Samuel Gawith Golden Glow
(3.30)
Blended, flue cured golden Virginias, pressed and matured. Cut to form a broken flake which offers a natural sweetness. Medium strength.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.30 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 16, 2022 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
First thing first, an interesting tin note indeed: It actually smells of cinnamon and sweet, blended with some citrus and hint of bright grass. Smells almost like a cinnamon roll with citrus glaze. On a blind test, it would almost be hard to know it was tobacco. Can straight virgina leafs really have a scent like this?
Taste: This is a sweet tobacco, yet with complexity, but almost all nuances comes through as sweet but yet with a bright zestiness; sweet licorice, sweet bread, sweet cinnamon spice, a very mild vinegar in the background that deepens into a dry piquant spice as the bowl progresses. The virginias are a bit more bright than earthy, but closer to a middle virginia with brighter notes (not grassy). It is perhaps fair to describe GG as a bright virginia with a lot of deapth. Because this is definitely a complex virginia, nothing boring about it, and it develops different nuances depending on how it is smoked. A little sibling, to the Full Virginia Flake, but it stands on its own, no question about it. Imagine, if you can, the spicy aspect of cinnamon with a subtle hint of sour citrus and vinegar, together with sweet bread and licorice, and very subtle notes of rubber, car oil and soap (but all in a strangely good way)… That’s how Golden Glow tastes to me.
The smoke is smooth, nothing tart or harsh, no rough edges (only the flavour of dry spicyness), needs some puffs to get going, but weill suited for sipping, but bigger retrohale puffing will increase the spicy character and the complexity. The broken flake is easy to work with, and it was actually not very moist from the tin (unusual for a SG tobacco), but still in need of proper drying time, otherwise a bit hard to smoke. But dry it and puff a bit controlled and it wont bite. Smokes dry with consistency all the way down. Pleasent aftertaste too. Room note is great, of sweet and bright tobacco, and I find myself inhaling some smoke through the nose while sipping on the pipe because I just love the scent.
Perhaps I could have written this review in a more excited style, but I wanted to try to describe this tobacco as well as I can. But honestly, I currently think this is one of the tastiest virginias I have ever smoked! Can virginias get tastier than this??? And I have yet not tried this one with a bit of age. I agree with Psudo Nim, this could be one of the most underrated virginias out there, a bit forgotten perhaps in the shadow of Full Virginia Flake.
Update: I still love it, but some time has proven that it is not my go to virginia, simply because it has such a distinct flavour profile, with a lot of zest, not something I'm necessarily in the mood for all the time (just like cinnamon roll is not something I want to eat every day). But nevertheless worth dedicating a pipe to.
Taste: This is a sweet tobacco, yet with complexity, but almost all nuances comes through as sweet but yet with a bright zestiness; sweet licorice, sweet bread, sweet cinnamon spice, a very mild vinegar in the background that deepens into a dry piquant spice as the bowl progresses. The virginias are a bit more bright than earthy, but closer to a middle virginia with brighter notes (not grassy). It is perhaps fair to describe GG as a bright virginia with a lot of deapth. Because this is definitely a complex virginia, nothing boring about it, and it develops different nuances depending on how it is smoked. A little sibling, to the Full Virginia Flake, but it stands on its own, no question about it. Imagine, if you can, the spicy aspect of cinnamon with a subtle hint of sour citrus and vinegar, together with sweet bread and licorice, and very subtle notes of rubber, car oil and soap (but all in a strangely good way)… That’s how Golden Glow tastes to me.
The smoke is smooth, nothing tart or harsh, no rough edges (only the flavour of dry spicyness), needs some puffs to get going, but weill suited for sipping, but bigger retrohale puffing will increase the spicy character and the complexity. The broken flake is easy to work with, and it was actually not very moist from the tin (unusual for a SG tobacco), but still in need of proper drying time, otherwise a bit hard to smoke. But dry it and puff a bit controlled and it wont bite. Smokes dry with consistency all the way down. Pleasent aftertaste too. Room note is great, of sweet and bright tobacco, and I find myself inhaling some smoke through the nose while sipping on the pipe because I just love the scent.
