Customer Reviews (32 Total)
Makes the Grade
April 16, 2015
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
I am not an experienced pipe smoker, but getting more experienced by the day, week, and month. A very nice gentleman at a pipe smoking club recommended 1931 to me- I tried it and was not too impressed at first. I went on and tried different tobacco... Read More
s and then came back to it, sitting on the porch with a full bowl of 1931. It became clear that this is a GREAT tobacco! It has the "IT" factor. I wish I could describe it better but don't have the vocabulary to put it in words. Proof is in the pudding . . . it's worth trying. Read Less
#1 On My List Right Now
August 20, 2013
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
Right now this is my favorite go to tobacco. Love this stuff. A great room note, little bit of sweetness and a solid backbone. The tin note is of very ripe dark fruit like raisin, plum or dark dried cherries.
Surprisingly amazing
February 20, 2013
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
I bought this tobacco on a whim for the man himself. I needed a smoke for my Neerup Ida pipe and the aroma out of the can was subtle. I smoked it and fell in love with it the fist puff. A very mild smoke with heavy earthy undertones. It also has a ve... Read More
ry smooth finish that gently brushes the palate. A great smoke worth the money. Read Less
Quite The Solid Blend
July 16, 2018
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
This is a good blend, but my first tin of this was age a few years. Lots of other people have compared it to Mac Baren Navy Flake, which is appropriate, because they have a similar flavor profile. I find MB Navy Flake has more casing and flavoring ak... Read More
in to MB's brand taste (which I love). 1931 is similar to MB Navy Flake in that kind of honey flavor profile that looms over the overall flavor of the blend. My tin had about two years of age. There is some earthiness with the sweetness of honey lingering. The flavor profile sometimes reminds me of waffles. I also get notes of toasted bread. It has a breakfast character. At times, when it's smoldering, I get notes of banana, or banana bread maybe. Sometimes I get dates. That honey tastes comes and goes as you go through the bowl, but it can remain to the end, which I find remarkable. This is an all-day type of blend. I did not get much of impact from the nicotine, which is good. I think anyone that likes simple, mellow blends should try this one. It is a simple mixture done really well, which is much appreciated by me.
They are simple flavors, but this blend can be hot and bitey, so you have to be cautious. The citrusy sharpness can be exhaustive. There are things to enjoy in this blend. You can kind of just relax and not try to puzzle out too much. Read Less
Great Smoke
April 16, 2013
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
Not much more I can add. Probably my top smoke right now. Sure it's more expensive than macbaren, but so are many other flakes. I still smoke Mac navy, escudo, PS navy and luxury, and many more. 1931 is in my top rotation, great smoke.
Very Satisfying!
January 10, 2022
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
This is a very solid flake with a unique flavor and aroma. To me there is a bit of a floral tin note that transfers ever so slightly to the bowl. It burns nicely and creates an earthy, satisfying experience that is pleasant but not overwhelming. It’s... Read More
a flake that is easy prepared and loads well and requires minimal prep to enjoy right from the tin. Read Less
Honey Sweet Bread and Hay
September 24, 2021
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
Great room note. The flavor is honey sweet, bready and predominantly hay-like. The mouthfeel is ph neutral, smooth and creamy. The use of cavendish is really what sets this apart. This is my favorite smoke after eating a steak... the sweetness bal... Read More
ances the savory steak and provides just enough nicotine to satisfy. I really wish this was a bulk item... I'd cellar pounds. One of the best VA/BUR our there - bar none. Nicotine is 2 out of 5. Read Less
No es mi favorito
June 25, 2020
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
Aromático, perfumado y unidimensional, tiende a quemarte. Hay mejores flakes. Este no es para mí.
