Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Ultimum
(3.60)
Notes: A combination of rich black cavendish, finest burleys and mature Virginias. A sweet mixture with a fragrant room aroma of cherries and caramel.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Caramel, Cherry |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 25 grams and 50 grams pouches |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2018 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Coming from a cigar smoker’s perspective when I decided to try the pipe I wasn’t entirely sure about these very sweet aromatics that my tobacconist stocked but the more I try them the more I like them, although they do have to be treated almost like a dessert. But so far Gawith Hoggarth always has the balance right – it may smell incredibly sweet but this doesn’t fully transfer to the smoke which is generally very balanced.
This Gawith Hoggarth blend has an absolutely delicious tin aroma (but which one doesn’t?); a delicious fruity cherry fragrance like cherry caramel sweets if such a thing exists.
This is a textured blend consisting of a mix of torn/rough cut and fine ribbon cut which packs easily, however it is not just moist but a very sticky tobacco. No amount of pre-smoke drying time seemed to make any difference. Lighting was a chore. This produced a mild sweet Cavendish flavour with a sweet, fruity, creamy, steamy smoke. A very pleasant flavour overall but not distinctly tasting of tobacco. It did produce a delectable room note also.
Not quite what I was hoping for but I did like it well enough to try again. My plan is to allow the next batch to dry naturally over an extended period of time to see what effect this has on the flavour as I imagine reducing the steam may allow more of the tobacco character to be revealed.
This Gawith Hoggarth blend has an absolutely delicious tin aroma (but which one doesn’t?); a delicious fruity cherry fragrance like cherry caramel sweets if such a thing exists.
This is a textured blend consisting of a mix of torn/rough cut and fine ribbon cut which packs easily, however it is not just moist but a very sticky tobacco. No amount of pre-smoke drying time seemed to make any difference. Lighting was a chore. This produced a mild sweet Cavendish flavour with a sweet, fruity, creamy, steamy smoke. A very pleasant flavour overall but not distinctly tasting of tobacco. It did produce a delectable room note also.
Not quite what I was hoping for but I did like it well enough to try again. My plan is to allow the next batch to dry naturally over an extended period of time to see what effect this has on the flavour as I imagine reducing the steam may allow more of the tobacco character to be revealed.
Pipe Used:
Carey, Missouri Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Local tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from the tobacconist
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant |
A smell you wont forget once sniffed..
A black tobacco in the most part with some lighter brown leaf to break it up and help the burn. The smell is one of a kind, sweet but not sickly muted cherry and a rich caramel sauce. You will want to take a bite of this just to see if it tastes as good as it smells. A messy cut with bits of broken flake. The topping is heavy in substance and the leaf is tacky. My test tobacco needed a little drying time. I like the microwave and a sheet of plain paper if I'm in a rush. Short high burst and let it cool and evaporate. Take it easy though and yes this is not for the purists.
lighting takes a little heat as the tobacco is weighty in nature. The initial lights bring a taste just like the un lit smell and this is always a good start. The cherry is obvious, not sweet or sour more maraschino with some floral edge. So far not cloying or drug store at all. Once things were up to temperature and free burning the smoke was refreshing, smooth and somewhat creamy the caramel was if showing a condiment at this early stage. The idea I was smoking tobacco at all was far from my mind apart from the mild dose of nicotine.
As the tobacco shrunk a lot I tamped it and perhaps this was indication I had failed to dry it sufficiently. This may account for the warm burn I was getting. Not scorching hot but needed sipping to prevent some flavour loss. Approaching mid pipe the tobacco shows through a little and a woodsy peppery spice is evident. Cherry topping has subsided somewhat and things get a little to chemically tasting for my liking and is heading down the road to bitter. This is one of the better cherry tobaccos I have smoked but not perfect.
A black tobacco in the most part with some lighter brown leaf to break it up and help the burn. The smell is one of a kind, sweet but not sickly muted cherry and a rich caramel sauce. You will want to take a bite of this just to see if it tastes as good as it smells. A messy cut with bits of broken flake. The topping is heavy in substance and the leaf is tacky. My test tobacco needed a little drying time. I like the microwave and a sheet of plain paper if I'm in a rush. Short high burst and let it cool and evaporate. Take it easy though and yes this is not for the purists.
lighting takes a little heat as the tobacco is weighty in nature. The initial lights bring a taste just like the un lit smell and this is always a good start. The cherry is obvious, not sweet or sour more maraschino with some floral edge. So far not cloying or drug store at all. Once things were up to temperature and free burning the smoke was refreshing, smooth and somewhat creamy the caramel was if showing a condiment at this early stage. The idea I was smoking tobacco at all was far from my mind apart from the mild dose of nicotine.
As the tobacco shrunk a lot I tamped it and perhaps this was indication I had failed to dry it sufficiently. This may account for the warm burn I was getting. Not scorching hot but needed sipping to prevent some flavour loss. Approaching mid pipe the tobacco shows through a little and a woodsy peppery spice is evident. Cherry topping has subsided somewhat and things get a little to chemically tasting for my liking and is heading down the road to bitter. This is one of the better cherry tobaccos I have smoked but not perfect.
Pipe Used:
stefano exclusive briar
PurchasedFrom:
Banbury cross tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
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