Every blender seems to have a different interpretation of what "navy flake" means. Mac Baren Classic Navy Flake is one of the smoothest and easiest-smoking versions of this traditional tobacco style. Superior quality Burleys are combined with sweet Virginias and some of Mac Baren's fabled Cavendish and finished with a splash of rum and a touch of honey before pressing. Then the tobacco is sliced into beautiful golden flakes that are easy to prepare and delivers a silky-sweet flavor you can enjoy morning, noon, and night.
Good room note! Not special as far as taste goes. As a Mac Baren fan, I had high hopes. I’ll keep smoking over the next couple weeks. Maybe it will grow on me.
5 out of 5
This stuff is the best.
Feb 13, 2022
This stuff is the best. Tastes amazing and burns for so much longer than the loose stuff.
5 out of 5
Another FINE example of a
Feb 02, 2022
Another FINE example of a quality tobacco! This is the tobacco I normally go to when I want a good smoke. It can't be beat.
4 out of 5
Smooth and a steady smoke
Jan 04, 2022
Smooth and a steady smoke
5 out of 5
A good smoke but burns
Jul 14, 2021
A good smoke but burns a little hotter then Erinmore Flake.
5 out of 5
It's been my favorite for
Jun 06, 2021
It's been my favorite for 30 years, I see no reason to change.
5 out of 5
This smokes great very woodsy
Apr 12, 2021
This smokes great very woodsy with hints of plum and apple does not need drying time just a little rub and stuff and puff the tin note is sweet with note of bread nuts and fruit
5 out of 5
Wonderful Surprise
Mar 15, 2021
Opening the tin gives off an aroma of walking into a pastry store with aromas of freshness, rum raisin.
Smoke like cream going over my tongue. No bite, smooth. Burns easily and the moisture low enough to keep it burning without relight more than once. My new favorite tinned flake and well worth the money for the enjoyment received. A must try.
5 out of 5
Honey
Mar 01, 2021
The smell, taste and room note are excellent. That honey smell draws people in. I was told that this smoke "Smells like comfort and reminds me of home." Excellent choice of smoke for anyone.
5 out of 5
Smell and taste of honey.
Feb 28, 2021
I'm new to Mac Baren. I've tried many different types and flavors ranging from GL Pease, Sutliffe, Orlick, Russ, Cult, CAO, Captain Black, Ole Shenandoah, Cornell & Diehl, Hearth & Home.....
My first in the Mac Baren line was 7 Seas Black. I really enjoyed that one and decided to try a couple others. I opened this tin and that first smell won me over. Not knowing what to expect with this one, that smell of honey in the Navy Flake was AMAZING. It's got a nice even burn, no bite, nice room note, and a pleasing finish. And I can STILL smell that honey. I just got this tin but I'm already ordering a few more. Just in case. ;) This one is now a favorite.
4 out of 5
Rubbing it out becomes a ritual.
Dec 15, 2020
A cool smoke with fresh from the
drying barn flavor.
4 out of 5
This has become my go
Nov 22, 2020
This has become my go to tobacco, and my favorite. It has a nice semi smooth and mild forward tobacco taste, with a slight sweetness and nuttiness in the background from the rum and the burley.
5 out of 5
Smooth and flavorful.
Aug 25, 2020
I love how this flavorful blend delivers a flavorful long lasting smoke!
4 out of 5
memories
Jun 30, 2020
One of the few things that's "still like it's always been".
4 out of 5
Nice and flavorful. My go-to
Jun 26, 2020
Nice and flavorful. My go-to evening smoke
4 out of 5
Pretty good.
Jan 17, 2020
Smokes well down to ash. Stll looking for less aromatics and flavoring. Closest to Troost Special that I've found.
5 out of 5
It's quite good . Mild
Dec 20, 2019
It's quite good . Mild and stays lit.
5 out of 5
Smooth and Fragrant
Nov 22, 2019
I purchased the Mac Baren Navy Flake because it was the tobacco my wife's grandfather smoked. He passed away when she was a teenager and she kept an empty tin because it reminded her of him. After trying it myself, I can see why it was his favorite.
The tobacco sheets a beautiful golden color with streaks of dark brown. Its slightly moist to the touch and easy to work into the pipe. Prior to lighting, it has a distinct rum and tobacco scent. Once lit, the smoke is smooth with only a slight spice tongue bite. The aroma as my wife describes it is "masculine" with the obvious tobacco, hints of leather, oak and a bit of sweet fruit which may come from the rum. It's a great smoke that for me finishes more like a dessert and less like a main course.
