Erinmore Flake is a time-honored blend consisting of choice Virginias and Burleys which are topped with a unique combination of fruit essences and then pressed for three days to mature the leaf and embed the flavor into the tobacco. It's then sliced for easy preparation.
NOTE: The pineapple on the label is an old-time symbol for hospitality. Despite its appearance on the tin, the top-dressing contains no pineapple flavor.
It has been my preferred pipe tobacco for nearly 40 years! Can't do without it! Have tried many other blends but always seem to return to Erinmore Flake for a great pipe smoke!
5 out of 5
Greatness in a tin
Aug 31, 2022
This tobacco is a tasty flake, when drinking sweet tea and smoking a bowl full of Erinmore flake they compliment each other very well. I get a hint of a fruity flavor in the background that is wonderful on the palette. I truly enjoy this tobacco.
5 out of 5
This erinmore broke my pipe smoking cherry.
Feb 10, 2022
I am super new to pipe smoking and this is is one of the two tins i got, the other was navy de luxe by peterson. I have no idea what I'm doing nor do I have a clue of what to pin point for, but what i can tell you is I used to smoke cigarettes. I genuinely love tobacco and have tried every alternative, cigarettes, hookah, cigars, mini cigars, vaping, snus, and let me tell you, I dont exaggarate when I tell you this is the finest tobacco i have ever smelt, saw and touch. as soon as I opened the tin, a whiff of wonderful sweet aroma filled the room. Sadly, I have no idea what to do but as a first timer, trying this specific tobacco out, I have no regrets, I have no negative things to say, I am very pleased. I will see you guys soon in a couple of months when I can finally say i know what im doing. sorry to the other readers expecting a specific flavor and smoke profile. I have no clue what to write, maybe like if you opened a plastic container filled with fruits in it from the grocery store ?
5 out of 5
Amazing
Dec 23, 2021
I have read so many articles and reviews over the years from people talking about Erinmore, I finally decided to try it. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I ordered 1 tin to try, then turned around and ordered more! This one is a keeper! It's smooth with flavor that is not overpowering.
4 out of 5
Has been known to leave smokers puzzled by its delightful flavor, but what is it? no not pineapples.
Sep 08, 2021
Classic great Virginia flake with slight aromatic flavoring ( if your still wondering what that flavor is but can’t quite put your finger on it, think bergamot next time you smoke it.)
5 out of 5
There is only one thing
May 25, 2021
There is only one thing better than Erinmore REGULAR , and that's ERINMORE FLAKE AND BRANDI . . .
5 out of 5
The best
May 14, 2021
Classic pipe Tobbacco A..
5 out of 5
The flavor and smooth burn
Apr 16, 2021
The flavor and smooth burn of this tobacco is divine. This is my go-to daily morning smoke that is a mild yet satisfying flavor.
5 out of 5
Nice cool smoke. Met my
Mar 08, 2021
Nice cool smoke. Met my expectations.
5 out of 5
Love this blend.
Feb 18, 2021
Love this blend.
4 out of 5
Very mild flavor with a difference.
Feb 03, 2021
Erinmore Flake has a unique flavor that is off the beaten path for pipe tobacco. Smooth and light with just a touch of something different from others.
5 out of 5
A Book Not to be Judged by It's Cover (or negative reviews)
Jan 27, 2021
5 Stars...actually 4, but an extra is awarded to offset the myriad of less than lovely reviews I've seen online. Upon cracking the tin, I anticipated a less than average experience as reviews had gotten the best of me. However, this poorly understood gem may well become my go to smoke. Pleasant, light, refreshing and a smoke that produces an aroma that the most finicky of noses would approve. For those who seemingly assume or fantasize about pineapples...this tin is pineapple free and unless you've sucked down a few pina coladas, nothing about this resembles the prickly fruit. On that note, do not carry the tin upside down as pineapples fashioned in that matter will undoubtedly make you popular in a manner you perhaps hadn't intended. Cheers to Erinmore Flake!
