Davidoff Flake Medallions
(3.28)
Coin cut of finest Virginia and perique tobaccos with a core of black cavendish.
Details
| Brand | Davidoff |
| Blended By | Orlik Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | Orlik Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| 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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3.28 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 30 of 78 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Scheda tecnica: Blended: Orlik Tobacco Company, Produttore: Davidoff, Composizione: Virginia maturo, Perique della Luisiana, Black Cavendish, Taglio: Curly Cut, Forza: Media, Aromatizzato: no.
Davidoff Flake Medallions è un tabacco molto particolare, anche per la costruzione del flake che gli appassionati del defunto Navy Roll conoscono molto bene.
Il tabacco, di ottima qualità, è bellissimo da vedere. Umido al punto giusto, si può caricare da subito. I dischi si sfilacciano facilmente e si trasformano rapidamente in filamenti pronti per la carica.
Affondando il naso nella latta siamo ammaliati dal profumo, completamente e golosamente virginioso, temperato dal cavendish. Solo sapendo che c’è il Perique, ritengo di riuscire a rilevarlo anch’io, ma non sono sicuro che lo identificherei senza esserne preventivamente a conoscenza. La composizione dei roll è particolare: la parte esterna è costituita da Virginia pressato e Perique, la parte centrale, scura, da Black Cavendish.
La carica la effettuo sfilacciando i tondini e caricando la pipa coi vari filamenti ottenuti, c’è chi sostiene che il massimo del gusto si ottiene caricando i roll interi, ma occorre una pipa dal fornello molto largo.
Ben caricata la pipa si accende facilmente e la combustione procede molto sicura.
Fin dall’inizio c’è da rimanere stupiti dalla gran mole di fumo prodotto e dalla sua densità quasi cremosa, comunque molto fresco per una miscela a base di virginia. Le note aromatiche iniziali sono molto virginiose, col Cavendish che tende a mitigare l’esuberanza di questo Virginia maturo.
Proseguendo nella fumata il Cavendish aumenta lievemente apportando dei toni più zuccherini, fruttati all’insieme. Non è dato di conoscere se e con con cosa sia aromatizzato questa tipologia di tabacco, ma è un dato di fatto che ha un compito essenziale per bilanciare la miscela.
Solo dopo emerge il Perique con le sue tipiche note speziate. A questo punto il mix è completo e i sensi sono davvero appagati: il dolce del Cavendish è mitigato e il Virginia è esaltato dall’aroma speziato del Perique, che accompagna e rende interessante, distende, una miscela decisamente pastosa .
Alla prova di surriscaldamento il mix si comporta benissimo dando pochissimi sentori amari, e fatto raffreddare torna agli antichi gusti.
Questa è una miscela a base di Virginia che non si smetterebbe mai di fumare, priva di qualsiasi tono bruciante alla lingua, caratteristica di alcuni Virginia anche blasonati. Un tabacco di reale appagamento, giustamente complesso, che può essere consigliato anche a chi si approccia per la prima volta coi flake.
Naturalmente non è importato in Italia, e non è propriamente economico, ma la sua costruzione unica e l’esperienza gustativa davvero completa che regala rende ragione del viaggio sino in Svizzera.
Il voto finale è di 4,999/5 non ho fornito il massimo solo per il prezzo.
Davidoff Flake Medallions è un tabacco molto particolare, anche per la costruzione del flake che gli appassionati del defunto Navy Roll conoscono molto bene.
Il tabacco, di ottima qualità, è bellissimo da vedere. Umido al punto giusto, si può caricare da subito. I dischi si sfilacciano facilmente e si trasformano rapidamente in filamenti pronti per la carica.
Affondando il naso nella latta siamo ammaliati dal profumo, completamente e golosamente virginioso, temperato dal cavendish. Solo sapendo che c’è il Perique, ritengo di riuscire a rilevarlo anch’io, ma non sono sicuro che lo identificherei senza esserne preventivamente a conoscenza. La composizione dei roll è particolare: la parte esterna è costituita da Virginia pressato e Perique, la parte centrale, scura, da Black Cavendish.
La carica la effettuo sfilacciando i tondini e caricando la pipa coi vari filamenti ottenuti, c’è chi sostiene che il massimo del gusto si ottiene caricando i roll interi, ma occorre una pipa dal fornello molto largo.
Ben caricata la pipa si accende facilmente e la combustione procede molto sicura.
Fin dall’inizio c’è da rimanere stupiti dalla gran mole di fumo prodotto e dalla sua densità quasi cremosa, comunque molto fresco per una miscela a base di virginia. Le note aromatiche iniziali sono molto virginiose, col Cavendish che tende a mitigare l’esuberanza di questo Virginia maturo.
