Since 1887 Mac Baren have been manufacturing cut tobacco, using only the best of the best in tobacco leaves. Recipes and craftsmanship handed over through 4 generations has made Mac Baren products to what they are today. Also in rolling tobacco Mac Baren make it a point of honor to ensure that only the best of the tobacco leaves are used and that only very little stems are left in the final product. When you go exploring in the world of Mac Baren pipe tobaccos, you enter a world full of scents and good old-fashioned craftsmanship.
From the moment Navy Flake first appeared on tobacconists’ shelves, pipe smokers everywhere have shown their appreciation of this mixture. There are many reasons why Navy Flake has become a true Mac Baren classic since then. When Navy Flake was developed in 1965, much work went into the composition of the raw tobaccos. Selections of Burley tobacco were made from Mac Barens extensive stocks and after countless tests the right Burley content was found. Similarly, tests were then carried out on Virginia tobacco. Different qualities of Virginia tobacco were selected and test smoked. Finally, a handful of these were selected for inclusion in the blend. Once the right basic tobaccos had been found, a final important element was added to the mixture: a small measure of original Mac Baren Cavendish was added, and it is this which gives Navy Flake its full body.