Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Gawith Red
(2.85)
The first Idea of GH was to do a replacement for Amphora Red in the U.K. The Pipe Club of London as well as other Pipesmoker Clubs tested it and found it very similar. This Air Cured mixture consists of Burley, Kentucky, Oriental and Virginia, all first grade tobaccos. Smell the whiff of pure fruit blossom we've added. This enhanced smoking pleasure is due to our unique Cavendish process, which reveals the richest properties of this special blend: fresh, sweet, and slow burning.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor, Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.85 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Red seems to be one of the overlooked tobacco's in the wide range of offerings from GH. I have not yet smoked Amphora So I don't have a point of reference and that's a good thing. Red arrives a bit too moist for my taste and it surprised me in that the pouch scent was that of a much heavier cased aromatic verses what comes through in the smoke. The light brown, thin ribbons smoked evenly and to my delight the tobacco flavor shines through. This is a Lakeland tobacco for sure and offers the typical Lakeland flavors but it wasn't overpowering in casing or nicotine. Red has a nice semi sweet floral taste that won't be in my regular rotation, but will always be around for a nice change of pace. Red won't win over those put off by Lakeland flavors, but for those those like other Lakeland style blends, it's recommended
Update: Just opened some Red that was more than 5 years old and it ages quite well!
Update: Just opened some Red that was more than 5 years old and it ages quite well!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I've never had Amphora Red so I really have no point of reference for this blend which may help being objective in my review. There's a slightly sweet smell that hints at very mild aromatic qualities in the bag and the tobaccos are a uniform medium brown in color. The cut is a narrow ribbon cut that borders on shag. Typical G&H cut if you've tried any of their other offerings such as Kendal Kentucky or Dark Birdseye.
While loading my pipe the tobacco seems only slightly moist which, usually, is the right level for my tastes. I have noticed these thinner ribbon cuts can have the tendency to pack quite easily and restrict the draw so a light hand is a must. You can always tamp more if needed during smoking. The first light reveals a slightly nutty burley along with semi-sweet Virginia and a very light aromatic topping. The topping is quite well done and sits in the background enhancing the burley and Virginias instead of overpowering them. When smoked very slowly I can detect the slightest smidgeon of berry but you really have to search for it. There is also the slightest hint of baby powder freshness. As the bowl progresses there's not a whole lot of change except for the flavors of the tobacco becoming more full. All in all a nice tobacco for the summer time if you're looking for something on the lighter end of the spectrum. I wouldn't really call this an aromatic but it does have slightly aromatic properties.
All in all a decent blend that I will buy some more of to supplement my usual suspects in my rotation. On those hot days when you want something lighter and refreshing this will be a perfect companion to smoke slowly and just enjoy the sunny day.
While loading my pipe the tobacco seems only slightly moist which, usually, is the right level for my tastes. I have noticed these thinner ribbon cuts can have the tendency to pack quite easily and restrict the draw so a light hand is a must. You can always tamp more if needed during smoking. The first light reveals a slightly nutty burley along with semi-sweet Virginia and a very light aromatic topping. The topping is quite well done and sits in the background enhancing the burley and Virginias instead of overpowering them. When smoked very slowly I can detect the slightest smidgeon of berry but you really have to search for it. There is also the slightest hint of baby powder freshness. As the bowl progresses there's not a whole lot of change except for the flavors of the tobacco becoming more full. All in all a nice tobacco for the summer time if you're looking for something on the lighter end of the spectrum. I wouldn't really call this an aromatic but it does have slightly aromatic properties.
All in all a decent blend that I will buy some more of to supplement my usual suspects in my rotation. On those hot days when you want something lighter and refreshing this will be a perfect companion to smoke slowly and just enjoy the sunny day.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 13, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This blend came as a sample with my last order. I've been sampling various red Virginias recently so was happy when this came to me unbidden. Sweet, but not in a heavily cased way, aromatic but subtly so. This is a good, solid blend in its own right and recommended as a bridge for a smoker who wanted to either move toward an aromatic or toward a less aromatic.
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