Here’s a detailed description of Doctor Pipe — Vanilla Flake Cut (50 g):

📦 Blend, Origin & Release

• Producer & line: Crafted in Brazil under the premium Doctor Pipe brand, which features several flake‑cut blends aimed at export markets.
• Style & composition: An aromatic flake made from Black Cavendish, matured Virginias, and a touch of Orientals, finished with a vanilla topping. [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Launch timing (Brazil): Retail listings present Vanilla Flake as a new release in March 2025. [cachimbosf...tes.com.br]

✂️ Cut, Pressing & Packaging

• Cut: Flake cut — pressed cakes sliced into long flakes (often halved in the tin) to promote a slow, cool burn and integrated flavors. [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Packaging: 50 g tins are standard across retailers. [charutosonline.com]

🌿 Tin Note & Flavor Profile

• Tin aroma: Dominant vanilla over a base of sweet‑bread/hay Virginia notes; the topping is designed to complement, not overwhelm. [tobaccoreviews.com]
• On the palate: Mild–medium flavoring with medium taste—a creamy, sweet aromatic smoke where vanilla sits atop Virginia brightness and Cavendish body. [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Room note: Pleasant, aromatic and inviting—well suited to social settings. [tobaccoreviews.com]

🔥 Smoking Experience

• Strength: Mild—approachable for long sessions or daytime bowls. [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Moisture & handling: Multiple user notes mention flakes arrive quite cohesive/sticky (sometimes “attached”), so gently separating and brief air‑drying improves packing and ignition. [tobaccoreviews.com], [cachimbosf...tes.com.br]
• Burn & cadence: As with most flakes, rub‑out for easier lighting/steady burn, or fold‑and‑stuff for cooler, layered smokes; a 10–20 min dry time helps reduce relights. (General flake technique.) [charutosonline.com]

📋 Quick Specs

🧭 Where it sits in Doctor Pipe’s lineup

• Compared with non‑aromatic English/Latakia flakes in the range, Vanilla Flake prioritizes creamy sweetness and smooth body, thanks to Cavendish + vanilla over Virginia brightness—meant to be a crowd‑friendly aromatic rather than a smoky, spice‑forward blend. 

💡 Tips & Pairing Ideas

• Prep: If your flakes are “clumped,” tease them apart, rub lightly, and air‑dry 10–20 min before the false light; tamp gently and relight. [charutosonline.com]
• Serve: Aromatic vanilla flakes usually pair well with black tea, cappuccino, or bourbon‑vanilla desserts.