Samuel Gawith Kendal Cream Deluxe Flake
(2.99)
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 Kendal Cream Flake.
Notes: Due to EU regulations, this is renamed and sold in those countries as "KC Flake".
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cream, Floral Essences, Other / Misc |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.99 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 06, 2014 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable to Strong |
Disclaimer: Be advised that if you are a fan of this blend then do not read the review below especially if you;
1)Cried during Titanic. 2)Have high blood pressure. 3)Think Justin Bieber is cool.
Because you will be offended and its not my fault.
Tin Note: The jar of which my sample was in smelt like a fusion of chocolate and caramel it was a good smell. Also the only score this high you will see in this review.
Initial Light: Took me three tries with the pack and lite process but it eventually took the flame. My reward was a soapy taste in the mouth I mean i might have swore a few times trying to get it lit so i guess i deserved it.
Mid-Smoke: Mid-bowl it has become apparent to me that this is clearly a burley forward blend as i detect zero Virginia throughout the smoke at this time or after for that matter. I was also starting to get a little bite on my tongue and inside cheek. Near the end of the middle and beginning of the bottom portion of my smoke it just tasted ashy kind of like a cheap cigar I was beginning to question whether I could even finish this smoke.
Bottom of the Bowl: Started smoking hot, I dumped the ash out and the biting was gone however there was no change in taste and my throat was soar at this point, one more thing i will sto....gurgle gurgle Mid thought I just drank the juice. Mid-way through the bottom of the bowl. I had enough, No thanks.
Room Note: No joke as I was spitting out the lovely juice my pipe gave me I turned to my wife eyes watery and said Cheap cigar? she said Exactly what i smell. There you have it a blend the smells like it tastes.
Dottle: Despite me stopping literally 2mm from the bottom of the bowl the ash resembled that of a cigar's compact white ash.
Smoking Duration: I lasted 35min. (I'll take my badge now)
Overall: I usually say i will revisit the blend, maybe my tastes will change later on. However with this one I think if I was looking for that taste I would be better off to just buy a 4$ cigar at the gas station.
Sorry if i hurt your feelings, Smokeybear
1)Cried during Titanic. 2)Have high blood pressure. 3)Think Justin Bieber is cool.
Because you will be offended and its not my fault.
Tin Note: The jar of which my sample was in smelt like a fusion of chocolate and caramel it was a good smell. Also the only score this high you will see in this review.
Initial Light: Took me three tries with the pack and lite process but it eventually took the flame. My reward was a soapy taste in the mouth I mean i might have swore a few times trying to get it lit so i guess i deserved it.
Mid-Smoke: Mid-bowl it has become apparent to me that this is clearly a burley forward blend as i detect zero Virginia throughout the smoke at this time or after for that matter. I was also starting to get a little bite on my tongue and inside cheek. Near the end of the middle and beginning of the bottom portion of my smoke it just tasted ashy kind of like a cheap cigar I was beginning to question whether I could even finish this smoke.
Bottom of the Bowl: Started smoking hot, I dumped the ash out and the biting was gone however there was no change in taste and my throat was soar at this point, one more thing i will sto....gurgle gurgle Mid thought I just drank the juice. Mid-way through the bottom of the bowl. I had enough, No thanks.
Room Note: No joke as I was spitting out the lovely juice my pipe gave me I turned to my wife eyes watery and said Cheap cigar? she said Exactly what i smell. There you have it a blend the smells like it tastes.
Dottle: Despite me stopping literally 2mm from the bottom of the bowl the ash resembled that of a cigar's compact white ash.
Smoking Duration: I lasted 35min. (I'll take my badge now)
Overall: I usually say i will revisit the blend, maybe my tastes will change later on. However with this one I think if I was looking for that taste I would be better off to just buy a 4$ cigar at the gas station.
Sorry if i hurt your feelings, Smokeybear
Pipe Used:
Ringed Metal Pipe 50's
Age When Smoked:
Not sure was jarred sample
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2011 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Full | Pleasant |
Thanks to Kendal Cream Flake, once again I'm convinced that;
a) I'm not fond of blends containing burley. I don't get those praised nutty fatty tastes from burleys. For the sake of comparison, it's just like those earthy, big bodied indonesian coffees for me, both leaves me with a ruined palate, muddy aftertaste, way too overwhelming to enjoy.
b) I should not take all reviews or reviewers into consideration but instead choose and follow a couple of reviewers whose taste buds I find similar to mine (ie. Claudius Stradivarius is one of them)
Shorter; I and my pipes share his thoughts on KCF.
Longer; Neither my small and big bowled meerschaums, nor briar ones worked well with KCF. The only exception being a left and forgotten problematic canadian shaped briar and that was "eh okay" only when 1/2 packed.
and tin aroma definetely not cocoa or chocolate. it's masala chai (or commonly known as chai latte) which consists of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, clove, black tea, milk. sometimes nutmeg, almond, fennel, pepper and liquorice added too. Anyway, kudos to SG they invented indian mixture.
a) I'm not fond of blends containing burley. I don't get those praised nutty fatty tastes from burleys. For the sake of comparison, it's just like those earthy, big bodied indonesian coffees for me, both leaves me with a ruined palate, muddy aftertaste, way too overwhelming to enjoy.
b) I should not take all reviews or reviewers into consideration but instead choose and follow a couple of reviewers whose taste buds I find similar to mine (ie. Claudius Stradivarius is one of them)
Shorter; I and my pipes share his thoughts on KCF.
