Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Sliced Black Aromatic
(2.75)
This is the Black Irish X twist that is sliced into discs after the pressing and heating process. To this we add tonquin, maple, licorice and other traditional "English" flavorings prior to packaging.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Licorice, Maple, Other / Misc, Tonquin Bean |
| Cut | Curly Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.75 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 21, 2011 | Overwhelming | Mild to Medium | Very Full | Very Strong |
Sliced Black Aromatic has a subdued sweetness and depth about it with the hint of burning rubber. If you need a smoke but don't have much time I reckon about 90 seconds of slow-drawn Sliced Black Aromatic will be enough. Coughing really speeds up the head-spin. Maybe an idea to have a glass of (ice) water at the ready (maybe an empty bucket close at hand). This blend takes no prisoners. I recommend smoking it late at night so you can crawl into bed. Get your affairs in order before you light up. Do no not smoke Sliced Black Aromatic whilst driving! You have been warned!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2011 | Very Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As a fan of black ropes I was eager to try this preprepared and flavoured version and I'm very glad I did.
The flavourings must be fairly strong to have any noticable effect on this powerful tobacco but they're not strong enough to become overpowering and they're certainly not artificial tasting. They just round off the harsher "engine oil" (see reviews of Black Irish) notes and bring out the natural, pungent, sweetness of the unflavoured version. It also retains the reluctancy to bite that the original displays. The pre-slicing also makes it easier to use.
Don't be put off by the mention of tonquin in the flavouring. I hated cob(1792) flake but loved this.
Like all smokers, I occasionally feel pangs of masochistic experimentalism, I have, however, yet to try this in anything larger than a medium bowl. I just don't hate consciousness enough.
Try it. You might like it.
The flavourings must be fairly strong to have any noticable effect on this powerful tobacco but they're not strong enough to become overpowering and they're certainly not artificial tasting. They just round off the harsher "engine oil" (see reviews of Black Irish) notes and bring out the natural, pungent, sweetness of the unflavoured version. It also retains the reluctancy to bite that the original displays. The pre-slicing also makes it easier to use.
Don't be put off by the mention of tonquin in the flavouring. I hated cob(1792) flake but loved this.
Like all smokers, I occasionally feel pangs of masochistic experimentalism, I have, however, yet to try this in anything larger than a medium bowl. I just don't hate consciousness enough.
Try it. You might like it.
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