Perhaps I could have written this review in a more excited style, but I wanted to try to describe this tobacco as well as I can. But honestly, I currently think this is one of the tastiest virginias I have ever smoked! Can virginias get tastier than this??? And I have yet not tried this one with a bit of age. I agree with Psudo Nim, this could be one of the most underrated virginias out there, a bit forgotten perhaps in the shadow of Full Virginia Flake.
Update: I still love it, but some time has proven that it is not my go to virginia, simply because it has such a distinct flavour profile, with a lot of zest, not something I'm necessarily in the mood for all the time (just like cinnamon roll is not something I want to eat every day). But nevertheless worth dedicating a pipe to.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2022 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
If you want to freak out, read all the reviews here on this tobacco. You will see that they do not match in taste, color, cut or degree of humidity. I'm going to add to that confusion my own review.
The tobacco comes very pressed and the type of cut that I got is a mix between ribbon and shag, not a broken flake. Perhaps the tin has suffered a lot, (but a lot!), With the transports, helped by a possible defect in the closure given that the degree of humidity that it has is pulling down, something that always surprises when this happens with a tobacco of SG, with some exceptions… The color of the virginias is really brilliant and the very fresh and herbal smell typical of the light virginias, already foreshadows what he is going to offer after lighting the pipe. Taste of slightly sweet and citric hay, straw, bread, grass ... very fresh, very smooth and very light. It burns well without leaving moisture and the room note is pleasant.
As some other reviewer says, a good summer smoke. Of course, if you like virginias with more intensity of flavor, this may not be your cup of tea.
The tobacco comes very pressed and the type of cut that I got is a mix between ribbon and shag, not a broken flake. Perhaps the tin has suffered a lot, (but a lot!), With the transports, helped by a possible defect in the closure given that the degree of humidity that it has is pulling down, something that always surprises when this happens with a tobacco of SG, with some exceptions… The color of the virginias is really brilliant and the very fresh and herbal smell typical of the light virginias, already foreshadows what he is going to offer after lighting the pipe. Taste of slightly sweet and citric hay, straw, bread, grass ... very fresh, very smooth and very light. It burns well without leaving moisture and the room note is pleasant.
As some other reviewer says, a good summer smoke. Of course, if you like virginias with more intensity of flavor, this may not be your cup of tea.
Age When Smoked:
3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 14, 2014 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I have introduced myself in the Virginia's world with this one. I've smoked a few aros, some was not bad. I have tried one or two english blends, maybe too much complexity for me to appreciate as a novice pipe smoker. Then my tobacconist recommanded me this particular tobacco. The first time I've smoked SGGG I've said to myself; '' That's it, it will surely never become better than this''... Now I know I was far from the truth but it's still a very good blend. When opening, the tin aromas are really amazing; fresh cut hay, raisins and figs, almost like a good white wine aromas. The smoke do not give the same complexity and stays about the same all the way down but it is a very good easy to smoke bright VA. Very good quality. One I like to have in my rotation. I give it 3 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 25, 2012 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This is a Virginia Flake along the lines of the Rattray trio, F&T CVP, Escudo, etc etc.... in other words, my kind of tobacco blend.
Upon opening the tin, i was greeted with that creamy, rich, sour note of my favourite kind of smoke. This tobacco comes VERY wet so it has to be aired out to your personal tastes.
Upon lighting, i experienced a flavourfull, tasty smoke that i found really impressive to say the least. Creamy, oatsy, malty delicious.
For South African Pipesters, Samuel Gawith blends are available at Sturks in Cape Town.
Mo, South Africa
Upon opening the tin, i was greeted with that creamy, rich, sour note of my favourite kind of smoke. This tobacco comes VERY wet so it has to be aired out to your personal tastes.
Upon lighting, i experienced a flavourfull, tasty smoke that i found really impressive to say the least. Creamy, oatsy, malty delicious.
For South African Pipesters, Samuel Gawith blends are available at Sturks in Cape Town.
Mo, South Africa
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 11, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Quality Golden Virginia, smokes flawlessly, no tongue bite with fast puffing. Sweet and tasty, I always go back for more it's all day smoke for the casual Virginia smoker.
There some citrus and sweet hay flavor, mellow and smooth. After smoking it for a while, I realized that there's an citrus/fruit topping like the one in Germain's Medium Flake but extremely mild. This tobacco could also be a good mixer, I'll try it next with Perique and Kentucky and then Latakia.
