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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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2017 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Dark Flake No 7 is cool, full-flavoured, slow burning and without the soapy or perfumey mannerisms that so many people associate with British tobaccos. Its initial appearance might lead you to suppose that it will need endless relights. It doesn't, though; it lights easily and burns well from top to bottom. I prefer to fold-and-stuff, but it's just as well behaved whether you fold-and-stuff or rub it out (unfortunately, Careys have recently stopped making the very fine ready rubbed version). DF No.7 is enough like Esoterica's Stonehaven/ Germain's Rich Dark Flake to be a substitute, and it's a good replacement also for the now defunct Sinclair's Highland Sliced (I don't, in fact, discount the suggestion that it's really Highland Sliced in disguise). No doubt it too will go out of production in due course, as we head slowly towards prohibition (I'm in pessimistic mood, brought on by the recent rash of de-listings) but, for as long as it's available, it's a must-try for the lover of dark VA/Bur flakes. It's an old-fashioned smoke with an old-fashioned fragrance; and such things are important to old codgers like me. I think it would be reasonable to say that DF No 7 belongs to the same 'family' as Peterson's Irish Flake.
One can't, incidentally, speak highly enough of the outstanding service provided by E.A.Carey (Europe).
One can't, incidentally, speak highly enough of the outstanding service provided by E.A.Carey (Europe).
Pipe Used:
Dr Plumb billiard
PurchasedFrom:
E.A. Carey (Europe); only available from their website
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Dark Flake is one of my favorites in the long list of Carey tobaccos. I got my first (and only) bags of it a few years ago and loved the straight forward Burley taste with the hints of stoved Virginia in the background. I put my bags in a few mason jars and when I feel like an outdoors kind of smoke with a cob, this is my go to. It is one of those tobaccos you don't have to think much about as you smoke as it offers straight forward flavor and strength while remaining a remarkably cool smoke from top to bottom. Now, just don't tell anybody that I sometimes smoke cobs. (-;
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2014 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I originally purchased this from EA Carey, Europe about 2-3 years ago. I did review this and am puzzled as to why it is no longer listed. I did, however, mention it when I reviewed the Carey Ready Rubbed version of the same. At first, I found this to be identical to Irish Flake, but after several bowls, concluded that it wasn't. What it turns out to be is John Sinclair's Highland Sliced. Both HS and DF no 7 are manufactured by Orlik. If you've ever ordered HS, you will find the flakes to be of the same length and overall consistency. EA Carey's no 7 is produced by Orlik, and the packaging of HS says the same.
On to the smoking experience. In a word - excellent!! Very pure, tobacco taste with an ever so slight prune note. Can be smoked fresh, but I prefer my flakes a bit on the dry side. No bite, goop, dottle, or moisture. Smokes like a charm each and every time. As Irish Flake is one of my two top favorites, HS and no 7 fall right in line. They are all very pure tasting tobacco goodness, and each excellent in every way. If it wasn't for the hassle of ordering from Europe (extra expense and time involved), I would have both HS and no 7 in rotation. For that reason, Irish Flake satisfies my tastes for this type of tobacco. For those wanting a pure tasting flake experience, Burley/Kentucky forward, IrFL, HS, and no 7 will provide that experience. 4 stars.
On to the smoking experience. In a word - excellent!! Very pure, tobacco taste with an ever so slight prune note. Can be smoked fresh, but I prefer my flakes a bit on the dry side. No bite, goop, dottle, or moisture. Smokes like a charm each and every time. As Irish Flake is one of my two top favorites, HS and no 7 fall right in line. They are all very pure tasting tobacco goodness, and each excellent in every way. If it wasn't for the hassle of ordering from Europe (extra expense and time involved), I would have both HS and no 7 in rotation. For that reason, Irish Flake satisfies my tastes for this type of tobacco. For those wanting a pure tasting flake experience, Burley/Kentucky forward, IrFL, HS, and no 7 will provide that experience. 4 stars.
Pipe Used:
Various Peterson's and Stanwells
PurchasedFrom:
EA Carey, Europe
Age When Smoked:
Smoked fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 13, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Full | Unnoticeable |
This was a surprise. It's a very dusky hue with a punchy odour. But it turns out to be an everymans smoke.
It's easy in every way. Easy to rub, fill , smoke. Easy on the tongue
And it's surprisingly reminiscent of Mac Barens Bold Kentucky. Without the challenge. I wasn't expecting that!
No. 7 is a Honda, a Toyota. It's starts every time. It's reliable, gets you there with no fuss. I love it!
This could well become one for my plastic leather pouch when out and about and not looking for challenge.
It's easy in every way. Easy to rub, fill , smoke. Easy on the tongue
And it's surprisingly reminiscent of Mac Barens Bold Kentucky. Without the challenge. I wasn't expecting that!
No. 7 is a Honda, a Toyota. It's starts every time. It's reliable, gets you there with no fuss. I love it!
This could well become one for my plastic leather pouch when out and about and not looking for challenge.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell billard.
PurchasedFrom:
The good folks at Careys
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from the shop.
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