5 out of 5
Excellent
Jan 12, 2021
Excellent
4 out of 5
Apricots
Dec 31, 2020
I got lots of apricot flavor. Tin smells nice, tobacco smokes clean. Leaves an incense like aroma in the room. Very enjoyable
4 out of 5
Great stuff. Same reasons as
Dec 26, 2020
Great stuff. Same reasons as the mixture. The Tolkien tie in influences me, for some reason.
5 out of 5
This is my favorite Tabaco.
Dec 23, 2020
This is my favorite Tabaco. It is a cool smoke wit not a lot of sweetness to it but very flavorful.
4 out of 5
Any pipe....almost any time.
Oct 15, 2020
The overarching nuance (for me at any rate) with Erinmore Flake is how the different aspects of flavors come and go to and from the foreground as the bowl progresses. Here is some sweetness .... now some earthiness.... now some rich smokiness ..... here's the Virginia's..... oops,no here's the nutty Burleys ..... all of this makes for a lively bowful of excellently blended tobacco, totally free of extraneous agents. Rubs out very well, smokes clean ...... and this is true even in a variety of pipes. If you have not packed a bowlfull of Erinmore yet : what are you waiting for?!
5 out of 5
Good Navy Flake
Oct 15, 2020
Most of what you taste is the Virginias, enhanced by the coconut-fruity topping which may have some rum in it plus a hint of the Lakeland-style floral, with the Burley warming up the flavor and giving it some strength while the Cavendish increases the body of smoke and gives it a silky feel and depth of sweetness. I can reach for this tin any hour of the day and be rewarded with a long-burning, moderate-nicotine blend that lights easily and burns down to fine white ash.
5 out of 5
Can’t go wrong with a classic
Sep 25, 2020
This is my all day anytime smoke. It’s cool smooth and won’t knock you on your butt. The tin note is always pleasing, subtly sweet with a hint of licorice. I may jump around to different blends that peak my interest from time to time, but I always keep this tried and true classic close at hand.
3 out of 5
Moist, but a nice aroma
Sep 12, 2020
Once in a very great while, I get a hankering to give this flake another go, in part because my first taste was from a neighbor who gets it sent to him in large quantities from the Middle East where, apparently, it's a lot cheaper. So, there's a sentimental attachment to it.
The flake itself, right out of the tin, is too moist for me, and I'm too impatient to rub it out and wait a while before loading a pipe. So, right away, I'm faced with having to light it four or five times before it's really cooperating. Once it's lit, I do get a wonderful, fruity aroma in the room and a smoke that is mild with a bit of a nic hit. For me, that initial burst is nice enough that it's what I remember about the flake. But there are lots of flakes with or without different flavorings that impress me more and come with less moisture. This one will remain a very occasional smoke for me.
5 out of 5
Excellent
Jul 14, 2020
As always my go to tobacco - have been smoking it for years. I do miss the original cans for the flake.
5 out of 5
In Ireland Back in the
Jul 10, 2020
In Ireland Back in the 1940s my father used to smoke it and said it was really a great smoke with a wonderful aroma. If he was alive today im sure he would be very pleased to know its still available. I agree one hundred percent its truly satisfying I will continue to purchase it.
4 out of 5
Good flavor nice occasionall smoke
Sep 08, 2019
Good flavor nice occasionall smoke
5 out of 5
Good!
Aug 16, 2019
Very good taste! I like it so much! I think i’ll buy it again
4 out of 5
It will ghost your pipe.
Aug 09, 2019
It will ghost your pipe. If you want to try this blend I would recommend dedicating a pipe. I don’t smoke many aromatics. But this is a favorite. I’m not sure the fruity top note, maybe apricots? And has a juice fruit smell from the tin. Smoke slow as it can get a little bite.
4 out of 5
Nice topped flake
Jul 22, 2019
These flakes have a decent nic hit and a complex topping that is there in just the right intensity. You mostly taste the tobaccos, but the topping is there to add a little something. Nice blend. Will order again.
5 out of 5
My life long favourite!
Jun 22, 2019
My life long favourite!
5 out of 5
lit aromatic
May 27, 2019
I have always buy a tin Erinmore flake when I want a good change in my pipe smoking. It has a little sweetness lit aromatic great flavor.I have been buying this from the 1970es.
