Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Black Irish XXX
(2.23)
The steamed Black Kendal twists look dark, rich and above all strong. While this is mainly true when compared to other pipe tobaccos, it is not when it comes to twists. Black twist is hand pressed and steamed which reduces nicotine and removes some of the spicy edge. Even though it is lighter than Brown Twist, it is still a strong tobacco in the grand scheme of things. Due to the fire cured leaf addition, it has a vast array of flavours including smoky, spicy, woody, earthy, leathery and all the while very smooth and cool to smoke.
Notes: Black Twist XXX [Also Known As Black Irish XXX]
"All our twist tobacco varieties are manufactured by the same spinning process using dark fired wrapper leaves. The filler is again, predominantly dark fired leaf with the addition of a small percentage of dark air cured Indian leaf. They are therefore strong tobaccos. Black Twist (Black Irish), because the cooking process removes some of the stronger tar and nicotine elements, provides a milder smoke than the brown twist." - Gawith Hoggarth
Pigtail - thin (10 mm or just over 3/8 inch), Bogie - medium (15 mm or almost 19/32 inch), Irish X/Twist - thick (20 mm or 25/32 inch), Irish XXX - extra thick (25 mm or almost 1 inch)
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Rope |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Very Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Extra Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.23 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2014 | Very Strong | Extremely Mild | Very Full | Tolerable |
Gawith Hoggarth - Black Irish XXX.
This is a VERY STRONG tobacco. Right from opening it up I can tell immediately how powerful this is gonna be. The aroma is a real potent one, not your stereotypical Virginia one, yes it is definitely Virginia at the forefront but there is also a certain smokiness to it. As I often find with rope tobaccos, it's a touch damp so the best way to go (I think) is to cut the rope first and then allow it some time to air. Mine only requires a few hours to reach a better level of hydration and I fill my pipe asap to get started! First few puffs? As I had anticipated this is a whopper with strength! Mind you, as I find it too difficult to inhale the thick smoke without a coughing repercussion I don't find the N amount too disagreeable. As it says in the description on here, the smoke is cool in temperature. There is a slight smokiness to the Virginia taste but also there is a leathery/liquorice flavour that, to be fair, becomes a touch unpleasant after some time, actually giving my mouth a sticky feeling. As XXX burns down it leaves a pure white ash. Whilst I am mentioning the burn I would also like to point out just how steady the burn is. On a number of occasions I have left my pipe sitting for enough time that I feel the chances of it being extinguished are unequivocal but to my astonishment it is still burning. The room-note is a really full one, perhaps too full for some people! I feel that there are some excellent qualities to this blend, i.e an excellent burn, cool smoke and a smoky taste but sadly I can't score it higher due to the acrid stickiness left in my mouth. But conjecture says if you are a very 'hardened smoker' who loves nicotine then this will suit you!
Two stars.
This is a VERY STRONG tobacco. Right from opening it up I can tell immediately how powerful this is gonna be. The aroma is a real potent one, not your stereotypical Virginia one, yes it is definitely Virginia at the forefront but there is also a certain smokiness to it. As I often find with rope tobaccos, it's a touch damp so the best way to go (I think) is to cut the rope first and then allow it some time to air. Mine only requires a few hours to reach a better level of hydration and I fill my pipe asap to get started! First few puffs? As I had anticipated this is a whopper with strength! Mind you, as I find it too difficult to inhale the thick smoke without a coughing repercussion I don't find the N amount too disagreeable. As it says in the description on here, the smoke is cool in temperature. There is a slight smokiness to the Virginia taste but also there is a leathery/liquorice flavour that, to be fair, becomes a touch unpleasant after some time, actually giving my mouth a sticky feeling. As XXX burns down it leaves a pure white ash. Whilst I am mentioning the burn I would also like to point out just how steady the burn is. On a number of occasions I have left my pipe sitting for enough time that I feel the chances of it being extinguished are unequivocal but to my astonishment it is still burning. The room-note is a really full one, perhaps too full for some people! I feel that there are some excellent qualities to this blend, i.e an excellent burn, cool smoke and a smoky taste but sadly I can't score it higher due to the acrid stickiness left in my mouth. But conjecture says if you are a very 'hardened smoker' who loves nicotine then this will suit you!
Two stars.
Pipe Used:
Rattray Six Friends
PurchasedFrom:
G.Q Tobaccos
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2015 | Extremely Strong | None Detected | Extra Full | Extra Strong |
Beautiful rope again...looks like somebody could bite off a bit and chew it. A friend of mine actually did so and said it was like 'redman'. Anyhow....this rope is a bit 'smoother' than the black/brown irish X rope. It still is like BBQ meat and smokey, but is a bit less harsh on the mouth and throat than the brown rope.
It's a good tobacco, but not one I smoke often.
It's a good tobacco, but not one I smoke often.
Pipe Used:
Bent Billard, Dublin, Egg, Acorn
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New from store - 1-3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2021 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Strong |
This was a difficult one. It is made from good tobacco but it is such a niche flavour in the sense there's a strong barbecue note forward with a surprisingly sweet edge supporting what is in my view a mild smoke. That barbecue smell is in the pouch and room note too. Dont mistake the colour for that of a Maduro cigar leaf the steaming of the Brown Twist mellows this rope profoundly. Unique in its form and flavour I found this needing several relights even when cut into thin coins so leave plenty of drying time. Smooth creamy and consistant this is a smoke not without its charm. There is indeed a fine white ash.
Pipe Used:
MM Cob
PurchasedFrom:
The Black Swan Shoppe
Age When Smoked:
New and Jarred for months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2019 | Very Strong | None Detected | Overwhelming | Extra Strong |
This is a unique tobacco. I can appreciate the history of it and the fact that smokes very cool, it is very cool regardless of pipe. It is somewhat overwhelming with flavour which is a bit odd. I would say BBQ that is wet. You get smokiness, earthiness and bitterness from it. Nice on the retro hail. I first smoked this with some orange juice (squash variety added water) and the taste and everything else became too much and it was not enjoyable after 15mins. So I didn’t give up, to enjoy this tobacco you need to have a bitter or at very least none sweet drink. I have smoked it with black string coffee and I have smoked it with Leffe Brun which is a very stout beer from Belgium (I think)
Not a regular smoker but it can be enjoyed. It is nowhere near as strong as the brown version in terms of nicotine.
Not a regular smoker but it can be enjoyed. It is nowhere near as strong as the brown version in terms of nicotine.
Pipe Used:
Basket pipe, morta and cob
PurchasedFrom:
The bear shop Cardiff
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Dec 01, 2020 | Extremely Strong | None Detected | Overwhelming | Extra Strong |
The trick to this one (and all the twists) is to shag cut it. There is definitely some fermented tobacco going on here, but any subtlety is lost amongst the overwhelming tobacco taste. Not for the faint of heart or the empty stomached.
Pipe Used:
Nording Shorty
PurchasedFrom:
Just for Him
Age When Smoked:
10+ years
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