Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Erinmore Flake
(2.95)
The leaf tobaccos for Erinmore are selected from only premium tobacco growing regions of the world. The blend consists of mature Virginia, mellow burley and sweet dark air-cured tobaccos. It is pressed into cakes, aged and cut into slices providing a mellow and cool smoke with flowery and fruity note.
Notes: Formerly blended by Murray & Sons, UK, until 2005. Now produced by Scandinavian Tobacco Group (Orlik factory, Assens, Denmark).
Details
| Brand | Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Floral Essences, Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.95 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 14, 2005 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
Compared to the dreaded Mixture, this is actually a good tobacco! Think of a gentler version of St. Bruno (less flavored and lighter in nicotine), and you will have an idea.
The tin aroma is, as often said, overwhelming. A bit like cologne, fruity (not necessarily pineapple, more like plums and lemon, with some background anise and licorice): definitely a traditional flavoring like the flowery scent of the Lakeland tobaccos.
What I would like to point out is that this is not a sticky aromatic, and this strong flavoring does not provoke a wet or goopy smoke. I would also dare to say that the strong scent does not translate into a strongly flavored smoke: while a pipe can catch and retain some of the typical Erinmore smell in a few bowls (and the taste too, with some bowls more), the sensory experience is actually quite subdued. Frankly, I feel that the topping of Erinmore Flake is much less noticeable and quizzical, for my taste, than the soapy scent of some other classic British flakes.
The tobacco is a smooth Virginia, quite delicate in taste (not the deep sugary sweetness of American leaf like the McClelland flakes) and quite refined. There are lots of nuances of flavor, going from grassy lemony notes to a pleasant sweetness. At times, though, it can become a bit monochromatic and uninteresting. It does not bite the tongue, contrarily to what some reviewers wrote.
In a little-medium bowl, this tobacco does not give me nicotine spins and it's perfectly tolerable.
I was pleasantly surprised by Erinmore Flake: it is LOTS better than word of mouth would suggest. Me, I prefer tastier Virginias: juicy red leaf with lots of sugar like in Blackwoods Flake, or a deep honeyed taste like in Marlin Flake. But as delicate, elegantly flavored Virginias go, this one deserves a go!
2021 Update (STG version): I haven't been smoking this flake in a while, and I have memories of the old Murray version only. This new version seems lees flavoured, and the flavouring seems quite natural (fruity, citrusy, but not that different from the one found in other Virginia flakes). It's also a bit lighter in nicotine than it used to be, and the taste is probably even rounder and richer, which is not a bad thing. Overall, a very nice, delicate but not wimpy flake of dark/red Virginias: I prefer it to the older version!
The tin aroma is, as often said, overwhelming. A bit like cologne, fruity (not necessarily pineapple, more like plums and lemon, with some background anise and licorice): definitely a traditional flavoring like the flowery scent of the Lakeland tobaccos.
What I would like to point out is that this is not a sticky aromatic, and this strong flavoring does not provoke a wet or goopy smoke. I would also dare to say that the strong scent does not translate into a strongly flavored smoke: while a pipe can catch and retain some of the typical Erinmore smell in a few bowls (and the taste too, with some bowls more), the sensory experience is actually quite subdued. Frankly, I feel that the topping of Erinmore Flake is much less noticeable and quizzical, for my taste, than the soapy scent of some other classic British flakes.
The tobacco is a smooth Virginia, quite delicate in taste (not the deep sugary sweetness of American leaf like the McClelland flakes) and quite refined. There are lots of nuances of flavor, going from grassy lemony notes to a pleasant sweetness. At times, though, it can become a bit monochromatic and uninteresting. It does not bite the tongue, contrarily to what some reviewers wrote.
In a little-medium bowl, this tobacco does not give me nicotine spins and it's perfectly tolerable.
I was pleasantly surprised by Erinmore Flake: it is LOTS better than word of mouth would suggest. Me, I prefer tastier Virginias: juicy red leaf with lots of sugar like in Blackwoods Flake, or a deep honeyed taste like in Marlin Flake. But as delicate, elegantly flavored Virginias go, this one deserves a go!
