Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake
(3.05)
Notes: 1792 Flake is a full-strength, mellow tobacco comprising a blend of dark fired Tanzanian leaf. It is Gawith's best selling premium grade flake. It starts as 7 lbs. of hand stripped leaf and goes through a steaming process prior to being pressed. The cake, having been prepared, is wrapped in a select leaf and packed by hand into a 12 inch square. This cake is pressed and left for a minimum of two hours. Then, the pressed cake is placed into a steam press where it is baked at full heat for two to three hours. The baked cake has then taken on 1792's characteristic rich, dark color. Its hardening occurs during cooling. Once the process of cutting the flake and adding a tonquin flavor is carried out, hand wrapping and packing finalizes 1792, making it ready for rubbing into your pipe.
Sold as "Cob Flake" in England.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Tonquin Bean |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.05 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 14, 2017 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I purchased the 250 g box. 1792 Flake is a Dark-Fired Kentucky dominant tobacco. This implies that if you are not a fan of that particular leaf and its smoky taste and aroma, buying it will probably result in a waste of your money. If you do not react well to strong nicotine is another reason why you should not attempt a try. If you are curious about it, starting with a tin is your best bet. It is a very dark tobacco; the flakes are thin, which makes them easy to rub out and easier to smoke than the other SG Flakes are. A. Strength: Strength refers to the intensity of the nicotine. It's closer to the strong level when smoked fresh and medium to strong when it has had some time to dry, a few weeks after it has been opened. B. Flavoring: at first, the Tonquin is fairly present. I can't say I detect any whisky when smelling the bag. It progressively attenuates over time but does remain present. C. Taste: Being a DFK dominant tobacco it will not develop any major complexity. It is still a tasty tobacco if you enjoy this leaf. The smoky character combines well with the sweet personality of the Tonquin, making for a bold, nice and rather unique smoking moment. The Tonquin is the perfect flavouring to enhance the qualities of the DFK. I don't think that any other topping used would make 1792 the success it is. In fact, the more I smoke it, the more I like it. It's, simply put, a great flake. D. Room Note: when smoked fresh out of the bag, it can be a bit overwhelming for the people present, but it is never offending. As the tobacco loses its moisture, it is much more subdued, similar to an small incense stick being burned. E. Rating: I recommend this tobacco to the DFK fans who also like a good kick of Lady Nicotine when they puff on their briars. It is not comparable to Irish Flake from Peterson or Mac Baren's Old Dark Fired and Bold Kentucky. Not only because 1792 has a Tonquin flavoring; but SG's DFK tastes entirely different. I enjoy 1792 more during the evenings, when I'm seeking a strong and tasty tobacco. I find it relaxing when I don't feel like focusing on anything specific. 3.25 stars.
Pipe Used:
Ashton; Chacom; Morel; Enrique
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 08, 2015 | Very Strong | Medium | Full | Very Pleasant |
As I opened the tin, I was hit with a hint of vanilla. The tin note was actually quite pleasant, so I wondered whether I would actually enjoy it. I find the appearance of the flakes quite suggesting despite their different sizes and lengths. It just looks like rotten wooden strips, which suggests heavy fermentation. The moist content was absolutely ridiculous, so I left the tin open for some time before I got myself around into packing my pipe with it. I am finding the taste somewhat similar to the tin note, which is a bonus, really. After a few puffs, I noticed the nicotine content was actually quite high; so much so, that I started worrying I'd not be able to finish my pipe after all. Also, I find some aromatics qualities in this tobacco, and me not being a fan of aromatics at all, at first I wasn't all too sure whether or not I was actually enjoying it. The floral essence of the Burley tobacco is quite put forward and sort of dominates taking over from the Virginia. I am not sure about the tonquin bean, but it does not bother me anyway. Despite the risk of being knock off my tail, I must admit I have thoroughly enjoyed it. The tobacco itself is not all that complex, but it evolves quite nicely through every quarter of your bowl. Not sure though whether I'd recommend it to kick start your day. Those adventurous enough might as well go and try to smoke it on an empty stomach, but this tobacco will be better enjoyed as an afternoon/after dinner blend. Indeed, this tobacco is nor recommended for the squeamish.
