Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Kendal Kentucky
(3.48)
This entry in the Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Kendal line is one hundred percent dark fired Kentucky leaf. Exceptionally full and well rounded.
Kendal Kentucky is a full-bodied, full strength tobacco of 100% African grown (Malawi, Uganda, and Tanzania) variation of the actual Kentucky seed.
These tobaccos are fire cured which gives them their distinctive aroma and flavor. This is a fairly strong, but exceptionally cool tobacco for the lovers of dark fired Virginias.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Kentucky |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Shag |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.48 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 29, 2018 | Medium | Strong | Medium | Tolerable |
Back in April of this year, I bought three pint canning jars with 2 oz of the seller's bulk stash in each one. One of them turned out to be Gawith, Hoggarth Kendal Kentucky. When I first examined it I was taken aback at the very fine ribbon cut of this blend and it reminded me of cigarette rolling blends I have handled over the years. I showed this blend to other experienced and long-term pipe smokers and they had the same reaction as I did - It looks like a cigarette rolling blend. The jar aroma was wonderful and I felt I was sniffing a quality Burley forward tobacco. Interestingly, I detected no Lakeland essence in the jar aroma. Then I lit it and all became clear. The floral perfume of the Lakeland essence hit and that was that. This G H & Co blend has this perfume at a moderately strong level and it persisted from beginning to the end of the bowl. I also was able to detect a rich Burly dominated aroma that I constantly wanted more of all through the smoke. Unfortunately, the Lakeland essence masked this wonderful aroma at all stages. I wanted very much to smoke that Burley forward tobacco, but, was thwarted at all times by the unnecessary and unpleasant perfume. This very sentiment is stated as a "clash" in the review of Emeritus Account 2011-07-30 and I concur with his statement completely - two stars.
Pipe Used:
Steve Wiener Bing Crosby Dublin
PurchasedFrom:
an Ebay seller
Age When Smoked:
six years old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 30, 2011 | Very Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Dr. Scott's review nailed it. The only thing I might add is that I find the Lakeland essence a bit obnoxious here, in the sense that I think it tends to clash with the natural taste of this tobacco. The shag cut and massive nicotine hit come together to make this a great quickie smoke when you need one. This blend definitely has it's place, which for me will be at the back of the shelf, to be broken out on rare occasion rather than regular.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2017 | Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Strong |
Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. - Kendal Kentucky.
The blend is fairly coarse for a shag, nicely hydrated, and dark brown.
I don't find this too bad a smoke, but not that appealing. There's lots of Kentucky flavour, which is pleasant unless the pipe's puffed with too much force; it can become a touch acrid if it's pushed, but gentle sips bring out the best. The burn from it's good, giving a cool smoke.
Nicotine: strong. Room-note: strong, also.
Kendal Kentucky: a good blend, but too heady for my taste.
Two stars.
The blend is fairly coarse for a shag, nicely hydrated, and dark brown.
I don't find this too bad a smoke, but not that appealing. There's lots of Kentucky flavour, which is pleasant unless the pipe's puffed with too much force; it can become a touch acrid if it's pushed, but gentle sips bring out the best. The burn from it's good, giving a cool smoke.
Nicotine: strong. Room-note: strong, also.
Kendal Kentucky: a good blend, but too heady for my taste.
Two stars.
Pipe Used:
Peder Jeppesen
PurchasedFrom:
My Smoking Shop
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 03, 2010 | Strong | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I love Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.'s shag cut. Perfect lazy man's smoke. Packs easily. Smokes easily. Burns well.
There is some sort of topping and/or casing (or that famous Lakeland essence) that gives a very pleasant herbal-spicy aroma. KK has a floral taste with occasional soapy tones. The Lakeland essence fades with a little time to air out, and is not nearly as pronounced as in other G, H & Co. blends.
But the main attraction in KK is its powerful nicotine hit. It has one of the strongest doses of nicotine available.
If smoked too fast, the flavor is lost and the smoke becomes bitter. The floral taste gets a little old by the bottom of the bowl. And your pipe will smell like Lakeland "essence" for a long time after the tobacco is gone.
I wouldn't buy this one again. I will probably mix it with some weaker and milder aromatics or Virginias that need a little kick.
There is some sort of topping and/or casing (or that famous Lakeland essence) that gives a very pleasant herbal-spicy aroma. KK has a floral taste with occasional soapy tones. The Lakeland essence fades with a little time to air out, and is not nearly as pronounced as in other G, H & Co. blends.
But the main attraction in KK is its powerful nicotine hit. It has one of the strongest doses of nicotine available.
If smoked too fast, the flavor is lost and the smoke becomes bitter. The floral taste gets a little old by the bottom of the bowl. And your pipe will smell like Lakeland "essence" for a long time after the tobacco is gone.
I wouldn't buy this one again. I will probably mix it with some weaker and milder aromatics or Virginias that need a little kick.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 11, 2010 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
This is an okay tobacco to spice up something bland, but doesn't really amount to something that I could puff on regularly. To me, it tastes like burley, with a little acrid bitterness. After a couple of bowls, I added it to a mixture of some burley and aromatic tobaccos that I've compiled from blends I've not fancied. It did improve this, perhaps by balancing out the effect of the aromatics.
Great if you love burley and a little strength. For a Virginia lover, it was a little off base for me.
Great if you love burley and a little strength. For a Virginia lover, it was a little off base for me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 09, 2009 | Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I didn't like this at first, and it seemed like it was going to be boring, but after a few bowls it got to me and I finished the rest of the pack with gusto. Not the best start after lighting in that it seemed to have a sort of stinging bitterness, but that soon gave way to a good, steady, tasty smoke with plenty of strength. No fuss to pack, kept fine and went far. I got mine loose, as this seems to be the way they sell it all around these parts; I live 20 miles or so away from Kendal.
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