Dan Tobacco Patriot Flake
(3.14)
A tribute to the brave men, and women, who fought for freedom. This tobacco features U.S. Virginia grades and Virginia tobaccos from Mysore with additional fermentation under pressure. It is press aged, sliced thin and kept in flake form. Easily rubbed out. This blend has an excellent cool burn with a satisfyingly rich, but smooth flavor medium strength.
Details
| Brand | Dan Tobacco |
| Series | American History Mixtures |
| Blended By | Dan Tobacco |
| Manufactured By | Dan Tobacco |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Sweet / Sugar |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 250 grams bag |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.14 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 05, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Full | Tolerable |
As some of you obviously know by now, I am an extreme Patriot. I bleed red, white and blue because only bleeding only red would make me a commie. I only drive "American-made" cars like Chevy and Ford; everyone who says that they import their parts from countries with cheap labor must be a lying commie. I mean, why would the huge corporations choose to do something like that when they could hire American workers, forgoing personal gain and wealth for the greater-good of the community...
That aside, I'm sure glad to show off my patriotism as much as possible, which is why I smoke Patriot flake. It's made by the good ol' American company Dan tobacco. I keep on hearing people say that Dan tobacco is German, but that can't be right. The name Dan is as American as you can get, it's not called Volkswagen tobacco, it's good ol American DAN! Jeez people, get your facts straight. Plus, the tin art is covered with American pride. Just look at the poor laborer, now solider, being sent out to die for the gains of the rich and wealthy arguing whether a black man should be considered a 3/5 of a person or not a person at all...it must be American. Duh!
Anyway, that's why I smoke it. It taste like nasty German horse manure, but hey, it's American dammit. Land of freedom...
Side note- This stuff is actually pretty damn good. I've cellared many tins in hopes that it ages well. If not, then I'll just throw it away. That's how we do up in the USA.
That aside, I'm sure glad to show off my patriotism as much as possible, which is why I smoke Patriot flake. It's made by the good ol' American company Dan tobacco. I keep on hearing people say that Dan tobacco is German, but that can't be right. The name Dan is as American as you can get, it's not called Volkswagen tobacco, it's good ol American DAN! Jeez people, get your facts straight. Plus, the tin art is covered with American pride. Just look at the poor laborer, now solider, being sent out to die for the gains of the rich and wealthy arguing whether a black man should be considered a 3/5 of a person or not a person at all...it must be American. Duh!
Anyway, that's why I smoke it. It taste like nasty German horse manure, but hey, it's American dammit. Land of freedom...
Side note- This stuff is actually pretty damn good. I've cellared many tins in hopes that it ages well. If not, then I'll just throw it away. That's how we do up in the USA.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 20, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I don't know where all the talk about Oriental tobaccos in this blend came from. This is a pure Virginia flake: "Virginia tobaccos from Mysore" means precisely that: Virginia tobacco grown in India. There are no "Balkan/Turkish/Oriental" condimentals here. Only Virginias.
It's an excellent middle-of-the-range choice: not too tiresomely stoved, not lemony, not too sweet, not too smokey, nor does it have that oily saltiness of some twists. It might be thought a little bit bland, but it has a moderate spiciness and makes its presence felt, without tiring the palate. While there are other more intriguing, more entertaining Virginia flakes, this is a good fall-back choice: when I am not sure what blend to take up, I go for this. Its friendly, solid, cleanly robust smokability never disappoints. Nor is there any perfumy topping of the "lakeland" frou-frou type.
This is my early-afternoon smoke of choice, in a medium-sized briar. It never overheats and, once you get it going, it's a notably relaxing offering.
It's an excellent middle-of-the-range choice: not too tiresomely stoved, not lemony, not too sweet, not too smokey, nor does it have that oily saltiness of some twists. It might be thought a little bit bland, but it has a moderate spiciness and makes its presence felt, without tiring the palate. While there are other more intriguing, more entertaining Virginia flakes, this is a good fall-back choice: when I am not sure what blend to take up, I go for this. Its friendly, solid, cleanly robust smokability never disappoints. Nor is there any perfumy topping of the "lakeland" frou-frou type.
This is my early-afternoon smoke of choice, in a medium-sized briar. It never overheats and, once you get it going, it's a notably relaxing offering.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 10, 2017 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Dan Tobacco - Patriot Flake.
Slightly nonplussing. A few references to Orientals and Smokingpipes.com lists Orientals as a component. Maybe the Mysore Virginias have caused the contention?
The blend presents itself as a single stack of wide flakes. They don't have much thickness to them so are easily rubbed. There's not much in the way of a tin-note, just slightly sweet, rich, Virginias. It takes to the flame easily.
This is simply a wonderful smoke. There's some hay, bread, and a sweet, sugary, note. I don't get much of a Virginia-citrus flavour, there's a subtle touch, but not enough for it to quantify it as a notable flavour; it's not as sharp and piquant a Virginia as can be sourced. Regarding the Oriental debate, to me it's a steadfast straight Virginia. It burns slowly, giving a cool, bite-free, smoke.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: pleasant.
Patriot Flake? Excellent. Highly recommended:
Four stars.
Slightly nonplussing. A few references to Orientals and Smokingpipes.com lists Orientals as a component. Maybe the Mysore Virginias have caused the contention?
The blend presents itself as a single stack of wide flakes. They don't have much thickness to them so are easily rubbed. There's not much in the way of a tin-note, just slightly sweet, rich, Virginias. It takes to the flame easily.
