Details
| Brand | Newminster |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Villiger |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.20 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 61 - 70 of 82 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2021 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
This tastes like candy, and I love the raw aromatic tobaccos like this one. Sweet and sour is all I can say about it, though - folded and stuffed, rubbed out and packed the next day, cob or expensive briar, it always left my tongue sore before making mid-bowl, even quicker than the literal candy shop, puff-it-only cavendish my family enjoys as much as I do. But this is just sweet tobacco, so only other smokers will likely enjoy it with you. I actually never knew real tongue bite until I met Newminster 400, to be candid.
Now, Virginia flakes aren’t my favorite. I’m alright with Golden Sliced or any of Stokkebye’s VA flakes when it comes to bite, I don’t buy them often but I do enjoy them when I do. Russ Oulette has that Anniversary Cake everybody seems to love, and while I enjoyed its taste it was too hot and sharp for me to enjoy. This stuff, I could probably smoke this same 400 leaf ribbon cut and not pressed, without the excess moisture - it reminds me a little of my favorite daily smoke, D&R’s Wind Sail Platinum. That raw tobacco tastes a little like candy, too. But this stuff is on another dimension, and it leaves a sweet caramel kiss on the lips and tongue that dissipates into an earthy fog of nuts and grass as you exhale it. The next puff might be lemon drops, the next a summer field. Oh, it’s marvelous at first. There’s a snake amidst the vapors though, so beware.
Here, you take a handful of lemon-flavored SweetTarts and a caramel cube, chew it up for ten seconds then spit it out, split the tip of your tongue with a razor blade, then set your tongue on fire. Next, you set your tongue on fire again. Nature hates you, learn to sip it, practice in patience and all that. And I always thought the “practice in patience” bit was just keeping the pipe lit but cool enough to hold and still get a satisfying smoke. For the price, tobacco this good is always worth trying again, so I might do that someday.
I’m going to smoke some 403 and think it over. Sure, that can get hot and tire the mouth at times too, but not to the pain. That I still have some of this 400 tucked back in some tin in a box somewhere says enough for now.
Now, Virginia flakes aren’t my favorite. I’m alright with Golden Sliced or any of Stokkebye’s VA flakes when it comes to bite, I don’t buy them often but I do enjoy them when I do. Russ Oulette has that Anniversary Cake everybody seems to love, and while I enjoyed its taste it was too hot and sharp for me to enjoy. This stuff, I could probably smoke this same 400 leaf ribbon cut and not pressed, without the excess moisture - it reminds me a little of my favorite daily smoke, D&R’s Wind Sail Platinum. That raw tobacco tastes a little like candy, too. But this stuff is on another dimension, and it leaves a sweet caramel kiss on the lips and tongue that dissipates into an earthy fog of nuts and grass as you exhale it. The next puff might be lemon drops, the next a summer field. Oh, it’s marvelous at first. There’s a snake amidst the vapors though, so beware.
Here, you take a handful of lemon-flavored SweetTarts and a caramel cube, chew it up for ten seconds then spit it out, split the tip of your tongue with a razor blade, then set your tongue on fire. Next, you set your tongue on fire again. Nature hates you, learn to sip it, practice in patience and all that. And I always thought the “practice in patience” bit was just keeping the pipe lit but cool enough to hold and still get a satisfying smoke. For the price, tobacco this good is always worth trying again, so I might do that someday.
I’m going to smoke some 403 and think it over. Sure, that can get hot and tire the mouth at times too, but not to the pain. That I still have some of this 400 tucked back in some tin in a box somewhere says enough for now.
Pipe Used:
All of them
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New/ 4 Months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 03, 2020 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Everything that needs to be said about his flake has already been said. It’s a sweet, mild and a fairly one dimensional all day smoke...the only thing that I can add to the conversation is that when dry puffed (puffing on your pipe before the initial light), I get the distinct flavor of toasted marshmallow. The wonderful thing about this is that it translates into the smoke as well. I love toasted marshmallows so this to me is a plus! I highly recommend this flake for that reason, but YMMV.
Pipe Used:
Becker Dublin Morta
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2019 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Newminster, Superior Navy Flake: A decent, but not superior, navy flake
The flake is made up mostly of bright Virginias and some darker varietals. They produce grassy, sweet, and citrus undertones (in that order). It burns well without producing any tongue bite or becoming harsh. While I typically enjoy medium-bodied Va. flakes with more red or dark Virginias, I find the mild nature of this flake to be pleasant. However, there is a distinct aftertaste that I find to be unpleasant. Otherwise, this would be a solid three star flake.
The flake is made up mostly of bright Virginias and some darker varietals. They produce grassy, sweet, and citrus undertones (in that order). It burns well without producing any tongue bite or becoming harsh. While I typically enjoy medium-bodied Va. flakes with more red or dark Virginias, I find the mild nature of this flake to be pleasant. However, there is a distinct aftertaste that I find to be unpleasant. Otherwise, this would be a solid three star flake.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 09, 2019 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is one excellent flake.
Sweet, smooth, creamy, fruity.
A true pleasure to smoke. Almost edible, it’s so delicious.
Lights easily. Burns easily and continuously. No need for drying it out.
Light up a bowl of this after a rough day on the job or a day full of life’s challenges. It’s a nice soothing salve for the soul.
Highly recommend.
Sweet, smooth, creamy, fruity.
A true pleasure to smoke. Almost edible, it’s so delicious.
Lights easily. Burns easily and continuously. No need for drying it out.
