Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Kendal Flake
(3.20)
A stronger tobacco with light side proportions of 68% virginia and a dark side of nearly 1/3, including 16% dark-cured Indian leaf, provide a medium strength smoke. The dominant flavour is one of scented almond and this complex top note is achieved by the combination of over 10 different flavours, including Rose Geranium, Vanilla, Rum, Tonquin, Musk, Heliotropin and Rose Fragrances.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor, Almond, Coffee, Floral Essences, Other / Misc, Rum, Sherry, Tonquin Bean, Vanilla, Whisky |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.20 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 61 - 69 of 69 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 12, 2007 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Very Pleasant |
Update: After smoking many pounds of Kendal Flake over the last two plus years, it is still a favorite and I enjoy it now more than ever. If you like this Flake dedicate a few pipes to it. It ages supurbly and I'm glad I have tons of this cellered.
Original Review: 04/22/2005 - Kendal Flake is a true Lakeland offering, semi sweet and a full, rich smoking experience. Rubbed out, rolled or stuffed, it provides a slow, cool and dry smoke. Upon the initial light, a strong aroma of Almond and Rose rushes forth that reminds me of the scent of the old Rose Milk hand lotion. After the bowl gets going, the flavorings settle down. Around mid-bowl, the Almond gives way to the Rose flavor/aroma and a nice natural Virginia flavor pokes through the exceptionally cool smoke. Approaching the final third of the bowl, the nicotine content has developed strength nicely and a very pleasing taste coats the tongue and palate which remains for some time after the bowl is finished. It burns even and complete, into a dry white ash. Hitting the ?zone? with this tobacco is simply Nirvana. In my humble opinion, this is simply the quintessence of Lakeland Flakes.
Original Review: 04/22/2005 - Kendal Flake is a true Lakeland offering, semi sweet and a full, rich smoking experience. Rubbed out, rolled or stuffed, it provides a slow, cool and dry smoke. Upon the initial light, a strong aroma of Almond and Rose rushes forth that reminds me of the scent of the old Rose Milk hand lotion. After the bowl gets going, the flavorings settle down. Around mid-bowl, the Almond gives way to the Rose flavor/aroma and a nice natural Virginia flavor pokes through the exceptionally cool smoke. Approaching the final third of the bowl, the nicotine content has developed strength nicely and a very pleasing taste coats the tongue and palate which remains for some time after the bowl is finished. It burns even and complete, into a dry white ash. Hitting the ?zone? with this tobacco is simply Nirvana. In my humble opinion, this is simply the quintessence of Lakeland Flakes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 22, 2007 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I came into a quarter-pound of KF, through a friend. I had never sampled it prior. Just over a week later, it is disappearing at an alarming rate and has a semi-permanent home in a group four Vesz apple. I read the list of essences applied to this flake but in all honesty I only detect roses. That said I prefer to smoke it on the dry side, which may cause the gentler bouquets to vanish. Taste-wise KF reminds me of the bottom third of a bowl of FVF, dark, toasty and inherently 'Lakeland'. I enjoy it very much, and will likely smoke KF in lieu of St. Bruno, as it is available with much less hunting than the esteemed latter.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 21, 2006 | Very Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I just didn't get on with this tobacco. It tasted terrible to me and I found the nicotine hit way too high - and I have smoked Condor and St Bruno and lived to tell the tale. It lights and burns well and smells great in the pouch - but did nothing else for me apart from leaving me feeling rather ill afterwards!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 04, 2005 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I didn't particularly like this tobacco. You know how you can develop a liking or disliking for a particular brand. I seem to have a problem with G & H tobaccos. This one was nice in every way except it had a very strong taste of "Soap". Lighted and burned nicely. The tobacco had a very nice aroma. But there was always that taste of Ajax.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 07, 2005 | Medium to Strong | Strong | Extra Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I don't know how one can take all of the flavorings that GH & Co. uses in this tobacco and make them work, but they have done it here. Kendall Flake has a fairly overwhelming pouch aroma, and it seems that the dominant scent is the almond.
