Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Kendal North Star
(2.38)
High grade Virginia and burley blended together minus added flavourings for that pure taste.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Gawith Hoggarth |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Shag |
| Packaging | 25/50g Pouch, Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2016 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
In the pouch, North Star offers up more of a Lakeland style scent than is found in the pipe. This shag needed some dry time, but due to the thin cut it took very little time under lamp (gotta love those old incandescent bulbs). When packed properly on the firm side, NS is mildly sweet, and about medium-low on the Lakeland flavor scale as there is plenty of tobacco flavor. Both the Virginias and Burley make themselves known and interplay nicely but not in a complex way. It’s about medium in strength, but can be notably stronger when pushed. There wasn’t any bite at all and as long as it’s packed properly, it won’t burn hot either. This is one of those “set it and forget” type tobaccos that I like to toss into a cob and pretend to do a little yard work with…..
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2016 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Kendal - North Star.
I bought this more out of curiosity than want. I wondered if a tobacco marketed as 'budget' would be fit for a pipe, or fit for the bin!
As it turns out, it's pretty good; it tastes of a higher quality than the price implies (I paid £3.10 for the smallest 12.5g pouch).
As expected, the pouch contains a finely cut blend: it's not exactly cigarette fine, but quite fine for pipe weed. When I first lit mine, or tried to light it, I realised it was too damp; that's not a good thing as I'd bought the loosely pouched version from Black Swan instead of a sealed number. But after an hour or so drying time it's good to go! That's the negative dealt with, now over to the positive: the smoke is more like what I'd expect from a higher end VaBur. It's nutty, and woody, as if there's more Burley than Virginia. Other than that there's not too much to say. It's a good blend, with medium nicotine, a decent burn providing it's been aired, and the room-note's not too heavy.
Considering the price and quality I think three stars is perfect.
Recommended.
I bought this more out of curiosity than want. I wondered if a tobacco marketed as 'budget' would be fit for a pipe, or fit for the bin!
As it turns out, it's pretty good; it tastes of a higher quality than the price implies (I paid £3.10 for the smallest 12.5g pouch).
As expected, the pouch contains a finely cut blend: it's not exactly cigarette fine, but quite fine for pipe weed. When I first lit mine, or tried to light it, I realised it was too damp; that's not a good thing as I'd bought the loosely pouched version from Black Swan instead of a sealed number. But after an hour or so drying time it's good to go! That's the negative dealt with, now over to the positive: the smoke is more like what I'd expect from a higher end VaBur. It's nutty, and woody, as if there's more Burley than Virginia. Other than that there's not too much to say. It's a good blend, with medium nicotine, a decent burn providing it's been aired, and the room-note's not too heavy.
Considering the price and quality I think three stars is perfect.
Recommended.
Pipe Used:
Chacom Robusto
PurchasedFrom:
Black Swan
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I personally detect very little to no Lakeland in this tobacco. I taste a good woody flavor with a raisin-like accents. Has a sweet taste even with no casings. Moisture content to me is good in a pound of bulk. The room note isn't too bad but a little plain "smokiness"... but fairly light so doesn't badly offend. I pack it loosely on the bottom and tighter at the top.. burns clean all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Medium strength that doesn't bite. A pleasant, straightforward smoke.
Pipe Used:
Various briars and MM's
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
2 months
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