Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake
(3.42)
A traditional blend of pressed Virginias with a hint of latakia and a dash of Highland malt whiskey make Bothy Flake a medium strength, aromatic and easy smoking tobacco. A Kearvaig Pipe Club Tobacco.
Notes: By K&K: Bob Gregory doesn't know how many "Bothies" (small huts) there are in the Highlands, but he estimates about 40 of 'em. The good thing about these cabins is that they are allowed to smoke here. You can do everything in such a hut: You can make a fire to keep yourself warm, eart the leftover food, and drink the leftover drink. The prerequisite, however, is that food an drink be stocked up again for the next hiker.
"These little huts have saved my life once" says Bob. "Many years ago, with m father I spent two nights in the Cairngorm Mountains in the wet, cold and windsy weather. My father had sprained his foot and could barely walk. Our luck was the Corar Bothy who gave us shelter during the storm."
The Bothy Flake is a thanksgiving to these small huts. Consisting of a full Virginia tobacco with a small share of latakia from Cyprus. The flake gets its smoky-peaty undertone with the addition of a typical Highland malt whiskey essence, which is highlighted by the latakia. Medium in strength and aromatic with a full-bodied room note. A genuine Highlander!
Details
Brand | Samuel Gawith |
Series | Kearvaig Pipe Club |
Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
Manufactured By | Samuel Gawith |
Blend Type | Virginia/Latakia |
Contents | Latakia, Virginia |
Flavoring | Whisky |
Cut | Flake |
Packaging | 50 grams tin |
Country | United Kingdom |
Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
3.42 / 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 |
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| Aug 04, 2016 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Nice cut of flakes as usual. But thick. Slow burning.
Taste was astringent in my book. Whiskey was not too heavy, but the combo of Latakia and whiskey just was too sharp for my tongue. Even with slow puffing I had tongue bite each time. I tried but could not finish the whole tin. I smoked it slowly over time.
I give it two stars because many seem to like it. Just not for me. SG's Navy Flake with rum and Latakia is smoother to my taste.
Taste was astringent in my book. Whiskey was not too heavy, but the combo of Latakia and whiskey just was too sharp for my tongue. Even with slow puffing I had tongue bite each time. I tried but could not finish the whole tin. I smoked it slowly over time.
I give it two stars because many seem to like it. Just not for me. SG's Navy Flake with rum and Latakia is smoother to my taste.
Pipe Used:
Old Arlington canted billiard
PurchasedFrom:
smoking pipes
Age When Smoked:
new tin
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 30, 2017 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Great Virginia, as usual for a SG blend, good combustion, slow and steady. I do not notice Latakia. Even flavoring is very far. The taste is full and creamy but does not have anything special to say. 3,0/5 in my personal rating system.
PurchasedFrom:
Dubini, Chiasso (Switzerland)
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 09, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Very Mild | Strong |
To be honest it doesn't smell like scotch or anything at all. It is a mix of dried figs/dates and wet dog. The aroma did not attract me at all. However the smoke was sweet/fruity and the smell quite oriental. It's ok, but I would never buy it again. I am not whisky drinker, but I own a bottle of chivas 12 and I notice no similarities in the aroma/taste.
Pipe Used:
Angelo
PurchasedFrom:
www.fajkowo.pl
Age When Smoked:
fresh
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 29, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
In my humble opinion the latakia suppress the mild flavoring of this tobacco. Besides this factor the tobacco is pleasing and ok, but not my type
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 03, 2022 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Full | Very Strong |
If you can honestly find any hint of whisky in this you have my eternal respect. Because I couldn't. Average lat blend, nothing to write home about. Also, one of the wettest tobaccos out there. I think my flakes have gone mouldy by now...
Age When Smoked:
New