Samuel Gawith Christmas Mixture 2012
(2.60)
High quality bright Virginias are blended with a hint of black cavendish and burley tobaccos with flavourings added reminiscent of Christmas. Cinnamon, rum, sherry and cherry.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cherry, Cinnamon, Rum, Sherry |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.60 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2017 | Medium to Strong | Very Strong | Full | Very Strong |
Helps to like Christmas pudding. I mean, it really helps. Overwhelming smell of brandy and spices made this essentially unsmokable for me. I like most aromatic blends, but can't recommend this one
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2014 | Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
In a nutshell, this was very disappointing.
On one hand, I'm not much of an aromatic smoker, although I occasionally like something in that vein, particularly in the winter months around the holidays. I've had very good experiences with Gawith blends in the past, so I thought I'd give this a shot.
On the bright side: the tin note and room note are fantastic. Very Christmas-y: cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. I kept catching the lingering aroma on my clothes/hair for a while after smoking and it was fantastic. The cut is ribbon and isn't overly moist like SGs tend to be.
Beyond that, things go downhill very quickly. Upon lighting, you immediately get the full flavor of the tin note in the smoke - but after the first two or three puffs it all but disappears. No matter how slowly and coolly I kept the blend going, even to the verge of going out, I couldn't coax any flavor out of it. The flavor was virtually non-existent and had me looking forward to the end of the bowl almost immediately. After about 10 bowls in various pipes I never had anything but the exact same experience.
Tongue bite was also an issue for me. This, I'll chalk up to body chemistry, though. I didn't that the tobacco burned to hot and was able to maintain a cool, dry smoke, so I'm sure this was an actual "bite" more than a "burn."
This is a blend that is sure to please the crowd, but I can't imagine it will please many smokers. Give it a shot if you'd like, but I'd advise against it.
On one hand, I'm not much of an aromatic smoker, although I occasionally like something in that vein, particularly in the winter months around the holidays. I've had very good experiences with Gawith blends in the past, so I thought I'd give this a shot.
On the bright side: the tin note and room note are fantastic. Very Christmas-y: cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. I kept catching the lingering aroma on my clothes/hair for a while after smoking and it was fantastic. The cut is ribbon and isn't overly moist like SGs tend to be.
Beyond that, things go downhill very quickly. Upon lighting, you immediately get the full flavor of the tin note in the smoke - but after the first two or three puffs it all but disappears. No matter how slowly and coolly I kept the blend going, even to the verge of going out, I couldn't coax any flavor out of it. The flavor was virtually non-existent and had me looking forward to the end of the bowl almost immediately. After about 10 bowls in various pipes I never had anything but the exact same experience.
Tongue bite was also an issue for me. This, I'll chalk up to body chemistry, though. I didn't that the tobacco burned to hot and was able to maintain a cool, dry smoke, so I'm sure this was an actual "bite" more than a "burn."
This is a blend that is sure to please the crowd, but I can't imagine it will please many smokers. Give it a shot if you'd like, but I'd advise against it.
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