Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Kendal Dark
(3.24)
A combination of dark fired and air cured Virginias cut into a fine shag for easy smoking.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Nuts / Beans |
| Cut | Shag |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.24 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 05, 2010 | Overwhelming | None Detected | Overwhelming | Very Strong |
As a huge fan of both Kendal Kentucky and straight virginias, I thought this one would be a winner for sure. Indeed, it looked like KK and had a lot of its flavor. But it rapidly turned bitter and sour. And the room aroma was absolutely nasty! I did not find this to smoke like Dark Flake at all.
I think this is mostly a dark-fired African "burley", as I don't taste anything resembling virginias sweetness in this mix. I like the shag cut, as it gives a shorter smoke, and I smoke a lot of Kendal Kentucky on my lunch hours. But this one took the saliva from my mouth and gave me hiccups even when I puffed overly slowly. I find nothing to save this tobacco from a one star rating. If you're looking for a nicotine hit, here you go. If you're looking for something refined and complex (or even tasty), look elsewhere.
I think this is mostly a dark-fired African "burley", as I don't taste anything resembling virginias sweetness in this mix. I like the shag cut, as it gives a shorter smoke, and I smoke a lot of Kendal Kentucky on my lunch hours. But this one took the saliva from my mouth and gave me hiccups even when I puffed overly slowly. I find nothing to save this tobacco from a one star rating. If you're looking for a nicotine hit, here you go. If you're looking for something refined and complex (or even tasty), look elsewhere.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2016 | Very Strong | Medium | Very Full | Strong |
Gawith Hoggarth - Kendal Dark.
The pouch doesn't reveal much of a surprise: a fairly dark, finely cut shag tobacco. The aroma's ever so slightly aromatic, nothing that would imply a large casing's been added, but a delicate one has been.
Because of the correct hydration this lights easily and delivers a full tasting smoke. Full, albeit basic; there isn't any flashy nuances, it's a simple smoke. The flavour I get coming through is mainly a strong/robust Virginia one, with bit of a fired touch. Although there doesn't seem to be any 'flashy' nuances to this, there is one that's 'not so flashy': after five minutes or so the smoke starts to become acrid, with the fired touch becoming burnt instead of fired. This taste also lingers on the palate afterwards.
If you smoke for nicotine this is a blend that's sure to please: very strong.
I can honestly see why some pipers would find this appealing, it sums up the term Old School to me: a no messing, full tasting, strong blend. For me though, it's too macho, I'll stick with my Black Frigate!
Not recommended.
The pouch doesn't reveal much of a surprise: a fairly dark, finely cut shag tobacco. The aroma's ever so slightly aromatic, nothing that would imply a large casing's been added, but a delicate one has been.
Because of the correct hydration this lights easily and delivers a full tasting smoke. Full, albeit basic; there isn't any flashy nuances, it's a simple smoke. The flavour I get coming through is mainly a strong/robust Virginia one, with bit of a fired touch. Although there doesn't seem to be any 'flashy' nuances to this, there is one that's 'not so flashy': after five minutes or so the smoke starts to become acrid, with the fired touch becoming burnt instead of fired. This taste also lingers on the palate afterwards.
If you smoke for nicotine this is a blend that's sure to please: very strong.
I can honestly see why some pipers would find this appealing, it sums up the term Old School to me: a no messing, full tasting, strong blend. For me though, it's too macho, I'll stick with my Black Frigate!
Not recommended.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Harp #03
PurchasedFrom:
Gauntleys
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2018 | Strong | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
This WAS my favorite blend. I smoke 500g every 6 weeks. Well, I just received a shipment today, and they've changed the packaging!
It used to come in an absolutely beautiful and classic paper/wax bag, that was a joy to dig into every time I used the tobacco.
Now it comes in a plastic bag. With a zip lock on it.
This is why you can't have nice things anymore.
It used to come in an absolutely beautiful and classic paper/wax bag, that was a joy to dig into every time I used the tobacco.
Now it comes in a plastic bag. With a zip lock on it.
This is why you can't have nice things anymore.
Pipe Used:
Falcon, Cob Legend, Clay
PurchasedFrom:
4Noggins
Age When Smoked:
New from bag (plastic :()
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