Pipe Used:
Moretti
PurchasedFrom:
Tobacconist in Spain
Age When Smoked:
God knows
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 22, 2014 | Extremely Strong | Very Strong | Very Full | Strong |
There's no doubt that this is excellent tobacco and that it is prepared in top notch manner. However, it's just too strong for me. The added tonquin flavor and whiskey way behind is strong. I started out pipe smoking with 1792, full virginia flake, G&H unscented dark & G&H CR bright flake. A good way to start but 1792 & G&H dark flake were too strong for me and still remain too strong in nicotine level. With experience I find myself now leaning toward medium strength unflavored virginia flakes (only flavored with perique or rum).
Thank God for lakeland tobacco though because it's wonderful stuff but I lean more toward the natural sweetness and natural flavors in virginia flakes of McClelland, C&D & sometimes G.L. Pease (though even G.L. Pease is usually too strong in nicotine for me with all the burley).
I still have a bunch of english flakes in jars and I break them out on occasion when I really need a punch of flavor. 1792 is great if you like the maximum of casing and nicotine punch.
Also the english flakes are absolutely perfectly engineered- long, thin and perfectly pressed by steam and pressure. I love looking at them lined up in perfection in my jars. I have about 8 oz of the strong ones each that have lasted me about 5 years!
Definitely go for it if you have the constitution to handle it! The flavor is immense! Try in a cob if you don't want the tonquin to get into your best briars.
Thank God for lakeland tobacco though because it's wonderful stuff but I lean more toward the natural sweetness and natural flavors in virginia flakes of McClelland, C&D & sometimes G.L. Pease (though even G.L. Pease is usually too strong in nicotine for me with all the burley).
I still have a bunch of english flakes in jars and I break them out on occasion when I really need a punch of flavor. 1792 is great if you like the maximum of casing and nicotine punch.
Also the english flakes are absolutely perfectly engineered- long, thin and perfectly pressed by steam and pressure. I love looking at them lined up in perfection in my jars. I have about 8 oz of the strong ones each that have lasted me about 5 years!
Definitely go for it if you have the constitution to handle it! The flavor is immense! Try in a cob if you don't want the tonquin to get into your best briars.
Pipe Used:
cobs, briars, meer churchwarden
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
new, couple of years & five years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 05, 2014 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Once it gets started, after a couple re-lights, the Virginia takes the lead, with a slight hint of vanilla. By the time the burley comes in to balance things out a bit, it's pure tobacco. Strength builds a bit through the bowl. Hints of vanilla reappear near the finish. Burned clean. 3 stars.
Pipe Used:
Willmer 35+ years old, MM
PurchasedFrom:
Corona Smoke Shop, Battle Creek, MI
Age When Smoked:
Undated tin; bought 2 months ago
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 21, 2013 | Very Strong | Medium | Very Full | Strong |
Wow, this is a proper smoke. It should come with one of those warnings about not driving, or using heavy machinery.
So it would not rate as a regular for me, but nevertheless there is a pleasing quality to this blend for those occasions when you may desire a bit more punch to your smoke.
The words strong, heady, powerful and full flavoured come to mind. But if you know what you are letting yourself in for and sitting comfortably with no distractions, then it does present a rewarding smoking experience.
Don't worry about the apparent flavourings, either, the fullness of the underlying tobacco more than matches any pretensions that this may have to being an aromatic.
Recommended.
So it would not rate as a regular for me, but nevertheless there is a pleasing quality to this blend for those occasions when you may desire a bit more punch to your smoke.
The words strong, heady, powerful and full flavoured come to mind. But if you know what you are letting yourself in for and sitting comfortably with no distractions, then it does present a rewarding smoking experience.
Don't worry about the apparent flavourings, either, the fullness of the underlying tobacco more than matches any pretensions that this may have to being an aromatic.
Recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 17, 2013 | Medium to Strong | Strong | Very Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
While viewing a wikipedia article about tonquin beans I was surprised to read it therein stated that they were used to flavor 1792 Flake AND Dunhill Royal Yacht. This was astonishing to me as a long time fan of both the old, very robust Royal Yacht and the new, slightly more tame, version. I had to try it to see.
I am also, beyond the Royal Yacht, not an afficiando of flavored blends in general, I should add.
1792 Flake may well be cased with whisky but that I could not tell. The tonquin topping however is nearly overwhelming from the tin aroma, taste in the smoke, and room note. And surprising to myself, I rather enjoyed the experience. I would not classify 1792 as a heady smoke but one of strength sufficient enough to let one know its packs some punch. I feel it more in my stomach than my head.
The flake packed easily enough and had the usual problems of firing. Loading a pipe and letting it rest, unlighted, for several hours somewhat alleviates this problem. I do think its European name, "Cob Flake", is spot on. It smokes better for me in a cob.
I could not say, after this exercise, that Royal Yacht has any tonquin flavoring, however. If it's in that one, it's very slight. And that's a big "IF".
All in all, I did like this one.
I am also, beyond the Royal Yacht, not an afficiando of flavored blends in general, I should add.
1792 Flake may well be cased with whisky but that I could not tell. The tonquin topping however is nearly overwhelming from the tin aroma, taste in the smoke, and room note. And surprising to myself, I rather enjoyed the experience. I would not classify 1792 as a heady smoke but one of strength sufficient enough to let one know its packs some punch. I feel it more in my stomach than my head.
The flake packed easily enough and had the usual problems of firing. Loading a pipe and letting it rest, unlighted, for several hours somewhat alleviates this problem. I do think its European name, "Cob Flake", is spot on. It smokes better for me in a cob.
I could not say, after this exercise, that Royal Yacht has any tonquin flavoring, however. If it's in that one, it's very slight. And that's a big "IF".
All in all, I did like this one.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 28, 2005 | Strong | Medium | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
What a change of pace! I read a little about tonquin before I bought this and expected to get some kind of vanilla flavor, but I don't see it.
Some people make that comparison, but to me, the taste is almost incomparable to anything I know. The smell out of the tin reminded me of brand new sneakers, and though that may repel some, I promptly put on a wide grin.
I agree that this is strong, but I didn't find it as overwhelming as some suggested. It burns beautifully and there isn't a hint of tongue bite, which I found unusual for a blend with a topping.
If you're looking for a tobacco with a unique taste and a strong full bodied hit--this is all you.
Some people make that comparison, but to me, the taste is almost incomparable to anything I know. The smell out of the tin reminded me of brand new sneakers, and though that may repel some, I promptly put on a wide grin.
I agree that this is strong, but I didn't find it as overwhelming as some suggested. It burns beautifully and there isn't a hint of tongue bite, which I found unusual for a blend with a topping.
If you're looking for a tobacco with a unique taste and a strong full bodied hit--this is all you.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 02, 2003 | Strong | Mild | Full | Tolerable |
I found 1792 to basically be the flake version of XXRope. Same nauseating tin aroma, same no-nonsense taste. Fundamental difference, for me, was that I tasted certain sweet spots as the bowl progressed;these "tastes" were absent in the rope version. 1792 is a strong tabak and as such is best smoked in smaller doses, providing a very straightforward experience with only a small number of minor surprises. NB-for the rather affrontive tin aroma, the roomnote is surprisingly neutral.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 11, 2023 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a deep, dark flake that will surely take you down it's profound tobacco flavors. unpon smoking it for the first time, the tonka bean might throw you off on the first third of the bowl. once having reached about halfway on your third or second bowl however, you will get to know it a bit better. this is really where the flavoring marries the tobacco it's been blended with. It fills the room with a sweet, slightly roasted smell
PurchasedFrom:
BnM
Age When Smoked:
1 month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 05, 2022 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
If you've ever eaten Brown No. 4, you know that this is a spiced variation, a clever businessman, adding a few spices to the successful mixture, renaming it a new name, Is there anything to blame for that， 1792 is not as monotonous as Brown No. 4, of course, If you like the spice.
Pipe Used:
Briar
Age When Smoked:
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