Light up a bowl of this after a rough day on the job or a day full of life’s challenges. It’s a nice soothing salve for the soul.
Highly recommend.
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from a B&M
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 04, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is a nice, fairly standard, slightly grassy, light brown VA. The flakes are easily folded or shredded, and there might be a touch of extra brown sugar or molasses. If you're looking to try this type of VA, this is a good intro. If you like this sort of flake already, it's at a reasonable price point. Unless you only like aromatics or really powerful blends, it's worth giving it a try.
Pipe Used:
cobs and meers
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The bowl is at first a little bready. After a few minutes the dark, rich fruit flavours came out. Oh was this sublime. The breadiness stayed in the background complementing the sweetness. About halfway through the bowl, a little hint of caramel poked it's head out. It wasn't prominent, but it really added to the blend. Stayed lit through most of the bowl. No drying time needed. Enjoy! 8.7/10
Pipe Used:
Butz Choquin D'Accord
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 29, 2018 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
I've been smoking this tobacco for years now on and off and I've always really enjoyed it. It's probably one of the most delicate and mild Virginia flakes out there. I really like to smoke this one in the morning with my coffee, which is what I'm doing now. It smells like some kind of breakfast cereal. Really sweet and semi grassy. I love the smell. And to my understanding it has zero topping on it. It smokes really nicely and is great when you're in the mood for something pure and mild. Highly recommended. Ok, I'm getting back to my bowl now.
Pipe Used:
Viking classic, various cobs and meershaums
PurchasedFrom:
P&c
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 16, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I've smoked a lot of PS Luxury Navy Flake over the years and out of the bag Newminster 400 Superior Navy Flake is a dead ringer aroma wise. Whatever casing/top dressing is used, some kind of brown sugar derivative I guess, it is indistinguishable to me from one to the other. They also look the same, except for No. 400 being enormous flakes. Laid end to end I cannot tell LNF from SNF visually.
Having said that, the two tobaccos differ once lit. No. 400 makes no pretence at having Perique in the mix and is decidedly less complex. It is a decent enough Va but has little nuance or variation through the bowl. That's not a fault per se; a thing is what it is, and as a straight Va muddled with a bit of sweetener it does what it is supposed to do, giving an uncomplicated, simple, easy to manage smoke. Are there better Va flakes on the market? Sure. But you'd be pushed to find one as good at this price point.
Realistically somewhere between 2 and 3, but it would be churlish to mark it down.
Having said that, the two tobaccos differ once lit. No. 400 makes no pretence at having Perique in the mix and is decidedly less complex. It is a decent enough Va but has little nuance or variation through the bowl. That's not a fault per se; a thing is what it is, and as a straight Va muddled with a bit of sweetener it does what it is supposed to do, giving an uncomplicated, simple, easy to manage smoke. Are there better Va flakes on the market? Sure. But you'd be pushed to find one as good at this price point.
Realistically somewhere between 2 and 3, but it would be churlish to mark it down.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 13, 2018 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Unnoticeable |
I love virginia tobacco I do. But I am cursed with the fact that I get a chemical burn (I read somewhere that it's the oral ph balances and sugar or something). But I keep on trying because they are a delight albeit short lived.
Newminster have produced a fantastic tobacco here. Mr B mentioned a doughy flavour. Yes, there it is and it's loverly! Who'd have thought it?
They call it Superior. What's their Inferior like? What I'm getting at it that this is not the best quality tobacco. But that's fine. It's not always I want to savour the finesses of a Lafitte Rothchilde. Most times I just want a coldie.
So all in all a very good blend to be recommended.
Newminster have produced a fantastic tobacco here. Mr B mentioned a doughy flavour. Yes, there it is and it's loverly! Who'd have thought it?
They call it Superior. What's their Inferior like? What I'm getting at it that this is not the best quality tobacco. But that's fine. It's not always I want to savour the finesses of a Lafitte Rothchilde. Most times I just want a coldie.
So all in all a very good blend to be recommended.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell billiard.
PurchasedFrom:
Tobacco Online
Age When Smoked:
A few months.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 09, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I'm slowly starting to come around to camp Virginia and No. 400 here has been a great counselor. For a flake, it had the perfect feel and moisture content, and rubbed out great. The initial aroma had less of the anticipated barn/hay oder, and instead gave a off a pleasant honey vapor.
Everything stayed lit and burned for the long haul, dispensing a nice sweetness all the while. Not a refined sugar, but the kind of sweetness that is much more dialed back and found only in natural things. I would say it was a mild smoking experience with a tad bit of body creeping towards medium strength.
Try not to puff too hard however, as you may get a little tongue sting, loss of flavor, and some spittle. It is for this reason I considered it a 2 star blend. This stuff is meant for a laid back approach.
I'm not entirely sure what Newminster is known for, but I think they did a fine job with this flake. It was 180 degrees different from the Blackberry Brandy blend I just quaffed from them, so maybe they can just do it all.
Everything stayed lit and burned for the long haul, dispensing a nice sweetness all the while. Not a refined sugar, but the kind of sweetness that is much more dialed back and found only in natural things. I would say it was a mild smoking experience with a tad bit of body creeping towards medium strength.
Try not to puff too hard however, as you may get a little tongue sting, loss of flavor, and some spittle. It is for this reason I considered it a 2 star blend. This stuff is meant for a laid back approach.
I'm not entirely sure what Newminster is known for, but I think they did a fine job with this flake. It was 180 degrees different from the Blackberry Brandy blend I just quaffed from them, so maybe they can just do it all.
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
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