Germains Rich Dark Flake Pipe Tobacco: Rich Dark Flake was produced specifically for the UK market in response to high demand for the Stonehaven blend that is produced solely for the US as part of the Esoterica range. Esoterica is not available in the UK due to the usual flamboyance of red tape so this is Germains answer. The Rich Dark Flake is blended the traditional way using the same core base tobacco's of Virginia and Burley. The flakes are dark Brown and almost Black in places due to the long curing process which brings out the natural sugars and depth of flavour. This produces a full bodied smoke so is recommended for the experienced smoker. This is a truly remarkable blend that really stands out from the norm. The flakes are finer than we usually see which makes for easier preparation and a slightly different burning characteristic. A must try for any flake fanatic!
Esoterica Stonehaven Similarity: We have been reliably informed that the highly sort after Esoterica Stonehaven is made using the same blend as the Rich Dark Flake. However Stonehaven contains more additives, which are not allowed in the UK. Therefore the Rich Dark Flake is the closest Tobacco you will get to match Stonehaven in the UK.