5 out of 5
100%
Apr 18, 2019
The Best Of The Best
5 out of 5
Longtime friend.
Mar 10, 2019
Erinmore Flake was the second non-drugstore type of tobacco that I purchased many decades ago. I loved Erinmore Flake immediately, and it has remained a solid favorite since. While i generally don't dabble in aromatics, this one remains a staple in my rotation. In fact, I think I will open another tin right now. Good stuff here, although I do wish they would go back to the square and rectangular tins. They fit into fishing vest pockets better than the round tins.(By the way, the first was Escudo.)
5 out of 5
ERINMORE FLAKE
Feb 04, 2019
This is a fine,satisfying flake. Yet either my taste buds have changed, or it yields a different aroma from what I remember, from John Murray's Belfast classic.many years ago. Still I am happy I ordered it.
5 out of 5
New Erinmore Just as Good as Original.
Jan 04, 2019
I recently ordered this pipe tobacco and have really enjoyed it. It reminded me of many years ago when I was just beginning to smoke a pipe. I experimented with as many different blends as my limited income would allow and Erinmore was a favorite when I could afford it during my college years. It tastes just as good now as it did 50 or so years ago!!!
5 out of 5
One of my go to Tobaccos for any occasion.
Oct 13, 2018
A good moist flake tobacco. The apple is subtler than it could be. The flakes are thin but easy to fold and roll, or fluff to your liking. I do not like the new round tin. I miss the old square one. But this is a good alternitive to a Navy Flake or cake tobacco. It screams old world with the fine blend and will keep you coming back.
4 out of 5
Good Flavorful Smoke
Jul 18, 2018
I have always enjoyed Erinmore, I do prefer the mix to the flake though.
5 out of 5
Great flavor
May 19, 2018
A lot like St Bruno used to be at a much better price.
5 out of 5
My husband likes it a
May 02, 2018
My husband likes it a lot
4 out of 5
Good tobacco experience
Apr 14, 2018
I was pleasantly surprised with this tobacco. I enjoyed the flavor, and would definitely order some more!
5 out of 5
great smoke
Apr 13, 2018
Aways agrat smoke i am going to let it age for a while in the tin not being opened
5 out of 5
Erinmore Flake pipe tobacco
Apr 03, 2018
The best tobacco ever. The only one that does not burn the tongue no matter the amount of smoking
5 out of 5
On time delivery
Mar 05, 2018
On time delivery
4 out of 5
very acceptable
Feb 16, 2018
A little temperamental about moisture level, needs to be just right to stay lit without burning too hot. Overall a very acceptable flake.
5 out of 5
TASTY,COOL & MELLOW
Feb 10, 2018
Flake tobacoes are to me, a little fussy. This one is always a little damp and sticky and doesn’t rub out well in my palm. I cut a flake in half across the grain with a scissors, loosen up the strands a little and and insert loosely longitudinally into the pipe bowl. Repeat with the other half. The length of the cut strands nearly comes to the top of the bowl so I am smoking the longitudinal strands down from one end to the other. Loose is good because the tobacco expands in the pipe. One whole flake fills one bowl. The way I smoke, periodic relights are needed.
The reward is a pleasantly full bodied smoke with subtle hints of fruit and a wife-approved room note. The fuss is worth it.
5 out of 5
Wasn't sure what to expect
Jan 04, 2018
I ordered this on a whim and wasn't sure what to expect, I was surprised when it got here, the tin note reminded me of Juicy Fruit Gum. I tried it first in the fold and stuff method and it was just ok, when I rubbed it out WOW what an explosion of flavours, I had to make sure I was smoking the same tobacco. Rubbed out you can taste all the different nuances of this blend, a little grassy, a little citrusy just a fantastic all around smoke and I will be keeping some on hand from now on.
5 out of 5
this one should be in bulk
Nov 26, 2017
great flake smells good in the tin crumbles very well taste great to bottom of bowl.WIsh it came in bulk.
5 out of 5
great old time flake
Nov 22, 2017
erinmore flake wish it was sold by the pound.
