Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Black Pigtail
(3.13)
Produced by hand spinning Virginia leaves into a rope. The rope is pressed and stoved until pure black. The resulting tobacco is very smooth and cool to smoke with a leathery and almost unsweetened cavendish undertone. A strong tobacco many novice smokers won't get along with.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | 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
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2016 | Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Very Pleasant |
Pig tail for chewing but I smoke it..
Bought loose weighed in a Barnsley Yorkshire sandwich shop which sells carnival gear for Saturday night on one wall and mans tobacco on the other, with fresh made sandwiches and rolls at the end; a Northern England former mining town where no doubt this stuff was chewed plenty down the pit in the good old days.
Really easy to work with @3/8" / 8-10mm diameter skinny rope that I use a cigar cutter to produce mini coins 1mm thick with, and just chuck them in my little falcon pipe bantam stem with rustic bulldog bowl.
Being a small diameter rope I don't have to rub this out at all, the small coins produce the same effect as cube cutting a thick flake.
The taste in the pigtail compared to the twist might be spicier I recon; the outer leaf to core ratio might have something to do with this; it might be the same law as cigars, but might be other atmospherics .
Lights easy, stays lit, burns cool , burns long , bites not , tastes strong , big smoke , good kick , burns dry , leaves no dottle ..
Taste:- Undeniably one of the most meaty , and I mean MEATY as in meat , smokes I have experienced. There are only a few that imitate meat by accident of their design and this is one of them.
Burnt pork sausages on a carbonic BBQ grill with Burning caramelised fried onions and big load of ground black pepper and salt.. It is spicy in a kind of Worcester or houses of parliament 'HP' brown sauce way as well. Tastes like a hotdog from Heaven!
The room note is my pleasure not yours if you are in my house. This is like a motorway layby greasy fastfood caravan crossed with a paraffin Feuerhand Storm lantern with a wick that needs trimming.
The nicotine is undeniably strong but not as knockout as SG black twist. If SG was 9 on the nicter scale ,this GH pigtail is about 7-8 strength..
Solid dependable all weather conditions baccy ,indoors or out.
Be careful of fire alarms and caged birds.
Total 5 stars for this little number.
Bought loose weighed in a Barnsley Yorkshire sandwich shop which sells carnival gear for Saturday night on one wall and mans tobacco on the other, with fresh made sandwiches and rolls at the end; a Northern England former mining town where no doubt this stuff was chewed plenty down the pit in the good old days.
Really easy to work with @3/8" / 8-10mm diameter skinny rope that I use a cigar cutter to produce mini coins 1mm thick with, and just chuck them in my little falcon pipe bantam stem with rustic bulldog bowl.
Being a small diameter rope I don't have to rub this out at all, the small coins produce the same effect as cube cutting a thick flake.
The taste in the pigtail compared to the twist might be spicier I recon; the outer leaf to core ratio might have something to do with this; it might be the same law as cigars, but might be other atmospherics .
Lights easy, stays lit, burns cool , burns long , bites not , tastes strong , big smoke , good kick , burns dry , leaves no dottle ..
Taste:- Undeniably one of the most meaty , and I mean MEATY as in meat , smokes I have experienced. There are only a few that imitate meat by accident of their design and this is one of them.
Burnt pork sausages on a carbonic BBQ grill with Burning caramelised fried onions and big load of ground black pepper and salt.. It is spicy in a kind of Worcester or houses of parliament 'HP' brown sauce way as well. Tastes like a hotdog from Heaven!
The room note is my pleasure not yours if you are in my house. This is like a motorway layby greasy fastfood caravan crossed with a paraffin Feuerhand Storm lantern with a wick that needs trimming.
The nicotine is undeniably strong but not as knockout as SG black twist. If SG was 9 on the nicter scale ,this GH pigtail is about 7-8 strength..
Solid dependable all weather conditions baccy ,indoors or out.
Be careful of fire alarms and caged birds.
Total 5 stars for this little number.
Pipe Used:
Falcon pipe bantam..
PurchasedFrom:
Watsons Barnsley
Age When Smoked:
New,Months,Couple of years.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2016 | Very Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
Rich, strong flavor, hints of roasted nuts, not much sweetness. This is the least harsh of any twist-style tobacco I've tried. Pretty strong nic hit. Makes very good chew as well.
