, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This was a good straight virginia. Light grassy notes. It burned slowly and was satisfying all the way to the bottom of the bowl. I just wish it had some perique in it. This could be a regular smoke.
Very nice Virginia
July 04, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This was a good straight virginia. Light grassy notes. It burned slowly and was satisfying all the way to the bottom of the bowl. I just wish it had some perique in it. This could be a regular smoke.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Good smoke, but I can barely taste it.
It's Right up There
June 09, 2018
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Another really good tobacco at a fair price, If this was the only pipe tobacco left I could adapt and it would be ok.
Not So Fast
November 17, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Ahem. Stuff looks luscious on the webpage. Thought I'd give it a try. Always looking for a good VA flake. The pouch aroma was to die for: like mild sweetened pistacchio. Anyway, the first bowl or two I was optimistic, looking for a) that solid ... Read More
VA flavor, or even the vapor of the casing I liked so much in the beginning.
Alas. It wasn't to be. I hung in there with my 4 ounce sample for a couple of days, sporadically jumping back to this flake in hopes of a breakthrough. But last night I finally threw it out. Emptied my pouch right into the trash can. It smells good in my room, unlit. I had anticipated by the look and the texture something of the character of Stokkebye flake, but I was disappointed. It's cardboard. Read Less
The Best All-VA Flake
October 11, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
#400 deserves it's "Superior" namesake, as it's one might fine flake. It's beautiful simplicity. No fancy blending recipe, just a great mix of Virginias with an excellent top flavor and an aroma that makes my eyes roll with pleasure. This flake's dry... Read More
aroma is marked by a very pleasant and unique note, reminiscent of honey, fresh hay, and a hint of citrus. All of this fancy talk translates to a mild smoke with a noticeable added flavoring, and a very low nicotine content. Speaking of hot, it burns quite cool for a VA flake. It's well-behaved too; I like to rub them to ribbons, but it won't reject to the fold & stuff method. Although it's fairly one-dimensional, it's exceptionally good. The room note is more pleasant than other VA flakes I've smoked around non-smokers. Newminster #400 was my first flake tobacco, and it's a perfect place to start if you've never had a VA flake before. Read Less
Cigaretty-ish
March 30, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Guess I dont have the same tastes as the other reviewers. Bought it on the high recommendations. had just smoked Stokkebye's Luxury Navy Flake. No comparison. At first pass, this one here smokes more like a cigarette aftertaste than I care for. I... Read More
wanted to like it--but couldnt get past the ashtray aftertaste. smoked it out of a Virgina/VA/Per dedicated Zulu shape briar. for my taste. Will cellar and see... Read Less
Addendum to my previous comments
November 28, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is not a bad tobacco by any stretch, but when compared with Stokkebye's Twist Flake, it just doesn't quite measure up; hence, the deduction of half a star. This one's flakes are the thickest I've ever encountered, and this, I think, make it more... Read More
difficult to use the "fold & stuff" method, the cutting into cubes working best for me. I experimented with it, mixing it with just a bit of burley and really liked the added dimension of flavors. I intend to do some further experimenting with this flake, as the cubes I cut blend well with other tobaccos, but alone it's still a fine smoke. Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
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For the clock.
August 18, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
The taste is heightened, it was a moist feeling, really good after some dry blends. Perfect for mid-day. Late afternoon to early night is a great time to use. I joke not. I had one pack of this last me 50 minutes with about 30 of that drawing. It als... Read More
o remained kindled for close to 10 minutes of idleness. If done right, this is out of the ballpark. Read Less
Good smoking enjoyment
August 01, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is only the 3rd flake tobacco I've sampled here in the latter days of my adventure in pipe smoking, which spans some 40-odd years, the others being Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Twist and Dunhill's. My unrefined taste buds have thoroughly enjoyed th... Read More
em all and I can't for the life of me really comment as to the particular characteristics of each one and how they differ from one another. But they're all great! The least expensive one I've enjoyed just as much as the most expensive. You can't go wrong with this flake or either of the others. I soon will embark upon an exploration of the world of VaPer flakes, and hope that the experiences found there will be as fine as the ones I've had with these 3 aforementioned flakes. Read Less
Surprisingly great
July 26, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This was a nice surprise. Virginia's are my everyday smoke, and this has found a place in my rotation for sure. Rich, sweet, and mellow all at the same time. Classic Virginia with a hint of the grassy white pepper of a light VA, backed up substantial... Read More
ly with the malty sugars of a darker VA. If you smoke with care it will be surprisingly consistent through the bowl. But watch out! If youre enjoying yourself a little too much ang get carried away with the puffing, it'll run away on you and be hard to get back under control. This is all in how you pack it and how you control the burn. Once you get the hang of this, it'll be a favorite for the Virginia fan. I agree that this blend will benefit from aging, but it's good right away as well. Just keep an eye on the temperature and you'll be rewarded. I'll be placing a large bulk order of this for smoking and cellaring! Read Less
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is my #1 Virginia Flake, hands down. As others have mentioned, aging is a huge factor to this tobacco. As little as 30-40 days will make a huge difference in taste and smell. Wait a year or more, and you have flakes of pure joy. This flake rival... Read More
s ANY of the other high end flakes, for a fraction of the cost. Best kept secret for Virginia lovers. Read Less
Good Viginia Flake
July 11, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Good smoke with a mild tongue bite. Can't wait for this one to age.
