Kane's of New Zealand Lamb Cake Slices
(2.68)
Blended to accompany New Zealand's famous red wines, these meaty slices rub out easily to facilitate filling. Matured Virginias with Burley and a touch of Perique. An added essence gives Lamb Cake Slices it's rich and satisfying character. Add some Lamb to your line up.
Notes: Contains real lamb juice and a hint of mint.
Details
| Brand | Kane's of New Zealand |
| Blended By | Rutheford G. MacGillicuddy |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia, Perique |
| Flavoring | Mint |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50g Tin |
| Country | Unknown |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.68 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 03, 2009 | Strong | Very Strong | Extra Full | Overwhelming |
IMO, pure rubbish, FTL. Utterly unpalatable and nauseating, with all the subtlety of a hoof to the head. I smoked this in a gorgeous S. Bang 7/64 bent zulu that is now fit only to be a chew-toy for my blue heeler.
IMHO, a much better pick for lovers of lamb (settle down, denizens of College Station, TX, not that kind of love) would definitely be Galafianakis' Gyros Flake, a masterful Balkan blend which beautifully balances several high-grade orientals (Katerini, Xanthi, Shawarma, etc.) with the drippings of succulent spit-roasted lamb and a delicate top-dressing of Tzatziki and cucumber. IMHBAO, a much more sophisticated blend.
Recommended.
Not.
IMHO, a much better pick for lovers of lamb (settle down, denizens of College Station, TX, not that kind of love) would definitely be Galafianakis' Gyros Flake, a masterful Balkan blend which beautifully balances several high-grade orientals (Katerini, Xanthi, Shawarma, etc.) with the drippings of succulent spit-roasted lamb and a delicate top-dressing of Tzatziki and cucumber. IMHBAO, a much more sophisticated blend.
Recommended.
Not.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2014 | Overwhelming | Extra Strong | Overwhelming | Overwhelming |
**I have searched high and low for more Lamb Cake Slices on Etsy, Ebay and Pipestud's consignment shop (which has every vintage tin you could ever desire) to no avail. It's a shame as I always thought LCS needed a little something extra, in this case a pinch of Vauen's Black Pepper blend really perked up the Slices and added the perfect spice. Now if they would only make a Kosher Salt Blend to add to my remaining LCS I'd be a happy camper.**
I purchased this in bulk so YMMV, you'll have to use a sharp knife if you purchase Kane's before it has been tinned. Once I got him in my house I attempted to rub it out to no avail. Being a product from New Zealand offer him a little Vegemite and it'll calm things down a bit, careful though, puff too hard and it will become aggressive and bite your tongue (or worse). This is not an indoor or all day blend, the room aroma was of barn and hoof in which the wife was not pleased as I attempted to light it in bed and I got cotton mouthed... They say never look a gift horse or in this case lamb in the mouth but honestly the other end wasn't pretty either... Maybe next years batch will be more behaved or a little more age on this years batch will "tame the beast"...
I purchased this in bulk so YMMV, you'll have to use a sharp knife if you purchase Kane's before it has been tinned. Once I got him in my house I attempted to rub it out to no avail. Being a product from New Zealand offer him a little Vegemite and it'll calm things down a bit, careful though, puff too hard and it will become aggressive and bite your tongue (or worse). This is not an indoor or all day blend, the room aroma was of barn and hoof in which the wife was not pleased as I attempted to light it in bed and I got cotton mouthed... They say never look a gift horse or in this case lamb in the mouth but honestly the other end wasn't pretty either... Maybe next years batch will be more behaved or a little more age on this years batch will "tame the beast"...
Pipe Used:
Griddle, Charcoal Grill
PurchasedFrom:
Kane's of New Zealand
Age When Smoked:
5 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2008 | Extremely Mild | Extra Strong | Overwhelming | Overwhelming |
Quite unique drugstore blend. I cellared some and it doesn't age well, as the lamb flavor developed into a mutton taste, with some notes of goat.
I can't taste no Perique here, but some Kentucky and a hint of cigar leaf. The mint is hardly noticed, but some pineapple that reminds of Erinmore and some EMP-like chicken taste.
Best enjoyed during meals.
I can't taste no Perique here, but some Kentucky and a hint of cigar leaf. The mint is hardly noticed, but some pineapple that reminds of Erinmore and some EMP-like chicken taste.
Best enjoyed during meals.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Strong |
I hardly detect any flavoring at all.
I far prefer Gravy Flake - much saltier and just a lot more satisfying.
I far prefer Gravy Flake - much saltier and just a lot more satisfying.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 05, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Overwhelming | Very Strong |
This tobacco is fine when young but a bit of age brings out a mutton or hogget flavour which can be unpleasant to some.
The tin I had must have been from the rear end of the days production run as it was rather daggy when rubbed out.
Bruce and Trev who work at Kanes say there could be a redneck version coming out soon called two tooth this has yet to be confirmed.
Not a tobacco I shall try again Dunghills Dingo Flake is a much better tobacco in my opinion.
Below is a link to an article about the happy little sheep on their way to to be tinned. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/04/03/1080941724083.html
The tin I had must have been from the rear end of the days production run as it was rather daggy when rubbed out.
Bruce and Trev who work at Kanes say there could be a redneck version coming out soon called two tooth this has yet to be confirmed.
Not a tobacco I shall try again Dunghills Dingo Flake is a much better tobacco in my opinion.
Below is a link to an article about the happy little sheep on their way to to be tinned. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/04/03/1080941724083.html
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 09, 2008 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Frankly, I was curious about this and once tried it found it to be too close to Royal Yacht, which is not made with lamb juice but Yak juice - hence the real name Royal Yak.
Jay
Jay
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 05, 2008 | Extremely Mild | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
"Pipestud"
Is this another one of you're April Fools Joke's???
Gae.I live in Australia,close to new Zealand,and no one has even heard of it!!!
Is this another one of you're April Fools Joke's???
Gae.I live in Australia,close to new Zealand,and no one has even heard of it!!!
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