Samuel Gawith Kendal Cream Mixture
(3.00)
Using the same blend as Kendal Cream Flake, we have developed this broad cut mixture for the smoker who enjoys a mild and creamy pipeful. Experience the particularly pleasing room-aroma.
Notes: This selection of blended burley and Virginias offers a mild and creamy smoke from a medium density flake. With an added essence, the pipe smoker who derives pleasure from an easy to rub out flake will certainly enjoy Samuel Gawith's Kendal Cream Flake.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.00 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 03, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As this is a ready rubbed version of Kendall Cream Deluxe Flake, much of this review is the same, though I note a few differences, particularly that the Flake is stronger in flavor and strength than this smoother version. The boldly earthy, tangy dark fruity, tart and tangy citrusy, woody, bready Virginias also sport a touch of fermentation, spice and floralness. The very nutty, earthy, toasty, woody, lightly molasses sweet burley plays a support role. There is a very mild essence of Lakeland and geranium as well, which add a floral, almost perfume quality. I’m not sure about the other toppings, but one appears to be tonquin, and something with an alcohol base (whisky?). The toppings tone down the tobaccos without drowning out their inherent strength, though slightly less so in this production. The strength is mild to medium while the taste level borders on medium.The nic-hit is about the same as it is in the Flake version. Won’t bite or get harsh, but it does have hint of a rough edge here and there. Burns cool, clean at slightly less than a moderate pace with a fairly creamy smooth, very consistent flavor all the way to the finish. Leaves just a little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. Has a pleasant, lingering after taste, and lightly stronger room note. Not an all day smoke, but it’s closer to it than the Flake version.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 20, 2008 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Lakeland Tour Stop 8
This is pretty good. Unfortunately, it seems to be no longer available, at least in the States. I could see going to this on occasion. But really, it's not remarkable enough to be mourned too much.
Since I've been smoking Kendal Cream Flake as well lately, some comparisons won't go amiss. Besides the same basic tobaccos, virginias and burleys, and the same kind of berry-like topping which mostly makes its presence known in the tin rather than the smoke, these are not really much alike. The flake is flavored a lot more, including the typical Lakeland "soapiness," which I could not detect at all in the Mixture. The mixture is the same in every pipe I smoked it in, whereas the flake varied widely depending on size of pipe and whether its bowl was tapered or straight. Also, I found the flake to be stronger in the nicotene department.
Speaking of which: I don't think I'm a nico-wimp. I can handle 1792 and BXX in moderate quantities, after a meal. And of course, the "strength" category is ambiguous...what is "tobacco strength" anyway? After all, the taste category seems to be about the flavor strength (mild, medium, etc.). So why not just treat "strength" as nicotene? But anyway, I found this to be just a tad stronger than FVF and BBF in nicotene, thus "medium to strong" over their "medium," with all due respect to the other reviewers who uniformally rate this mild.
This performed best when packed tightly, as in the Frank Method or, in my case, a reasonable approximation thereof. Otherwise it was very difficult to keep lit. But when packed right, it smoked pretty steadily all the way down. The flavors were simple and light, a smooth subdued sweetness with a bit of burley nuttiness or bitterness. Very cigarette-ish, in the best possible meaning of the term.
A good value, too. I got 25 smokes out of it, whereas the flakes usually give me only 15. Well worth a try if you can still get it, if you want a basic burley and virginia mix with a nice nic. hit.
This is pretty good. Unfortunately, it seems to be no longer available, at least in the States. I could see going to this on occasion. But really, it's not remarkable enough to be mourned too much.
Since I've been smoking Kendal Cream Flake as well lately, some comparisons won't go amiss. Besides the same basic tobaccos, virginias and burleys, and the same kind of berry-like topping which mostly makes its presence known in the tin rather than the smoke, these are not really much alike. The flake is flavored a lot more, including the typical Lakeland "soapiness," which I could not detect at all in the Mixture. The mixture is the same in every pipe I smoked it in, whereas the flake varied widely depending on size of pipe and whether its bowl was tapered or straight. Also, I found the flake to be stronger in the nicotene department.
Speaking of which: I don't think I'm a nico-wimp. I can handle 1792 and BXX in moderate quantities, after a meal. And of course, the "strength" category is ambiguous...what is "tobacco strength" anyway? After all, the taste category seems to be about the flavor strength (mild, medium, etc.). So why not just treat "strength" as nicotene? But anyway, I found this to be just a tad stronger than FVF and BBF in nicotene, thus "medium to strong" over their "medium," with all due respect to the other reviewers who uniformally rate this mild.
This performed best when packed tightly, as in the Frank Method or, in my case, a reasonable approximation thereof. Otherwise it was very difficult to keep lit. But when packed right, it smoked pretty steadily all the way down. The flavors were simple and light, a smooth subdued sweetness with a bit of burley nuttiness or bitterness. Very cigarette-ish, in the best possible meaning of the term.
A good value, too. I got 25 smokes out of it, whereas the flakes usually give me only 15. Well worth a try if you can still get it, if you want a basic burley and virginia mix with a nice nic. hit.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
After reading much about GH blends I stumbled upon the Sam G, Kendal Cream tin. The tin aroma was not real exciting and 2/3'rds of the way through the first bowl I must say that its not as bad as I thought it would be. Thick taste, nice smoke and just a bit of a bite to the tongue. May let the next bowl air a while before smoking. No real specific's to this one for me. Just a good solid medium bodied smoke. I will say that when I set my pipe down for a bit of a break, I just wanted to pick it up again... Cant wait to smoke another bowl later tonight.
EDIT: half way through the tin and its turned into a full body great smoke. This is a blend that I look forward to smoking after dinner most days. Slow to burn and heavy near the end. What a great no frills smoke.
EDIT: half way through the tin and its turned into a full body great smoke. This is a blend that I look forward to smoking after dinner most days. Slow to burn and heavy near the end. What a great no frills smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 12, 2008 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Being a fan of Lakeland blends I?m surprised it took me so long to try this blend. I thought I picked up KCF and when I opened the tin there was some disappointment until the first bowl was light. The smoke was rich and creamy with a definite tonquin flavor but not near the level of 1792. A very cool and slow burning blend with a very pleasant room note. Don?t be put off by the fear of trying a Lakeland blend; this one just might surprise you.
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