Description
St James Flake has the reputation for being one of the best flakes on the market. It is named after St. James Parish in Louisiana, a major source of Perique pipe tobacco. Along with the Perique, this moist flake contains wonderful Virginia tobaccos. The sweetness from the Virginias combines with the pepperiness of the Perique to create a bold smoke. St James Flake smokes well from the tin but if left to air for a bit, it becomes less tangy and cooler. If you see crystallization in this tobacco it’s because St James Flake is pressed with a little added sugar. 50g tin.
Note: this tin is not plain packaged; it predates the new regulations for pipe tobacco that came into effect in 2020.
About Private Stock Pipe Tobacco
From time to time, Victory Pipes is offered the chance to sell unique pipe tobacco tins. Some of the pipe tobaccos on offer are no longer in production, making them highly sought-after. Inventory is extremely limited and many tins we obtain are singles. If there is a blend you’ve been seeking we recommend you act quickly as it is doubtful we will see the blend in inventory again.
Victory Pipes cannot guarantee the condition of the contents of any of these older tins. Seals on pipe tobacco tins may wear out over time or come undone, causing the contents to dry out. Adding moisture to the tobacco will re-hydrate the contents; this can be achieved using a humidifier with distilled water, or even a dampened paper towel placed over a bowl of the tobacco. There are no refunds for consigned tins.