Proseguendo nella fumata il Cavendish aumenta lievemente apportando dei toni più zuccherini, fruttati all’insieme. Non è dato di conoscere se e con con cosa sia aromatizzato questa tipologia di tabacco, ma è un dato di fatto che ha un compito essenziale per bilanciare la miscela.
Solo dopo emerge il Perique con le sue tipiche note speziate. A questo punto il mix è completo e i sensi sono davvero appagati: il dolce del Cavendish è mitigato e il Virginia è esaltato dall’aroma speziato del Perique, che accompagna e rende interessante, distende, una miscela decisamente pastosa .
Alla prova di surriscaldamento il mix si comporta benissimo dando pochissimi sentori amari, e fatto raffreddare torna agli antichi gusti.
Questa è una miscela a base di Virginia che non si smetterebbe mai di fumare, priva di qualsiasi tono bruciante alla lingua, caratteristica di alcuni Virginia anche blasonati. Un tabacco di reale appagamento, giustamente complesso, che può essere consigliato anche a chi si approccia per la prima volta coi flake.
Naturalmente non è importato in Italia, e non è propriamente economico, ma la sua costruzione unica e l’esperienza gustativa davvero completa che regala rende ragione del viaggio sino in Svizzera.
Il voto finale è di 4,999/5 non ho fornito il massimo solo per il prezzo.
Age When Smoked:
57
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2016 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
By the look and only, this feels like top quality tobacco, thinly sliced coins tidily arranged and separated in the tin. Soft to the touch with perfect moisture level, the medallions need gentle handling so as not to crumble. Tin note is slightly sweet with the presence of freshly cut hay. One can pick one or two and either rub or just fold and fill the bowl. Given the presence of the Cavendish core one can also play around a little and either let it enter the bowl unbroken as the medallion folds or rub it and spread it evenly or even put the heart on top of the VaPer. In fact I did rub two Cavendish hearts and put them on top and they were anything but sweet. Actually they gave a very ‘adult’ flavored smoke, astringent and sour but nice. A friend told me that this blend is topped with wine and this recollection made me associate the astringency of the smoke with that of a bold red wine… Overall I find it has a deceptive mildness owed to the creaminess of its texture but if you inhale, nicotine might give you a substantial kick. Yet it does not bite, it does not get hot nor harsh. Flavorwise it is predominantly a dry smoke with only a faint nutty or brown sugary sweetness from the Virginia which I find that both the Perique and the Cavendish even out. Now, if you use the Cavendish at the start you get more sweetness throughout the rest of the bowl. Perique’s peppery spiciness emerges more prominently after halfway through the bowl, so taste is not flat but progresses and changes. As far as behaviour is concerned, anyway you pack the pipe it lights easily and stays lit. It burns clean and cool and draw is effortless – no need to puff hard. What is more it burns slow and leaves a fine ash. Room note is sweeter than expected. Evidently this is very high quality stuff, from presentation to substance. It is also complex and though its quality (texture, draw, burning, clarity of smoke and fine ash) cannot escape even a newbie I think it requires an experienced smoker to discern all of its flavor nuances– no charming sweetness here. An understated tobacco (apart from its immaculate presentation) of the highest quality. Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
MM corn cobs, small Peterson
PurchasedFrom:
gift
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I like it. I smoke LBF as a daily rotation. DM is what LBF wants to be when it comes of age. The virginias are sweeter and without the bright edge of the LBF. The perique seems slightly more in harmony rather than pushing for the front row.
I smoked as a sample so havent felt the price pinch others have mentioned.
I smoked as a sample so havent felt the price pinch others have mentioned.
Pipe Used:
Mountbatten Royal
PurchasedFrom:
Sample
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 03, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This tobacco is a jewel! After removing the lid DFM is instant class in a tin, a ring of beautiful coins tidily disposed and emanating a mild but gorgeous smell of tobacco goodness. Moisture is perfect but I prefer dry them out a few hours. Once lit it keeps its promises, slow burning and cool smoking, Perique is mild especially in the first part then it comes out a bit more pronounced but still in the mild side perfectly balanced with Virginias and Cavendish. I fully agree with those using the adjective “creamy” to describe this tobacco, not strong but flavorful and satisfying, sweet and spicy but rounded off by that buttery core of unflavoured Cavendish. I need some more tins in my cellar.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2015 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
To me, Davidoff Flake Medallions are absolutely delicious, containing that BC core I like so much, even preferred to pure VaPer rolls (DLNR/Escudo). I simply find it more interesting on the long run, placing the BC core purposefully at the beginning, in the middle or even at the end of a bowl. Together with the excellent VaPer experience, four stars hands down.
