Samuel Gawith Brown No. 4

An excellent full strength rope tempered by the creamy sweetness of the Virginia's, yes there are a few cigar notes but not enough to detract from the superb Virginia leaf. I smoked this new and was not fond of it at all, the cigar kept rearing it's ugly head, as you may have guessed, I'm not a cigar fan. But having left it for a couple of years, the cigar characteristics such as they are, have faded considerably, perhaps a little too dry now, I will not rehydrate but will finish the tin and buy more, this time I will allow a little less drying time in order to fully enjoy the taste and flavour of this very fine offering.

Even dry as it is, there seems to be no bite or harshness to this and a few relights are required due to my cadence getting lower and lower, the bowl remains moisture free and burns slow and cool.

If you like the taste of tobacco and can handle the "cigar" then this is well worth a try. An excellent choice for cellaring IMHO.

A Strong blend. The kentucky leaves recalls surly Italian Toscano cigars ( for true men only 😉 ) . The high quality Virginia releases a very rich aroma too and damps and softens smoked kentucky,but mainly still remains a very strong mix that gives a fulfilling smoke . For strong emotions lovers.

I chew this tobacco as well as smoke it. Chewing it has a nice smokey flavor. Like chewing a horse saddle that sat next to a camp fire over many years. Smoking it is even better. This is not an overly strong tobacco. I think many reviews here are trying way to hard and are just aggregated. Take your evening dress off and put your big boy pants on and enjoy the tobacco. This is a good tobacco. Its certainly not all hyped up on strength like people here are saying.

"Amidst the haze of Marlboro Reds that grace my lips throughout the day, there exists only one Pipe Tobacco with the power to satiate my senses—Brown #4. Dare to doubt me, or seek solace after a grueling day's toil, yearning for a dance with pure nicotine enchantment? Behold the prowess of Brown #4 as it weaves its spell. But mark my words, this indulgence is not for the faint-hearted; it's a blend for those cut from a different cloth, a testament to masculinity's essence—unadulterated and omnipotent.

If the helm of a ship is foreign territory to your soul, then heed the warning: steer clear. For even the ill-fated captain of the Titanic perhaps courted destiny with a fiery communion of Brown #4 before the plunge into icy depths! A personal favorite without rival, it reigns supreme. Picture me marooned on a desert isle, accompanied solely by the illustrious Brown #4.

Should the chore of slicing coins displease your senses, consider the culinary arts: usher the leaves into a food processor, let the blades perform their ballet, and then, my friend, pack your pipe with the result of this verdant pas de deux. Ignite the symphony and partake in the crescendo of flavors, letting the very essence of Brown #4 pirouette upon your palate. So, dare you to step into this realm of unbridled boldness, where Brown #4 reigns as king!"

After reading many of the reviews on this site I, somewhat anxiously, approached this tobacco with extreme caution. Now that I have some experience with it, I realise that this was wise but unnecessary and I don’t think experienced smokers have anything to fear from this one. The Nicotine hit that I experienced was definitely very strong but not overpowering. As for its flavour, I found it very earthy with some sweetness and extremely full bodied. Its unrefined tobacco taste coats my mouth and sticks to the back of my throat when I retro-hale. Sometimes making it difficult to tell when I have finished exhaling. Some reviewers have stated that it has a cheap cigar-like quality. I agree. It’s a big powerful smoke.

I think age (five years sealed tin) has mellowed this baccy a lot. I’m also currently smoking a fresh Gawith Hoggarth brown pig tail which seems so much more intense than this (I don’t even know how that’s possible!?). My lack of experience here lets me down, I’ll just have to keep trying ropes... Black XX next!

This was my first rope, and when I started smoking it I really didn’t think much of it, but now I’ve come to love it and have been experimenting with other ropes too. I have really enjoyed starting my day with a small cob full of this and strong coffee.

A quick word on chewing this tobacco: Just don’t!

Summary: a strong Virginia/Kentucky which presents natural flavors in a smooth, cool smoke.

Served up in twisted ropes of raw leaf, "Brown No. 4" combines abundant rich Virginia with mildly smoky dark-fired Kentucky, and then fails to do all the many things that could adulterate a perfect natural smoke. A light top flavoring seems to evaporate with time, leaving a cool burning blend that while it requires some extra work, makes a perfect slow smoking blend that rewards the smoker with abundant nicotine and slowly emerging depths of flavor.

It looks like a cigar, and tastes like one, too. There is not much typical virginia sweetness in it, which is the downside to me. If I am in the mood for cigar flavor, I will go for a cigar. I guess it is for the experienced smokers who crave for strong nic.

Coming from cigars, about 4 months. This reminds me of a Honduran cigar, but stronger. As a change of pace from Lat bombs, I'll opt for a Nic bomb. This was my third bowl from my first tin. Wow! I'll hit my Peterson's Perfect Plug more often than this, but I hope to never run out of this wonderful smoke. I also crave Tambolaka on occasion.

Alright, so my first rope tobacco. Here we go.

I'm generally a fan of medium strength tobaccos, but for some reason I've lately been buying the strong stuff. I guess I like to experiment.

I opened up the tin and was greeted with a handsome roll of tobacco. Smells nice - earthy, leathery and of course, quite strong. But it's no bullshit, straight up tobacco.

Cut a few coins with a sharp knife, shredded them up, and packed my smallest pipe. Took a few relights to get it going but once it did it was fine.

Very, very strong. Makes 1792 Flake seem like candy in comparison. Take it slow and easy with this one, as even with a small bowl I felt the nicotine hit quite well.

The flavor is pretty one dimensional though. It's just tobacco, and as the bowl progresses it doesn't really develop into something overly interesting.

I would not buy another tin. It just has far too much nicotine to be enjoyed by me. Though I'm sure some people will love it.