BLENDERS DREAM!!!!
March 20, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This virginian flake I would describe on the milder side, that said it benefits greatly from storage in small "Ball" mason jars, times as short as one month will make a lot of difference to this tobacco, store in separate jars so you don't ... Read More
keep opening the jar you're trying to ferment, it darkens quite quickly, an indication of smokability. What you can do is leave small amounts of other tobacco out to go crispy dry, ie..Latakia or your favorite aromatic, berry, mango, peaches and cream, custard...you get my drift, tease out your flake in a bowl, rub your dried condiment tobacco into powder then gently rub that through your flake and"WALLAGH" the rest is up to you, experiment to your hearts content.
Expand your tobacco knowledge, you never know, you just might come up with something you love, kind regards, from Adelaide, South Australia. Read Less
Great Value
February 14, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is gorgeous stuff! Very akin to blends such as Capstan Gold and Rotary Flake, but is a tad richer and carries a bit more body. I didn't experience bite for one second throughout the bowl, and it packed and burned beautifully. It really is a grea... Read More
t flake to work with. Classic. Read Less
A Very Good Flake
February 14, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
"Wow", I said after my first bowl. A very good Virginia flake, a category of 'bacco I had never tried before the 0.5 oz sample I got from my last order. Quite a smooth and tasty smoke, although high on Vitamin-N; not for novice smokers. 4.5... Read More
stars. Will definitely order some very soon. One of my most enjoyed smoke. Read Less
Aging tobacco
February 08, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I'm not hard on virginias, but I will buy that on occasions, maybe for cellaring to mellow it.
It bite a little on the tongue, but it's a smooth smoke with hay/sugar flavor.
Great bargin price flake
January 05, 2015
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This is a great flake at a great price. Can't wait to see what 5 years if cellar time will do for it.
Need cellaring
December 19, 2014
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Open a new wave of dried apricots taste，After ignition want a little tongue gently Virginia flavor. Lack of layering.。I need to try it again a year cellaring.
Needs some age
December 04, 2014
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I usually smoke LNF but tried this Virginia Flake when it started production. It was bitty and unpleasant. Let it age about 9 months or so and what a difference. It darkend noticably and became a sublime smoke. It is now soft, sweet, gentle. It ... Read More
is better than nice. I need to pick up several pounds of this for the future. Read Less
Excellent flake
November 12, 2014
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
I wouldn't classify this as a "Navy" flake. It's just a pure bright VA flake. And an excellent one at that. As good, or better than any other I have ever smoked in the genre.
Lovely in appearance, rubs out well, lights well, burns well. Li... Read More
ttle to no bite, doesn't tend to heat up too much. Just a nice VA flake - pleasant sweetness, nice room note, satisfying smoke. Not much more a man could ask for. Read Less
High price!
December 16, 2013
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
The very best of V flake, the quality is very good, ha ha ha! High price! I very like, have a look persistent after effect!!! Look forward to
Received by mistake
May 28, 2013
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This tobacco was sent to me by mistake on an order I placed. Of course I had to try it. Glad that I did.
The Superior Flake is a high quality medium strength golden Virginia at a bulk price.
On the box label there was no "Navy" mentioned... Read More
. That is what peaked my curiosity to try it.
It is not a complex mixture but is a pleasant,smooth,flavorful flake with subtle nuances and gains strength gradually.It is sweet in a natural tobacco way. I highly recommend this. Read Less
Excellent
November 20, 2012
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This has quickly become my favorite flake. A very well done blend. The quality for the price is unmatched. I also recommend the superior round slices as well. The two of them have become my new all day blends.
Treatment of the SNF
September 06, 2012
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
This virginia baked in airtight container at 90 º C for 5 or 6 hours becomes the best I've smoked Viginia, like Union Square (4*), but better. This is done to avoid the burn on the tongue, and not bite though doing blow like a vacuum cleaner. Sorry f... Read More
or my English, I use Google's Traslate.
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