Contemporary as scandinavian modernism
March 13, 2021
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
Throw out your ideas about navy flake. This puts it on its ear. Honey is the tin note with floral hints. The flavor is warm, bright with earthiness that completes it for me. The sweetness is mild with honey notes that presents minor floral notes ... Read More
without being botanical. This blend is light, but complex in a sense. Definitely encouraged me to comptenplate all the nuances with it. Definitely wants to be slow affair as it can bite back. It is a favorite for sure that shows that rum doesn't make a navy flake Read Less
One of the best mixtures .
February 20, 2020
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
I have very definite tastes in my tobacco choices. For example I love Mixture Flake and Dragon Flake along with others of course. This 1931 is like a summer day in a fresh cut hay field.I taste the grassy Virginia's most of all. Very refreshing. Whe... Read More
n you retro hale you taste the hey loft. The mixture is pure joy to me. Smoke slow, no burn no bite. I enjoy this 1931 almost daily.
Try it if you like grassy Virginia's. None better. Not even mixture Flake.I must just say, there is no taste of red Virginia. Which is ok with me. Not a fan of red Virginia.
I also don't taste much burley. But I'm sure that's just me. Read Less
My go to choice
September 22, 2018
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
This is by far my favorite Virginia flake. It has enough sweetness without being too sweet. Smokes great straight out of a fresh tin. I have not been disappointed with a 4th Generation offering yet. I am stocking up.
Decent Quality; A Little Flat
March 15, 2016
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
Stokkebye is legendary, but this falls far short of real excellence. The cavendish really gets in the way of proper aging, and the burley just sits there, giving a sort of hollow woody note that doesn't really belong. Smoked new, it's really not good... Read More
at all, but that's common even for the great VAs. Smoked aged, it's tolerable, but never a standout. Read Less
Eye opener
March 04, 2015
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
While not fond of Cavendish in general, and after a long hiatus from pipe smoking, I Tried this out in a meershaum calbash and was overwhelmed by the delightful complexity and mild manners of this smoke. The further I progressed down the bowl the mor... Read More
e wide open, in wonderment, my eyes became. Read Less
Great flake
September 04, 2013
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
If you like Virginia flakes then don't overlook this one. A truly wonderful smoke!
Variation On A MacBaren Theme
January 27, 2013
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
I anxiously awaited the arrival of this new offering and chose it above the other three offered in this series as I am a flake fancier. First let's start with appearances - from the outside in. The 100gm tin is identical in construction to Mac Baren'... Read More
s 100gm Navy Flake, Mixture Flake, etc., minus the lid labeling. The underside sticker on label is printed in similar type to those of Mac Baren's as well. Upon opening the lid, the flakes are arranged in two neat rows and wrapped in the familiar Mac Baren gold wrapping (minus the Mac Baren embossed logo). You can see where I'm going with this. The initial tin aroma revealed a very, very slight sweetness of what I would say was honey and with deep sniffing I noticed an evanescent note of chocolate - ever so slight. I read where Eric Stokkebye says there are no additive flavoring to this flake, but to me, it does not have the smell of pure tobacco only.
The flakes were of the consistency of Mac's Navy Flake/Mixture Flake in thickness and its ease in breaking apart on folding; very unlike the rubberiness of Peterson's Irish Flake for comparison. My inaugural smoke was in a Dunhill Cumberland bent billiard. I didn't dry the flake out at all as I was anxious to smoke it right after popping the lid. It took to the match quite easily and required perhaps two or three relights throughout. As with Navy Flake I did perceive a honey/sweet taste but not cloying. Every once in a while, and with slow puffing, I did get the faintest taste of chocolate which may be due to the type of Burley used in this flake. There was no tongue bite per se. Nothing more than the occasional nip I experience with Navy or Mixture when smoked fresh. Since I find similarities to the two referenced Mac Flakes, I would have to say that strength wise, 1931 is equal to NF in terms of flavor and body. Like the other flakes, it smoked clean and dry leaving a light gray ash when all was said and done. The entire smoke was of fine tobacco taste and that sweet honey essence; although the honey taste lessened by the bowl's finish. I suspect that with some time drying in the tin the rich tobacco flavors will become even more pronounced as I find with Navy and Mixture. There is enough nicotine presence to satisfy those who want that in a smoke as well.
