Mac Baren Original Flake
(3.12)
An exceptionally cool, slow burning flake tobacco with a rich and distinctive aroma. Ideal for those smokers who appreciate the full bodied rich flavor of choice leaves spiced with burley and fire-cured tobaccos.
Notes: Formerly known as Odgen's Walnut, currently made by MacBaren. The name changed in October, 2016 to comply with EU laws.
Details
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.12 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 25 of 25 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 21, 2012 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Outstanding blend!!! This stuff takes to the light very well and burns very nicely throughout the whole bowl. Very predictable in a good way, in the fact that it never changes it's flavor whether your sipping or puffing like a loaded train.
I love the very clean slightly nutty flavor and this stuff burns down to as fine of an ash as any blend I've ever seen.
It is a flag bearer for an old time tobacco lovers blend. My wife actually commented that the room note was not bad.
IF YOU CAN FIND IT, YOU BETTER GET IT!!!
I love the very clean slightly nutty flavor and this stuff burns down to as fine of an ash as any blend I've ever seen.
It is a flag bearer for an old time tobacco lovers blend. My wife actually commented that the room note was not bad.
IF YOU CAN FIND IT, YOU BETTER GET IT!!!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 19, 2011 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is a truly fine tobacco, an understated bittersweet cousin of St Bruno flake. Like SB flake it rubs out easily and is easy to pack. It exudes quality.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 27, 2010 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Ah yes, my favorite of the UK tobaccos. Even with a friend overseas it's hard to come buy. But well worth looking for. It lights and stays smoldering with ease. The taste of deep rich blackberry's is present. Not a fruity flake as is University. But instead a wonderful robust, flavor that is ever so satisfying. Lost now on the country miles in my Cadillac is no biggie when Walnut Flake is in the passenger seat. A must have!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 28, 2004 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
It would be difficult to add much to Stan's above review. He touched all the bases and perfectly described this blend. If you have smoked and enjoyed Esoterica's Stonehaven, or, Samuel Gawith's 1792 Flake, then you will probably like Walnut Flake. It is stronger in taste than Stonehaven and does not have Tonquin flavoring added as does 1792 Flake. Like both, this blend has been stoved repeatedly and will not bite no matter how hard you puff.
I thought Walnut Flake was fantastic tasting for regular enjoyment. It reminded me of Boy Scouts and campfires at the match. It will flat knock your socks off if you inhale. Not for all day consumption either; this tobacco will leave your palate satisfied for several hours after just one bowl.
Finally, this tobacco is not available in the USA. I purchased a pouch with a recent tobacco order from James Barber Tobacconists in the UK. You can order this and other non-imports by going to www.smoke.co.uk.
I thought Walnut Flake was fantastic tasting for regular enjoyment. It reminded me of Boy Scouts and campfires at the match. It will flat knock your socks off if you inhale. Not for all day consumption either; this tobacco will leave your palate satisfied for several hours after just one bowl.
Finally, this tobacco is not available in the USA. I purchased a pouch with a recent tobacco order from James Barber Tobacconists in the UK. You can order this and other non-imports by going to www.smoke.co.uk.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 28, 2004 | Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Very Pleasant |
This I must admit is as close to perfection as one can find in any tobacco. The tobacco comes presented in a plastic foil covered tray. Once the top comes off you are enveloped in the wonderful aroma of what that perfect tobacco should emit.
Easily rubbed out, easy to fill the pipe and easy to light.
The experience of smoking this ice cool tobacco is a once in a lifetime experience. The flavour is woody, and the nicotine content is just right if you like a full smoke.
If you like a good, low cased tobacco of the highest quality, then this must be the one.
Five stars and beyond with this one!
Easily rubbed out, easy to fill the pipe and easy to light.
The experience of smoking this ice cool tobacco is a once in a lifetime experience. The flavour is woody, and the nicotine content is just right if you like a full smoke.
If you like a good, low cased tobacco of the highest quality, then this must be the one.
Five stars and beyond with this one!
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