Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Curly Cut
(3.03)
Manufactured by spinning tobacco leaves into a rope which is then made into a roll form, pressed, and finally sliced to produce round tobacco circles. Unlike the whole ropes, which use all dark leaf, this rope is spun using Bright Virginia outer wrapper leaves. This gives the tobacco a milder nature as well as an attractive contrast in color.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Curly Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.03 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2003 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I finally tried this blend and found it an improvement over their 'deluxe' model. The rope discs are smaller and about the size of quarter. Most have a nice birdseye present but there is quite a variation in make-up from disc to disc. Some are predominantly darker, reddish brown while others are a lighter, golden color. Due to the tobaccos and manufacturing process, all have the birdseye contrast that I find visually appealing and I think adds to the taste. However, from bowl to bowl I thought this had no impact on the smoke. As with other bulk blends of this type, the discs also have a tendency to unravel in transit or due to handling. In that rubbed out form, I think it smokes slightly hot. The taste was toned down from their 'deluxe' and milder overall. An enjoyable, satisfying but not a great smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2018 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Not a complex blend but still quite good. The sample that I am smoking from is on the dry side but there’s still a bit of pliability to the tobacco. Compared to other Gawith Hoggarth products, Curly Cut takes to flame really well; it’s a 2-3 match smoke when packed with care.
Overall this tobacco is quite flavorful. The dark Virginia tobacco is rich, spicy and earthy tasting. The bright leaf adds a pleasant sweetness to the mix and helps to add contrast to a light, yet pervasive smoky flavor, which to me tastes like dark fired Kentucky. Holding true to the no added flavoring or “unscented” tradition, a delicate rose geranium fragrance graces the finish, rendering a subtle aromatic high note.
Despite the substantial flavor, Curly Cut is not loaded with nicotine. So this offering isn’t just a sliced strong pigtail or Irish rope. Instead, the nicotine level is medium at best, making Curly Cut a very approachable option for pipers looking to transition into moderately strong Kendal blends.
On a personal note, I too prefer the way this blend tastes when smoked in a cob.
Overall this tobacco is quite flavorful. The dark Virginia tobacco is rich, spicy and earthy tasting. The bright leaf adds a pleasant sweetness to the mix and helps to add contrast to a light, yet pervasive smoky flavor, which to me tastes like dark fired Kentucky. Holding true to the no added flavoring or “unscented” tradition, a delicate rose geranium fragrance graces the finish, rendering a subtle aromatic high note.
Despite the substantial flavor, Curly Cut is not loaded with nicotine. So this offering isn’t just a sliced strong pigtail or Irish rope. Instead, the nicotine level is medium at best, making Curly Cut a very approachable option for pipers looking to transition into moderately strong Kendal blends.
On a personal note, I too prefer the way this blend tastes when smoked in a cob.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Apr 08, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The dark VA's have a dark fruit sweetness about them that lead the way, they are slightly earthy and there is a fermented grain note that comes in and out and builds throughout the bowl becoming a little more forward after the halfway point. The bright VA's have notes of hay and citrus and come in and out at various points throughout the bowl. There is a floral note due to the variety of the VA's themselves, I do not detect the lakeland essence here. The nic hit is about mild to medium all things combined the overall feel of the tobacco is at the lower end of medium. It will not bite and does not get harsh or cigarette like at all. Offers plenty of smoke for a straight VA. Overall, recommended especially for late Spring and early Fall.
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