E. A. Carey Dark Flake No. 7
(3.43)
This blend is heat treated Virginia and burley flake matured in the press for 8 weeks to allow the natural prune and chocolate notes to come through. Full bodied with superb flavour and cool smoking qualities.
Details
| Brand | E. A. Carey |
| Blended By | E.A Carey |
| Manufactured By | E.A. Carey |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2020 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The very nutty, earthy, woody, burley also sports a touch of molasses and light chocolate as the lead component. The stoved Virginias provide a fair amount of stewed dark fruit, earth, wood, grass, and a small dose of citrus as a secondary player. I sense a couple of pinches of dark fired Kentucky, which would account for the dry, woody earthy, floral, spice notes way in the background. The prune topping is extremely mild, and doesn’t tone down the tobaccos at all. The strength level is a step past medium, while the taste is just short of the center of medium to full. The nic-hit is medium. Won’t bite or get harsh, though it does have a few rough edges. Being a mildly moist flake, it burns slow, cool and clean with a very consistent flavor from start to finish. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. Has a pleasantly lingering after taste and room note. Not an all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2014 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Carey's - Dark Flake.
Upon opening this one, if I didn't know any better I would think it's J.F Germain's Rich Dark Flake, a very positive point in my opinion as that was in my favorite list for quite a while. The moistness can't be faulted, a good quantity that's ready to rub and fill straight away. Once lit I am impressed right from the start. It takes to lighting well, mind you, I normally rub my flakes instead of 'folding and stuffing' so it will take the flame easier but with that in mind it still lights well compaired to some flake blends I have tried.
The taste is also similar to J.F Germain R.D Flake. Very cool smoke with a full taste of both tobaccos, the standard Virginia hay flavour is beautifully accompanied by the lovely deep buttery taste from the Burley making for a supremely Creamy Smoke! The nicotine is at a decent amount in Dark Flake, not too strong for me because I myself enjoy 'N' but it could possibly be too much for a taste only smoker. The room-note is a very "old fashioned" one, imminently conjuring up a feeling of days gone by. The flavour doesn't weaken any as the bowl burns down, all the way the creaminess is perfectly balanced with the hay note. One of the few negatives, possibly the only one, is if you're quite a firm puffer then towards the end it can develop a slightly ash-like taste.
In all a good smoke.
Upon opening this one, if I didn't know any better I would think it's J.F Germain's Rich Dark Flake, a very positive point in my opinion as that was in my favorite list for quite a while. The moistness can't be faulted, a good quantity that's ready to rub and fill straight away. Once lit I am impressed right from the start. It takes to lighting well, mind you, I normally rub my flakes instead of 'folding and stuffing' so it will take the flame easier but with that in mind it still lights well compaired to some flake blends I have tried.
The taste is also similar to J.F Germain R.D Flake. Very cool smoke with a full taste of both tobaccos, the standard Virginia hay flavour is beautifully accompanied by the lovely deep buttery taste from the Burley making for a supremely Creamy Smoke! The nicotine is at a decent amount in Dark Flake, not too strong for me because I myself enjoy 'N' but it could possibly be too much for a taste only smoker. The room-note is a very "old fashioned" one, imminently conjuring up a feeling of days gone by. The flavour doesn't weaken any as the bowl burns down, all the way the creaminess is perfectly balanced with the hay note. One of the few negatives, possibly the only one, is if you're quite a firm puffer then towards the end it can develop a slightly ash-like taste.
In all a good smoke.
Pipe Used:
Rattray Six Friends
PurchasedFrom:
Carey's
Age When Smoked:
New
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