Virginia lover
There some citrus and sweet hay flavor, mellow and smooth. After smoking it for a while, I realized that there's an citrus/fruit topping like the one in Germain's Medium Flake but extremely mild. This tobacco could also be a good mixer, I'll try it next with Perique and Kentucky and then Latakia.
Virginia lover
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 06, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
The citrus and the grassy notes (as JimInks would say) are very pleasant. Good amount of blue smoke. Good taste. Pleasant room note and nice after taste. The only thing I found a bit awkward was that it had a bit of a sharp note on the sides of my tongue and palate. But I've found, like a lot of other products, is that after a couple of smokes that diminishes a lot. Good all day smoke. Highly recommended for Va. fans.
Pipe Used:
Cobs
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 30, 2016 | Extremely Mild | None Detected | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I purchased the 250g package, the contents of which require considerable drying before smoking. The rest, well.. It's something of a circular review for those who aren't familiar with Samuel Gawith's tobaccos, but imagine the bright Virginias from Grousemoor or Westmoreland, without the addition of anything further. If you have a "taste" for S. Gawth's blends, as I do, you really appreciate this fine, bright Virginia. There are other houses that offer similar products, but their trademark characteristic just doesn't appeal to me as much. It's perfect and balanced in every way, with a slight intensification of sweetness and hay aroma as it smokes down. Not a blend that has overstated or exaggerated qualities.
I hadn't ordered it with this purpose in mind, but this blend is quite suited to activity in the unbearable heat of the summers around here: sunny sandy beaches, boating, and that sort of thing.
In fact, I'm constantly staring at the stuff, digging my nose into it at work while I dry it. I think I'll go out back now and have some!
I hadn't ordered it with this purpose in mind, but this blend is quite suited to activity in the unbearable heat of the summers around here: sunny sandy beaches, boating, and that sort of thing.
In fact, I'm constantly staring at the stuff, digging my nose into it at work while I dry it. I think I'll go out back now and have some!
Pipe Used:
chimney-type billiards
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 13, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Golden to light brown shag in the tin. Smells like hay and tobacco. Loads easy and lights easy enough.
Smoke is very much a higher tones of va. I would say it's hay, citrus, tangy, slightly sweet, and not very deep or rich. It's a good flavor but a bit monochromatic and can bite. I might have to try this again another time in a different setting and pipe just to give it another shot. For now, probably wouldn't purchase for my cellar.
Smoke is very much a higher tones of va. I would say it's hay, citrus, tangy, slightly sweet, and not very deep or rich. It's a good flavor but a bit monochromatic and can bite. I might have to try this again another time in a different setting and pipe just to give it another shot. For now, probably wouldn't purchase for my cellar.
Pipe Used:
Billard
PurchasedFrom:
Gifted
Age When Smoked:
Unknown
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 15, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
As you open the tin your nose is invase by a perfume of fresh green tea, honey and freshenes. As for every gawith, you should wait ten minutes before smoke it, just to let the tobacco dry up. After that simple operation, the tobacco gives you every sensation you'd expected. It's fresh and teaish, it's very pleasant to smoke in the summer and autumn. I basically devour the tin in two weeks. There's no big nicotine kick and it remains moist for a long time. One of my favorites.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 11, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Golden indeed, it is deeply yellow in hue almost turmeric-tinted! The smell in the tin is fruity and reminds me of ripened muscat grape but subtle. Compared to others flakes of the house, GG is softly pressed and not so wet, much easier to put in the pipe rubbed out or not, still I suggest to dry it for a while: it’s a Gawith after all. At first char there's more than a hint of bright grassiness but then it (partially) fades away and leaves room to a honey or nectar-like sweetness, it’s subtle but pleasantly lasts till the end of the bowl. Indeed there are not much variations on the theme from the top to the bottom, this tobacco has a brilliant flavor profile though a bit too monodimensional and that’s why I suggest a mid-small pipe, or simply fill a large/tall one very loosely in order to avoid boringness. GG is lightweighted in every department if compared to FVF or even BBF, none the less it is equally surprising for the quality of the leaves as usual with Gawith.
Pipe Used:
MdP billiard, Peterson bent
Age When Smoked:
fresh
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