Comoy's of London Cask #4 Stand Fast Navy

I have really been enjoying my little foray into the world of Comoy blends. I have ordered all of them and have been nothing but pleased with every one I have tried so far.

Cask N0.4 is a beauty of a "navy" flake. We wont get into the debate on what makes a flake a "navy" flake. It seems that the navy moniker can be used to denote a number of characteristics. Either way, this is a great blend.

I too, like other users have heard the rumors that this blend is really Stokkeby's DLF in a spiffy new suit. Not quite sure to be honest, but I am sure about the taste.

This is a very respectable navy flake. While it was not a serious moment of pipe smoking nirvana, it was very enjoyable. The flake comes in a lighter color, and I could tell by the appearance this one would be in the higher frequencies when it comes to Virginias. I could tell this would have that nice lemony hay like citrus zing.

The flavor was very nice and totally unobtrusive. Some blends complexities require your full attention to be appreciated. This one just chugged along while I did different chores and was an excellent companion. Monetary constraints aside, this would make an excellent all day smoke.

The flavor mid bowl became a little deeper and darker than I expected. Definitely nice. I can definitely detect the perique involved in my nose.

I do think there is a light topping here. Maybe maple nor molasses? Not enough to come off as an aromatic but an interesting little twist.

I would definitely recommend this blend. Give it a try.

I have been enjoying Cask #4 for quite a while now and the best way I can describe it would be that is it a solid go-to VaPer that hits the mark for me every time without a lot of fanfare. At the charing light and first 1/3 of the bowl, you enjoy the light hay and slightly sweet VA. The Perique begins to come forward and remains a well-behaved player throughout the rest of the bowl. If you change your cadence, you will be rewarded with varying flavors. There is no wow factor here, just a good, consistent VaPer that I would recommend.

I got the bulk version at a price that defies the Va/Per market. The tobacco smell while fresh is on the sweet side but dried up, it becomes more earthy and grassy.

The sweet, maybe molasses casing is inconsistent during the smoke from extremely mild to mild. The first part of the bowl is sweet, citrusy and grassy. The middle and third part is where this flake shines, I get round and mellow flavors of sweet brioche and some earthiness. The Perique contributes to the overall qualities of this tobacco without imparting any of the usual pepper or prune flavors.

A slow burning tobacco even if puffed fast, it smokes cleanly and doesn't bite. Even though it deserves 4 stars, there's something, I don't know what, that prevents me from giving full marks. 3.5 stars.

Virginia lover

In its large, enveloping tin, Commoy’s Cask #4 presents a well formed stack of flakes that range from medium browns to some dark and light flecks, representing a range of VAs and some Perique. I forget now what the tin note started off as, but that’s OK, since it soon settled down to sweetened geranium over wet wheat and hay. Comoy’s recommends on the tin that this blend should be rubbed out prior to smoking, and I certainly agree. I also think it wants some rest and then thorough drying before smoking it. In fact, I would not smoke it twice before rubbing it out and drying it! Rested, rubbed out and dried, CC#4 lights OK and burns down with some attention. Lit, initial scents and tastes are fragrant meadow grasses and wheat bread, then some muted, savory spices kick in. There is some honey sweetness, and the geranium remains present, but just, once it’s been rested, rubbed out and dried, along with some sort of faint, floral, citrusy perfume. The VAs are well melded, centered between orange and brown leaf. The Perique is savory rather than figgy or peppery., and it sours some down the bowl. Strength is mild. Tastes are a click or two over mild. Room note is better than tolerable. Aftertaste is the best of the smoke, trailing off sweeter and sweeter.

With several truly great VA/Pers available as this is written, Cask #4 yet remains a viable option, depending on circumstances, and contingent on resting it, rubbing it out, and drying it before smoking it. Personally, I find it to be unbearably acrid straight from the tin, but well worth smoking once it’s attended to. 3 stars, with proper prep only!

Nice middle of the road va/per here.. sweet up front.. touch of hay /fig/spice on the finish.. no complaints.. smokes well.. should age beautifully.. I do think there is a slight top note.. pretty sweet.. for the price this is one of the best on the market.. love my flakes.. had much better but had much worse.. perique is noticeable but not a powerhouse. My only complaint would be that it is rather simple.. another va/per.. doesn't stand out. But I bet with age it will.

This is a very good Virginia Flake. Nice presentation, inviting but subtle bag note of raisins, hay and faint sweetness.

The Virginias might not be the most complex and multi-layered, but satisfy nevertheless. More of the grassy and citrusy kind than the earthy and fruity, there might be some artificial sweetener in here too, but nothing too disturbing. The Perique is well-behaved, always in the background. It becomes somewhat more prominent mid-bowl, as the initial bright Virginia blast mellows, but remains a subtle condiment throughout.

Smokes a bit hot if you're in a hurry, but won't bite the experienced. Personally, I would have preferred a bit more nicotine, but that is a matter of taste. Or addiction.

PS navy was out of stock, so I tried #4 . What sleeper this turn out to be. Nice and mellow no harness from first to last draw. It is sweeter that LNF, but welcomed none the less. Nose scent of dark fruit some citrus. I like the fact that l haven't grown tired of the taste, at times I do get a bit tired of LNF, not often but it does happen. In my book this not the same as LNF.

Cask No. 4, Stand Fast Navy Flake is not Luxury Navy Flake, although it is strikingly similar. The main difference is the very light honey casing that really makes this blend stand out. Cask No. 4 is light citrus, grassy sweet Virginias, a bit of bread, made profound by the sparse bit of Perique that lends a hint of figs and raisin with no spice. The honey sweet backdrop is perceivable from beginning to end, yet it is merely a whisper and won't distract from the natural flavors of this fantastic flake. The flake's nicotine is mild, and moisture is perfect. Easily rubbed out, easily packed, definitely an all day smoke. I personally prefer Stand Fast Navy Flake over Luxury Navy Flake. Because Luxury Navy Flake achieves a very solid 3 stars, Stand Fast gets 3.5. Highly recommended.

My brother got this one and gave me some.

Not a lot to be said on this one. It is what is to be expected from a well made va/per flake. The presentation and the tin note are great. It's a very tasty and well balanced flake. The Virginias aren't sour and the perique isn't a slap in the face. The flakes are easy to work with, and stay lit well. I tried to fold and stuff it, and it didn't work out as well. A good half or full rub is the way to go.

Good solid va/per flake. Recommended.