Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Bob's Square Cut
(2.91)
A complex blend of Virginias from Brazil, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, enhanced with the addition of 8% sun-cured leaf for sweetness, 8% latakia for the character and coolness, and 2% Malawi burley for body. It is then pressed into bricks and sliced into flake form, then sliced again into small squares for easy filling. The addition of cocoa, chocolate, and vanilla essence only adds more character to an already outstanding tobacco. The resultant flake is cool burning, nicely rounded and provides superb room aroma and fantastic flavors for the smoker.
Notes: A fine cut mixture of Virginia, latakia and burley tobaccos, with chocolate, cocoa and vanilla flavorings. This is a similar blend to Bob's Chocolate Flake, but with a different cut and slightly different flavorings.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Vanilla |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.91 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2024 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
A sub-3.0 rating (as it stands now) for this blend is a travesty, so I’m here to move the needle a bit.
Tin note is pleasantly herbal and clove-like. The cut is a thin broken flake that preps easily for the bowl. Lights quickly and stays lit with a small amount of dry time.
The flavor is quite unique and completely enjoyable. I had to be reminded this is mainly a Virginia blend, with Latakia and burley. In my head I had it categorized as a burley blend, because, for me, that’s how it smokes. The cocoa and vanilla are lightly applied and barely noticeable in and of themselves. Rather, I believe it is the melding of these toppings with the oh-so-subtle Lakeland essence and very fine leaf that makes this Bob’s special. Oh, and let me remind us all: this is NOT a different cut of Bob’s Chocolate Flake. Square Cut is its own unique animal, and it purrs.
Tin note is pleasantly herbal and clove-like. The cut is a thin broken flake that preps easily for the bowl. Lights quickly and stays lit with a small amount of dry time.
The flavor is quite unique and completely enjoyable. I had to be reminded this is mainly a Virginia blend, with Latakia and burley. In my head I had it categorized as a burley blend, because, for me, that’s how it smokes. The cocoa and vanilla are lightly applied and barely noticeable in and of themselves. Rather, I believe it is the melding of these toppings with the oh-so-subtle Lakeland essence and very fine leaf that makes this Bob’s special. Oh, and let me remind us all: this is NOT a different cut of Bob’s Chocolate Flake. Square Cut is its own unique animal, and it purrs.
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2023 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
I bought this on a whim and I’m definitely glad that I did. Bob’s Square Cut may be my new favorite offering from GH&Co. and it is a jewel. Possibly perfect in its strength, the Virginias and Burleys are all in the right concentrations and the Lakeland essence is quite restrained. In truth, I would probably welcome a bit more of it. Chocolate and Vanilla are listed as top notes but I get mostly the floral essence.
I do believe that I enjoy this more than Bob’s Chocolate Flake. However, BCF will always have a place in my heart. I’ll definitely buy more when I get close to running out!
I do believe that I enjoy this more than Bob’s Chocolate Flake. However, BCF will always have a place in my heart. I’ll definitely buy more when I get close to running out!
Pipe Used:
Petes, A Carey Magic Inch, and a Custom-bilt
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh outta tha bag
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2018 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Mine is also labelled unscented but after jarring for couple days I can smell Lakeland which in not very strong and yes a hint on Latakia. Crushed some bigger chunks and let it dry for 10mins fills bowl easily and on first light gives whasp of Lakeland aroma which fainted by quarter of bowl and some occasional chocolate and faint Latakia played nice role. Very nice slow burning all in all I enjoyed the smoke and definitely will reach out for it again.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6 months
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