Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Dark Virgina Cavendish Chocolate
(2.20)
DVC stands for Dark Virginia Cavendish, produced by heating VA leaf with lots of steam. This process removes a lot of the stronger elements in the leaf resulting in a mild smoke. We find the chocolate flavour complements the blend.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Very Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.20 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 09, 2002 | Very Mild | Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Very Pleasant |
WHEW! After reading the above, I'm not sure whether Willy boy wrote a book or a tobacco review. Hope I still have time to add my two cents worth!
My two cents worth on DVC Chocolate is this; don't buy it unless you are an aromatic fan. And if you are an aromatic fan, this will be a very large step up from "drug store" goo!
I found the virginia leaf to be of top quality, both in feel and taste, but the casing (chocolate?) did put me off a bit. The smell in the tin did remind me of chocolate, but frankly, the taste at the match was something else entirely. The blend is very cool, similar to Captain Black, etc. The steaming certainly causes this, but, as is often the case with stewed leaf, the flavor went bye-bye. If you like bland and sweet, well, here you go!
My two cents worth on DVC Chocolate is this; don't buy it unless you are an aromatic fan. And if you are an aromatic fan, this will be a very large step up from "drug store" goo!
I found the virginia leaf to be of top quality, both in feel and taste, but the casing (chocolate?) did put me off a bit. The smell in the tin did remind me of chocolate, but frankly, the taste at the match was something else entirely. The blend is very cool, similar to Captain Black, etc. The steaming certainly causes this, but, as is often the case with stewed leaf, the flavor went bye-bye. If you like bland and sweet, well, here you go!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 10, 2008 | Very Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The Goop de Ville of the tobacco world, I think DVC stands for Dreadfully Vile Crap.
It was a free sample, so I did get value for my money.
Avoid.
It was a free sample, so I did get value for my money.
Avoid.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2003 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I normally smoke VA flakes but thought a steamed VA Cavendish might prove interesting. This jet black tobacco is evenly rubbed out and has an ideal moisture content for packing, lighting and a mild, continuous burn. I sensed the chocolate as only a slight undertone in pouch and room aroma and taste but still view this as an mild or semi-aromatic. I've also received greater complements on the room aroma with some true aromatics. It's a matter of personal taste, but I feel that the casing is fighting the natural, quality tobacco flavors and the best of neither is found. This might be a step up from the drug store blends for an aromatic fan. Although I have some other steamed VAs to try, looks like I'll remain a flake man.
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