J. F. Germain & Son Rich Dark Flake
(3.60)
Notes: According to an email response from J. F. Germain and Son asking if they produced any other blend like Stonehaven, they replied that their Rich Dark Flake is similar to Stonehaven, which is produced for Esoterica in the U.S. market only.
Details
| Brand | J. F. Germain & Son |
| Blended By | J. F. Germain & Son |
| Manufactured By | J.F. Germain & Son |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Molasses |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | Sold in various bulk pouch weights. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
|
3.60 / 4
|
Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 35 of 35 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 24, 2020 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
This is without doubt a very high quality product.no smoker can dispute that. But I can't see why it's so regarded. It's not the rolls Royce of all tobacco as some say. There's nothing derogatory you can say about it.but the wow factor is not there for me personally.it sells like hot cakes it's in stock then out in a day so I'm probably missing something in my palate . Burns very slow and cool. A black treacle topping on this one
Pipe Used:
Poul Winslow crown Viking bilard
PurchasedFrom:
My smoking shop
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
You have probably heard the hype surroundIng this, looked online found some and eagerly placed it in your electronic basket, fervently waiting for the postman to drop off this God like baggie of tobacco goodness.
You open the pouch and the aroma hits you strong molasses, a touch of treacle. Then you look at the flakes, they are almost like strips of leather, and WET, so much so ithat makes same gawith offerings seem arid.
Breaking apart is a chore but with a bit of drying it makes the task easier.
Lighting is easy when dried l, if straight from best make sure your lighting tool of choice is well filled.
Smoking wise, the molasses comes through as does a bit of burley nuttiness but barring that I don't find it all that it's hyped up to be. Sure it's not a bad smoke but it just feels like it's on the buildup to something spectacular but doesn't quite get there.
Room note won't offend, but it won't will you masses of friend's either.
All in all not just not a lot going on, I know this has its legions of devotees but sadly I'm not one of them.
You open the pouch and the aroma hits you strong molasses, a touch of treacle. Then you look at the flakes, they are almost like strips of leather, and WET, so much so ithat makes same gawith offerings seem arid.
Breaking apart is a chore but with a bit of drying it makes the task easier.
Lighting is easy when dried l, if straight from best make sure your lighting tool of choice is well filled.
Smoking wise, the molasses comes through as does a bit of burley nuttiness but barring that I don't find it all that it's hyped up to be. Sure it's not a bad smoke but it just feels like it's on the buildup to something spectacular but doesn't quite get there.
Room note won't offend, but it won't will you masses of friend's either.
All in all not just not a lot going on, I know this has its legions of devotees but sadly I'm not one of them.
Pipe Used:
Falcon
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Bought small amount of this to try , a wise decision as I am not too keen , taste is reasonable although a bit flat and watery , slightly harsh or perhaps more accurately sharp , not as expected , too much licorice , will finish this off purely for the sake of a change , but for now back to my plain burley.
Pipe Used:
Briar
PurchasedFrom:
Local tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2019 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
In China, the price of 1 pouch used to be more than 30$, which was called the best Virginia blend by pipers.
It smells really sweet and mouth watering. It is very easy to burn and emits amazing aromas from the full smoke. The mouth is full of sweetness.
Don't smoke too much, this is a great snack.
It smells really sweet and mouth watering. It is very easy to burn and emits amazing aromas from the full smoke. The mouth is full of sweetness.
Don't smoke too much, this is a great snack.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell 37
Age When Smoked:
4 years old in lock&lock
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2010 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I requested this one for review. Other than the above description that I placed under "Tin Description," I can't find this one anywhere in the USA. From what I can discern from Germain's email, this is Stonehaven but sold under the name "Dark Flake." As such, I'm using the Stonehaven ratings to get this one going.
Have any of you pipesters from the UK or elsewhere ever try this stuff? Your thoughts and comparisons will be greatly appreciated by us all!
Have any of you pipesters from the UK or elsewhere ever try this stuff? Your thoughts and comparisons will be greatly appreciated by us all!
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