Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. American Blend Delite
(2.66)
Notes: From the G&H Catalogue: A blend of the finest Virginias and black cavendish. A rich top-note of cocoa, vanilla & fresh fruits.
Aromatic mixture cased and top dressed to produce a round sweet aroma.
Originally called American Blend Delight, current 2020 tins changed the last word to "Delite".
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Rob Young |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Caramel, Cocoa / Chocolate, Fruit / Citrus, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.66 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2019 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I find it interesting that many reviewers are citing a caramel flavour, when what I can glean is clearly a dark cherry topping. It is what strikes me from start to finish with this one, but there is sort of a floral bouquet as well. I ordered it in bulk, and yet it is still a bit too moist (others have stated that it was drier and less intense when ordered in bulk). I can say that if this is what I got in bulk, it must be drowning wet in a tin.
I really wanted to like this, as GH&C is a house to be respected, but after 3 bowls so far, in each case the bowl turned foul and quite bitter after the first third. I found myself wishing I was smoking other blends during the bowl - not a good sign. Also, I must say that even after a vodka cleaning of the three pipes I tried this in, each were ghosted from a single smoke. After a good cleaning and a day of rest to dry, I made the mistake of packing a VaPer (precious last Hal O' The Wynd) and it was muddied and unpleasant.
I am not saying this blend doesn't have a place and not trying to sound overly negative, but I will be letting the blend dry and age considerably before attempting it again, and when I do, I will reserve it for a single pipe due to its persistence. Not sure I can recommend this to others.
***Update 3/16/20. After 11 months in a jar, it has managed to settle. After a heavy carnivorous meal of beefsteak, I perused my jar rack and ran across this blend. Like all G&H, it packs a punch by midbowl, so I thought I would give it a go. This time, I selected a meer, having learnt my lesson as above about ghosting. After lighting up, I noticed a baker’s delight. While still getting dark fruit (I had originally noted a strong dark cherry, above), the chocolate came through much more obviously, all with a pleasant breath of vanilla under it all. I must say, I have come full circle on this blend and truly enjoyed this to cap off a great meal. Upping this severely from 1 star to 3! It must be the moisture change and some age, but this is night and day and made for a great smoke!
I really wanted to like this, as GH&C is a house to be respected, but after 3 bowls so far, in each case the bowl turned foul and quite bitter after the first third. I found myself wishing I was smoking other blends during the bowl - not a good sign. Also, I must say that even after a vodka cleaning of the three pipes I tried this in, each were ghosted from a single smoke. After a good cleaning and a day of rest to dry, I made the mistake of packing a VaPer (precious last Hal O' The Wynd) and it was muddied and unpleasant.
I am not saying this blend doesn't have a place and not trying to sound overly negative, but I will be letting the blend dry and age considerably before attempting it again, and when I do, I will reserve it for a single pipe due to its persistence. Not sure I can recommend this to others.
***Update 3/16/20. After 11 months in a jar, it has managed to settle. After a heavy carnivorous meal of beefsteak, I perused my jar rack and ran across this blend. Like all G&H, it packs a punch by midbowl, so I thought I would give it a go. This time, I selected a meer, having learnt my lesson as above about ghosting. After lighting up, I noticed a baker’s delight. While still getting dark fruit (I had originally noted a strong dark cherry, above), the chocolate came through much more obviously, all with a pleasant breath of vanilla under it all. I must say, I have come full circle on this blend and truly enjoyed this to cap off a great meal. Upping this severely from 1 star to 3! It must be the moisture change and some age, but this is night and day and made for a great smoke!
Pipe Used:
2 savinellis, 1 peterson settling on a meer
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
fresh bulk purchase
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 02, 2015 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Recd this blend by accident, asked the Better 1/2 for GH Round Cavendish, with the intent of softening the current state of my Amnesia blend (24 oz decanter where 2 and 3 stars often marinate into surprisingly good smoke....just not currently).
So on the positive side this ended up being a good all-around blend, the best vanilla blend I've had to date, Of note is that the texture of AD is very soft, not just because of lack of woody bits, but more from the uniformity of the baccy. Almost miicro-shag in its feel, if you will...my suggestion to the wife of having her stuff a pillow with it for sleep-akin to the Sobakawa pillow was summarily shot down.
She did like the porch note though.
Smooth, no bite to speak of, no real Lakeland sauce either. Only negative (for me anyway) is the lack of Nicotine.
Having said that, I may try 1Q now, to see comparison.
So on the positive side this ended up being a good all-around blend, the best vanilla blend I've had to date, Of note is that the texture of AD is very soft, not just because of lack of woody bits, but more from the uniformity of the baccy. Almost miicro-shag in its feel, if you will...my suggestion to the wife of having her stuff a pillow with it for sleep-akin to the Sobakawa pillow was summarily shot down.
She did like the porch note though.
Smooth, no bite to speak of, no real Lakeland sauce either. Only negative (for me anyway) is the lack of Nicotine.
Having said that, I may try 1Q now, to see comparison.
Pipe Used:
Meers and Briars
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes & Cigars. Com
Age When Smoked:
New-from bulk
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 03, 2010 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
As a very occasional pipe smoker, I found this blend quite nice. It was mild, no bite and did have a pleasant aroma. I would recommend for new smokers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 07, 2008 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
i started pipe smokeing with this tobacco and i like it very much i still smoke it almost everyday and i would reconmend it to a new pipe smoker the only down side in my book is it tends to smoke a bit 2 hot sometimes
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