Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Brown Irish X

As with all the GH&C ropes, this is another fine old-world tobacco which is well-mannered and of superb quality.

Make noi mistake about it, this is a STRONG tobacco. If you think Irish Flake and 1792 are strong....you might not be ready for this Brown Irish X!

It has a pure tobacco taste and is very similar to Sam Gawith's Brown Rope #4, except that Brown Irish X is more refined (or sophisticated); smoother and more flavorful.

As is the case with all strong yet high-quality tobaccos, this is not a kick-you-in-the-face and punch-you-in-the-stomach strong. The nic will definitely manifest itself after you've smoked a bit....but it is not at all harsh; and despite it being about the strongest tobacco I've yet to find, it does not even require an accompanying drink.

I love the high-strength and the good manners...but ultimately, I like some of the other GH&C offerings better, simply because they have more taste and even more body (such as black Irish X)

If you're looking for a very strong yet good-mannered tobacco, with an understated old-world pure tobacco taste, give this a try.

Yes another great twist by G/H, 4++++ from me on this one, a must try like all there Twists & Ropes.

hey de paso por gringo why you so green -Been Smoking this and downing shots of everclear cause i thought it was a good idea. Recommended with caution. No I'm only joking, I smoke 10 bowls of this a day haha

I like strong tobacco. This fits the bill perfect. I also have been mixing this with G.H. & Co. Black XX. I do a couple quarter size slices put them in the coffee grinder for a zap or two and let dry for a couple hours. Either way, with or without the Black XX it has to dry or it won't stay lit. BTW the Brown is certainly stronger then Black. But I'll review Black later.

Medium sized bowl, loose pack works best for me. Tons of smoke with few relights. It does seem to mellow towards the end. But overall its not over the top strong to begin with for me being an ex cig smoker. Its got just the right punch for me. Room note favors the strong side. So probably not the best choice if your trying to make friends. I recommend this if you like it full flavor.

I received a 1oz. sampling of both brown and black irish twist. I enjoyed every aspect of this tobacco including the pre-light ritual of slicing and rubbing-out. The brown has a wonderful flavor, smokes well, has a rich and creamy smoke that can send one to dreamland. I will definitely buy more as well as add it to my favorites. Not so with the black however, but that is a different story. What I like most, as well as being a great smoke, is that this has that effect of being unchanged for so long (I am told) that it provides a link to the past in a way that few things do anymore.

Sliced thin, then rubbed out between palms works best for me. Very earthy taste and the only tobacco that gave me hiccups not for everyday as I like my tolerance for nicotine to stay below what this one offers so I can smoke it for a late night buzz every now and then.

This could have defied identification had I found it on the floor somewhere. It could have been an ill-treated cigar or something that had been left by a "medium-bore" dog.

I trim it into crescent-shaped bits around the circumference, and with no further ado, it goes in with a light tamp and smokes trouble-free with one or two lights. Maybe I'm just getting more adept at this pipe-smoking thing (?)

I can't resist saying that " if you're a cigar-lover, then try this baccy." It always makes me cringe when other people say it, but mixed with well-crumbled stogies ?? Re-cycling at it's absolute best. OK, so I'm a tight-wad, but us pensioners have to smoke on a low budget these days, and if the end product is acceptable ( which this particular trick is for me ) what the hell ??

Add this one to my "grave-Goods" when I go Dear. I'll smoke it when Old Nick gives me a break from the cess-pits.

This has a stout all tobacco taste and is a bit harsh unlike its counterpart Brown Bogie which I think is smoother and not harsh. I find that this is a hair stronger than BB but it might just be its harshness. Although I prefer BB over this I'll always have some on hand for when I want a stouter smoke.

This is currently my favorite tobacco, but I only smoke it occasionally. It requires a little time for its preparation, and can leave your head spinning a bit. I smoke this when I can sit down and give the whole process a little attention, and when I don't have anything really pressing to do afterward. The stuff smells like fresh cured tobacco; a bit like a good quality cigar. I cut it into little coins, rub it out a bit, and stuff it in my pipe. Takes a bit to fire it up, but stays lit after I get a bowl going (I find that if I leave it out to dry it gets too dry - I smoke it fresh after cutting it off). While smoking the flavors are spicy and floral, again, not unlike a good cigar, but without the strong cigar aroma and not as creamy. For a flat-out top quality Virginia tobacco smoking experience, I recommend this stuff. For somebody that wants a baseline to compare other Virginias, especially plugs, twist, flake and cake cuts, this is the stuff. Smoker beware, however, this tobacco packs a formidable nicotine punch!