J. F. Germain & Son Plum Cake Mixture
(2.84)
Blended from Virginia tobacco with dark cavendish and extra matured black cavendish. Flavoured with a delicate and barely discernable plum topping whose ingredients are known only to the owners of the company.
Notes: This is a traditional pipe mixture of which 80% is prepared from seven different types of Virginia leaf. The remaining 20% is a specially prepared black tobacco made from Cavendish and Negrohead. A rare air-cured leaf. This is possibly the only British made tobacco containing this particular ingredient. The unique added flavour gives an agreeable taste and pleasant aroma. Origin Channel Islands.
Details
| Brand | J. F. Germain & Son |
| Blended By | J. F. Germain & Son |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Plum |
| Cut | shag |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 50 grams pouch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.84 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is another excellent tobacco from Germain's and I am really surprised at how low of a grade it is here. I guess it's because there are many people who don't like tobacco having a topping (generally, I don't either), but here it's so light that it almost seems natural and the rich flavor of Germain's virginias is still there. On the other hand, the plum topping is one of the few that attracts me.
Some time ago I was surprised to see that this and Medium Flake used to be available in some British shops while Germain's other tobaccos were always out of stock. Since I hadn't tried them yet, I supposed that this availability was due to the fact that they wouldn't be as good as the most famous of the trademark. But both have pleasantly surprised me and I hope that pipe smokers continue to underestimate them and leave some tins in the tobacconists.
Some time ago I was surprised to see that this and Medium Flake used to be available in some British shops while Germain's other tobaccos were always out of stock. Since I hadn't tried them yet, I supposed that this availability was due to the fact that they wouldn't be as good as the most famous of the trademark. But both have pleasantly surprised me and I hope that pipe smokers continue to underestimate them and leave some tins in the tobacconists.
Age When Smoked:
6 years
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