Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye
(3.30)
Manufactured from dark tobacco 'whole leaf' rather than strips, the mid-rib (or stem) gives the 'birds eye' effect when cut. A strong smoke which was particularly favored by the fishermen as the finer cut meant the tobacco was easier to light and to keep-in on board ship when the weather was bad.
Notes: This is a combination of dark-fired whole leaf Virginias and mid-rib fine cut Kentucky leaf rolled and sliced to make 'bird's eyes'.
This fine shag cut was preferred by fisherman and sailors because it was very easy to pack and light.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Shag |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.30 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 16 of 16 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 21, 2005 | Extremely Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable |
This tabac is really only for the die hard flake or rope smoker.Although this has no resemblance physically to those ,the strength is exceedingly powerful.A very cigarette like cut with a slightly bitter taste,it really is only for the stout of heart.Proceed with caution! 2 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 11, 2005 | Extremely Strong | None Detected | Medium | Extra Strong |
This is a high quality blend indeed. Just be sure to hold onto your hat, as the nicotine is enough to knock it off your head! I smoked 2 ounces of this in an small clay over the course of a couple of weeks. The cut is nice and burns easily. The taste however is a bit ashy. Very much like a strong cigar. Personally, if I wanted such taste, I would just light a cigar instead (and often do!).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 05, 2005 | Very Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
This is pretty good stuff, but certainly not an all-day everyday smoke for me. Small, gentle puffs are necessary to get the real flavor; otherwise, it can be harsh, harsh, and harsh with a slight cigar-like undertone. The nicotine can really creep up on you when you smoke too much or too fast, but it's not as sickening as Dark Flake or the ropes.
When smoked in moderation and with attention, DBE serves up woody, nutty, and piney notes with an underpinning of citrus. These flavors are nice, but having a tobacco dictate pace, volume, taste, and other facets of the smoke to this degree is a real turn-off.
When smoked in moderation and with attention, DBE serves up woody, nutty, and piney notes with an underpinning of citrus. These flavors are nice, but having a tobacco dictate pace, volume, taste, and other facets of the smoke to this degree is a real turn-off.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 19, 2003 | Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Flavorful, predominantly fire-cured, certainly scented. This seems to be akin to Curly Cut, but in a cigarette shag form, with topping. To my mind, similar to SG 1792, though this gets the nod for tobacco quality and consistency.
The tobacco is very consistent, perhaps a bit dull over the long bowl. You have to watch your smoking rate very carefully due to the nicotine and smoothness, so it isn't an easy experience. To be honest, I wouldn't buy this again, but what I have left will probably be used in RYO cigarettes when going to pipe-hostile places. Because of its strength and flavor, it nicely covers the burning paper stench and sour filter taste of cigarettes.
The tobacco is very consistent, perhaps a bit dull over the long bowl. You have to watch your smoking rate very carefully due to the nicotine and smoothness, so it isn't an easy experience. To be honest, I wouldn't buy this again, but what I have left will probably be used in RYO cigarettes when going to pipe-hostile places. Because of its strength and flavor, it nicely covers the burning paper stench and sour filter taste of cigarettes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 01, 2021 | Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable |
Preparation & Burn: 9/10 Lovely shag cut. Sometimes requires relights compared to a nice ribbon though.
Taste: 16/20 Very rich, old-fashioned taste.
Mildness: 2/10 My idea of a good smoke is a relaxing, low nicotine session. Therefore, the milder the better. Way too strong for me.
Total: 27/40
Taste: 16/20 Very rich, old-fashioned taste.
Mildness: 2/10 My idea of a good smoke is a relaxing, low nicotine session. Therefore, the milder the better. Way too strong for me.
Total: 27/40
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 08, 2017 | Strong | Medium | Full | Strong |
Dark brown, shag cut. Seems a little moist straight out of the bag, but seems to dry out quickly. Burns at an average-ish pace when moist, but burns a good clip faster if it is a bit drier.
I really want to like this. It's very easy to pack and easy to smoke, and has a nice nic hit. The flavor seems monotonous, though not unpleasant. I expected a bit more virginia sweetness, but got practically none. I don't get any smoky-Kentucky flavor, and I don't get much virginia grassiness. It basically just tastes like a straight dry burley to me, perhaps a bit less dry than Five Brothers. Oh, and there's that Lakeland sauce..... honestly, it's only a whisper, but for one who really doesn't care for the sauce, it's a whisper that I'd rather do without.
I was hoping for something that I'd perhaps buy by the pound and experiment with aging. I don't forsee that. I may revisit this at some point, but it's not a new favorite.
I really want to like this. It's very easy to pack and easy to smoke, and has a nice nic hit. The flavor seems monotonous, though not unpleasant. I expected a bit more virginia sweetness, but got practically none. I don't get any smoky-Kentucky flavor, and I don't get much virginia grassiness. It basically just tastes like a straight dry burley to me, perhaps a bit less dry than Five Brothers. Oh, and there's that Lakeland sauce..... honestly, it's only a whisper, but for one who really doesn't care for the sauce, it's a whisper that I'd rather do without.
I was hoping for something that I'd perhaps buy by the pound and experiment with aging. I don't forsee that. I may revisit this at some point, but it's not a new favorite.
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