5 out of 5
consistently good
Nov 17, 2019
I always keep this tobacco in my rotation, I believe it is the gold standard in navy flakes.
5 out of 5
Great Navy Flake
Nov 06, 2019
This, for me, is a close second to PS Luxury Navy Flake. It has a great topping that isn't overpowering, and a smokey flavor that makes it unique. It's very enjoyable and has earned its spot in my rotation.
5 out of 5
Excellent tobacco. Been smoking this
Oct 18, 2019
Excellent tobacco. Been smoking this particular one for fifty years.
5 out of 5
still my favorite
Oct 01, 2019
I recently started smoking a pipe again after 40 years of cigars. I remembered smoking navy flake and how enjoyable it was.
I was glad to see it was still available and as good as I remembered.
I usually start my smoking time with a small pipe-full of Orlick golden sliced to set the mood, and then it's a generous bowl of navy flake.The intense flavor of the nf is always a pleasure and a nice contrast to the Orlick.
The one drawback is a tendency to burn hot and bite if you puff too fast.
I find if I break up the flakes and pack it loosely and go easy, it's a wonderfully flavorful smoke.
5 out of 5
Stays good
Sep 09, 2019
M.N.F. has been in my rotation for some years now and still get pleasure. Could be my favorite Navy flake. What is left over at night is good in bottom of morning bowl.
5 out of 5
Macbaren Navy Flake: delicious taste and aroma
Aug 12, 2019
I discovered Macbaren Navy Flake while living overseas in the Netherlands. It had been awhile since I had puffed it so I bought a 100 gram tin from Pipes and Cigars along with my usual several tins of Orlik Golden Sliced. Boy, was I missing out not having Macbaren Navy Flake in my rotation. Yes it has a slight topping, but I mostly taste pure tobacco goodness. It is delicious, in my opinion, and the aroma of the smoke is delectable. Zero bite. If you like Orlik Golden Sliced like I do (my hands down favorite pipe tobacco), give Navy Flake a try. I love it.
3 out of 5
Needs Perique
May 14, 2019
I don't know how or why Mac Baren would make a Navy Flake without Perique in it, but if you add a good pinch of bulk perique to it after you rub this out, it's way better.
5 out of 5
Feumar foighidinn
Nov 12, 2018
Duil air a dhèanamh ceart. Blasad mòr. Slà inte!
4 out of 5
Consistent Quality
Oct 23, 2018
I have liked this flake for many years and still do. It's on the mild side, in a good way. A very easy, relaxing smoke with a subtly sweet taste.
5 out of 5
Perfect blend of tobaccos and aromas!
Oct 17, 2018
My first flake tobacco. Was hesitant at first since I did not know the amount of aromatics this would have. Come to find out, the combination of virgnias, burley and cavendish is perfectly blended. The rum and honey notes just puts it in another level. Will order more to cellar. Smoking it in a meerschaum lattice pipe that I got few weeks ago and am trying to color.
5 out of 5
Favorite
Sep 24, 2018
My favorite Navy Flake. Easy smoking though I do have some difficulty keeping it lit. Great taste, high quality tobacco, no bite for me.
5 out of 5
Navy Flake
Sep 15, 2018
By far my favorite Navy Flake and my all day smoke.
3 out of 5
Harsh.
Jul 27, 2018
Good for a quick smoke. Don't expect anything special when it comes to flavor or aroma. Tastes like someone loaded my pipe with cigarette tobacco.
4 out of 5
A diversion
Jul 25, 2018
I've smoked MacBaren's Scottish Mixture for years. This is a slow-burning diversion that is pleasant enough, but lacks the subtle taste of the Scottish Mixture.
5 out of 5
Nice Blend
Jul 20, 2018
I wanted to try the Navy Flake and was not disappointed. It smells like the Scottish blend but pressed into square strands. Smokes cool and flavor changes as we work through. Peppery up front to a smooth rum/nutty flavor. Will get again.
3 out of 5
Navy Flake
Jun 21, 2018
I smoked Navy Flake back in the 1960's and it was much better than the current blend. Better flavor then, and more concentrated.
