Samuel Gawith Golden Glow (bulk)
(3.20)
A bit lighter in strength and taste than Full Virginia Flake. Broken flake cut.
Notes: Formally known as Medium Virginia Flake, the named was changed due to new EU laws.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 250 grams box |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.20 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 28, 2009 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Medium Virginia Flake:
Well this one is just as advertised for me. A nice medium flake. Medium in strength and in room note. I don't notice much in the way of flavoring though now and then some does show up about mid-bowl. Therefore another "medium" I suppose.The taste however is not a medium but very nice and provides the next step up for me personaly, from my morning smokes which are Louisiana Perique Flake by Gawith and Hoggarth or Perique Flake by Sam Gawith( which incidentially is a bit stronger than the Louisiana Perique Flake). I haven't tried mixing it with any other tobacco and perfer it solo. As Virginia flakes go it is a nice step up toward the fuller flakes like Full Virginia Flake and others. The flavor is very satisfying and the packing is relatively easy. The burn is satisfactory as well after a little bit of drying out. I have not noticed any appreciable tongue bite if smoked like other Virginias - that is to say with a little respect and fairly slowly. The sweetness of the blend reminds me of MacBarens Virginia No. 1 though not as pronounced or nas heavy. All in all a very nice smoke steady and reliable as most of the Kendal-based tobaccos seem to have been for me so far. If as a smoker your choices tend toward Viurginia and other similar Virginia/Perique blends this would be one to try especially as a bridge to or from other blends.
-----The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Well this one is just as advertised for me. A nice medium flake. Medium in strength and in room note. I don't notice much in the way of flavoring though now and then some does show up about mid-bowl. Therefore another "medium" I suppose.The taste however is not a medium but very nice and provides the next step up for me personaly, from my morning smokes which are Louisiana Perique Flake by Gawith and Hoggarth or Perique Flake by Sam Gawith( which incidentially is a bit stronger than the Louisiana Perique Flake). I haven't tried mixing it with any other tobacco and perfer it solo. As Virginia flakes go it is a nice step up toward the fuller flakes like Full Virginia Flake and others. The flavor is very satisfying and the packing is relatively easy. The burn is satisfactory as well after a little bit of drying out. I have not noticed any appreciable tongue bite if smoked like other Virginias - that is to say with a little respect and fairly slowly. The sweetness of the blend reminds me of MacBarens Virginia No. 1 though not as pronounced or nas heavy. All in all a very nice smoke steady and reliable as most of the Kendal-based tobaccos seem to have been for me so far. If as a smoker your choices tend toward Viurginia and other similar Virginia/Perique blends this would be one to try especially as a bridge to or from other blends.
-----The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 15, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Lakeland Tour Stop 19
This was a very good value for the money in the 250g boxes. Good quality leaf, burns well, lots of flavor, etc.
It seemed to have some Burley or virginias that deliver a burley-like qualities of dry, sharp, nuttiness. Some grassiness. This is like Mac Baren Navy Flake but a little better. I would have preferred just a bit more sweetness and a rounder mouthfeel. Won't go for this while there's FVF and BBF at the same price. But it will be down the alleys of many, and is deservedly popular.
This was a very good value for the money in the 250g boxes. Good quality leaf, burns well, lots of flavor, etc.
It seemed to have some Burley or virginias that deliver a burley-like qualities of dry, sharp, nuttiness. Some grassiness. This is like Mac Baren Navy Flake but a little better. I would have preferred just a bit more sweetness and a rounder mouthfeel. Won't go for this while there's FVF and BBF at the same price. But it will be down the alleys of many, and is deservedly popular.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 15, 2009 | Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is a good virginia which is mediocre in several ways. I know not much of endorsement but maybe with the bevy of Virgina Flakes it is hard to be exacting. What can be said you could do alot worse... ok yet another ringing endorsement.
It torches up pretty well and stays lit with little effort. The taste does have some of that Lakeland taste but it clears up pretty quick and you are left with straight tobacco taste which is on the mellow side. Aroma is nice and the smoke seems pretty heavy in the old car driving to and from work this week. I suppose if some of the stouter offerings make you weak in the knees this maybe the one for you.
It torches up pretty well and stays lit with little effort. The taste does have some of that Lakeland taste but it clears up pretty quick and you are left with straight tobacco taste which is on the mellow side. Aroma is nice and the smoke seems pretty heavy in the old car driving to and from work this week. I suppose if some of the stouter offerings make you weak in the knees this maybe the one for you.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 26, 2004 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
First, the color of this broken flake is fantastic. The scent and smoke are on the sweet side and very satisfying. MVF is a fine all-day smoke, and it's clearly composed of high-quality leaf.
I prefer Gawith's Full VA Flake and Kendal Plug, but I'd be happy to have another opportunity to smoke MVF. It really is good stuff. I gave it an "I smoke this on occasion" rating only because I don't see MVF breaking into my short list of VAs to stockpile.
I prefer Gawith's Full VA Flake and Kendal Plug, but I'd be happy to have another opportunity to smoke MVF. It really is good stuff. I gave it an "I smoke this on occasion" rating only because I don't see MVF breaking into my short list of VAs to stockpile.
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