I would be very surprised if this was NOT produced by Mac Baren since it has all of the fine smoking characteristics of many of their products. I have no problem with that as Mac is one of my favorite blending houses. However, at $4-$5 more per tin than Mac's Navy Flake and Mixture Flake, NF and MF are better bargains. All in all, my hat is off to Eric Stokkebye and I wish him every success with his new line of tobaccos. Read Less
very nice!
April 04, 2023
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
Tin note of honey, floral and nutty. Tobacco is mostly broken flake of marbled reddish brown, dark brown. Moisture content is great. Rubs out with a little effort. Burns slow with a few extra relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. Flavorin... Read More
g is mild, with notes of Honey. Easily distinguishable in the beginning but faded quickly and was hard to distinguish after the first 1/3. Taste is medium and very consistent, with notes of mild honey, nuts, wood, earth, bitter, spice, floral, toast, peaty vegetation, molasses, orange peel/zest, sugar, savory, tangy dry dark fruit, tart citrus, acidic, spicy, a lemon grass background note, and a peppery retro. Burley is leading with Virginia supporting. Cavendish and Flavoring supported from the rear. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is great. Read Less
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
第一次打开惊艳到我的草 应该还算冷门没开始炒 在各种品牌的切片中也算能打的 香味很柔和 但那一丢丢c草的甜还是有用的 如果你就一定傲娇到有点c草就说不纯正的话 那就别喜欢吧 简单来说 酸甜感并不会让人腻 因为这款草强度是有的 是一款扎实稳健却有点大胆的放了点c的好草 说说问题 娇气 拿出来多放一两天 风味就会变 盖子做的有问题 不用梅森瓶三天后风味基本就被破坏 还有就是需要很长并舒缓的控制抽吸 我认为新手可以买完囤着 不要急着抽 对于斗 建议用20多口径 并稍微浅一点的 赶时间就别抽这款 简单来... Read More
说 这妹妹真的很sao但需要你时不时哄一哄 Read Less
Good quality
May 23, 2022
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
It has a natural tobbaco flavor. Kinda boring so I mixed it with other stuff it's very good tobbaco though, I won't order anymore.
Top-Tier Burley Flake
January 30, 2022
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
A deep, rich burley flake. The cavendish and Virginia work well together to add sweetness while remaining smooth. Definitely in the same league as ABF or HH Burley Flake.
The beautiy that is 1931 flake
January 14, 2022
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
I get the smell & taste of your typical grassy hay sweet Virginias & the taste of honey, & a slight taste of clove, & nuttiness from the burly. When I 1st started smoking flakes 20yrs ago, I would rub them out, now smoke flakes they ... Read More
way they are ment to be smoked & enjoyed for maximum full flavor & enjoyment (fold & stuff) rubbing out the flake you lose most of the flavors & buy fold & stuff it smokes cooler & slower for a better smoke. What’s really interesting, I’m smoking now as I type this is, I took one 1931 flake & 1 evening flake & put them in 1/4 strips & folded & stuffed my pipe with both flakes, & it taste is wonderful with all the flavors of the 2 flakes coming in & out & they work well together when taking a flake of 1931 & a flake of evening flake,& folding & stuffing 2 times to fit I’m my 2 inch tall wider than normal Radice rind billard. I just ordered 2 tins of 3.5ozs of stokkeybe 2012 flake & I’m looking forward to smoking it.. & now that stokkeybe has evening flake & I have 3 boxes & it’s wonderful & I don’t have to buy the ok so so kind of muted little flavor flake that is luxury navy flake, wich isn’t luxury to me, wich should be givin the title luxury evening flake insead there’s nothing luxury about navy flake at all. Just my thought, to each there own. Read Less
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
This is truly one of my favorites. I’ve got this cellared deep. So should you! It’s not brash, hit you over the head. But great, complex and nuanced. Try it!