5 out of 5
Erinmore flake WOW
Nov 15, 2017
My first time smoking a flake. I picked the right 1. A great smoke, very nice aroma. I rub mine out and let it dry, then I load up. Give it a try tou won't be disappointed.
3 out of 5
Not bad.
Oct 11, 2017
Not bad.
5 out of 5
Great everyday tobacco.
Sep 18, 2017
I've been looking for a long time. I believe I have found my go to Pipe Tobacco. The taste is fantastic.
5 out of 5
A Tasty Virginia Flake.
Sep 15, 2017
If you like Orlik Golden Sliced, you will probably like this.
5 out of 5
Exceptionally fast service!
Sep 02, 2017
We are always surprised at how quickly the orders are processed and shipped.
4 out of 5
Erinmore Flake revisited
Sep 01, 2017
The blend was not as good as I remembered it when I had I years ago. It seem like it was aged longer years ago. Maybe it's just because I have aged and my tastes have changed. I still enjoyed it though. Still very smooth.
4 out of 5
Erinmoreflake
Mar 06, 2017
Better in rectangular tin
5 out of 5
Great tobacco
Jan 29, 2017
Very smooth smoke
4 out of 5
EHH
Jan 03, 2017
I think its a pretty good blend. I could see this becoming a daily smoke. That being said near the last quarter of the bowl it starts to taste very ashey. I know some might say thats expected but I never really notice it with other blends. Id say if you've ever been interested in this blend give it a try.
4 out of 5
Amazing all these years later.
Nov 12, 2016
I'm an occasional pipe smoker who tends to take extended breaks away from enjoying my pipes. After a ten year absence, I was was rummaging through my collection the other night and came across a tin of this that I bought 21 years ago. It was one of my first forays into finer aromatic blends. Wow, it's much better than I recall from those days of yester-year!
4 out of 5
Classic
Oct 09, 2016
Not a fan of virginia's, but even I can enjoy and appreciate this flake. Great starter virginia. Nice fruity top note thats not overwhelming.
4 out of 5
They got it right
Sep 20, 2016
I'm not a tobacco snob and like all types. Erinmore is my go to flake when I want a flavorful smoke, and I find it smokes best taking it slowly. Love the flavor. If you are thinking about trying Erinmore you won't be disappointed.
5 out of 5
Erinmore Flake tobacco
Sep 19, 2016
Excellent smoke
5 out of 5
Another great teachable moment in pipe blends
Sep 12, 2016
The tin is perfect, the paper inside is neat, the tobacco itself is fairly moist, neatly flaked and the tin note greets you with fruit and nut. It is a very neat and tidy overall product. The tin is perfect for a jacket pocket.
I did not care for the blend at first, mainly because I do inhale every couple of puffs and found that it was too harsh for my throat. This, and I just wasn't getting that much flavor out of it compared to my other aromatics. Within a few days I took about 3/4 of it and gave it to a friend.
Well, last night I was putting another tin away and noticed I still had some Erinmore left so I lit up a bowl only to realize that I never gave this blend a chance. When I first got the blend I puffed away (or sipped, whatever...I know how to smoke) searching for it's essence like some would-be connoisseur and could not find it.
Some pass-times are lessons in life. Golf is the same way. Even though I know to relax, take a practice swing, plan the shot etc etc, it still takes me a few holes to do that, and sometimes I make it through a whole round before I realize I was rushing, or not doing X. Same thing with pipes. If you rush a pipe and don't have your routine, if you're not in the right mind frame, you won't get the true experience and you're just blowing smoke. If you just want to puff away you should save that for a cheapo blend.
Many of these reviews strike me as coming from would-be connoisseurs who are dissecting the product instead of experiencing it. A book and/or a conversation on a comfy leather couch and a pipe is the experience...separating the experience from the tobacco is like separating intimacy from love and turning the act into a series of positions and sensations. Yes, I know I went too far with that, but we pipe smokers are known to ruminate, are we not?