However, I found Roper’s Roundels, also manufactured by Orlik for Dan Tobacco, to be the same (according to my taste buds, of course) and present time being considerably less expensive where I live. I find the Roundels more often on my shelf than the Flake Medallions, taking the loss in social prestige.
However, I found Roper’s Roundels, also manufactured by Orlik for Dan Tobacco, to be the same (according to my taste buds, of course) and present time being considerably less expensive where I live. I find the Roundels more often on my shelf than the Flake Medallions, taking the loss in social prestige.
Pipe Used:
Various
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 09, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Bought when encouraged by reviews here. First impression: the aroma was earthy and musky, pleasant, but not overpowering. I would like to say that "I packed two slices into the pipe by folding", or something equally classy, but in reality it was more like "I managed to stuff two folded slices into the pipe". And while I expected to have problems with starting it and keeping it lit, I was wrong. Needed just two charring lights and it took off, in a tightly packed pipe. The flavour is subtle and offered no bite, burning rather coolly. As a novice to perique I found it really pleasant, slightly peppery, and not overwhelming. Virginia predominates, with a solid cavendish undertone. Fine white ash, packs well on progress, and does not affect the remaining tobacco and burns happily. However, what I did not realise was that this blend looks and smells nice but also packs a decent wallop of nicotine despite mildness of flavour. I almost ended up nauseous when puffing away carelessly and only finished the bowl the next day. It relit nicely and was not bitter or ashy, and yet with the same kick of nicotine to the head. The presentation in the tin is charming but not enough a reason for me to buy it. At the same time, the quality of this blend is high, and I will keep it in the rotation, treating it with respect. Together with the much milder "Red Mixture" this is another fine example of a reliable Davidoff blend.
Pipe Used:
Poul Winslow bulldog / rhodesian with 9mm filter
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
straight out of tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 10, 2020 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium | Unnoticeable |
This is outstanding Vaper blend.Everything is well balanced and rounded the to last detail.The used tobacco is highest quality.The Virginia is natural sweet and a little bit hay.The perique is bringing a touch of spiciness and little bit of pepper.It needs about 20 minutes drying time because the tobacco is pretty moist from the tin.
Pipe Used:
Morta
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 17, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Unnoticeable |
It took me a while to finally get around to trying this tobacco and I am glad I did. This vaper is a similar format to Escudo and Dunhill Navy Rolls, but that's where the similarity ends.
There is something very satisfying about this tobacco. It's not particularly sweet. Not particularly rich. The virginias are not bready like Escudo or yeasty like Navy Rolls. However, there is something about the quality virginias, the balance of perique and the touch of cavendish in this blend that makes it special. Strength, taste and nic are medium across the board and emits plumes of creamy smoke, providing a decent nostril tingle on retrohale. It also burns well with few relights down to a fine grey ash.
In summary a little more costly than some, but an an excellent vaper all the same, which I intend to stock up on.
There is something very satisfying about this tobacco. It's not particularly sweet. Not particularly rich. The virginias are not bready like Escudo or yeasty like Navy Rolls. However, there is something about the quality virginias, the balance of perique and the touch of cavendish in this blend that makes it special. Strength, taste and nic are medium across the board and emits plumes of creamy smoke, providing a decent nostril tingle on retrohale. It also burns well with few relights down to a fine grey ash.
In summary a little more costly than some, but an an excellent vaper all the same, which I intend to stock up on.
PurchasedFrom:
4Noggins
Age When Smoked:
3 yrs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 14, 2018 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is the best vaper in my opinion and one of my favorite tobacco ever. It lights easily, stays lit and has a really great taste. Virginia, perique and black cavendish produce a naturally smooth and grassy flavor that burns cool. Non smokers could regard room note as "strong" but i find this intoxicating and adds to the whole experience. Also wonderful tin and overall presentation by davidoff.Quality stuff. Give it a try, you wont be dissapointed.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 05, 2017 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
A wonderful tobacco ,full bodied and to me feels like from 1920's era. One of my favorite tobaccos, worth a try if you appreciate non aromatic and flakes. Kinda pricey though. Room note tolerable to strong. Such a pity is not available in my country anymore (Greece). Update 2020: It is back again, will buy some more at last!
Pipe Used:
briar, meerschaum, corn cob
PurchasedFrom:
Athens
Age When Smoked:
fresh
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