Vauen Auenland - Broken Flake
(3.38)
A complex and rich flake that has already been loosened and therefore smoke-ready. The excellent mixture consists of sun-ripened dark Virginia, spicy Burley, and is refined with a touch of smoky Kentucky and a pinch of luxurious Perique. The room note is very pleasant and unobtrusive. The gentle and cool burning will inspire even sophisticated pipe smokers.
Details
| Brand | Vauen |
| Series | The Shire |
| Blended By | Vauen |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2020 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I really like this blend a lot.
It comes very moist so I dry it at least an hour.
The tin note is quite bready, smoky, a little sour. Smells like a rather strong tobacco. No added flavors noticed.
But the taste is way better than the tin note. Not too sweet but a little bready, nutty, plummy. Just very lovely. The Kentucky just adds an earthy spiciness no actual smokiness.
Doesn't bite but can get hot if stressed. Can leave some dottle and moisture if not properly dried or smoked too fast.
There's a good amount of nicotine. I actually felt quite sick once after smoking this blend and I blame it on the nicotine.
I can really dig why them hobbits loved that stuff so much. An all day and all of the night smoke.
It comes very moist so I dry it at least an hour.
The tin note is quite bready, smoky, a little sour. Smells like a rather strong tobacco. No added flavors noticed.
But the taste is way better than the tin note. Not too sweet but a little bready, nutty, plummy. Just very lovely. The Kentucky just adds an earthy spiciness no actual smokiness.
Doesn't bite but can get hot if stressed. Can leave some dottle and moisture if not properly dried or smoked too fast.
There's a good amount of nicotine. I actually felt quite sick once after smoking this blend and I blame it on the nicotine.
I can really dig why them hobbits loved that stuff so much. An all day and all of the night smoke.
Pipe Used:
Briars
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Jun 22, 2022 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
From all the Auenland tobaccos by Vauen this one clearly sticks out. I really do not get, why the shire should be associated with fruity, sweet standard VA/BC/Burley mixtures and a ton of aromas. When I think of the Shire I would see VA Flakes, vintage style english mixtures with Latakia and Orients or even plugs or curly or spun cuts, but okay perhaps this is just me. So as a pipe smoker and LotR Lover I frequently get these tobaccos as a present and smoke then and they are okay. The Broken Flake is really different though.
The smell in the tin is very nice. It is deep, leathery with hints of fresh wood and a subtle sweetness that is very pleasant. In 2022 the tobacco has just the right moisture and packs and lights very well. I did not need any further rubbing or anything, just straight in the pipe, two matches and go. The first puff come on strong, but when you figure that this tobacco burns really well and allows for a very slow smoke, it rewards you with a gentle taste: the virginia is grassy and sweet and fresh, the Kentucky is very well incorporated and provides a rich smoke. The Perique gives, if smoked really slowly a crisp yet light addition of freshness. You can really recognize the smell from the tin. The room note is surprisingly subtle and I would describe it as "old fashioned". Easily the best tobacco from Vauens Auenland range. If you like these kinds of blends with Perique and Kentucky: Give it a try.
The smell in the tin is very nice. It is deep, leathery with hints of fresh wood and a subtle sweetness that is very pleasant. In 2022 the tobacco has just the right moisture and packs and lights very well. I did not need any further rubbing or anything, just straight in the pipe, two matches and go. The first puff come on strong, but when you figure that this tobacco burns really well and allows for a very slow smoke, it rewards you with a gentle taste: the virginia is grassy and sweet and fresh, the Kentucky is very well incorporated and provides a rich smoke. The Perique gives, if smoked really slowly a crisp yet light addition of freshness. You can really recognize the smell from the tin. The room note is surprisingly subtle and I would describe it as "old fashioned". Easily the best tobacco from Vauens Auenland range. If you like these kinds of blends with Perique and Kentucky: Give it a try.
Pipe Used:
Torben Dansk Kauni
PurchasedFrom:
gifted
Age When Smoked:
freshly bought
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Tin note: bready with a clear raisin note from the perique. A slight drying of about 15 min may be beneficial. The VAs play the dominant role during the initial phase: very sweet, with the lighter VAs slightly more pronounced than the darker ones. The spiceyness of the perique is there, the nutey burley supports the aroma of the first two ingredients. The kentucky is taking a supporting role but stays clearly in the background with it's smokey, earthy aroma. As the bowl progresses, the burley takes a step forward and the sweetness of the VAs slightly diminishes. The VAs seem to tolerate a medium cadence without leading to bitterness. Overall a very well made blend, taking over the role of great introductory blend to nonaromatics for beginners and people who would like to transition from the other aromatic blends of Vauen's Auenland series.
Pipe Used:
Golden pipe (pear wood) w/ 9 mm charcoal filter
PurchasedFrom:
pfeifen-shop-online.de
Age When Smoked:
fresh
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