Recommended. Ive had this in my cellar for over a decade now. It has a very strong, almost cigar flavor that I don't like. The second pipeful was slightly less.I don't know the word for it. There is a definite layer of sweetness which seems like virginias working, but also a dryer, "smokier" effect, ala latakia. Slightly floral, perfume-like, sweet, with a vanilla undertone. I also like the fact that Bracken gives the impression of an aromatic with a full tobacco flavor and presence. In the tin are dark rough cut flakes with a strong aroma - raisins, figs, aniseed, cough medicine, sweaty. I couldn't say for sure what's in that topping, but it taste great and that's what really counts. Having enjoyed Grousemoor so much, I decided to try several SG Flakes, Bracken and Bulkan Flake. The smell in the tin IMO smells like pine tar or cedar oil.The taste of the smoke is quite different however and I (almost) like it,though I tasted no black cherry. Look for Brown Sugar Flake and Beginners Luck. 14 16 16 comments Best Add a Comment utahestatesales 5 yr. ago It presents a goodly bit of strength and burns slowly, allowing one to really "drink" the Lakelands in. Don't know what it is made of, don't know what it is flavored with, and can't figure out what the heck it tastes like. A full strength, full flavored pipe tobacco. I read a lot of the reviews posted here and find most of them quite interesting and informative. It should probably be noted that I am a fan of 1792 and Lakeland Dark and thus a fan of Samuel Gawiths dark and bold blends in general, but whereas some reviewers find this blend to be harsh I rather find it to be well rounded. A pipeful of Bracken Flake and a glass of Lagavulin scotch make a glorious combination. It can also get temperamental if rushed and since I usually feel the same way, no problems there. Related Products Customers Also Viewed I loved it! Need to contact the B&B Team? Almost a crumbly like texture, which surprised me as these things are usually very moist and need to be dried out. All that said, I'm not a big Lakeland fan. JavaScript is disabled. I tried "Z" stuffing and hand rubbing. *Note these are not pressure sealed they have a heat seal band on them from Samuel Gawith* Related products. We did an arrangement (bad) of Beethoven's hallelujah chorus from Mount of Olives which is a truncated version coupled with a snippet of the Ode to Joy from the Ninth Symphony, with the wrong words; and the rather difficult 16th century anthem Rejoice in the Lord Alway (composer unknown). The predominant taste is good, solid tobacco. About the Reviewer: Primarily a cigarette smoker until switching totally to pipes in 2006. I jokingly refer to this as 1792's little brother. Overall, very dark, with occasional bright flashes. When you give us your Personal Information we use it only to fill your orders and to communicate with you. The tins seem to be pretty damp, so a good bit of drying time should be expected. Overall this is one odd blend. It's a pity that SG don't produce this good, strong, old-fashioned mix anymore. It's not something I reach for every day. it reminds me of old lady perfume counter smells. I would not recommend it to those (like me) who enjoy heavy Latakia blends like Pirate Kake. When ready to load my third bowl, I had an epiphany (soft of like gas but not the same) - maybe the guys I read about that open tobacco and let it dry know something I don't. =Update: 18 months in storage do nothing for this blend. Some tobaccos are not really for inhaling. I have the best results when I smoke this outdoors. But the sweetness is always light, if never exactly subtle. Burns very well. On first light you get an immediate creamy smoke with a spicy sourish taste coupled with a light fruity/vanilla/musk undertones that come from the tonquin topping. High. That is not to say that it will bite, I've never experienced tongue-bite with this blend. One of the key words here is strong - this is not for the faint of heart, or for beginner pipe smokers. I recommend it for some quiet and "introvert" moments to enjoy it. I won't give Bracken 4 stars as I feel it is inferior to the likes of FVF and 1792 but I find it quite enjoyable and will continue to keep it in my Lakeland rotation as it just agrees with my palate. Join our email list to receive product updates, discounts & more! Flavoring is mild to medium. Don't try this tobacco after a strong earthy one like 1792; the subtle flavors are lost and it tastes just like a mild 1792. However smokeless products, cigarettes and rolling tobacco has to be hidden away. It is a whopper of a strong tobacco too. Packing is easy as I tend to rub out most of my flakes these days anyway. Or blowing away from your nose for that matter. Needs to let drying in the tin some long time for reaching optimal burning, but then it rewards you with wonderful plums of sweet/leathery smoke. But if you don't do those, you fill find a sweet taste on the tip of your tongue. After leaving this tobacco out all night, it was still not completely dry, so I may try leaving it under a lamp for a while next time. I dont think its any stronger than Irish flake in the nicotine department. I was provided this from a friend in our small local pipe club to sample. I was lucky enough to procure one tin