Davidoff Flake Medallions and P/S Luxury Bullseye Flake

[Kapnismologist]

Same manufacturer (Orlik), same product? Have had the P/S and have about 2 pounds cellared, but never bought a tin of the Davidoff (if they are the same, the bulk P/S is way less expensive). Any ideas?

 

[Natch]

Haven't had the Dafidoff, but I know (believe?) there are several tobacconists that "re-package PS tobaccos and label them as their own. Iwan Ries as an example.

But doesn't it taste so much better when you paid twice as much for it? :mrgreen:

Natch

 

[Slow Puffs]

Haven't had Davidoff, but just today I found 8 oz of PS in the cigar Humidor that I had tucked away...

I often associate the practice of renaming with Lanes, but it likely happens to a number of blends...

 

[jhuggett]

Not the same at all. I really love Flake Medallions and only find Bullseye decent. I have heard that Orlick sells a tinned version though.

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend_detail.cfm?ALPHA=O&TID=3277

Not sure if it's the same or not.

 

[Slow Puffs]

Not the same at all. I really love Flake Medallions and only find Bullseye decent. I have heard that Orlick sells a tinned version though.

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend_detail.cfm?ALPHA=O&TID=3277

Not sure if it's the same or not.

I love Flake medallions as well... I was toying with ordering more PS but aged escudo fits the bill for me... although it's not the same... its just a great blend in IMHO.

 

[Kapnismologist]

Not the same at all. I really love Flake Medallions and only find Bullseye decent. I have heard that Orlick sells a tinned version though.

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend_detail.cfm?ALPHA=O&TID=3277

Not sure if it's the same or not.

Thanks! Noted. I will be trying the Flake Medallions in the near future.

 

[Tom Clemons]

I've smoked both. I love Flake Medallions and give it a grade of A. Bullseye Flake is similar, but I grade it B/B+.

I think the constituent tobaccos are the same or very similar. There are the cut sweet hay and stewed figs flavors and then you get that periodic hit of extra sweetness (from the cavendish centers?) and it is all very good. Why the difference in my opinion?

First, Flake Medallions are smoother in the smoking, with BEF being a bit harsh at times. Not really tongue bite, more a mouth/throat feel. Second, I think FM is a bit sweeter and richer. Third, FM seems to have a wee bit more of a perique pressence.

I suspect that Flake Medallions are aged Bullseye Flakes. that would explain why BEF smokes harsh in comparison and why the "young" Va isn't quite as rich or sweet, and thus, why the perique would not stand out as much. Perhaps. Or maybe there is a wee bit more perique in FM. Looks to be the same or very similar tobaccos.

Anyway, I aim to purchase more tins of FM at maybe one a month. However, I've a pound of BEF aging. I'll try it in a year and see what it is like. With any luck, it will be closer to Flake Medallions.

Hope this helps. Cheers,

TC