Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Dark Flake Liquorice
(3.40)
Gawith & Hoggarth's Dark Flake is a popular tobacco among those who want a full smoking experience, in both body and flavour. Comprised of fired and dark air cured Virginias before being hot pressed into cakes. The classic dark plug is topped with natural liquorice extract for a little extra flavour to this powerful flake.
Details
| Brand | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blended By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Manufactured By | Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Licorice |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2016 | Very Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Are you familiar with Dark Flake/Plug? How about the various Sweet Twists, Ropes, etc.? If so you have a major leg up. You know that the "sweet" character of the Sweet is very slightly so. It just takes the edge off an otherwise fairly severe tobacco flavor profile. Sometimes I have to put the Rum & Whiskey ropes next to each other and smell them side by side to know...hey, that one's the Rum...etc. I think most of the other scents are the same light touch. They are not Aromatic, they are lightly scented and slightly sweetened.
So, the Dark Flake Liquorice is the same thing. Very light, subtle scenting of "tobacco liquorice" as I'll term it. It is not like black liquorice store candy at all. I think it has less Anise in it, or something. But it smells succulent - like Esoterica Ramsgate, which IS aromatic. Quite potent.
Dark Liquorice is moist in the pouch and needs to be aired to burn well. Once done it smokes very cool and well, with the harshness of Dark Flake muted by the subtle sweetness and light flavoring. That's about it. It's really a very fine match for the Dark Flake's Dark Fired profile.
Oh, and BTW...it's kick butt strong. Small pipes or full stomachs only need apply. Also, it DGT's pretty well so setting it aside for a bit occasionally during a smoke is also just fine...better prudent than olive green in the ER.
I have a pipe I carved from a Tinsky kit for which I requested a narrow bore chamber, and it works wonderfully well.
So, the Dark Flake Liquorice is the same thing. Very light, subtle scenting of "tobacco liquorice" as I'll term it. It is not like black liquorice store candy at all. I think it has less Anise in it, or something. But it smells succulent - like Esoterica Ramsgate, which IS aromatic. Quite potent.
Dark Liquorice is moist in the pouch and needs to be aired to burn well. Once done it smokes very cool and well, with the harshness of Dark Flake muted by the subtle sweetness and light flavoring. That's about it. It's really a very fine match for the Dark Flake's Dark Fired profile.
Oh, and BTW...it's kick butt strong. Small pipes or full stomachs only need apply. Also, it DGT's pretty well so setting it aside for a bit occasionally during a smoke is also just fine...better prudent than olive green in the ER.
I have a pipe I carved from a Tinsky kit for which I requested a narrow bore chamber, and it works wonderfully well.
Pipe Used:
Small bowls
PurchasedFrom:
GQ Tobaccos, UK
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2018 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
GH&C Dark Flake Liquorice is a fascinating tobacco. The flakes are dark and fragant, although I didn't smell any licorice, just a deep, rich, sweet tobacco aroma. As delivered, the flakes are a bit too moist and benefit from an hour or so of drying out. Rubbed out, they take three or four charring lights to get going but, once lit, burn well with few relights being needed.
I swear this tobacco tastes like it contains perique. For most of the smoke, it is quite spicy, with lots of fig and raisin notes. As with the aroma of the raw tobacco, I detected no licorice (nor did I taste any Lakeland essence). Maybe I was tasting the top dressing or Malawi dark fired leaf but, whatever it was, it was delicious. Around mid-bowl, the flavor became increasing sweet and fruity. Toward the end, it reminded me of Juicy Fruit gum.
I can imagine this becoming a favorite smoke.
P.S.: I originally posted this review of GH&C Dark Flake Liquorice under GH&C Brown Flake Liquorice. I've moved it here to correct my mistake.
I swear this tobacco tastes like it contains perique. For most of the smoke, it is quite spicy, with lots of fig and raisin notes. As with the aroma of the raw tobacco, I detected no licorice (nor did I taste any Lakeland essence). Maybe I was tasting the top dressing or Malawi dark fired leaf but, whatever it was, it was delicious. Around mid-bowl, the flavor became increasing sweet and fruity. Toward the end, it reminded me of Juicy Fruit gum.
I can imagine this becoming a favorite smoke.
P.S.: I originally posted this review of GH&C Dark Flake Liquorice under GH&C Brown Flake Liquorice. I've moved it here to correct my mistake.
Pipe Used:
Various briars
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
Recently purchased
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