Customer Reviews (60 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
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
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 1-year 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 Virg... Read More
inas tickled my taste buds. A truly 5-Star tobacco after aging. Read Less
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.
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
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
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 a hint of gra... Read More
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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.
Cheers to all! Read Less
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
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!
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.
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.
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. Read Less
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
My top 2 Virginia
October 28, 2017
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Perfect!!!
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
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!
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 find this tobacco benefits 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
my choice for summer 2016
March 27, 2016
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
Great taste, slightly sweet. well fire
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.
Product: Newminster No.400 Superior Navy Flake Bulk
honey, mild, good flake. simple
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, rather than the PS Navy Flake offering. Having smoked all three, I find this t... Read More
o be the "superior" offering. Read Less
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
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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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
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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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.
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
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.
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.
Health. Read Less
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