Quick answer

Choose St. Bruno Flake for a bold, smoky Kentucky leaf experience with bright Virginia sweetness. Pick Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls for a medium-full English blend with Cavendish, Latakia, and Oriental tobaccos offering mellow sweetness.

Flavor and Body Differences

St. Bruno Flake delivers a robust, smoky character from its Kentucky leaf, balanced by bright Virginia for a slightly sweet, full-bodied smoke. Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls (formerly Dunhill My Mixture 965) is an English blend with Cavendish, Latakia, and Oriental tobaccos, offering a medium-full body with a unique mellow sweetness. The two are distinct: one is bold and traditional, the other is complex and smooth.

Format and Preparation

St. Bruno Flake is a flake tobacco, requiring you to rub it out before packing. This can be a ritual some enjoy but others find inconvenient. Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls come as ready-rubbed navy rolls, which are easier to pack and smoke. If you prefer a no-fuss prep, the navy rolls are more convenient.

Trade-offs at a Glance

  • Flavor Profile: St. Bruno Flake: bold, smoky, slightly sweet from Kentucky and Virginia. Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls: complex, mellow sweet with Latakia and Oriental notes.
  • Body and Strength: St. Bruno Flake is full-bodied. Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls is medium-full and smoother.
  • Preparation: St. Bruno Flake requires rubbing out; Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls are ready-rubbed and easier to pack. If convenience matters, navy rolls win. If you enjoy the ritual, flake is rewarding.

Product Facts

  • St. Bruno Flake: St. Bruno Flake is made under the English Purity Law using Kentucky leaf for a smoky, bold character and bright Virginia for sweetness. You get a consistent, traditional English flake that delivers a full-bodied smoke with a distinct smoky-sweet profile.

    St. Bruno Flake

    St. Bruno Flake

  • Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls Pipe Tobacco: Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls is an English blend with Cavendish, Latakia, and Oriental tobaccos, medium-full bodied with a mellow sweetness. This blend offers a complex, smooth smoking experience that is less aggressive than many English mixtures, making it approachable for newer enthusiasts.

    Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls Pipe Tobacco

    Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls Pipe Tobacco

Which One Fits You?

Best for

  • Smokers who want a bold, traditional English flake with a smoky kick
  • Those who enjoy the ritual of rubbing out a flake before packing

Not for

  • Smokers seeking a mild, easy-to-pack tobacco without preparation
  • Those who prefer a sweeter, more aromatic English blend