Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake

Peter Stokkebye - Luxury Navy Flake

Don't know why it took me so long to try this one but all the good reviews here finally pushed me to it.  It's a square-ish flake that's reasonably easy to fold and stuff.  Rather citrusy virginia with a bit of depth (I don't think the citrus is a topping as with Orlik Golden Sliced although it could partly be).  There is a honey-like topping, same one as Luxury Bullseye Flake but dialed back a notch.  Perique is also more spicy here than in LBF.  Nicotine hit is about medium or just slightly less.  If you like LBF or OGS you'll probably like this one too, and it makes a great alternative to either of those. I notice these seem to smoke a little damp and make the pipe stink a bit when they're done. Personally I prefer the LBF.

Tin note was pleasant, but nothing too exciting for me. Typical flake cut into easily manageable rectangles. Rubs out easily, but I prefer to fold and stuff this flake. I don't have much to say about this, as there was nothing too exceptional about it. A solid VAper for sure, with quality components, good flavor, and a satisfying smoke. I'd put this in my top 20 flake tobaccos, but somewhere in the middle/back of that group. Strength and nicotine content are middle of the road, so I'll reach for this when I want something milder than Escudo, but not too light. I've had this brand new, as well as aged about 5 yrs. Aging does wonders for this blend. Really smooths it out and brings out some nice flavors. Definitely worth putting some away in the cellar.

Nice flakes. Hints of all that is associated with the typical vaper. Just too bland for my tastes and for that reason a utilitarian change of pace smoke for me. Burns well.

This blend has catapulted to the top of my rotation. It's mild, inoffensive to those around you and, for those on a budget, it is incredibly inexpensive.

This is a much better deal than Dunhill's flake and OGS. And in my opinion, it tastes better. It packs nice and burns nice all the way down. Some say there is some perique in it, but not enough for me to notice.

Just got an order of this stuff based on reviews that I saw on youtube and I would say that this is a pleasant tobacco. There is nothing fancy about it but it seems like this is something that you can just smoke anytime and all the time because of its mildness. It is one of those tobaccos that you don't mind buying in bulk since the price and quality is very good. I would say that it taste like a really good cigarette, I cannot really compare them to any cigarette brands in terms of taste because it seems to high of a quality. If there was a brand that tastes like this then it would probably be considered a luxury type of cigarette. This is perfect for somebody coming off smoking cigarettes, wants to cut down or just a good everyday smoke.

I've had some of this tobacco for several years and have left it largely alone because of the first experiences with it right after I bought it (this was back around 2002). Back then, I recall putting it away because it gave me a helluva good tongue-roasting but didn't have a spectacular enough flavor to make me want to endure this sort of roasting on a routine basis. So I gave much of it away (actually thought I'd given it all away until I found a 1/2 gallon jar filled with it a few weeks ago) and made a mental note not to bother with it again.

So.... I found this jar of this stuff I'd put away (still don't remember doing it) in a box in my garage and opened it up...well, it was dry and brittle, had almost no odor at all and I expected it would probably be much the same as it was when I tried it the first time. But I'm nothing if not curious, so I steamed it a little to revive it (whereupon it fell apart, of course), let it cool and dry back out a little, loaded up my favorite pipe (an old 4 dot) and away I went. I'd like to be able to give a glowing review of it, and to say that those years of maturing made a difference...I'd like to be able to rave about what a fantastic smoke it's turned into, but I really can't. It's the same reasonably nice flavor I remember, the same decent aroma, the same tongue roasting I got the first time around that makes the two former points not worth the latter.

Honestly, I think if I were to slow way, way down it might be a nicer smoke, but the VA's in it would still burn my tongue a little, and it's just not worth the trouble. It's great if this is your thing, but I expect a little more out of a tobacco, something that makes me want to brave the roasting I get from it. I'll be putting this away for now and trying it again later, mixed with some more perique, or some oriental, or maybe both. As it is, I just don't really enjoy it that much.

Just not a huge fan. Very nice Va/Per that serves this purpose, just shouldnt have tried Orliks before. The hay like smell, the grassy taste, and no, no juicyfruit smell. I think thats it. As I enjoy this flake more I will revisit this review. Maybe Im missing....

This is alright. Like another reviewer, I preferred it over MacBarren which I thought was a bit too spicy. I appreciate this more when I add some to a blend (Prince Albert plus BCA, with a bit of this is an awesome home blend), but I no longer care for it as a stand alone smoke. Lately I've drifted back toward aromatics, and I'm not sure if VA flake on it's own merit is something I'm all that fond of.