from my local B&M, not knowing that this tobacco had been discontinued for years already, even more lucky considering it was a blind buy based solely on the fact that i wanted to try something from the house of Gawith. Both are done conservatively in my estimation and exploit both the tanginess of the Virginia as well as the spiciness of the Kentucky respectively; brilliant blending from a great tobacco house. It is a fine tobacco who wants to experience a tasty and satisfying smoke. It came across to me as some sort of spicy, peppery, syrup flavor. When you buy for more than 2000 DKK (270 Euro or approx. This was my first try of a dark flake. Even after drying this out it had no real significant taste,though it did smell like an out house that had caught on fire. I smoked two pipefuls of it. Probably over-the-top for a lot of people. While this will never be an everyday/all-day smoke for me (not due to any short-comings but just because my tastes are changing), it will have a place reserved for it in my stock. One should have some experience before firing this one up. If one takes the time to smoke this slowly and methodically a sweet, rich and flavorful voyage is there for the taking. Dark, dark tobacco. We are committed to providing our services only to people who are of the proper age, and to protecting our youth as best as we possibly can. Thank goodness I found the last two tins in Canada at a brick & mortar in Toronto that I will cellar for as long as I can. This flake was little too much for my taste. Fruity and spicy on the palate. Esoterica's Stonehaven may be a winner here, slipping in between Bracken and 1792, with burley and virginia and a very slight scent. Ive heard its the less aromatic little brother of 1792 Flake. This has to be considered as a very robust smoke. Similar Blends: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake with Perique.. 47 people found this review helpful. Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader - Pipes and Cigars Shop today for the premium Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader here at Pipes and Cigars FREE Shipping on orders over $99! If you are not a fan of blends with a hefty dose of Lady N, than you will want to take a pass on this one. In the end, the only change is that the flavoring is more prominent. Give me time to buy it a bit at a time since it's not cheap and I can't just buy tons of it all at once. Two of four stars. KC flake isn't as strong though, and the effect on that lighter leaf is quite different. Samuel Gawith: 1792 FLAKE 50g; Samuel Gawith: 1792 FLAKE 50g SG1792-50g. First of all I take theses dark brown and thick . I don't pick up any rum flavoring but I'm fine with that. You feel full after smoking ten minutes. It takes some sitting down and really focusing on it, as this dark blend simply won't let the smoker off the hook until it is finished. Tonquin and carrots are the tastes I get off this very fine flake. I saw the new tin and had to try it; I'm glad I did. I do not find the tin aroma to be particularly strong but I can see how some might make the observation of a medicine smell. The nicotine is very potent in this tobacco so be careful if you are smoking it first thing in the morning. Black XX was 17.00 a 50g tin. The tin obviously had some age already, with some nice sugar crystals. of STC Holdings LLC. It was difficlt to keep lit and I scrapped it with about 1/4 bowl left to go. The Kentucky really shines through with a rich strong finish. Well, I think that all pretty well sums up my opinions of this flake. Samuel Gawith Pipe Tobacco - Turmeaus It doesn't smell nasty like some orientals but it has a pretty heavy tobacco presence. The only things I'd add are, first, that the tin aroma is definitely "intimidating," as the blurb puts it. Blend Preferences: Straight Virginia - Sometimes (Spring/Summer) VA/BUR - Primarily VA/PER - Rarely (I believe Perique should be used as a condiment) English Mixtures (Oriental/Balkan/Latakia) - Sometimes (Fall/Winter) American - Sometimes Aromatics - Never. SOLD OUT !!! But what I do know is that it is a great quality tobacco that if I could buy some at suggested retail price, ha, I would. There's an added essence to it, to be sure, but it's so perfectly integrated with its dark tonality its hard to discern. Not highly complex but very delicious. . and five minutes later biting into what you thought was gum and turned out to be a disgusting balled up Tootsie Roll in the middle. Try it in a clean quality pipe and toke gently. In 1930's Samuel Gawith's expanded further, taking over the Penrith based tobacco firm of Messrs William Nevinson, who had their snuff machinery in an old mill at Eamont Bridge. The image was not pleasant, but I perservered. I have come to love this tobacco. By half-way the Virginia sweetness is there too ? The after taste pleasantly lingers a bit, and the room note is pervasive. Perfectly balanced flue & dark fired tobaccos of the highest quality. I wouldn't mind a few tins of a few SG blends myself. Description says "unique and alluring aroma" hmm.. not so sure about it, actually the scent reminds me indian incense sticks which I don't like. You gents must be true lumber jacks. As ever with SG, a little drying out aids the breaking up, packing and smoking. Mon-Sat: 