Gawith, Hoggarth & Co - "Dark Flake"
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You got a lakeland essence off of that sample? I've been smoking from that same batch, and I don't get anything but straight tobacco flavor. Hmm...
Yes, but it burns off quickly -- probably on the outside of this flake. Not like the Conniston Cut Plug "Unscented" I got which was drenched in it. Could smell it two rooms away. I had to box it twice and hide it under the bathroom sink.
well, it's at least older than the factory move, so at least it doesn't play into that speculation. I'm glad that you're enjoying it. I love the stuff, especially as the weather warms up. I like it with a robust cup of coffee in the evenings, when I would be torn between a pipe and a good dark cigar.
And its worth a try to sample the DF scented version. It's so rose soapy, that where I dumped it in the yard still wreaks of the crap when the weather gets hot. I can't imagine what sort of man enjoys that stuff.
It's a lovely smoke: rich, fine and full. I shudder at the thought of a Full Lakeland, but apparently some enjoy it.
@beastinview:
Same here. I find the plugs, ropes and flakes often a bit more intense and designed for the tobacco maniac, as well as often the nicotine maniac...
@beastinview:
Same here. I find the plugs, ropes and flakes often a bit more intense and designed for the tobacco maniac, as well as often the nicotine maniac...
Now, I need to get you some Cotton Boll Twist. It'll make all of the rest seam like baby candy, ha ha!
Excellent suggestion.
You mentioned one of my favorites. I only bought one rope back in the day, and immediately kicked myself for not buying the ten-pack.
This is a nice, strong Burley. Tastes like outside. Nutty on the edge of peaty. Glorious with a pint of stout.
I end up mixing in about 10-30% Hal O' The Wynd which sweetens it and seems to enhance the kick. I can smoke this mix all day. I hope that's not heresy but the flavors complement each other wonderfully.
Right now, I'm smoking a compensation mix for that, which sadly ran out. It's mostly C&D Dark Burley, with finely chopped Brown No. 4, and a flavoring of Straight Grain Flake.
But if you know where I can find Cotton Boll Twist in bulk... it's excellent!
Unfortunately, no one will ship Cotton Boll into Alabama, so I have to get a third person involved when I buy it. I have about ten twists in jars, which will probably last me a long time, as I only smoke a strong blend once at night, and I like to alternate between options. But, when I do smoke it, I find that strong burleys taste best in my monster sized bowls, really opening up the flavors for me.
You're right ericusrex, I am just getting feeble minded. :
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You're right ericusrex, I am just getting feeble minded. :
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Bonehed, having never tasted THAT gum, I know that I will never ever in a million years want to even try that gum, ha ha.
Funny, I remember that gum from my high schools days---
not that I liked it or chewed it, just that lots of kids seemed to love it, and the smell was always strong.
I love DF unscented, and recently discovered SG Lakeland Dark. Talk about a manly tobacco... this one will burn the hair off your chest. It's a beautiful black stringy flake.
not that I liked it or chewed it, just that lots of kids seemed to love it, and the smell was always strong.
I love DF unscented, and recently discovered SG Lakeland Dark. Talk about a manly tobacco... this one will burn the hair off your chest. It's a beautiful black stringy flake.
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