This is simply a wonderful smoke. There's some hay, bread, and a sweet, sugary, note. I don't get much of a Virginia-citrus flavour, there's a subtle touch, but not enough for it to quantify it as a notable flavour; it's not as sharp and piquant a Virginia as can be sourced. Regarding the Oriental debate, to me it's a steadfast straight Virginia. It burns slowly, giving a cool, bite-free, smoke.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: pleasant.
Patriot Flake? Excellent. Highly recommended:
Four stars.
Pipe Used:
Barling Meer'
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
Five months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 28, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
A very neglected straight Virginia flake. There are not that many as good as this and it surprises me this hasnt gotten straight four stars. There is also something in this, in both the tin note and the smoke that somehow reminds me of virginia flakes I smoked way back, in the 70s. And even the 60s. Im not sure what it is, but a certain quality of aroma and taste. Dan tobacco uses different virginias than K&K or the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. Thats neither good nor bad, but in this case I think its good. Its a lighter flake, with a very very very mild top dressing. Sweet but in no way obstrusive. In fact its less cased than any of the K&K flakes like Wessex or Astely;s. It is smooth and delicious. It is only virginia so expect just that. I rate it as top notch and very underrated.
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 13, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a very interesting flake that differs from other virginia flake blends.once you crack the tin you get grassy,spicy and a sweet smell.the flakes are smooth,very easy to handle.i personally rubbed the flake and packed it at once.no extra relights needed for me.while smoking the flavours are rich and deep including grass,sweet notes,spices and dark fruits.burns medium and slow.the nicotine levelis medium.the room note is pleasant.generally this blend has some uniqueness.for me it is an all day blend.totally recommended.
Age When Smoked:
Rubbed and packed at once
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 15, 2023 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Great VG tobacco by Danpipe. I have smoke 200 grms and it tastes better and better. It got a sweetness and spicyness to it, you can not find anywhere else.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 17, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This was a 12 year old tin. Ages well, but not a huge difference from when new. Very pleasant, if subtle, medium brown/grassy flavor and the Indian VAs make a nice change of pace. Has a very slight tinge of olive and spice. Very nice flakes with perfect moisture that have excellent burning qualities.
Pipe Used:
Ser Jacopo, Castello, Cob
Age When Smoked:
12 Years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 25, 2015 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I think there are no orientals in this tobacco, to my mind it is pure Virginia only. Beautifuly sweet taste for all day smoking. Smooth and cold smoke.
Pipe Used:
Many
PurchasedFrom:
Danpipe.de
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 21, 2008 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
First off, I will agree. Yes...this tobacco is a bit pricey. I paid $12 for a 50g tin(with a great picture on it). but as with most thing, you get what you pay for. and what you get here, is a great tobacco. I wasnt blown away with the aroma upon opening my tin. but the "broken Flake" looked rather interesting. I lightly rubbed out 3/4 of a bowl's worth, and topped it off with the looser crumbs. lighting is very easy, and produced huge amounts of smoke on initial char. The first half of the bowl struck me as a run-of-the-mill Va blend with nothing major to contribute to western civilization. Yet the dramatic shift about half way through the bowl is where my 12 dollars suddenly became a wise investment...this is where the Orientals make their grand entrance. the Va's are also tuned up a few notches and the Nicotine becomes more appearant as well. the room note is fine, as long as you dont mind Va's. I did have fun with the ultra thick and creamy smoke. and if your into smoke rings, then this is the tobacco for you. this continued to smoke effortlessly with no need to re-light down to the bottom where one will find a nice salt/pepper ash. If you lean towards English blends, this might be a good transition blend, and if you like Va's, then you should really enjoy this. again...I say 12 clams is a small price to pay for this great tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 09, 2016 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I think the 'middle of the road-ness' of this fine Virginia flake is its strength. Neither too sharp nor overly stoved, it hits a nice sweet spot.
The tin I smoked contained large, wide flakes that were slightly stuck together probably due to its age, several years. Ready to smoke from the get-go, no drying necessary. I detected a subtle plum flavoring added that dissipated when the flakes were dried (I live in a desert climate, and some drying out is always inevitable) which is quite a pleasant alternative to the maples and vinegars of many others. Also a taste of honey at times.
But all that is pretty subtle, the flake is all about well-balanced natural Virginia flavor. Plus the spice, which I love. Not a by-the-numbers Virginia flavor, it is a little different, but personally I didn't detect anything resembling Orientals. The second half of the bowl is nice and buttery, not so buttery as some, but very good, that and the spiciness come together very well.
I think this may become one of my go-to Virginia flakes, I enjoyed it a lot.
The tin I smoked contained large, wide flakes that were slightly stuck together probably due to its age, several years. Ready to smoke from the get-go, no drying necessary. I detected a subtle plum flavoring added that dissipated when the flakes were dried (I live in a desert climate, and some drying out is always inevitable) which is quite a pleasant alternative to the maples and vinegars of many others. Also a taste of honey at times.
But all that is pretty subtle, the flake is all about well-balanced natural Virginia flavor. Plus the spice, which I love. Not a by-the-numbers Virginia flavor, it is a little different, but personally I didn't detect anything resembling Orientals. The second half of the bowl is nice and buttery, not so buttery as some, but very good, that and the spiciness come together very well.
I think this may become one of my go-to Virginia flakes, I enjoyed it a lot.
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