12pm-8pm. An idea came up to mix these two to get a balanced taste and more complexity, it works well, and more interesting when change the portion of Bracken. Frankly, the "soapy" taste leaves me cold. Part of it could be the age difference of the tins (fresh with the 1792, years with the Bracken), but the Bracken is deeper, richer, and earthier. In this regard, I think it's better than Bosun Cut Plug or Conniston Cut Plug. Less tonka and a more subtle blend in the topping, the tobacco is a little less potent and it's a little less sweet. I'll let the tobacco dry out more and try it again later, and update. Notify me when this product is available: Dark-fired leaf hot pressed and cut into a 6" flake before adding a dressing of Tonquin flavor. With a blend this sweet it does need a slower sip and can tingle if puffed too hard once fully lit. This flake is best smoked a little drier than what Samuel Gawith ships it as, just make sure to not let it get bone dry. This tobacco is not for the novice for first time pipe smoker. No other way to put it. 1-800-494-9144 Sign Up for Email Specials Request a Catalog Stay connected and sign-up for emails to get exclusive deals and event info. It takes a bit of effort to light, but once it is lit, it tastes almost like it smells: like soapy chocolate. Im not in love with the taste or room note but I do like the nic hit and the flash back of when I smoked a gitanne. But once it's going you get a very rich, creamy, strong and honest smoke. Not very savory, no high notes, no ''obvious'' notes. Gawith actively services such importers in about 20 countries. And no matter how used you think you are to strong tobacco, there's always one blend out there, somewhere, that will get you close to hiccoughing. What happened to samuel gawith? : r/PipeTobacco - reddit I just got out of church, where I sing in the choir. This one is not my prefer tobacco, but i find it very interesting, complex and enjoyable. It leaves me perfectly satisfied. All Rights Reserved. It starts out very spicy, and stays that way throughout the bowl, albeit the second half mellows somewhat. I advise to let it air out a bit before breaking up and loading up. That would be good to hear. Pipe Tobacco - Ron's Cigar Store 934 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G6. Second, the flavor. Smokes well in a falcon or briar, I've never tried it in a Meerschaum, doesn't seem like that sort of a tobacco. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I heard from a guy on a pipe forum that his local B&M just got a supply of SG tins of the following. I'm in the mood for something classical and satisfying. The first thing I noticed upon cracking the tin is the beautiful dark brown flakes lined neatly in double-rowed stacks. As someone else here as correctly stated "this is for lumberjacks". Whatever it is, I don't really like it that much. The shiny specks are the carbohydrates in the tobacco, which over time, have broken down into sugar, and is probably also due to the addition of sugar water. For goodness sake, take it BACK! =. list. The strange thing is, is that it doesn't seem to be an added topping, it seems to be just the taste of this tobacco that has been aged. I mean: I like dark stoved Virginias, but only when they are smooth, leathery but still with a nice sweetness. I know it's not produced anymore but if you can find a tin somewhere then pick it up. I hesitated reviewing this too quickly so I spent the last few months trying to be fair. It's surprisingly mild: a bit of prune, a bit of apricot, as much tangy as sweet. The cut would be thin for one flake and then thick for the next flake. (Don't microwave it, since that seems to compromise the fragile oils and alter the flavor characteristics.) To view it, confirm your age. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Celtic Talisman. Not for my regular rotation, but a good change of pace. The smoke is very cool and there is absolutely no tongue bite. Grousemoor seems like a beginner tobacco compared to this tobacco. NB. After a 15 minute airing they rubbed out readily and were quite dry. This smokes to a dark, dry, powdery ash. Well, sorry, but I really can't understand how someone may like such a fermented tobacco. Samuel Gawith: Brown No. Now where did I put the sand paper for my tongue??? I'm going to try it again but I don't get it. Loaded with nicotine! Published review content of this website is considered the This tobacco is NLA, and that is a pity. This puts it just ahead of the Peterson University flake. I found it rich, full, and thick in flavor -- certainly having dark tones but also a sweetness to round it out some more. Admittedly all these cross-references to 1792 may be a bit confusing: These are two tobaccos at completely different ends of the flavour range. However, I don't think I want to pay 15.00 a 50g tin for the cheaper ones. Black, broken tarry flakes with minute crystals. What hit me was not the spicyness of the flavour but how sigularly peppery it is which appealed to me. Age When Smoked: Middle of a tin opened a month ago. Not the same, but with some similarities. Mid Bowl: Approaching mid-bowl, the fullness tends to build and while I wouldn?t call this mixture particularly complex, the topping or casing gradually fade