Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake

'I am Sam. Sam-I-Am' 'Do you like 1792 Flake (and Spam)?'

I do not like them, Sam-I-Am I do not like Brown Flake (or Spam)

'Do you like it, from the tin?' The revolting stench, it keeps me thin

'Do you like it in the house?' I cannot smoke it near the house, The stench infuriates my spouse

'Would you, could you, in the rain?' I would not, could not, in the rain, That acrid smoke, it gives me pain

'You may like it, you will see,' 'You may like it in a tree!' I do not like it in a tree, Let?s face it Sam, it?s not for me

I will not smoke it here or there, I will not smoke it anywhere I DO NOT LIKE 1792 FLAKE (OR SPAM), I DO NOT LIKE IT, SAM-I-AM!

Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake - It is very rich and strong but surprisingly quite smooth and easy to smoke . Easy to prepare and moisture content was slightly wet . The tonquin topping is very pleasant and tasty with no vanilla to my tastebuds . The Kentucky comes through the topping more towards the second half of bowl . Very strong nic hit for me . 3

Preparation & Burn: 4/10 SG blends are notorious for being too moist; it is the case here. Don't dry too much (unless you dislike the tonquin topping and wish to tone it down). This is not a fun flake to prepare (there are very few flakes I enjoy preparing though). Burns pretty standard as far as SG flakes. Needs re-lights.

Taste: 17/20 The tonquin is positively addicting. It makes me feel like a coal miner with a dirty jacket. I tiny bit strong-flavored from the kentucky.

Mildness: 1/10 My idea of a good smoke is a relaxing, low nicotine session. Therefore, the milder the better. This is in the top 3 strongest blends I've ever had. Very sad, because it tastes great but I just can't smoke 1792; it gives me anxiety.

Total: 22/40

Flavours: tonquin bean, mellow sweetness, vanilla, florals, whiskey, earth, oriental spices, baking spices, hay. Hint of pleasant bitterness.

Took a bit of time to come around, but I like it the more I smoke it. Like a iron fist in a velvet glove, this is fairly full in character and strength yet possessive of a soft luxuriating personality. The tonquin is the clear leader of this story well supported by the whiskey and and vanilla notes. Not an all-day everyday blend; but more of a dessert smoke, perfect for those late night, quiet moments when you've had a full meal, and have nothing else but the twinkling stars for friends and time to contemplate the universe. A unique and quality tobacco that everyone should try.

Ottimo, mitico, unico, intramontabile. Uno spettacolo meditativo dall'inizio alla fine. Attenzione: TANTA nicotina, a me non da fastidio ma alcuni possono aver fastidi a stomaco vuoto.

I have been holding off on this because of the reputation as "strong, heavily topped, will take over a pipe", etc, but I finally popped my first tin. Incredible tobacco. Wish I didn't wait so long. JimInks nailed the description below; it needs a lot of time drying out, lasts forever in the bowl, and is wonderful. It is strong, but not for an experienced smoker. This is from a tin of mine I dated Nov 2006 when I bought it. Must be experienced by all.

Day 0 : bought this stuff based on this site's reviews, and the fact that I'm a fan of numerous other productions from SG. I feared the topping, though. Opened the tin, was afraid by the smell and thought that I would never be able to smoke such an horror. Seemed disgusting, at best. I decided to let rest for a day with the lid slightly opened. The flakes looked appealing, the usual SG way.

Day 1 : not much changed. I took an old budget pipe dedicated to virginias that saw little use in the previous years, as I did not want to risk ghosting a favorite. Put the thing in the pipe, was surprised by the cool smoke. Not that disgusting, after all. Half bowl, began suffering dizziness and sweat colds. Is this stuff legal ?!? I had to calm things down, sit in the sofa and relax. I finished the bowl slowly, enjoying the high quality leaves and began understanding the interest of tonquin. Intrigued, I went to bed full of that strange smell.

Day 2 : even after some hand-washing and tooth-brushing, my hands and mouth still had a little smell from this blend. Spent the whole day at work sniffing my fingers in the search of that little flavor that just began to grow on me. Could not wait to come home. Had a bowl in the evening, found it fantastic. Smooth, strong, rich, full, great. Room note from family : "worst stinky thing ever found". Room note from the smoker : "heaven".

Day 3 : hooked. Could not live without it.

I finished the tin, then bought some others to always have some at hand. This is a really fine blend for the experienced smoker. Very slow sipping leads to a marvelous smoke, an experience by itself. I could not smoke this everyday, but there's nothing much quite like it. An amazing SG blend.

As many other reviews say here, it is strong on N and at the same time mellow and not biting. It could be compared to Irish Flake, but it is stronger by a bit. The taste I would describe as earthy and sweet (vanille perhaps). If comparing it to other well known N-packages this one likes spirits being added to it (most likely because of Burley). I hydrate it with cognac)

Don't buy this! It's terrible... Please leave it alone, I will buy it and take it off the market so you are not offended by it!