5 out of 5
Excellent company to work with
Aug 20, 2016
My husband smokes a pipe and is very pleased with his Tobacco
My favorite pipe tobacco. Wonderful rich aroma and flavor. Erinmore Flake is a true classic of pipe tobaccos. One of the legendary Virginia/Burley Mixtures. The flavor is a fruity yet natural tobacco smoke. I enjoy it all day and in all seasons.
5 out of 5
Smooth and tasty
Apr 18, 2016
My favorite flake for morning smokes or quiet evenings. Mild to medium in body. Just good tobacco.
3 out of 5
When Nixon Was King
Apr 10, 2016
Not as robust and aromatic as it was when Nixon was in the White House, the last time I smoked it. Still, a cool, slightly sweet and pleasant smoke. I rub it out and add it to other blends or smoke it straight. I am happy with it. There are better Virginia Flakes.
4 out of 5
Good but not great.
Mar 14, 2016
Light top note of fruit. Burns wet, so dry it out a little before you smoke it. Give me Royal Yacht!
2 out of 5
The first few smokes were interesting but it had a sour aftertaste that turned me off. Gave up mid-way thru the tin. Based on other reviews, I may revisit later. Perhaps a bad tin?
Mar 09, 2016
Didn't finish the tin.
4 out of 5
My first flake.
Feb 19, 2016
It took me some experimenting as this is my first flake. I finally learned that I like this rubbed out. It also required slow smoking to avoid some bite, but I like it a lot and will probably buy it again. It has a sweetness that I like.
3 out of 5
nothing special
Feb 12, 2016
Erinmore Flake is nothing special. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either.
5 out of 5
Didn't Know what I was missing!
Jan 19, 2016
As a dedicated Virginia flake smoker, I have been remiss for many years never having tried Erinmore Flake. Too bad! I never knew what I was missing---I had to order some more right in an attempt to catch up on lost time. I am particularly fond of its composition of Dark Burley and Virginia tobaccos. It has a subtle berry taste that is hardly noticeable, and it improves as the smoke continues. Now, where is that mail carrier?
2 out of 5
Good but not up to similar blends from McClellend
Dec 27, 2015
Good but not up to similar blends from McClellend. Mild and balanced but just seems not to reach what some other's offer. Too bad because I have heard good reviews for Erinmore.
3 out of 5
One of a Kind
Dec 12, 2015
I can't decide if this tobacco is an aromatic or just topped differently. It has a distinct flavor that grows on you.
5 out of 5
Flake convert!!
Oct 22, 2015
Ok so I usually don't leave reviews! With that said here I go. I'm new to pipe smoking and have been favoring aromtic blends with the occasional carter hall/ non aromatic tobacco. I have already established at this time that I just don't like latakia/ English tobaccos. This is my first flake so generally I let it sit out overnight and just rubbed one out. Wow!! What a fabulous and tasty smoke with a decent kick of nicotine! I will always keep some around and if this is what flake tobacco is all about then I'm sold!! I can't wait to try the fold and stuff method.
4 out of 5
Very good smooth smoke
Oct 06, 2015
Very good smooth smoke.
4 out of 5
Make sure to Fold and Stuff on this one, or you're missing out!
Sep 25, 2015
My initial two bowls were had after rubbing the tobacco out. I didn't see what the fuss was about. Rather unimaginative, if not bland. Jut for kicks, I "fold and stuff"-ed it on the third bowl, and WOW what a difference! The flavors are so much more defined this way! It raised from a shaky three star to a solid 4.5 stars for me. I can see why it was Tolkein's fav! On the down side, it is very difficult to get started, but once it does, great, gorgeous plumes of smoke!
5 out of 5
Erinmore Flake Tobacco
Aug 24, 2015
Great service with a great pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
My husband loves it and
Aug 20, 2015
My husband loves it and has bee using it for many years
5 out of 5
An old standby
Aug 08, 2015
I'm not just sure how long I have been smoking Erinmore Flake; decades, that's for certain. It was one of the first non-drug store blends I encountered and has been a part of my pipe smoking since. While my tastes have moved on to the "English Style" blends, I always keep several tins of Erinmore close at hand.
