Samuel Gawith Grousemoor
(2.84)
An original blend from Samuel Gawith, Grousemoor conjures up a vision of the Lakeland scenery with its accompaniment of seasonal scents. Manufactured in the heart of Lakeland for over 200 years. Using a combination of hand-stripped flue-cured leaf, Grousemoor is first steamed prior to being cut. After further steaming, to give Grousemoor its own golden color, the cut leaf is stoved then “rested”. The final stage of production is the addition of a unique melange of flavors. Grousemoor is a ‘must’ for smokers who want their days to have “Spring in the air”.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Floral Essences, Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.84 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 34 of 34 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Strong | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Obviously I am not a person that throws around bad reviews as 95% of my reviews have been 3 and 4 stars but this stuff bites the big one. Nice tin aroma but then you may as well have filled your pipe with ivory soap as the floral taste is disgustingly strong.
SG makes 2 of my top 5 tobaccos, so I can guarantee there's nothing personal... I just hate this particular blend.
I tossed mine after one bowl.
SG makes 2 of my top 5 tobaccos, so I can guarantee there's nothing personal... I just hate this particular blend.
I tossed mine after one bowl.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 09, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
it comes the time when I should not recommend a tobacco. Grousemoor is my first one. Nothing to say about the tradition of SG, the quality of the leaves, the fine presentation. The tin aroma itself is wonderful, never smelled anything of this kind in 30years: flowers, teas, rosemary, spices... but: unlit it doesn't smell tobacco, and the smoke doesn't produce any tobacco flavour. It's really too much for me. I'm not able to go through the whole tin, just keeping the last small amount of tobacco as a reminder to avoid it for the future. Sorry, Samuel...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 09, 2002 | Mild to Medium | Strong | Medium to Full | Unnoticeable |
In short, Grousemoore should be named ?Urinal Mint?... because it?s exactly how I imagine one would taste.
Upon initial lighting, I immediately knew ?something wicked this way comes?. The smoke extinguished once after the char light; I think my pipe was actually protesting. I foolishly re-lit.
Shortly thereafter, I found myself fumbling for my trusty pipe tool, which handily dug the mixture out and ended my suffering. I can therefore only mention how the first 10 minutes [of what would have been an hour of torture] burned - dry and even. I?m therefore certain that anyone who favors the flavor of urea & menthol will enjoy a clean smoke all the way to the bottom of the bowl [pun intended].
To think this abomination came from the same blender as the great Squadron Leader is ponderous.
Holy Hell!
Upon initial lighting, I immediately knew ?something wicked this way comes?. The smoke extinguished once after the char light; I think my pipe was actually protesting. I foolishly re-lit.
Shortly thereafter, I found myself fumbling for my trusty pipe tool, which handily dug the mixture out and ended my suffering. I can therefore only mention how the first 10 minutes [of what would have been an hour of torture] burned - dry and even. I?m therefore certain that anyone who favors the flavor of urea & menthol will enjoy a clean smoke all the way to the bottom of the bowl [pun intended].
To think this abomination came from the same blender as the great Squadron Leader is ponderous.
Holy Hell!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 16, 2002 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Spring in the air? MMM, that's what I was waiting for, well something arrived. The tobacco is a golden hue, from the processing I believe and a mixture of flavor, wasn't sure of the mixture, couldn't put my finger on it, certainly not to be compared to the english "soapy" flavor. I haven't read anything positive about this blend, and so I waited, and waited, until the time was right. The tobacco needed some air, that is a long flight from Cumbria, anyway, packed well and charring took off. A mixture of flavors is right, with each puff I detected something different, not the moor, or even dogs on the moor, well I proceeded to smoke and wait,mmmmm, nothing yet, halfway down, ok, almost a candy essence, something not familar with most, I'm sure, well I'm approaching the bottom and with the exception of cornicopia of flavors, out, that's it. The tobacco burns well, and it looks good too, but this isn't a tobacco beauty contest. This will be good for some, but it's not english, in the traditional sense, and not a scented flake. You be the judge.
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