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Segar and Snuff in London
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 23, 2016 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
Great stuff, I just cut some coins about 1 mm or less and rubbed them up stuffed a pipe and was instantly delighted. A proper pipe tobacco strong but smooth and cool. You do not need to constantly smoke this to feel like you have had a smoke but it tastes so good you probably will. Thick but not to pungent think Full vg Flake with big hairy balls. The taste is full vg and rich and creamy with the earth of full flavour and strong tobacco the effect is stimulating and awakens your senses. If you Err on the darkside like me then you will probably love this small twist.
I have to say the strength was not as full on as I expected. I have some dunhill royal yacht that I can hardly handle this however is not even close. The Brown twists are stronger.
I have to say the strength was not as full on as I expected. I have some dunhill royal yacht that I can hardly handle this however is not even close. The Brown twists are stronger.
Pipe Used:
Any
PurchasedFrom:
g q
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 23, 2021 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
The tin note (bag note in my case) was very pleasant like all of the black twist tobaccos in this line. You get a fruity, smokey, earthy smell with a hint of spice I guess you would call it. The rope itself is very thin, I can see why it is called pigtail! It is very tightly woven and seems to be more sturdy than some of the larger diameter twist, they do unravel when cut and used a lot.
I found this easy to prep - I like twist tobaccos and they are my go to tobacco. I think that people see this as hard to prep due to its diameter, I think it doesn't really matter. Cut with a cigar cutter or a knife into 5p thick coins give or take. Put all of them into your palm and then rub them out. Once you have separated the little circles group the pile together and rip the strands until you get a length similar to a tin of rubbed tobacco. That is what I do and this has always worked. It is a about 5-10mins of prep but it is worth it. The moisture level is fine after about 20 mins. I believe people see these as moist when it is actually the natural oils. You need to preserve these a little bit so you get the flavour.
Once in the pipe you get a nice flavour from the off. You get smoky, earthy and fruity notes that come through. Generally in that order as well. On the retrohale you get that spice which you would expect and you get a similar floral and earthy note that you would expect from a brown twist. I have smoked this under nice conditions, in my car and outside in high winds. It performs the same regardless of there you are and it does not bite. I was out in gale of about 35-45 knots and the last third of the blow was ruined because the heat got to it BUT I did not get tongue bite. Just that disappointing burnt flavour you get with any tobacco.
I would say this is probably a good twist for a starter. If you get used to prepping at the stage of your pipe smoking then you won't know any different. The flavour is good and pleasant. It does not bite and it is consistent. The nicotine level is medium I did not feel it was anything powerful like what you would get with a brown.
I will be trying the sweet brown tomorrow - weather depending.
I found this easy to prep - I like twist tobaccos and they are my go to tobacco. I think that people see this as hard to prep due to its diameter, I think it doesn't really matter. Cut with a cigar cutter or a knife into 5p thick coins give or take. Put all of them into your palm and then rub them out. Once you have separated the little circles group the pile together and rip the strands until you get a length similar to a tin of rubbed tobacco. That is what I do and this has always worked. It is a about 5-10mins of prep but it is worth it. The moisture level is fine after about 20 mins. I believe people see these as moist when it is actually the natural oils. You need to preserve these a little bit so you get the flavour.
Once in the pipe you get a nice flavour from the off. You get smoky, earthy and fruity notes that come through. Generally in that order as well. On the retrohale you get that spice which you would expect and you get a similar floral and earthy note that you would expect from a brown twist. I have smoked this under nice conditions, in my car and outside in high winds. It performs the same regardless of there you are and it does not bite. I was out in gale of about 35-45 knots and the last third of the blow was ruined because the heat got to it BUT I did not get tongue bite. Just that disappointing burnt flavour you get with any tobacco.
I would say this is probably a good twist for a starter. If you get used to prepping at the stage of your pipe smoking then you won't know any different. The flavour is good and pleasant. It does not bite and it is consistent. The nicotine level is medium I did not feel it was anything powerful like what you would get with a brown.
I will be trying the sweet brown tomorrow - weather depending.
Pipe Used:
Rattrays Bog oak
PurchasedFrom:
My Smoking Shop
Age When Smoked:
New
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