Longer; Neither my small and big bowled meerschaums, nor briar ones worked well with KCF. The only exception being a left and forgotten problematic canadian shaped briar and that was "eh okay" only when 1/2 packed.
and tin aroma definetely not cocoa or chocolate. it's masala chai (or commonly known as chai latte) which consists of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, clove, black tea, milk. sometimes nutmeg, almond, fennel, pepper and liquorice added too. Anyway, kudos to SG they invented indian mixture.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 31, 2003 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
What do you get when you mix a stoved VA/Burley flake with Glade air-freshener? This stuff.
Seriously, this is a high-quality flake made in the traditional fashion. I just could not take the flowery perfume that was added. The "aromatic" portion detracted from the tobacco.
I guess I am not suited for Lakeland style tobaccos.
Seriously, this is a high-quality flake made in the traditional fashion. I just could not take the flowery perfume that was added. The "aromatic" portion detracted from the tobacco.
I guess I am not suited for Lakeland style tobaccos.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
Wet in tin. The flakes were half size for some reason. Taste is rum and licorice to me. Stays wet a long time even when rubbed out. Hard to light. Hard to stay lit. Burns hot. Once again not impressed with another Sam mixture. I will stay with The Sams I like and stop trying new ones. They just keep disappointing me. Good luck and peace.
Pipe Used:
Ashton billiard
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2015 | Overwhelming | Extra Strong | Overwhelming | Overwhelming |
Well, good luck to all those who enjoy smoking this ghastly tobacco. In fact I'm not sure tobacco is the right word.
When opening the tin one is presented with a strong floral smell, perhaps some vanilla, perhaps something else that's a bit chemical. Smells like an old lady's perfume collection from the Victorian age.
Difficult to light, doesn't produce much smoke, and when it does the smoke is full of the perfume aroma. Disgusting.
How on earth they've managed to sell this stuff for so many years is beyond me, but then all tastes differ and to some people this stuff is an absolute Godsend. Not for me though. Never again. After half a pipeful I threw the rest of the tin away. Loathesome.
When opening the tin one is presented with a strong floral smell, perhaps some vanilla, perhaps something else that's a bit chemical. Smells like an old lady's perfume collection from the Victorian age.
Difficult to light, doesn't produce much smoke, and when it does the smoke is full of the perfume aroma. Disgusting.
How on earth they've managed to sell this stuff for so many years is beyond me, but then all tastes differ and to some people this stuff is an absolute Godsend. Not for me though. Never again. After half a pipeful I threw the rest of the tin away. Loathesome.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 03, 2017 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable |
I read the revues. Looked like it was worth taking a punt. It wasn't. This will seriously screw your briar up with PEPPERmint. Smoked fresh out, an hour and thirdly almost crisp. Cob and briar led full on with pepper BIG TIME til half way ( when the mint kicks in) and then 4 draws of sweetness and dead. Strangely with the clay it was the reverse, but no sweetness. Have S.G. tried to recreate the famous Kendal Mint Cake ( a confectionary)...tut tut.....epic fail. For creamy read black cavendish ( not listed as an ingredient but it sure is there). It's not creamy, it's oily. Just write peppermint on the tin ay and spare your regular customers some grief ?! The cost of this experiment? £12.90 ( $16.10) and a homemade briar. Buy some Tic Tacs and a packet of cigarettes.
Pipe Used:
Cob, clay and briar.
Age When Smoked:
New.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 05, 2015 | Strong | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable |
This tobacco makes me nauseous. Trying to finish a second bowl but it's kinda hard for me. Someone described it as "love it or hate it" and I agree with that. Definitely it's not a tobacco for me.
Burns with few relights, not so well.
Burns with few relights, not so well.
Pipe Used:
Missouri Corn Cob
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Unnoticeable |
SOAP ! That is all of what I tasted. Easy to light, easy to smoke......... I do not care for the taste of soap ! I do enjoy MANY, SG offerings...... NOT THIS ONE.
Pipe Used:
Castello, Caminetto, Peterson
PurchasedFrom:
a seller, on net
Age When Smoked:
6 months +
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2014 | Medium | Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Just wanted to add, that the tin note is definitely that of bitter almond / marzipan. You won't get this while smoking, thats nice. If you're not a fan of bakery-like scents: stay away and stick to BBF.
Pipe Used:
Quality briars
PurchasedFrom:
Gerd Jansens Pfeifendepot
Age When Smoked:
fresh from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 20, 2013 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I'm a ST enthusiastic but these flake took me down. ST are always extra humid but these one is too much humid. I left 2 days opened but was still too humid. The tobacco itself is not bad but isn't characteristic. doesn't have the usual SG surplus
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