completely into the background but never leave the scene. The elusive aroma is quite unusual, I can't put my finger on it. This was a gift from a friend. It is a blend that needs to be smoked for a while to be fully appreciated, especially since it's so full-flavored. Similar Blends: Samuel Gawith 1792 and Lakeland Dark. It will ghost your pipe a little so smoke it in one that you smoke this type of blend in. Virginia. Burns slow with a cool, clean, very smooth and consistent flavor from start to finish. Unknown production) and looked every bit like something brought over on the Mayflower. The company is so steeped in tradition that they steadfastly refuse to rush their processes in increase production, and that kind of integrity is apparent in every bowl of Samuel Gawith tobaccos. Whereas 1792 is loaded with this essence, Bracken has a dark sweetness to it, much like burnt caramel or molasses. The transformation clearly comes in the magic SG undertake in preparation, which results in a dark brown flake of madly uneven chunks. It stays good to the very last morsel. Samuel Gawith has been producing world famous pipe tobacco for over 200 years, which are full of strength and mellow flavours. Even if it was always available I wouldn't order more. With a smaller bowl this was not a problem, and the strength was noticeable, but enjoyable. I am enjoying this blend right now as I write my first review. The moisture content is high but smokeable in a fresh tin. There is not a pipe tobacco company currently, or past, that epitomizes the word tradition more so than Samuel Gawith, with its recipes dating back to almost a decade before 1800. But I do know experienced pipe smokers who enjoy this very much. Shipping, taxes, and discounts will be calculated at checkout. 1792), located in Kendal in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, grew their business apart from sibling company Gawith Hoggarth, but now the two are united once again under one roof. It was flavorful from the first draw and has burnt evenly to the bottom of the bowl. Too strong..made me gagand I gave this stuff many chances in the last 2 years. A high quality flake for the seasoned piper, recommended. I've been pretty distraught since I learned it was discontinued, and am making my remaining stash of it last. but it sure has a strong room note. At this point I was about ready to trade it off, but decided to give it one more try in a couple of days. Where 1792's tonquin topping is over the top and Sam's Flake is too light to be noticed, Bracken Flake's topping shines. Bracken Flake is a very dark and fragrant burley and VA, with a good amount of that famous Lakeland essence, which I guess is Tonquin. Nice on a rainy Saturday morning when there is nothing much to do. 1792 does not, even when I inhale a little. I was first given a tin of this from a friend who thought I might like Bracken Flake. Samuel Gawith PipeTobacco | Buy Cheap Tobacco Online It can get bitter in the last 3rd and I don't usually get good DGT results with this blend. Not a huge problem, but it does happen. I bought my tin from a place that just couldn't sell it. I wish I had known this beforehand so I could have stocked up on it! Samuel Gawith Cabbies Roll Cut Mixture Pipe Tobacco 250g Bag. I've enjoyed this on climbing expeditions in the Lakes and Peaks, and in Scotland: perfect hill walking companion. Mint? Vlad, PM incoming. It is powerful, in every meaning of the word - strong in nicotine and flavour. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Once in a while they get some Dan Tobacco or CAO tins, but that's about it unless you actually have them order it for you which is still hit or miss as to whether or not they actually will. Open the tin and you find a stack of (usually) very thin, very dark chocolate coloured, raggedy looking flakes. Initial flavor: Very full, smokey taste from the dark fired leaf. The tin note from the ''long used essence'' truly reminds me of star anise, and the whole aroma reminds me of a particular kind of chinese stew with beef/potatoes/carrots whose whole flavor profile revolves around this spicy/sweet accord between ginger, sugar, anise and cinamon. I wasn't quite expecting this. I don't at all. There's a hint of fruit, like cherry liqueur, and just a hint of fire, with woody, rotting leaves in the background. Individual reviews are the opinion(s) of the contributor and do not reflect the opinion(s) Bracken ( a slight step up but real dark in tone), and 3. Mid-bowl:. From the start, Bracken has a hint of some type of Lakeland essence with a stout and rich Virginia flavor that deepens as the smoke progresses. Smokes very cool and as long as one hour in the smallest group 1 bowl which is pretty enough to satisfy the smoker. It does need a little drying after being rubbed out, but all in all a real pleasant smoke for the experienced smoker. The pouch aroma is very rich, peaty and much like 1792. I could handle it once I got used to it, but it always gave me quite the buzz. Set back, load a bowl full and watch your troubles float away with the smoke. I have been smoking this blend for nearly a decade and hope to continue puffing away at it for many more to come. That might have something to do with the age of the tobacco, as I smoke this it has been