Samuel Gawith Spring Time Flake
(3.50)
Virginias and a touch of perique matured in old sherry barrels, this Springtime flake combines the natural, subtle sweetness of the former with the spice and sherry flavor of the latter; like all the Four Seasons mixtures, it's a labor of love, and the cooperation between Samuel Gawith and Dr. Josef Stanislav.
Notes: This is the same as Irish Spring Flake, though the packaging is different. Please submit reviews for this blend under Samuel Gawith's Irish Spring Flake.
Details
| Brand | Samuel Gawith |
| Series | Four Seasons |
| Blended By | Stanislaw & Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Sherry, Spices |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.50 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A limited edition blend means since you find it you should purchase it with no second thoughts!this is my first out of four blends from the series°the tin appearance prepares you for something fresh and unique like spring time!when you crack the tin a light sherry topping accompanied with citrus and spicy grass notes comes out.the flakes are mostly semi broken and rub out very easily.the moisture is ok.my advise is not to dry them out because the flavours seem to flatten.lights with some effort and several relights are needed.while smoking there is only pleasure.the main player is the virginias wich i think are the same with golden glow.fresh fruits,citruses,lots of grass and some earth notes are mixed very well each other.the perique is in the backround in a spicy way and very rare some sour notes come out.the topping was absent while smoking,though present in the room note wich is pleasant.the nicotine level is almost medium.burns cool, a bit fast with some moisture being created to total ash.no tongue bite appeared.this is a really decent blend that can be smoked all day.totally a must try!!
Age When Smoked:
Rubbed and packed at once
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2022 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Tin note sweet and spicy slightly musty. Thick cut flake needs some rubbing out and some drying time. This tobacco is outstanding sweetness and spiciness with just a hint of the sherry flavor . It packs very will and will last a long time if smoked with a light cadence. Very complex flavors and the topping is just perfect, not too much but still lightly noticeable. This is one of the best Vapers I have had that has added toppings. the nic hit is medium. Strength is medium as well. Burns very evenly. Great smoke for sitting and relaxing.
Pipe Used:
Modified Peterson with condenser
PurchasedFrom:
friend gift
Age When Smoked:
gift not sure but aged a bit
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09, 2020 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Unnoticeable |
Same notes as for: Samuel Gawith - Irish Spring Flake (Four Seasons)
Big surprise. I have tried all from Four season series and left Irish Spring at the end. As VA/Per is not for me. Guys I did not notice Perique at all. For someone it could be negative effect. I appreciated sweetness without additional spices, tobacco was grassy, sweet with a bit tone of flowers. For piper focusing on straight VA. This is must try staff.
Big surprise. I have tried all from Four season series and left Irish Spring at the end. As VA/Per is not for me. Guys I did not notice Perique at all. For someone it could be negative effect. I appreciated sweetness without additional spices, tobacco was grassy, sweet with a bit tone of flowers. For piper focusing on straight VA. This is must try staff.
Pipe Used:
BPK, MM cob
PurchasedFrom:
etrafika.cz
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Fantastic. One of the best if you like virginia perique blends. The sherry note is not dominant. No artificial flavours. An extremely spicy and addictive tobacco. Hard to get though but worth every cent. Its spicy sweet and of the highest quality. Very very highly recommended. No bite, no moisture build up and comes in the tin as very dry broken flakes. No prep required. Just load a bowl and smoke. Amazing stuff.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 11, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
The tin aroma reminded me of John Aylesbury "Sir John's Flake Virginia". Citrus and grass notes and perhaps a little of sherry. I did not notice any of the perique in the tin aroma. This did not need any drying. The moisture content of the flakes was perfect. I used a half rubbed out half fold and stuffed method. Initially the taste was of a good virginia without anything else of note. However, during the first quarter some black pepper and a light shitake mushroom taste came in to play. The perique had started to find its way through. From the end of the first quarter through the rest of the bowl the perique took more of a prominent flavor creating a chewy smoke with black pepper/shitake with the virginia still in play. The room note was very pleasant throughout. This tobacco was an absolute wonderful smoke and excellent vaper.
Pipe Used:
Briar
Age When Smoked:
3 to 4 years
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