Samuel Gawith Hansom Flake
(2.74)
Samuel Gawith Hansom Flake starts with select grades of Virginia that are naturally sweet. Then, a good measure of perique is added more for sweetness and depth than spice. A special Lakeland essence is added before pressing to enhance the natural tobacco flavors, and the pressure embeds the top note deep into the leaf. The result is a blend with a mellow sweetness, smooth flavor, and a singular aroma. For something different than other Samuel Gawith blends, Samuel Gawith Hansom Flake will deliver.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Floral Essences, Other / Misc |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 1.75 ounce tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.74 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2020 | Strong | Extremely Mild | Full | Tolerable |
3rdguy
Finished a full tin of this and on my 2nd so I guess I like it! It is on the stronger side of a VaPer in both flavor and spiciness. One of the driest SG blends fresh from the tin. Maybe 5 minutes of dry time for me. Smokes down nicely with no excessive moisture. Burns to a white ash. If a strong retrohale is up your alley, you will enjoy this blend. I will add that I am not a Lakeland fan and it is barely present in this blend. If anything it is in the first 1/4 of the bowl then disappears. I am glad I did not pass trying this blend because of it. Should age well. With coupons at P&C I have been stocking up around $8 a tin.
Finished a full tin of this and on my 2nd so I guess I like it! It is on the stronger side of a VaPer in both flavor and spiciness. One of the driest SG blends fresh from the tin. Maybe 5 minutes of dry time for me. Smokes down nicely with no excessive moisture. Burns to a white ash. If a strong retrohale is up your alley, you will enjoy this blend. I will add that I am not a Lakeland fan and it is barely present in this blend. If anything it is in the first 1/4 of the bowl then disappears. I am glad I did not pass trying this blend because of it. Should age well. With coupons at P&C I have been stocking up around $8 a tin.
Pipe Used:
Cobs
Age When Smoked:
Tin date of August/2019
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2021 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Smooth, very tasty. Would not stay lit. Set pipe down for a few hours, came back and it burned all the way to the bottom. Would recommend to someone new to flake
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
This is probably one of the most "out there" blends in my current rotation. Super interesting and complex but also somehow kinda one note? But that singular flavor is very intriguing and deepens throughout the bowl. You've got this weird combination of standard Virginia + Floral/Herbal + Chocolate + Vanilla/Tonka bean + Perique pepperiness??? What a weird but strangely satisfying blend. I love the raw, old-world production style. This is my first SG blend (due to availability) and now I'm hooked. Comes fairly dry, but this seems to help it pack, smoke, and behave really well. This probably won't be in my constant rotation, but I enjoy the novelty this smoke provides. Highly recommended!
Pipe Used:
MM Cobs, Peterson - Donegal Rocky (106)
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
New
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