Kendall Flake, at first light, comes across like gang busters and you wonder "what have I done!?" but soon it settles down and you sense the presence of excellent quality tobaccos. The flavorings never leave but Kendall Flake still comes across as a rich smoking axperience. Rich and somewhat sweet, KF fills your palate with layers upon layers of flavors. If you are looking for a monochromatic smoking experience, well, this isn't it.
Toward the end of the bowl, it is easy to forget the flavorings and florals as Kendall Flake is now running on all eight cylinders. KF burns evenly and completely, leaving the walls of your bowl clean. A dry mottled white ash is left in the bottom of your bowl. The nicotine content is a little higher than average.
Kendall Flake, at first light, comes across like gang busters and you wonder "what have I done!?" but soon it settles down and you sense the presence of excellent quality tobaccos. The flavorings never leave but Kendall Flake still comes across as a rich smoking axperience. Rich and somewhat sweet, KF fills your palate with layers upon layers of flavors. If you are looking for a monochromatic smoking experience, well, this isn't it.
Toward the end of the bowl, it is easy to forget the flavorings and florals as Kendall Flake is now running on all eight cylinders. KF burns evenly and completely, leaving the walls of your bowl clean. A dry mottled white ash is left in the bottom of your bowl. The nicotine content is a little higher than average.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 17, 2004 | Strong | Very Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Others have documented the details of this blend so I will not repeat that ground. Yes - super flowery, so much so that the first few bowls of it you will likely be able to discern little else. The tobacco is there, just overwhelmed.
At first I didn't think it had much complexity or depth beyond a decent VA with lots of aroma and flavor. I think the flavor becomes a *bit* more multilayered as you move through a sample. Especially when using DGT on a bowl. But I do not think it is so engaging as to become a smoke I crave.
While a good highly aromatic smoke, I find it a bit much for regular consumption. It is consistent in flavor from top to bottom with little variation. A good reliable dark and strongly flavored tobacco which settles in to a fairly smooth smoke. I found Glengarry Flake to be a bit more initially intense, but in the long run more complex and flavorful.
At first I didn't think it had much complexity or depth beyond a decent VA with lots of aroma and flavor. I think the flavor becomes a *bit* more multilayered as you move through a sample. Especially when using DGT on a bowl. But I do not think it is so engaging as to become a smoke I crave.
While a good highly aromatic smoke, I find it a bit much for regular consumption. It is consistent in flavor from top to bottom with little variation. A good reliable dark and strongly flavored tobacco which settles in to a fairly smooth smoke. I found Glengarry Flake to be a bit more initially intense, but in the long run more complex and flavorful.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 10, 2003 | Medium to Strong | Strong | Full | Tolerable |
Take your significant-other's bath crystals and pour them onto some good virginia flake and you've got Kendal. Now some might think this is a bad thing...I don't! But I can't mince words here folks: this stuff is very "soapy", flowery and perfumy. It also has great Va flavour and packs wallop to boot. For me, smoking this tobacco results in a major binge when nothing else seems right, but it will also satisfy Va lovers as an occasional change of pace when the usual suspects come up stale. The flake rubs, packs, and lights well, provided it isn't too moist. A very unusual, flowery taste that leaves little middle gound: you will likely love it or hate it. I would recommend using a cob, yard pipe or a briar dedicated to flavoured tobaccos, as this will leave its mark.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 12, 2021 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
Great smoke. Lakeland essence is not overpowering and nicely balanced with tobacco. Not a sign of tongue bite. Great for everyday smoke. Burns down to nice gray ash.
Pipe Used:
Mostly English lake blakemar and Invicta
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
8 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 24, 2013 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Kendal Flake;
Star Rating = 3.5;
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst;
Pouch Note = 9;
Room Note = 9;
Flavor = 9;
Bite = 9;
Burn = 9;
After Taste = 9;
Raw Score = 54;
Rated Percentage = 90%;
Comment = Very Smooth, Medium Strength, Nice Unusual Flavor, No Bite, White Ash Burn.
Star Rating = 3.5;
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst;
Pouch Note = 9;
Room Note = 9;
Flavor = 9;
Bite = 9;
Burn = 9;
After Taste = 9;
Raw Score = 54;
Rated Percentage = 90%;
Comment = Very Smooth, Medium Strength, Nice Unusual Flavor, No Bite, White Ash Burn.
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