The finer nuances of flavor "profile" are mostly lost on me. I do know that this is a consistently reliable flake. Most often using the fold and stuff way of packing my pipe, it may take several charring lights, but burns evenly thereafter. Medium/mild, nice room note, and slow burning with a bit if sweetness, it has been a favorite for more decades than I like to think about.
Customer Testimonials
So far I have only burned through one can of Erinmore Flake. I have another aging in my cellar. It was definitely rather sweet and fruity, and pleasantly so. It burned cool. It reminded me of a tobacco called "Danish Fruit Cake" in a can distributed by World Tabac, which is no longe available. If you like some fruit in your smoke, give it a try.
PP of Crystal Lake, IL
Okay, so the pineapple does not denote flavor only hospitality.
With that said - this flake does, to my palate indeed have a "fruity" flavor. It's not over-bearing, very much in the background. I wouldn't even had classified this as an "aromatic". It's a VA flake, and a good one at that, though there is a unique top dressing.
I adore flakes and smoke more flake than anything else - pounds of the stuff. Erinmore is a nice change of pace. The natural sweetness, and citrusy and tea notes are there, and augmented with the top dressing. Instead of a glass of sweet tea with lemon, it's sweet tea with a slice of orange or mango.
Quality flake, does tend to need a little drying out time. I generally open my tin the night before, less it breath over-night and then she's ready to go until the tin is empty.
Little to no bite, wonderful room note and pleasant after taste. I have found that it leave no discernable ghost in the briar.
Quality leaf, a nice change of pace for the flake lover. Just go in knowing it's topped, and enjoy it for what it is, the "juicy fruit" of flake tobacco's.
TS of Tulsa, OK
This is one of two flakes I have tried so far and I really enjoy it, the other being Mac Baren Navy. I find it smoother then the Mb Navy. I find it can be a bit of a pain getting it lit initially but once its going I'm good to go. After trying it for the first time I ordered 2 more tins. This is definitely one that I will be purchasing 2 at a time for cellaring.
WS of monmouth, IL
I have tried a few VA. flakes and this is not my favorite. I don't taste the citrus that is supposed to be present. It is just kind of plain with a bad after taste. But to each his own I tried it because a lot of people like it. You just never know.
MK of Schaumburg, IL
It a very good, mild tobacco. It's under the same company as Orlik Golden sliced; and I think the taste runs very similar. People who love Virginias, or those looking to step away from heavily cased aromatics, should enjoy Erinmore.
ND of Morristown, TN
I've yet to make up my mind about Erinmore Flake. I've had three bowls so far and it has yet to impress, but it may have to do with my inexperience with flakes. I've left the lid off the tin overnight twice to help dry it out, but it still smokes hot. I only taste steam and none of the bright Virginias and fruit flavor I'd expect. I will endure, however. Word is this was J.R.R. Tolkien's go-to tobacco so I'm determined to like it. :-)
BE of Alvarado, TX
Apologies for copy/pasting my review from Tobacco Reviews, but here goes:
Erinmore Flake is one of only about 3 of my experiences with tinned tobacco, and my first flake. The smell of a freshly opened tin is absolutely wonderful, a smell that reminds me of the taste of sweet iced tea and dried apricots. Surprisingly enough, these notes carried in the smoking quite well, something that rarely happens with any of the locally blended aromatics that I smoke.
Not heeding the warnings of letting a flake dry out for 10-20 minutes or so, I will say I had some problems with lighting, relighting... but this did not seem to adversely affect the flavor. After experimenting with some rope tobacco the night before, the mildness of the nicotine was a welcome change from the sledgehammer that is typical of rope.
I really enjoyed this tobacco. I used it to break in a brand new pipe, and I have decided that Erinmore will always have a place on my tobacco shelf, and will be the only blend I smoke in this new pipe.
JD of Clearwater, FL
One of my all around flake tobacco favourites. Outstanding Virginia comes through with just enough sweet, vanilla cream topdressing to make anyone happy. If you inhale, as I do, several times a bowl, it is as easy on the throat as a pretty blonde is on the eyes. Tin note is excellent, but it is very moist out of the can. I like to dry the flakes in a jar for a couple of days before smoking it. Not as complex as Peterson flake, but a very nice smoke indeed.
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