2021 Update (STG version): I haven't been smoking this flake in a while, and I have memories of the old Murray version only. This new version seems lees flavoured, and the flavouring seems quite natural (fruity, citrusy, but not that different from the one found in other Virginia flakes). It's also a bit lighter in nicotine than it used to be, and the taste is probably even rounder and richer, which is not a bad thing. Overall, a very nice, delicate but not wimpy flake of dark/red Virginias: I prefer it to the older version!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 17, 2005 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A very satisfying smoke. The topping is noticable in smoke for about 10 minutes, after that its tobacco. This is my regular evening smoke, playing chess and having a dram of Glengoyne scotch single malt (only on sundays ;-). These go together very well by their "fruity" lines. I enjoy Erinmore Flake.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 20, 2004 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
It's a shame to put that topping on this fine flake tobacco. No, it isn't pineapple, but something I can't quite remember from organic chemistry class, and I disliked it then. Benzophenone? Coumarin? Some cyclic ketone I don't want in my mouth, for sure. Damn, I have a 100 gram tin and I'm too cheap to throw it out. Maybe 6 weeks open in a remote room... Whoever makes this should sell an uncased version and become wealthy. Hmmm. Thinking what I'm thinking?
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 19, 2004 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium | Tolerable |
Ahh Erinmore Flake. Love it or hate it right? Well I don't "love " it nor do I hate it. Its an occasional smoke for me though. Its true that it indeed has a unique taste. Some will find that taste unpleasant. In fact when I first sampled Erinmore I found it unpleasant. However I also discovered something intresting about this blend and it prompted me to go purchase another tin to keep around the "cellar". As stated I bought a tin to see what all the fuss was about. The "Erinmore Taste" was too much for me. So the opened tin sat in my truck for a few months this summer. (I live in S. Florida so it gets rather warm in there) While cleaning out my truck I rediscovered the tin. Upon opening it that characteristic Erimore smell had subsided quite a bit. Huh.. I thought maybe I should give it another try. So I did. Again and again and again. What I discovered was a fine VA flake with an incredibly smooth taste and zero tounge bite. I promply finshed the tin and purchased another for next summer. While it may seem silly to go through the hassle of letting it "stove" in my truck over the summer the results are amazing. This is a highly recommended VA Flake IMO worth the extra work. Try it and you may find this to be a wonderful expierience. Rev 11/18/04
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 27, 2004 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
September 2004
This tobacco is probably the best "aromatic" blend I have ever tried, and thus provides strong testament to the fact that I will never be an aromatic smoker. Like most aromatics for be, the tin aroma is wonderful, but the flavor simply doesn't come close to the olfactory sensation.
I must admit, though, that the entertainment value of some of the above reviews (e.g., Bear's) made this blend worth exploring . . .
This tobacco is probably the best "aromatic" blend I have ever tried, and thus provides strong testament to the fact that I will never be an aromatic smoker. Like most aromatics for be, the tin aroma is wonderful, but the flavor simply doesn't come close to the olfactory sensation.
I must admit, though, that the entertainment value of some of the above reviews (e.g., Bear's) made this blend worth exploring . . .
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 27, 2004 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
When I first had this, I thought to myself, "Oh no, what is this... Catfood and ass???" BUT, I think it was the fact that I smoked it with a pipe that I cleaned with windex and cured with olive oil.
The second smoking was better, and I did one extra thing: I DRIED IT ON MY DASHBOARD!!!
It's far better this way. Cruncy, crispitty, peanut buttery... Well, not peanut buttery, but it's fragrant, and fruity. Almost a lychee fruit note. It's a far better tobacco dry. Quite simply: Smooth, fragrant, pleasant, and slightly fruity. I enjoy it, and will smoke it often.
---UPDATED---- You better smoke the tin really quick, otherwise it tastes, and leaves you smelling like cigarettes... I'm not a cigarette smoker, and I do not like this anymore.
The second smoking was better, and I did one extra thing: I DRIED IT ON MY DASHBOARD!!!
