Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Broken Scotch Cake
(2.89)
A very mild blend, using predominantly flue cured Virginia, but with the addition of some sun cured both to cool and sweeten the smoke. A rough cut into very coarse pieces also contributes to cooling the smoke.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, bulk |
| 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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2.89 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 51 - 56 of 56 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
A very mild VA with little to none Lakeland aroma. Burns easily with little or none tongue bite. Excellent for a short breakfast smoke perhaps a little to light for an al day smoke. Similar to Bright CR. To be smoked very slowly to fully enjoy it. A light natural VA. Perfect in larger meerschaums.
Pipe Used:
Dunhill 3 and 4 Meerschaum and briar
PurchasedFrom:
Switzerland
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2020 | Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is one of those ones that become quite interesting as it's obvious that the blend has changed significantly at least in presentation over the years.
I picked this up as one I had not tried before along with a pipe purchase.
The rectangle tin had a heavy card stock piece in the top which keeps the tobacco pressed down, nice touch. Classy foil paper adds to the "premium" feel of the packaging. Opening it up, I found a ribbon/shag cut (Very broken I guess) at the expected moist level of a G&H product.
It was easy to dry some for an hour or so, and pack into the pipe. Lighting was easy as it seemed to take off well. The taste starts out with high virginia notes and picks up some medium level supports. As the pipe smokes down, I pick up a faint "lakeland" soapy note, but not overpowering like some products, but to my taste there. I really notice it in the aftertaste after finishing a bowl.
It's not a very complex smoke, but quite enjoyable during the heat of summer when I really enjoy VA blends. The nic level is medium. It burns down leaving surprisingly little moisture in the pipe.
I'll smoke this as part of the summer rotation this year, but its not something I'd go out of my way to purchase again especially at the US price point.
I picked this up as one I had not tried before along with a pipe purchase.
The rectangle tin had a heavy card stock piece in the top which keeps the tobacco pressed down, nice touch. Classy foil paper adds to the "premium" feel of the packaging. Opening it up, I found a ribbon/shag cut (Very broken I guess) at the expected moist level of a G&H product.
It was easy to dry some for an hour or so, and pack into the pipe. Lighting was easy as it seemed to take off well. The taste starts out with high virginia notes and picks up some medium level supports. As the pipe smokes down, I pick up a faint "lakeland" soapy note, but not overpowering like some products, but to my taste there. I really notice it in the aftertaste after finishing a bowl.
It's not a very complex smoke, but quite enjoyable during the heat of summer when I really enjoy VA blends. The nic level is medium. It burns down leaving surprisingly little moisture in the pipe.
I'll smoke this as part of the summer rotation this year, but its not something I'd go out of my way to purchase again especially at the US price point.
Pipe Used:
various
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
new from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Apr 29, 2017 | Very Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Pleasant |
I found this offering to be a very smooth smoke. A wonderfully mellow, clean Virginia that seems to "cleanse" the palate when moving between English blends. A slight perfume to the taste that reminded me of aged Dunhill's Mild blend (even though the blends differ). The room note is nostalgically pleasant.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Kinsale XL27 and Rossi Sitting Lumberman
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking pipes.com
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 24, 2013 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
Broken Scotch Cake;
Star Rating = 3.0;
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst;
Pouch Note = 8;
Room Note = 8;
Flavor = 8;
Bite = 8;
Burn = 8;
After Taste = 8;
Raw Score = 48;
Rated Percentage = 80%;
Comment = Smooth, Medium Strength, this is a little Bitter, slight After Taste.
Star Rating = 3.0;
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst;
Pouch Note = 8;
Room Note = 8;
Flavor = 8;
Bite = 8;
Burn = 8;
After Taste = 8;
Raw Score = 48;
Rated Percentage = 80%;
Comment = Smooth, Medium Strength, this is a little Bitter, slight After Taste.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 17, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a very unassuming and relaxing English blend. It is not heavily flavored or very charactered in any particular way. This smooth smoking blend is for times when you do not want to think too much about what you are smoking, but would rather have a somewhat detached experience with a calm and balanced English blend. There is a subtle/mild but detectable warm spice about this blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 07, 2009 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Just got some Broken Scottish Cake from G&H. To my taste very much like Sam Gawith's Medium Virginia Flake (which recently is rather hard to come by) if a bit spicier and with a little more character.
Not really a "serious" blend such as the heavier ones by both of the "Gawiths"- but then again just the right thing for those times (such as morning or late evening) when something not so fulsome or aggressive is called for. Similar parameters to Medium Virginia Flake.
Taste: Nice,relaxing and not too obtrusive
Burn Qualities: also nice and even when packed correctly
Aftertaste: Very pleasant - a plus for me!
A generally all round pleasing smoke.
Not really a "serious" blend such as the heavier ones by both of the "Gawiths"- but then again just the right thing for those times (such as morning or late evening) when something not so fulsome or aggressive is called for. Similar parameters to Medium Virginia Flake.
Taste: Nice,relaxing and not too obtrusive
Burn Qualities: also nice and even when packed correctly
Aftertaste: Very pleasant - a plus for me!
A generally all round pleasing smoke.
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