Samuel Gawith Winter Time Flake
(3.23)
Winter Time Flake Pipe Tobacco by Samuel Gawith is a blend of pressed Virginia leaves. With a higher sugar content and the spiciness of the latakia, experience a cool but rich, slow burn tobacco. For the experienced smoker.
Notes: This flake is part of a limited Four Season series in a wild collaboration of Samuel Gawith, Stanislaw, and DTM.
These Four Seasonflakes are: Irish Spring Time Flake, English Summer Flake, Scottish Autumn Flake, and Winter Time Flake.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Series | Four Seasons |
| Blended By | Stanislaw & Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Latakia |
| Contents | Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.23 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2020 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Excellent blend!It is 50/50 Latakia-Virginia blend.When you smoke it very slow it is giving a taste like lakritz bonbons!Highly recommended!It is simple but very tasty! It is limited edition and not everywhere in stock!
Pipe Used:
Mr. Brog
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2019 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
3rd guy
I absolutely love this blend. Have a few dozen tins in the cellar. Has the best tin note and tin art I have come across in awhile. I have only had this and the Spring Time Flake so far of the 4 blends in this series. I have the other 2 in the cellar.
The 2 components they blended here just work in such a harmony I wish it was easier to obtain. If you are a Latakia lover put this on your radar. Leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
Still for sale in Europe so find a shipping buddy overseas which is what I do.
I absolutely love this blend. Have a few dozen tins in the cellar. Has the best tin note and tin art I have come across in awhile. I have only had this and the Spring Time Flake so far of the 4 blends in this series. I have the other 2 in the cellar.
The 2 components they blended here just work in such a harmony I wish it was easier to obtain. If you are a Latakia lover put this on your radar. Leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
Still for sale in Europe so find a shipping buddy overseas which is what I do.
Pipe Used:
Meers
PurchasedFrom:
Overseas
Age When Smoked:
3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Samuel Gawith - Winter Time Flake.
This was one of my early reviews a few years back, but given the time that's passed since, and a lot of tins smoked, I wanted to re-post.
The tin holds a set of dark, slightly mottled, flakes. As usual, these arrive quite damp. I've found the moisture can vary, some tins are horribly wet, yet others are acceptable. Acceptable: don't expect perfect, this is, after all, Sam G'!
I find the title fitting, it makes a comforting winter smoke. The Virginia's added to a lesser degree, the Latakia has more tenure in the smoke. Although the Lat' dominates, it doesn't seem overly smoky, or asperous, there's cedar and smoke, but it isn't in the same league of astringency as something like Sam G' Balkan Flake. The Virginia isn't overshadowed completely, it's definitely present: refreshing the smoke, with a grassy, fruity, note, toning down the Latakia. I detect no added flavours, it's a natural tasting blend. The burn's steady, cool, and requires very little maintenance.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: traditional.
Not a Lat-Bomb.
Winter Time Flake. It's been in my rotation for years, so it can't get less than four:
Highly recommended.
This was one of my early reviews a few years back, but given the time that's passed since, and a lot of tins smoked, I wanted to re-post.
The tin holds a set of dark, slightly mottled, flakes. As usual, these arrive quite damp. I've found the moisture can vary, some tins are horribly wet, yet others are acceptable. Acceptable: don't expect perfect, this is, after all, Sam G'!
I find the title fitting, it makes a comforting winter smoke. The Virginia's added to a lesser degree, the Latakia has more tenure in the smoke. Although the Lat' dominates, it doesn't seem overly smoky, or asperous, there's cedar and smoke, but it isn't in the same league of astringency as something like Sam G' Balkan Flake. The Virginia isn't overshadowed completely, it's definitely present: refreshing the smoke, with a grassy, fruity, note, toning down the Latakia. I detect no added flavours, it's a natural tasting blend. The burn's steady, cool, and requires very little maintenance.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: traditional.
Not a Lat-Bomb.
Winter Time Flake. It's been in my rotation for years, so it can't get less than four:
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
Various
Age When Smoked:
Various
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 22, 2023 | Strong | None Detected | Overwhelming | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This tobacco is the best pipe tobacco I have tried so far; it's my absolute favorite. The moisture content upon opening the tin is perfect, with no drying time needed. The flakes are easy to put in the pipe, and the smoke is cool, causing no tongue bite at all. Additionally, the tobacco burns very well.
Now to the best part: the taste and effect. The first time I smoked this winter flake, I was sitting in a chair, trying to relax. After a few puffs, it put me in a very relaxed, almost meditative mood. The experience is so enjoyable. The nicotine is strong, and the tobacco is of excellent quality. As I've stated, this is my favorite pipe tobacco so far.
Now to the best part: the taste and effect. The first time I smoked this winter flake, I was sitting in a chair, trying to relax. After a few puffs, it put me in a very relaxed, almost meditative mood. The experience is so enjoyable. The nicotine is strong, and the tobacco is of excellent quality. As I've stated, this is my favorite pipe tobacco so far.
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