It's far better this way. Cruncy, crispitty, peanut buttery... Well, not peanut buttery, but it's fragrant, and fruity. Almost a lychee fruit note. It's a far better tobacco dry. Quite simply: Smooth, fragrant, pleasant, and slightly fruity. I enjoy it, and will smoke it often.
---UPDATED---- You better smoke the tin really quick, otherwise it tastes, and leaves you smelling like cigarettes... I'm not a cigarette smoker, and I do not like this anymore.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 15, 2004 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I smoked this in the past and I didn't like it much. I know how my taste can change so yesterday I went down to my favorite tobacconist and picked up a tin. My taste has changed, and now I like Erinmore. I like it a lot in fact. The flakes are soft and rub out easy or can be folded.IMHO The aromatic agent is excellent and not to over-powering. The tobacco has got a nicotene kick,so make sure you smoke this in a small bowl pipe. The pineapple on the tin IS NOT representative of the flavouring at all.Hear me out,THERE IS NO PINEAPPLE IN THIS TOBACCO. The pineapple has been a sign of quality,and an "above the rest" type meaning since the Victorian era. If you had a pineapple back then you were pretty special, since they only grew in a few places in the tropics.So the Pineapple on the tin means "the highest quality". Back to the tobacco.It's a good flake,popular in Europe and India especially,(I don't know why). It should be noted that one should dedicate a pipe to this tobacco as it will mark the pipe with it's unusual aromatic agent. A hearty good smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 09, 2004 | Very Strong | Medium | Full | Very Pleasant |
After the comical encounter with Erinmore's Mixture in a round tin. I thought I'd try to get one of these to to be in touch with my lighter side. so I bought, rubbed half a tin's worth, stored in a big jar to dry for a few weeks and then I pack and light it up. Hum...another surprise, this is seriuos stuff. It is very mellow to the taste, no undesirable peaks of flavor. A hint of a fruity freshness way way in the back ground. and hey I can even get the virginia's cream by mid bowl. And then time passsed and I smoke nothing but this. I get 5 cans of these each time I buy. But that was long time ago. I hadn't touch this stuff for 5 years. My taste had mellowed out a lot I guess. But if someone were to ask me which was the best and the highest quaility aromatic tobacco I had ever encounter I would say Erinmore Flakes. Smoking pipe is a wierd thing and it is very personal. Sometimes I would get a craving for Captain Black but never Erinmore Flakes in the past five years. The act of lighting up a pipe in moments of exsistance goes beyond just the taste and quality of the weed or the pipe. It is a way of relating to reality and the thought that reality manage to induce. Maybe this is why even Mixture 79 in here had a one good rating. Something to think about........hum....
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 18, 2004 | Mild to Medium | Very Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Upon first lighting this I thought Erinmore was way too hot to smoke, and I charred my tongue. A week or two later when I was out of everything else I returned this cautiously. I slowed my puffing down to a crawl. It does need to be smoked slowly, and once that was accomplished it was pretty good. It was worht the effort for me but the topping did not bug me.
I like the topping. I have no idea what it was but I should note that I believe pineapples once adorned Victorian homes as a sign of well being I believe that could be the case here as well... if not well more confusion could always be needed with regard to it... sorta makes people try the blend.
I like the topping. I have no idea what it was but I should note that I believe pineapples once adorned Victorian homes as a sign of well being I believe that could be the case here as well... if not well more confusion could always be needed with regard to it... sorta makes people try the blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 17, 2004 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
First of all, forget the pineapple! It is a traditional welcome sign to welcome guests into your home. The tobacco is not pinapple flavored. This is a strong one note tobacco. If you are one that can't smoke at work or home and need a quick nicotine hit, give this a try. It is too strong for an all-day smoke for me, but if I had limited time to smoke, this would be a good choice. I have found if you chop it up first before trying to smoke it works very well. If you just bend the flat slabs or trist them up to stuff in the bowl it would take 4-10 matches to get it going. Very dense, heavy smoke. I doubt most women or non-smokers would like this blend.
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