Instantly enjoyable
April 24, 2021
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
I just opened my first tin of this and stuffed a full flake into my Brigham voyager while I was moving into a jar. It's awsome right out of the 1 year old tin. Very flavorful and light.
better than MB navy flake
December 24, 2020
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
There's a wonderful nutty flavor, dark fruits and a bit of spice.
How I Miss 1931...
October 11, 2020
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
Not the year—I’m not that old, silly. But my tin of 1931 is now empty and a bit of reordering is in store. The tin note of peach preserves smeared into toast echoes even past the char light and throughout the bowl. The sugar in those mature Virginias... Read More
early on bit me (lightly) to remind me to slow down and savor. That peach-preserve toast flavor returned and luckily stayed. The pecan-like burley came through just in the right amount, mellowed out by softly sweet Cavendish. I’ve learned to trust the Stokkebyes’ blending prowess after they stunned me with my first bowl ever of Luxury Navy Flake.
During my first bowl, I envisioned a young boy during the Great Depression, smack dab in 1931, savoring a slice of toast coated with peach preserves, knowing it was his entire dinner. Many years later, that same soul found a pipe tobacco that brought back that childhood memory with a flavor just as delicious. A bit too fanciful, I suspect. Even so, fellow pipester—pack and light, then taste and enjoy. 4.5 stars. Read Less
Ages well if it's a little green
September 22, 2020
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
I bought a tin a few years back and didn't like it. I cellared it and it really developed a great flavor. I recently bought a tin here at SPC, something has changed, and for the good. It's a nice mellow smoke with a tin note of ripe plums or some sor... Read More
t of dark fruit. The room note is that pleasing old fashioned grandpa's pipe smell. The smoke is smooth not much of a bite, but to me, can get a little harsh towards the end if it's a little green. Put it in a mason jar, cellar it a few weeks to a few months and it only gets better and smoother. Read Less
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
Picked this up not expecting much, but it's now at the top of my list. Great, balanced VA/Burley mix. Great straight out of the tin, but it benefits from a little dry time. I will be adding more to the cellar as I can imagine this will get a lot bett... Read More
er with age. Read Less
I'll be getting more
April 18, 2020
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
This is the best navy cut I've ever had. Unsmoked it smells like a blueberry muffin flavored Larabar. Smoking it all the citrusy flavors come out. Sugary and tangy all at the same time!
Somewhere between an aro and true burley
February 24, 2020
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
The tin note is intoxicating. To others it's honey, to me is some sort of juice or syrup, very enjoyable either way. Tin had about one and a half years on it. The burley is really light, but enjoyable. Not much of the honey goes into the taste. I thi... Read More
nk some drying time would improve the experience. Smoked it by fold and stuff. Decent flake, but it does not scream burley to me. Read Less
Best Burley Blend
August 25, 2019
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
I don't get to smoke consistently enough to enjoy much that isn't aromatic, but this burley blend is excellent. Easy to smoke flake from the moment you open the tin. Will definitely be keeping this in the rotation. One note, do not let get too dry: b... Read More
ecomes acrid & astringent then.
Works very well folded in a medium size bowl. Read Less
Burley with a fruity topping
January 23, 2019
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 1.4oz
This tobacco requires a little more finesse to work the flavor, smoke too quickly and it losses a lot of it’s flavor (probably due to the topping evaporating). However if you take your time you are rewarded with a smooth satisfying burley. Would make... Read More
a good blend for beginners because it won’t burn the crap out of you if you puff to hard and will reward you with creamy, nuty, burley when you hit the proper cadence. If you like this blend try Solani Aged Burley Read Less
sorry folks
December 22, 2015
Product: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1931 Flake 3.5oz
If you like Mac Baren's navy flake and don't mind paying more for it this is the tobacco for you
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