The tobacco I'm referring to is produced by Gawith Hogarth under their Kendal label. It is simply called 'Whisky', and is ready rubbed. It is packed in a yellow pouch. The tobacco characteristics are described as 'a blend of sweet Virginia, aromatic burley and doubly fermented black Cavendish. A smooth smoke enhanced by the distinctive aroma of Whisky.'

I bought this tobacco yesterday in a confectioner/tobacconist shop just round the corner from the main gates of Canterbury Cathedral in England.

First impression, when pouch opened, is of a sweet, peachey aroma with distinct whisky edge. The tobacco looks to be mostly moist black Cavendish, with flecks of dark brown from the other tobaccos. Pipe is packed easily, but the mix doesn't light so easily, due to the moistness. However, once you get going you'll only have to relight very occasionally.

The burn is nice and slow and smooth, and the taste is pleasant. You will not, however, get a strong whisky flavour - in fact that's barely discernible. This is in contrast to Player's Whisky, where the whisky aroma is very distinct. However, this Gawith Hogarth effort seems a tad classier.

As usual, I guess I'll need to sample several pouches over time to fully understand this tobacco, but initial impressions are favourable enough, and include the fact that you get absolutely no burn or bite.

The room aroma is pleasant but not at all strong or distinctive. The whisky is there in both smoking and room experience, but is very understated.

After several pipefuls, I'm enjoying this tobacco more each time. Overall, it seems like quite a classy mix from an undoubtedly classy manufacturer. It's not a life-changing baccy, though, but certainly one to have in your armoury.

The strength hits you in waves as does the deep, dark, Virginia flavor with the usual hints of Lakeland floral. I also tasted the whiskey notes deep in the background. Being a veteran of G&H plugs, I did smoke this blend in a pipe with a group-3 sized bowl. I didn't fall off my horse but did need a tight reign. If you're ridin' legs aren't up to snuff then you may want to avoid this one. It's got the strength of a Hookin' Bull.

This cut up easily. Despite drying for two hours, this was difficult to get lit, but once fully lit it stayed lit pretty easily. The whiskey comes up periodically, but is more an aftertaste than in the smoke. About 1/3 way through I got some mild Lakelands in the aftertaste as well.

Strong N (unsurprisingly) -- I won't be smoking this while driving.