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 06, 2015 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Gawith Hoggarth - DVC Chocolate.
The chocolate seems to have been added quite sparingly, the nose from the pouch suggests an added sweetness albeit not necessarily chocolate. The chocolate comes through a little stronger in the smoke. It's not as easy to identify as in say Bobs Chocolate but it's not as tricky to label it as chocolate as I find with the aroma. Once I have filled my pipe it can take a few goes to get it lit but once it's going it gives a reasonably even burn. I notice that the latter half of the pipe has a stronger chocolate taste to it than the initial first few puffs, still not 'aromatic' yet the chocolate is identifiable with more ease. Nicotine? I find it very mild, a beginners smoke maybe? If not a beginners smoke I think it would make a good evening smoke to relax with due to the weak nicotine content, sweet taste and lack of bite. Although it doesn't bite me I find that if I draw with too much vigour the temperature of the smoke becomes too warm, for this reason I sip it slower.
I find DVC an 'O.K' smoke but it lacks any special qualities, for this reason I score it two stars.
The chocolate seems to have been added quite sparingly, the nose from the pouch suggests an added sweetness albeit not necessarily chocolate. The chocolate comes through a little stronger in the smoke. It's not as easy to identify as in say Bobs Chocolate but it's not as tricky to label it as chocolate as I find with the aroma. Once I have filled my pipe it can take a few goes to get it lit but once it's going it gives a reasonably even burn. I notice that the latter half of the pipe has a stronger chocolate taste to it than the initial first few puffs, still not 'aromatic' yet the chocolate is identifiable with more ease. Nicotine? I find it very mild, a beginners smoke maybe? If not a beginners smoke I think it would make a good evening smoke to relax with due to the weak nicotine content, sweet taste and lack of bite. Although it doesn't bite me I find that if I draw with too much vigour the temperature of the smoke becomes too warm, for this reason I sip it slower.
I find DVC an 'O.K' smoke but it lacks any special qualities, for this reason I score it two stars.
Pipe Used:
Mr Brog No34 Bulldog
PurchasedFrom:
MySmokingShop
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 02, 2005 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
DVC isn't bad by itself. As a condiment tobacco, I believe its character shines a brighter light. Alone this tobacco is better than any other cavendish out there, I like the fact that its not deeply marinated in a stew of pg. Very dry on the pallet. Dark stoving yeilds a very mild smoke, with minimal sweetness. In fact I would veiw this as unsweetened. this smoke does possess some some mildly aromatic qualities, as do many of the other G&H tobaccos. As stated above there is a fire cured essence to this smoke. I find it to be exceptional when blended with 50% fire cured kentucky and 25% perique. It also compliments G&H syrian latakia as well. This tobacco is dry right out of the pouch and, ready to burn. The ash is clean and powdery grey. Not bad but, nothing to write home about.
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