Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Coniston Cut Plug

Yes Sir!

This tobacco gets 4 stars! Very addictive taste.

Ok, the first bowls made me nauseous, and I wondered how the H?ll someone could enjoy it. to give it a fair chance, I did prevail, and after a few bowls more, this one was the first I reached for in the morning.

Much fuller taste than Dark plug, but a bit less nicotine content.

Gawith Hoggarth have yet to disapoint me

(and yes, it do smell like perfume old ladies would use to disguise the smell of piss)

This tobacco has the typical floral scented British aroma in the pouch, mixed with a deep tobacco scent, and it also smells quite strong. On smoking, this tobacco burns very easily and cool. The strength of the tobacco is quite strong, but not overwhelmingly so like Cob Flake or the ropes. Nevertheless, I don't find this to be a good early-morning smoke because of the strength. It is quite dry tasting, too. Not a hint of sweetness, and a bit monotonous. What I think helps this tobacco is drying it thoroughly and lightly casing it with some high-proof rum, and perhaps a bit of licorice extract. Then it takes on a lively and pleasant character. The room aroma of the base tobacco is heavy.

AN English flake, in the English tradition, soapy as some would call it. This tobacco is either for those you like this type or not. A dark flake, partially broken and it comes moist, so some time is needed to air out for good smoke. Very flavorfull and aromatic in smell and room notes. This tobacco smokes all the way to the bottom of the bowl, with care! Strong on the nicotine, and with a white ash which shows it's purity. Not enough can be said for this tobacco. One of my favorites, which I smoke frequently.

20230314: Such a strange tobacco. The tin note is so meaty, DFK-like, but it doesn't translate heavily to the smoke. There is some element of it, some smokiness, but also some serious aromatics. Pegging this at 4 stars, definitely unique among the tobaccos I've tasted.

Tin note mainly of smoky dark fired Kentucky, and something herbal that I can't place. I feel like I get some rose geranium, or something similar to Bosun plug, in the smoke, but it's far more subdued. Whatever it is happens to be the main aromatic component to my mind. More of the tobacco and DFK barbecue comes through here compared to Bosun. I see tonka bean mentioned, got some ordered so I know what to look for, but having never encountered plain tonka beans before I can't speak about it. Far less the aromatic blast that Bosun is, and I'm not sure how I feel about it. May be a middle ground between another of my favorites, Kendal dark shag cut and Bosun, but I'm not sure I wouldn't rather just smoke either of those instead of this. Maybe they all have a place in my pantry.

Gawith and Hogarth Coniston Cut Plug: since the Irish funeral of Condor, and the ongoing celebration of Samuel Gawith's 1792, Coniston Cut Plug pays high tribute to both, and I rejoice.

Now this some baccy ! I really don't know how to explain this very well without repeating what has already been said. Well here goes: I guess that I would place this as a middle road between 1792 and Condor, but at the same time retaining its own element of originality. It is similar to 1792 in as far as the tonka seed topping and spiciness, and it also reminds one of condor in as far as smokiness and the floral element. I guess one could judge this as an improved version of Condor, but to do it proper justice I guess one needs to treat it as a blend in its own right, and a good one for that matter. It is strong, not for the faint of heart, but not overwhelming strong (as I find 1792 for instance). It's grassy flowery, but again not the main player here. At the end of the bowl I have made up my mind - I had a woody, rich, smokey, a bit flowery tobacco with a hint of dried fruit, and just the right amount of tonka topping to make this a wonderful experience. Not an all day smoker in my books, but very enjoyable. I do recommend some drying, otherwise it may eat matches. An easy 4/4 for me, and on a final note I believe that the word that best describes this is balance. Dark fired but not a mad house, various hints specific for your lakeland but just enough not to lean one way or another to make it controversial in taste.

Ahh.. is it spring already or Am I dreaming! It reminded me of Gawiths Bosun cut plug which is Geranium dominant and Dark Flake both are equally strong in Nic hit department. I will recommend this for smoking in the evenings when you have enough time to enjoy it's pleasant smoke. I have smoked in day times but take few puffs and put it aside and light again after while as relights also a pleasant affair. I will recommend in to experience and intermediates for a totally different experience.

This is a one bowl review. I really like this tobacco! I've been on a Lakeland bender of late, trying Ennerdale flake, Grasmere Flake, and obtaining some Kendal Flake and Dark Flake Scented along with Coniston. Coniston is a broken flake, and my 2 oz bulk order arrived not as moist as most GH&Co tobacco's. I still let a bowlful dry 20 minutes before loading and smoking. The Lakeland scent is noticeable but not overwhelming. The flavor is of strong tobacco and is very tasty. I wish I'd paid attention to other reviews and not made this my first bowl of the day because the Nic kick is above average. The lakeland flavor did come thru in the smoke although not as strongly as Ennerdale or Grasmere. This is a very good, very tasty,and strong tobacco.

Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. - Coniston Cut Plug

This is my first time having a pipe-full of Coniston Cut Plug and I must say that its a most enjoyable smoke.

It is slow burning, good flavour and a very enjoyable room note according to my wife.

I purchased this (and my other tobaccos) from: Miss Morans 6 Church Ln, Belfast BT1 4QN United Kingdom Tel: +44 28 9024 6826

They are a pleasure to do business with. They are very helpful and accommodating. Thank you to all at Miss Morans.

Very enjoyable.