Tavern Tobacco Co. Laurel Flake
(3.67)
In the first year of the War Between the States, Gen. Turner Ashby's famed Laurel Brigade of Va. Cavalry ruled the Shenandoah Valley. When the Louisiana Tigers came to the Valley in 1862, they brought with them a wonderful spice tobacco that mixed perfectly with the sweet Virginia leaf. In the years after the war, the old comrades would often gather at their favorite tavern for drink, stories and a bowlful of their favorite VA/Perique flake. A wonderful medium strength Virginia/Perique flake hand blended for Tavern Tobacco by Samuel Gawith.
Details
| Brand | Tavern Tobacco Co. |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.67 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 06, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I ordered some based on my own experience with SG blends, and the positive reports I've read from others. I like it. The first bowl reminded me of a 50/50 mix of Full Virginia Flake and Best Brown Flake. It burns well, doesn't leave undue residue in my pipe and is a smooth delivery of an earthy sweetness. The usual amount of trash was present - something I've grown to expect from SG, but its easy to groom since the cut is pressed & sliced into ribbon. This blend should mellow even more with age, so I'm putting some into my cellar. Probably the biggest mistake about this blend would be not having it around when you're in the mood for a really relaxed smoking experience.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As this leaf is blended by Samuel Gawith, there's little wonder it is so outstanding. I would compare this to FVF, but Laurel Flake is slightly darker with a sweeter flavor in the tobacco. The flakes are perfectly cut, nice and thick and rub out for packing in a good sized bowl. I found no difference between the tinned version and the bulk shipment I received. The only drawbacks from making my top Five Virginia list are: 1) Moisture level is too high, and 2) The cost prohibits me from buying as much as I would like.
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