J. F. Germain & Son 'Hampton Flake

(4.00)
Rich dark tobacco. "Rich full flavour of air cured and flue cured tobacco, pressed hard, matured and then sliced."

Details

Brand J. F. Germain & Son
Blended By J. F. Germain & Son
Manufactured By J. F. Germain & Son
Blend Type Virginia/Burley
Contents Burley, Virginia
Flavoring
Cut Flake
Packaging 50 grams tin
Country United Kingdom
Production Currently available

Profile

Strength
Mild to Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming

Average Rating

4.00 / 4
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Feb 28, 2018 Strong Extremely Mild Full Pleasant to Tolerable
This is a wonderful VA/Bur. To my mind it is stonehaven without a topping only it seems to have much more of a kick to it than stonehaven or rich dark flake. Imho this blend has the highest nicotine content of all the Germain’s blends. It’s not harsh or rough smoke though. As smooth as stonehaven if not smoother. The smoke is creamy and I got hints of semi sweet chocolate and horse oats. It has a more natural tobacco flavor and smell than stonehaven and this I attribute to the lack of topping on ‘Hampton flake. I think this is Germain’s best dark flake and it is tough to get but very much worth it.
Pipe Used: Kaywoodie meerschaum
Age When Smoked: Fresh
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jun 07, 2019 Medium Extremely Mild Medium to Full Pleasant to Tolerable
The nutty, earthy, woody, light molasses and fairly mild cocoa sweet, rather savory burleys take the lead by a modest degree. One of the burleys is white, which adds light sharp and dry notes. The earthy, woody, barely spicy and smoky, floral, fermented, toasty, lightly tangy dark fruit sweet Virginias are complimented by a little grass and very tart citrus. The topping (or binder) is extremely light, and doesn’t detract from the stout tobaccos. The strength is medium, and the taste level is a couple of steps beyond that mark. The nic-hit is a rung shy of medium. Won’t bite or get harsh, but it does have a small rough edge here and there, especially if you puff quickly. The moist flakes need a little dry time. Burns cool, clean and a little slow with a very consistent, mildly sweet and moderately savory, mostly natural flavor from start to finish. Leaves a little dampness in the bowl, and requires some relights. The pleasant after taste has a hint of campfire, and lingers a bit. Can be an all day smoke for the veteran, and is repeatable for the less experienced. It may dry your mouth if you use a medium size bowl, so I suggest a little hydration for yourself as you go along. Reminds me of a untopped Stonehaven.

-JimInks
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Nov 30, 2018 Mild to Medium Extremely Mild Medium to Full Pleasant
Four star. All I smoke now after over forty years of pipe smoking are Germain blends and flakes. And Hampton Flake is by far one of my favorites out of their dark Flakes. I'm not one to wax poetically about these notes and those notes. So all I would say is,if you're thinking about spending your hard earned money on a tin of Tobacco.....YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS DARK FLAKE. It's a four star Tobacco all the way.
Pipe Used: Meerschum
PurchasedFrom: I got a guy
Age When Smoked: One year
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Feb 21, 2020 Medium Extremely Mild Medium to Full Pleasant
Very similar to Rich Dark Flake & Stonehaven. There's a familiar taste that both have which reminds me of treacle toffee. Very pleasant. This or a similar topping is also present in Hampton Flake but it seems much lighter. The tin note of Stonehaven and RDF is very similar. I get a lot of dark fruits and molasses. Not so much with Hampton. I get more of a 'tobaccoier' smell from this blend. Despite the different tin note, the flavour profile is a lot like the other 2. The overall taste and body of the smoke, I would say, is medium/full. If you like any of these blends, you will probably like them all and will enjoy puzzling out the subtle differences. Another hit from J. F. Germain & Son!
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Nov 30, 2018 Mild to Medium Mild Medium to Full Pleasant
Four star. All I smoke now after over forty years of pipe smoking are Germain blends and flakes. And Hampton Flake is by far one of my favorites out of their dark Flakes. I'm not one to wax poetically about these notes and those notes. So all I would say is,if you're thinking about spending your hard earned money on a tin of Tobacco.....YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS DARK FLAKE. It's a four star Tobacco all the way.
Pipe Used: Meerschum
PurchasedFrom: I got a guy
Age When Smoked: One year
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