Gawith Hoggarth Extra S Brown Pigtail Twist

[lukasstrifeson]

I've always been very fond of Gawith ropes.

Almost a little too strong for me personally on the nicotine front but definitely a delicious treat once in a while.

 

[coming to_falling too]

Nice review. I just ordered some of this to try. Sounds like it'll be right up my alley.

 

[Cigar City Piper]

I absolutely love Gawith Hoggarth Twists, I mean all of them. I am familiar with the Extra Sweet Brown Bogie twist but have yet to find or try the pigtail version. I am hoping it is similar but im sure the wrapper may have a bigger influence on overall flavor, not that it would be a bad thing. I enjoyed reading your take on this tobacco and would truly lament if the style of GH twists disappeared one day. I think humanity would forget how good strong tobacco might taste.

 

[Skippy Piper]

Thanks for this detailed review. I was just about to order some Irish black. But hasitated cause I'm not big virginia fan. Seam like this pressed and steamed one is diferent. Look like the only way to find out is to order some.

I say go for it! The Gawith ropes and twists aren't anything like what you'd typically associate with a Virginia blend. No grass, hay, or citrus flavors, they're dark and strong more like Burley and dark fired Kentucky. The Black Irish X tastes strangely like grilled meat to me, so I prefer the brown twists, but a lot of people really dig that charred meat flavor the black twists have so give it a try if that sounds good!

 

[Briarcutter]

Yeah, if you get some black rope, you're not going to be thinking what a delicious Virginia. It's great tobacco and one of my favorites but it more like what Skippy says. I notice the charred meat taste and I believe that comes from the olive oil used in the preparation. To me, one of GH best.

 

[georged]

Yeah, if you get some black rope, you're not going to be thinking what a delicious Virginia. It's great tobacco and one of my favorites but it more like what Skippy says. I notice the charred meat taste and I believe that comes from the olive oil used in the preparation. To me, one of GH best.

Yup.

The coils are slathered with olive oil, then compressed and "cooked" for hours:

 

[BogOakPiper]

I say go for it! The Gawith ropes and twists aren't anything like what you'd typically associate with a Virginia blend. No grass, hay, or citrus flavors, they're dark and strong more like Burley and dark fired Kentucky. The Black Irish X tastes strangely like grilled meat to me, so I prefer the brown twists, but a lot of people really dig that charred meat flavor the black twists have so give it a try if that sounds good!

Today arrived, brown twist and black irish x
The black one would be nice if the oil was'nt rancid. The meaty taste is there I even like it, but that oil is ruining the whole experience. The brown twist from the other hand is fantastic. Must say, the first virginia I like. Thanks for recommending it.

 

[gawithhoggarth]

Without the oil and cooking, it is just brown twist!

 

[Briarcutter]

Today arrived, brown twist and black irish x
The black one would be nice if the oil was'nt rancid. The meaty taste is there I even like it, but that oil is ruining the whole experience. The brown twist from the other hand is fantastic. Must say, the first virginia I like. Thanks for recommending it.

The black rope takes some getting use to

 

[georged]

Today arrived, brown twist and black irish x
The black one would be nice if the oil was'nt rancid. The meaty taste is there I even like it, but that oil is ruining the whole experience.

Black twist is a love it or hate it flavor, like licorice, olives, coriander, etc.

Looks like you're a hater. lol

 

[woodsroad]

I hate haters.

 

[georged]

I hate haters.

Wait...

Doesn't that mean, ...um...

Hold on, my brain is sparking.

I mean, if ... well...

Dayum. Just stoppit, OK??

 

[BogOakPiper]

Without the oil and cooking, it is just brown twist!

The oil was ooooold and rancid. Other than that I like it. Realy unique flavour.

 

[Briarcutter]

The oil was ooooold and rancid.

How did you come to that conclusion?

 

[BogOakPiper]

How did you come to that conclusion?

Since I'm raised in mediteran country the use of olive oil is like good morning. In fact no other oil is used but olive. Believe me I know when the olive oil is old.

 

[Briarcutter]

Believe me I know when the olive oil is old

I don't doubt your expertise in olive oil but I'm wondering if being cooked under pressure with some very strong tobacco could effect the taste of the oil?

 

[BogOakPiper]

I do know what taste is when you cook with, but with tobacco?! This is the first time. that rancid taste is unmistakable, hard to believe the tobacco made that. But on the end maybe could.

 

[Briarcutter]

Have to get G&H expert to comment on the olive oil. But I doubt they use the highest grade and it probably sits in that can for months between uses

 

[georged]

Have to get G&H expert to comment on the olive oil. But I doubt they use the highest grade and it probably sits in that can for months between uses

But that's not how it was in the Good Old Days.

Back then they used A/lamda Ultra Premium Extra Virgin oil, and the presses were weighted with gold bars and piles of loose diamonds.

 

[Brendan]

Now it's obviously gold plated die cast blocks and cubic zirconias.
Another betrayal..