5 out of 5
Mac Baren Navy Flakr
Jun 16, 2018
Very smooth smoking, Rum and Honey gently comes thru. Flake cut my favorite Style.
5 out of 5
navy flake
May 29, 2018
good burn, tasty
5 out of 5
Love it!
Dec 12, 2017
Love it!
5 out of 5
Best of the navy flakes
Dec 05, 2017
After trying many, PS deluxe navy flake is easily my favorite. Smells nice, crumbles and packs well, lights easily and burns evenly and cool to bottom of bowl. Bold full tobacco flavor with an enchanting rummy sweet finish. This is my favorite, so it is good that it comes in affordable bulk fashion.
4 out of 5
good
Oct 31, 2017
A bit more flavored than I would like but after some cellaring the tobacco flavors brake through.
5 out of 5
One of my favorites
Jan 25, 2017
Excellent smoke, no bite, easy light, nice room note. You do have to rub it out a tiny bit before loading into your pipe
5 out of 5
Easy, reliable smoke
Nov 15, 2016
One of my go-to blends. It's fine texture makes it easy to light, even when you fold and stuff. Pleasant smoke with no obvious flavorings.
5 out of 5
Great Service
Nov 15, 2016
On time, great price and it came just in time for my fire pit, pipe and time of reflection.
5 out of 5
Deb Stroheker
Nov 11, 2016
Fast service my favorite pipe tabacco! Thanks
5 out of 5
my favorite pipe smoke
Sep 12, 2016
Great good shipping
5 out of 5
Good Tobacco full body
Aug 17, 2016
Good smoke for the long time smokers. a little strong...
5 out of 5
MacBaren Navy Flake
Jul 15, 2016
Great all day smoke!
5 out of 5
One of the best!
Feb 02, 2016
It's my subjective review... "MacBaren's Navy Flake"! I was a (very, very) pleasant surprise. Exclusively mixture Virginia, Burley and special Mac Baren's Cavendish bring this flake sweetness and lightly blueberry smell.
I am really enjoying this flake and will continue to do so in the future!
2 out of 5
Shipment Issue
Jan 30, 2016
It took over a week before my order was processed after my payment was made.
5 out of 5
My daily smoke
Jan 25, 2016
Navy Flake forever!
5 out of 5
great service and product
Sep 10, 2015
really good smoke
5 out of 5
Thank you very much!
Aug 08, 2015
I really enjoy P&C. From your catalog to your emails - which are frequent but informative and entertaining. You run a very thoughtful business. Keep up the fine work! Best, Geoffrey
5 out of 5
Great
Jul 07, 2015
been buying from for quite awile now very good product and service will keep buying from them
Customer Testimonials
Opening the tin is like opening an expensive gift. You are presented with beautifully wrapped tightly pressed flakes and the tin note is incredible delicious. I stuffed 1/2 flake into a very small cob that usually gives me about 15 to 20 minutes with other tobaccos but this burned on and on, it felt like 45 minutes. I wasn't expecting such a wonderful flavor, slightly sweet and fruity, with no bite at all (unusual for Mac Baron). This is a perfect 10, stock up on this one.
PA of Scituate, MA
My first experience with a flake-style tobacco, and I do believe I've struck gold. The tin note is delicious; I had to restrain myself from eating it. Figs, honey, and a bit of light molasses. The smoke has a different profile, but very much in the same spirit- rich tobacco, brown sugar, and just a hint of dark fruitiness through the nose. It isn't overbearingly sweet to the palate, but richly sweet in a very " round" sort of way, if that makes any sense. Burned all the way to the heel after 1 hour dry time and fold/stuff preparation. The 3.5 ounce tin should last a while, but i went ahead and ordered a pound to cellar and age. Exemplary service from an outstanding comapny as well.
NT of Council Bluffs, IA
Mac Baren's Navy Flake is one of my top 5 tobaccos. IT"S JUST GREAT STUFF!!! I personally use the fold and roll technique and then put a few small pieced of rubbed out flake on top to help with the initial lighting. The smell of this tobacco in the tin is heavenly.
SM of OOLTEWAH, TN
Love it! Ive only smoked one flake so far and I can already tell its going to be a mainstay. Im definitely going to keep a few tins on hand.
WS of monmouth, IL
This is my new go to. It's a great smoke, smooth, with just about the right touch of rum to finish it. Absolutely delightful smoke with no bite.
Sign Up for Email Specials