out of production for three years so this tin is at least that old, but I really couldn't say since I never had the pleasure of trying a fresh tin. mars cigars & pipes - Samuel Gawith It may not be as strong as 1792, but I tried to smoke a good size bowl of this stuff and could not finish. There are times when I want that strong dark jolt, the casing (which seemed to me to be more of a dark fruit than a Lakeland floral or herbal) providing a bit of balance. For this review, I?ve chosen an Edward's Husky Canadian which is dedicated to scented flakes. Even after smoking several pounds of the bulk version I still find it hard to describe other than Bracken flake to me is like a scented "light" version of Irish Flake. Can you hear me, Samuel Gawith? The tins I have smoked needed to dry out. Ho-hum. You can find our Privacy Policy here. I bought a tin wanting to try a Lakeland style back in 2009. Blowfish's review is exactly on the money. It is probably moldy water from some dank part of Gawith's basement, but it still tastes pretty good. It's more than a milder version of 1792; there are hidden sweet flavors underneath the overall earthy tone. Apart from their burning characteristics and fire cured leaf they are completely different. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 3.5 of 4 stars. For those who like ropes and cigars, this might be a nice choice. She sets at my feet and chews her bone. Yes, you are welcome to buy from Cup O' Joes Quality Pipes & Fine Tobaccos no matter where in the world you live. I would recommend this to the learned smoker as this could prove to be harsh and off putting to the beginner. It's just too good. The presses and cutters used by S. Gawith are of Robert Legg manufacture, a company founded 1849 and became the major player powerhouse in providing heavy industrial machinery to the UK tobacco industry -- especially notable for pipesmokers are Robt. MSRP: $19.35 $15.99 Out of stock Compare Quick view. You must be of legal age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories on this site. Since I'm relatively new to pipe smoking, I tend to rub out my flakes. I would hesitate to give up on a S. Gawith tobacco, 'cause the others have been so pleasurable. The second bowl (the next day) i took some of the larger flakes and folded and stuffed them in my pipe. Samuel Gawith | Chicago's Pipe, Cigar & Tobacco Store - Iwan Ries The first thing that comes to mind is Erinmore and "pineapple" topping which is an idea based on a poor assumption of the tin art. (I'd put 1792 at 8.7 and DF at 9.7, and ropes fall in between those.). The tobacco had dried slightly and smelled much better in the tin. Obviously not a close relative of 1792. Aroma: Black cherry, cough syrup, lemon curd, bitter collard greens. I liked it; my wife did not like the way it smelled. CLICK HERE. As others have said, it does need a little drying to bring out the best. I met his wife as she was selling his cellar to a local brick and mortar. The tobacco shows lots of light and dark brown leaves. I went through three tins very quickly. I think this blend is Gawith 1792 Flake with an added flavoring that has been substituted for the Tonquin in 1792. It is fairly dry for a scented flake, but the scenting is just a touch or so. The amount in USD and EUR can vary as the exchange rate changes. Perhaps there is a suggestion of chocolate on the after-taste, with the slightest hint of spice? Not my favorite. Hoping to purchase BF in bulk. This is definitely a close relative of 1792, but far less assertive. I would score it higher, but it is a little too strong for my tastes. One of my local B&M's have SG stuff in stock. I picture a lone arthritic old man who should have retired twenty years ago doing his best to meet his onerous quotas, slicing as quick as he can on his clunky Victorian machine in some Dickensian stone cellar. Under this I can smell leathery, earthy tobacco, with a bitter chocolate aroma. If you're into strong, dark flakes -- especially of the Lakeland variety -- try it; if you're not, approach with caution. "They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore". Yes rose, as in Greek Rose Petal preserves (not a regular on many an American table). I tried it and shelved it then because the topping just didnt meld with the tobacco taste for me. I hold them in the highest regard and Im very thankful to still have the wonderful blends they have in production today. Bracken is a medium to full bodied flake that is exceptionally smooth, earthy and has an illusive fruity sweetness. Weekends - 6 to 8 pipes per day. Cause They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore. Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g tin - Boswell Pipes Sam Gawith's tobaccos are among my favorites, but I can't get past the unusual flavoring. I will not waste my money or time with something what smells like arse fruit. It simply isn't my cup of tea. Appearance: A mostly black with some brown and tan mottling leathery flake of varying thickness. I've never had this experience with tobac before. Crowns up beautifully on the charring light. Desert Island Blend - Samuel Gawith Bracken Flake. Either that, or the flavouring is so well matched that it seems to not be overwhelming or floating atop the taste of the tobacco.