Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Brown House Roll Cut
(2.86)
A combination of flue cured Virginias mixed with Mozambique dark fired tobaccos which are then spun into a twist format. The resultant finished twist is then cut into small disc ‘coins’ to produce a truly remarkable aromatic roll cake with a hint of maple.
Notes: Over one and a half centuries ago, in 1865, the two brothers, Samuel and John Gawith shook hands and went their separate ways to pursue their own dreams in Kendal. Both Sam Gawith and Gawith Hoggarth have co-existed in a peaceful, friendly but competitive way ever since. To celebrate the reuniting of these two legendary companies, they have come together to release the Reunion Series, an exclusive range of tobaccos to celebrate this historic unification.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Series | Reunion |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Maple |
| Cut | Curly Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable to Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Well this was a surprise. I reckon I've had 19 different Gawith Hoggarth blends; some I've liked more than others but all have been of a certain quality whether they have been to my personal taste or not. All except this one...
Although way too moist the tobacco dries well and the presentation in loose coins that easily rub out to a good ribbon was very appealing. There is however, an odd, hard to define but not particularly pleasant and not very tobacco smell from the pouch. But I didn't let that put me off.
Indeed, at the match is a nice, not overly sweet maple/Virginia flavour which initially led me to believe that the tin note could be ignored and Gawith's history of quality could be trusted. Unfortunately the pleasant maple topping quickly dissipates to leave only a bland 'tobacco' flavour, and from there it only gets worse.
The indefinable near-unpleasant tin note translates quite quickly to an indefinable quite unpleasant taste, which in the second half of the bowl is closer to burning cardboard than lit tobacco... Strangely, it is always good when exhaling through the nose, when the maple is revealed again, but the rest of the experience is poor.
Initially I thought this must be due to: The pipe - it wasn't; My preparation - it wasn't; Cadence - made no difference. I wasn't willing to give up and in all I tried 5 pipes of different shapes, sizes and producers (Peterson, Savinelli, Falcon, Carey, even Missouri Meerschaum - I wouldn't let it near my Nørding...). I tried leaving the coins whole, packing tightly, packing loosely, drying till almost crisp... Nothing I tried made any difference. Well, at least you could say it is consistent. And how many tobaccos can you say that about?
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*Room note must be selected to submit a review to this site but it is not particularly strong and it is certainly not any version of pleasant. I plumped for 'tolerable to strong' - 'Intolerable' would be closer to the truth but that option is not listed.
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Update 2021
Following on from Pipeologist's review - another Brit 🙂 with more pipe experience than me - I felt that since I still had a little Roll Cut in glass, in the dark, I should give it another go incase I had been a little harsh initially. I wish I could say that my opinion of this tobacco from a genuinely legendary and ancient producer had changed. Neither my opinion of the company nor unfortunately, the tobacco has changed: Gawith Hoggarth are still wonderful producers but THIS tobacco is still, if not unsmokable, certainly unenjoyable. The one thing that has changed after a year is that the very odd and off-putting tin-note has dissipated and it now smells like a Virginia, but after the light, not much has changed for me. I hate doing it but I might just throw the rest out.
Although way too moist the tobacco dries well and the presentation in loose coins that easily rub out to a good ribbon was very appealing. There is however, an odd, hard to define but not particularly pleasant and not very tobacco smell from the pouch. But I didn't let that put me off.
Indeed, at the match is a nice, not overly sweet maple/Virginia flavour which initially led me to believe that the tin note could be ignored and Gawith's history of quality could be trusted. Unfortunately the pleasant maple topping quickly dissipates to leave only a bland 'tobacco' flavour, and from there it only gets worse.
The indefinable near-unpleasant tin note translates quite quickly to an indefinable quite unpleasant taste, which in the second half of the bowl is closer to burning cardboard than lit tobacco... Strangely, it is always good when exhaling through the nose, when the maple is revealed again, but the rest of the experience is poor.
Initially I thought this must be due to: The pipe - it wasn't; My preparation - it wasn't; Cadence - made no difference. I wasn't willing to give up and in all I tried 5 pipes of different shapes, sizes and producers (Peterson, Savinelli, Falcon, Carey, even Missouri Meerschaum - I wouldn't let it near my Nørding...). I tried leaving the coins whole, packing tightly, packing loosely, drying till almost crisp... Nothing I tried made any difference. Well, at least you could say it is consistent. And how many tobaccos can you say that about?
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*Room note must be selected to submit a review to this site but it is not particularly strong and it is certainly not any version of pleasant. I plumped for 'tolerable to strong' - 'Intolerable' would be closer to the truth but that option is not listed.
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Update 2021
Following on from Pipeologist's review - another Brit 🙂 with more pipe experience than me - I felt that since I still had a little Roll Cut in glass, in the dark, I should give it another go incase I had been a little harsh initially. I wish I could say that my opinion of this tobacco from a genuinely legendary and ancient producer had changed. Neither my opinion of the company nor unfortunately, the tobacco has changed: Gawith Hoggarth are still wonderful producers but THIS tobacco is still, if not unsmokable, certainly unenjoyable. The one thing that has changed after a year is that the very odd and off-putting tin-note has dissipated and it now smells like a Virginia, but after the light, not much has changed for me. I hate doing it but I might just throw the rest out.
Pipe Used:
Peterson, Savinelli, Falcon, Carey, MO Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Local tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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