Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. No. 20 Latakia Mixture
(2.30)
Similar to the No.5 Mixture, but with the addition of Cyprian latakia in a small amount for added body. A very traditional British blend of medium strength.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.30 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 21, 2014 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I am a longtime fan of Gawith Hoggarth’s Balkan Mixture so No. 20 Latakia seemed like a nice transition. The very thin ribbons are almost a shag cut and so it dries very quickly. The pouch scent is quite unique. It doesn’t offer the floral, soapy scent often found in GH blends, but there is something on the tobacco that I honestly can’t quite describe. I find the packing of this blend to be very important. Pack it too loose and it will burn very fast and hot. I am guessing that there is some dark fired in this blend and the Virginias remind me a little bit of those found in Bright CR Flake. I am not put off by the topping, which I believe to be lighter than others have described. Some of the “topping” may be not topping at all, but in the leaf itself or the processing of the leaf, but I don’t doubt that it has some added flavoring. I find the strength to be medium, but it could be medium to strong for those sensitive to Lady N.I love the unique flavor of Balkan Mixture, but unfortunately, I am not as big of a fan of No. 20 Latakia. Having smoked just one ounce (very quickly) I may return to this review again as I smoke more of it, but right now, it falls below my expectations.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 01, 2017 | Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
It's a mysterious blend: somewhere between Really Good and Unpleasant. I can't figure it out. Sometimes I like it -- a lot -- and other times I want to put it away. Perhaps that's the complexity, and the unusual combination of tobaccos blended here.
There really ain't 'that much Latakia. Overall, the blend has a lot of body with heavy duty earth tones
It's cut almost like a shag, and it does burn a little hot and fast for a pipe.
I often think I'm going to finally be won over by this blend if I just smoke a little more, but it never quite seems to happen. At times it can have a rather foul aftertaste, almost a sour taste.
Overall it's on the positive side of medium, but the interaction with the pipe and the smoker is not simple or consistent. Still, it's basically a good smoke.
There really ain't 'that much Latakia. Overall, the blend has a lot of body with heavy duty earth tones
It's cut almost like a shag, and it does burn a little hot and fast for a pipe.
I often think I'm going to finally be won over by this blend if I just smoke a little more, but it never quite seems to happen. At times it can have a rather foul aftertaste, almost a sour taste.
Overall it's on the positive side of medium, but the interaction with the pipe and the smoker is not simple or consistent. Still, it's basically a good smoke.
Pipe Used:
Dunhill root briar pot
PurchasedFrom:
4 Noggins
Age When Smoked:
3 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 31, 2011 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Very nice smoke, packs and lights easily. Can taste the Virginia. I've also got a confession to make..... when I bought it, I was so desperate to try it out, I actually rolled a cigarette with it. Smoked it, inhaled it and was left satisfied for over four hours!! Put that in your pipe and smoke it...;) Just finished my second bowl of this stuff... I really like it. Smokes pretty quick, and leaves the mouth a little dry, but a very pleasant experience.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 12, 2010 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
This was tried all day yesterday. My first reaction was 'Almond' Pleasant enough smoke, it needs a mild kick of something 'herbal' to liven it up. But it lights well and stays alight, for a day spent fishing good enough! I enjoyed it.
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