Samuel Gawith 2013
(3.45)
For this 2013 Limited Edition Pipe Tobacco, Samuel Gawith have chosen a specially selected blend of Virginia tobaccos blended together with some sweet black cavendish and some good quality burley tobacco with a Vanilla Creme flavour. To compliment the already smooth characteristic of this blend a soupcon of almond essence has been added.
The result is a very smooth, medium strength tobacco with a good volume of smoke and a delightful room note.
Limited Edition run of only 15,000 tins world wide.
Notes: A limited-edition blend of Virginias, sweet black Cavendish, a touch of Burley, a little vanilla creme aromatic, and a light touch of almond essence.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Series | Limited Edition |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Almond, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.45 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
The Virginias provide some citrus, dark fruit, a bit of earth, and a light grass and honey. They form the base of the blend. Competing with them for attention is the earthy, woody, very nutty, molasses sweet burley. The black cavendish offers some rich sugar. The vanilla creme topping has a little depth, and the almond continually acts as a condiment. They tone down the tobaccos a bit without dropping them out. The toppings do sport an alcohol note that some may find distracting, and tend to get a little syrupy in the last third of the experience. Won’t bite or get harsh, but can warm the tongue just mite if puffed fast. The strength level is just past the center of mild to medium. The taste falls a tad short of the medium threshold. The nic-hit is a little closer to mild than it is to medium. Burns at a reasonable pace with a lightly creamy and very sweet, consistent flavor from start to finish. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires just more than an average number of relights. Has a decent, lingering after taste. Can be an all day smoke for veteran smokers.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This Limited Edition 2013 from Samuel Gawith is a very good compromise of English and aromatic. My tin was pleasantly dry but still fragrant with light floral vanilla and very mild almond. There was no heavy wet presence of humectant or sticky topping. The tobacco was easy to light and the smoke was cool and smooth. The tobacco taste was sweetly simple, but came through quite nicely. What it lacked in complexity of flavor was compensated for by fragrance, lack of bite, and the easy pleasure it brings. This is a relaxing, delightful smoke. For someone like me who prefers English blends, the seasonal aromatics offered at Christmas time each year are often too sweet and heavily flavored. This blend is a perfect alternative. Samuel Gawith Ltd. Ed 2013 is ideal for holiday gatherings and after dinner conversation. It will serve equally well with slippers, sweater, and a blazing fireplace. Because of it's limited production run, I thought I'd get a few tins to put aside - to age patiently and break open on winter holidays and evenings to come.
Pipe Used:
Block meerschaum Churchwarden
PurchasedFrom:
Cupojoepipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Year or less
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