ST BRUNO: Ready Rubbed VS. Flake

Side by side comparison of ST BRUNO: Ready Rubbed VS. Flake
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[@rustico61]

Thank you for this comparison analysis! I like both, but I have to say I like the convenience of the rr. I really like your channel...I was an exchange student in Östergötland. Tack!

[@variablehobbyist]

You are most welcome Francisco! Thank you for watching and commenting. I have not been to Östergötland yet. Life keeps me busy here. If they have a dog show there I may end up visiting sooner. I am originally from the U.S.. Varsågod!

[@TheTunnellTake]

I don't have any pre rubbed tobacco that is the same thing as a flake that I have so I've often wondered if tobacco is like pepper. the ground pepper has about half the flavor of freshly ground pepper.

[@variablehobbyist]

Great analogy. Never thought of it in terms of pepper that way, but makes sense.

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

Hello Greg I will say it again. This is your thing. Your “ specialty “. You make the best comparison videos. Very well structured and easy to understand. Bravo ! Yes I knew you will like the flakes. I was sure of it. You preferring the ready rubbed gave me another problem to solve because I never had it. I am extremely happy that my friend from Germany is sending me some st Bruno ! So this video came at the perfect time. Have a wonderful day!!

[@variablehobbyist]

Thank you Sliviu! Awesome you will get to try both - you need to do a comparison vid too! The RR won by only a small bit, but I still love the flake. I will be spending some time with it on it's own and see if anything changes. Was a lot of flavors going around switching between the two. So need to give it a fair shake solo.

[@RelaxedpiperYoutube]

I love flake, still trying to pack it right, but thanks for the review. I'll stick to my flakes, lol, cheers!

[@variablehobbyist]

This one actually broke apart better then the ready rubbed came out of the pack lol. Normally use my tobacco grinder on flakes, but this one did not need it.

[@progresspiper]

I have only ever had the flake and it's one of my favourite blends. Thanks for the comparo

[@variablehobbyist]

Thank you for watching! Flake was really good, just edged out by the RR for my palate. Wonder if it would have been different if I had tried the Flake first. 🤔

[@RedcoatsReturn]

I‘m binge watching your videos…love‘em 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍 I tend to favor the flake vs RR of a given brand…unless..its high nic..when I favor the RR which is usually a bit milder. I’m always surprised…that….there‘s any difference at all…but…maybe its the air exposure and the burn dynamic 🤔😄

[@variablehobbyist]

Oh no, my first binge watcher🤣. On the serious side, thank you so much. Is a great compliment. Both are great and I am going to revisit them in a future vid after sampling other floral blends and letting them jar for a while. I always struggle with flakes, but not this one happily.

[@KarlMaldensNose]

Funny how differently we perceive these things. I know a guy who smokes a lot of Bruno as it is his favourite tobacco. He swears there’s more floral topping/casing in the ready rubbed and for that reason prefers it. To me they taste so similar that I always buy ready rubbed as it costs 25% less. Anyways, really enjoy your videos. Appreciate your efforts.

[@variablehobbyist]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. That is the great thing about pipe tobacco - something for everyone. For that very reason, I always try blends that peek my interest. Some may hate it, but it could turn out to be one of my favs, or the other way around.

[@ukpipeandcigar]

I agree more floral in the ready rubbed for me too.

[@grumpyoldsodinacellar3518]

IMHO, there's a world of difference, the flake burning slower and stronger.

[@s.m.r.1202]

I'm definitely a fan of the RR. I had a tin of the flake and gave it away to a friend. Appreciate hearing how they compare to you. Have a great week ahead Greg.

[@variablehobbyist]

Thanks Randy! You have a great week as well!

[@SmokingCardboard]

Interesting. I’ve smoked the ready rub, but have one tin of the Flake I’ve yet to open. Both good but one is cheaper!😊

[@variablehobbyist]

AH - I totally forgot to mention that. $2 difference at my supplier. Finally I prefer something that is cheaper lol.

[@SmokingCardboard]

@@variablehobbyist $6 difference here 😬

[@variablehobbyist]

@@SmokingCardboardHmm - that is quite a difference. For once - I have something cheaper lol.

[@charlienot8447]

Great video

[@kaptainkirk32]

The ready rubbed is great. and I like the ease of having a pouch. SlowMo sent me a tin of the flake so eventually I'll pop that open once I get through some other tins. Its so cool to see that cutting board!!

[@variablehobbyist]

Hey! Good to see you! Yes, that cutting board has made several appearances in videos and pics. It is just perfect for my shop.

[@Gspitaletti]

A proper analysis! Was difficult isn't!?? Definitely this video is a reference for st Bruno.

[@variablehobbyist]

Thank you Giulliano! Yes, most difficult - even when there were definite differences.

[@DoingitWrong]

Nice comparison video! I’ve had both and found I much prefer the flake because of the more concentrated flavors and the different ways I can prepare it: cube cut, rubbed out, or folded. Each changes the experience. 😀💨💨

[@variablehobbyist]

Thank you! I plan on spending some time with the blend and evaluate it on it's own over time. Tough doing a comparison with all the flavors going back and forth. Both are excellent, I try to avoid having a tie for the result. For my palate RR won just barely. I will try your suggestion on the different preps for the flakes too.

[@Pipemonkey]

I totally agree with you buddy, to me they are chalk & cheese the flake is way superior imo, however they are both delicious. Great breakdown brother love you channel 👍

[@variablehobbyist]

Thank you very much! I am going to be spending some more time with the flake and really try to enjoy it on it's own. Both are great though. Wonder if I would have picked the flake if it had been the first I tried.🤔 Have a great week!

[@grumpyoldsodinacellar3518]

The "fruit" I think your smelling, may infact be vinegar which is used as a preservative.

[@molex114]

Have both like both but prefer the flake. To me the flake is just the rubbed ramped up deeper richer fuller. Like say a Laphroaig oak select and Laphroaig 10 both Laphroaig both peated both good but the 10 is just better. Love st.bruno both great but the flake is just better