Or B S Flake. Shipment coming in soon.
Brown Sugar Flake
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I found this after a quick search: Samuel Gawith Brown Sugar Flake - https://sutliffdistribution.com/samuel-gawith-brown-sugar-flake/
Looks like an April 11th release date.
Looks like an April 11th release date.
Apparently Watch City Cigar is expecting some soon, as reported in another forum. When I heard that I decided to try some that had been aging in my cellar for ~7 years. The tin seal showed some corrosion but it had a satisfying whoosh when opened, the tobacco was moist as per normal for SG. Dried it before smoking, it was good, not fabulous, burned very hot and still had harsh elements. Maybe it's past the peak. I have another unopened tin and based on this sample I'll be passing on the upcoming drop.
Great news. Now if we can just get STG to re-release Orlik Brown Sliced... perhaps as an over-priced limited edition, if need be?
Is it a limited run? Last time they did this, they had to stop immediately because it was an exclusive offer with The Danish Pipe Shop. Wonder what changed. I do like this one, it took awhile to grow on me. I originally ordered it from DPS, was $60 for two tins way back then, probably be more like a $100 now. I will definitely buy a few tins when it hits.
I had the same experience at first, even traded a tin. But months later I really started liking it.
I might come to like it as I work through this tin, that's why I'm going to keep the remaining tin. For now, it rates a 2 -- smoke to finish the tin but don't purchase more.
I had a bowl at the Chicago Pipe Show a few years ago. The name inspired great expectations the tobacco failed to fulfill.
Yeh, last time I had this, N8 was a member here, and he brought me some to try. I remember everyone was going gaga over it, but I didn't really find it all that fantastic. You really have to work for the flavor. It rarely ever gets dropped, so the anticipation tends to raise the hype level.
Sounds interesting. If I'm online when it drops, I'll snag a tin or two. If not, it won't be a big deal as I had no connection to it prior.
Here's a link to the reviews, in case anyone else had trouble finding them: Tobacco Reviews | Samuel Gawith - B.S. Flake - https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/9507/samuel-gawith-bs-flake
Here's a link to the reviews, in case anyone else had trouble finding them: Tobacco Reviews | Samuel Gawith - B.S. Flake - https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/9507/samuel-gawith-bs-flake
I just don't like these limited edition runs of tobacco,
A Forums member sent me a tin of this some years ago and it was terrific, so I understand the murmur of expectation. It had a natural sweetness, balance, nuance and refinement that is unique. I have such an abundance of blends, I may not go in quest, but I highly recommend it. It even burned nicely, evenly, without many relights, which isn't general among all premium blends.
The Danish Pipe Shop must have lost their exclusive rights to sell it. Can’t think why else it would become available. For a short while Gawith Hoggarth sold ‘Demerara Flake’ here in England, after the BSF got pulled. That didn’t last long either.
In all honesty, I probably prefer GH’s Best Brown #2 to both BSF & the short lived Demerara Flake. To me, that one actually tastes like ‘brown sugar’.
No word on whether or not it will be imported again after this run but I wouldn't be surprised if it came in again in 2024.