Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Revor Plug
(3.75)
A blend of flue and fire cured tobaccos pressed and baked into a glossy black bar. Favoured by experienced pipesmokers who demand a strong cool satisfying smoke.
Notes: Revor Plug was originally an own label product made in the SCWS (Scottish Cooperative Wholesale Society ) factory in Glasgow, and sold only through Scottish Cooperative stores. Production was moved to the CWS (Cooperative Wholesale Society) factory in Manchester, and when the CWS stopped tobacco manufacture it was taken over by Manchester Tobacco. MT was taken over in it's turn by Japan Tobacco who eventually closed their manufacturing operations in the UK in the 2000s. Before this happened though production of Revor had been moved to GH in Kendal.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Plug |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.75 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 51 - 54 of 54 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 18, 2010 | Strong | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Here's a cut-and-paste quote from G&H's website that has a curious Freudian slip that may reveal whether this beloved bar indeed has fLavouring added:
Revor - A blend of flue cured tobaccos pressed and baked into a glossy black bar. Flavoured by experienced pipe smokers who demand a strong, cool, satisfying smoke. Available as either Plug, Sliced or Ready-rubbed
Either way - flavoured or favored - -it is indeed subtle and does not measurably detract from the joy.
Revor - A blend of flue cured tobaccos pressed and baked into a glossy black bar. Flavoured by experienced pipe smokers who demand a strong, cool, satisfying smoke. Available as either Plug, Sliced or Ready-rubbed
Either way - flavoured or favored - -it is indeed subtle and does not measurably detract from the joy.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2009 | Strong | Mild to Medium | Full | Pleasant |
This my friends, is British tobacco blending at it's finest. There is still some good in this art when such a plug is still made and sold.
My fellow reviewers have summed it up perfectly and i can't disagree with a word of it...I particularly like Warwicks and Briarchef's first para:-)
You will not find a more thoughtful, spicy dark and just wonderful plug than Revor even if you spend a lifetime looking...but go ahead anyway!
My fellow reviewers have summed it up perfectly and i can't disagree with a word of it...I particularly like Warwicks and Briarchef's first para:-)
You will not find a more thoughtful, spicy dark and just wonderful plug than Revor even if you spend a lifetime looking...but go ahead anyway!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 29, 2022 | Extremely Strong | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
I stored it poorly - putting an open pouch in a baggie -- and after 7 years the plug was dark (nearly black) and so dry it splintered into dust practically when I chopped it.
But I see why so many rave about it. To me the main flavor is the smokey-ness of Kentucky (which I believe is smoked burley) The experience is tasty but consistent -- not a lot of evolution from top to bottom.
As others have reported, the flavoring is extremely mild (possibly it was stronger when new -- I don't remember) but very nice.
The main thing that makes Revor special is the smoothness -- an easy consistent and mild smoke. No burn, no gurgle. It's very strong in the nic department, but (maybe because it was so dry) it was easy to put down, and pick up without re-lighting. It also smokes remarkably slowly. When it finally went out I was surprised when I dumped the bowl how many more puffs I could have gotten out of it (at the risk of spinning into Aztec visions!)
Too bad it's no longer shipped from the UK. Since it doesn't contain any orientals (which apparently are disappearing in quality and variety) it ought to be around for awhile, just not in the USA.
As to room note... I think of that as something everyone else in the room can report -- so really, I have no idea 'bout that.
But I see why so many rave about it. To me the main flavor is the smokey-ness of Kentucky (which I believe is smoked burley) The experience is tasty but consistent -- not a lot of evolution from top to bottom.
As others have reported, the flavoring is extremely mild (possibly it was stronger when new -- I don't remember) but very nice.
The main thing that makes Revor special is the smoothness -- an easy consistent and mild smoke. No burn, no gurgle. It's very strong in the nic department, but (maybe because it was so dry) it was easy to put down, and pick up without re-lighting. It also smokes remarkably slowly. When it finally went out I was surprised when I dumped the bowl how many more puffs I could have gotten out of it (at the risk of spinning into Aztec visions!)
Too bad it's no longer shipped from the UK. Since it doesn't contain any orientals (which apparently are disappearing in quality and variety) it ought to be around for awhile, just not in the USA.
As to room note... I think of that as something everyone else in the room can report -- so really, I have no idea 'bout that.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli grezza large bowl
PurchasedFrom:
CQ tobacco
Age When Smoked:
7 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 11, 2024 | Strong | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This must be the quintessential VaBur.
An earthy, fermented tin note with a mild topping (Tonqin?) that reminds me of old, green packet Condor (which is allegedly drenched in toppings, so go figure). And it's moist from the pack and so benefits from some drying time.
And it smokes like it smells: Deep, dark and earthy. Strong but mild flavoured. Some claim Latakia/Lakeland notes, I get none of that but there is some occasional slightly perfumey fermented aroma which comes and goes. There's no development – it retains the same quality from first to last: Always cool, voluminous smoke. Not complex but pure, essential VaBur.
Surely one of the greats.
An earthy, fermented tin note with a mild topping (Tonqin?) that reminds me of old, green packet Condor (which is allegedly drenched in toppings, so go figure). And it's moist from the pack and so benefits from some drying time.
And it smokes like it smells: Deep, dark and earthy. Strong but mild flavoured. Some claim Latakia/Lakeland notes, I get none of that but there is some occasional slightly perfumey fermented aroma which comes and goes. There's no development – it retains the same quality from first to last: Always cool, voluminous smoke. Not complex but pure, essential VaBur.
Surely one of the greats.
Pipe Used:
MM Corn Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Online
Age When Smoked:
New
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