Gawith Hoggarth Vintage Cut

[ak2000]

Is there any possibility that this will taste different than the regular shag cuts? Of course it sounds intriguing, but I just can't believe that the exact same blend will taste any different with a slightly different cut. I really like Kendall Dark as example, have tried the "thick cut" version and could not tell any discernable difference between it and the regular shag cut. Tasted exactly the same to me. My OCD/TAD always kicks in when these types of things are announced and I'm guessing that I really don't "need" another version of tobaccos I'm already stocked up on.

 

[mortonbriar]

I find things smoke different rather than taste different, I think I subconsciously pack/puff according to how fast it is inclined to burn, which leads to a fairly comparative experience. I don't believe I answered your question.

 

[shanez]

Personally I thought, for the blends offered, they were better in the original cut. The bird's eye could be an exception though.

 

[Peter Turbo]

I prefer that G&H shag cut so gonna pass on these.
Also bought a ton of Dark Birds Eye during their last normal drop.

 

[hawky454]

Hey, it’s cool they are releasing stuff. I personally probably wouldn’t taste the difference, I don’t think they mean for you to stock both in your cellar but you may prefer one cut over the other.

 

[tedswearingen]

Hey guys, couldn't help but weigh in here. Some folks might tastes some differences between some of the blends, but what's most interesting about this extension is the cut. Most pipe smokers aren't going to distinguish anything of note between the blends, but they should note significant differences in their smoking experiences on account of the cut width of the ribbon—the Vintage Cut offerings can burn much, much slower, which can promote breath-smoking and other smoking-cadence styles. I love shag tobacco. I also love ribbon because, like shag, it makes for an undemanding pack, but it can offer a smoker a wider range of smoking experiences. It's cool to have both options, I think.

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

It's cool to have both options, I think.

Would be even cooler if we had Rich Dark Honeydew (a/k/a Rich Dark Springdew), Grasmere Flake, Brown Flake Licorice (I suppose it would have to be called Brown Flake L to comply with naming regs), etc., as options

I do appreciate greatly the overall job Laudisi is doing in distributing GH. The product is fresher than it has been in at least 15 years and, truth be told, you do support a larger number of SKU's than most other importers would attempt.

 

[greeneyes]

As long as they're offering different "cuts" why not offer the plug versions? I'd love to give that a try.

 

[craig61a]

I ordered some of the Kendal Gold, always been meaning to try it, but never got around to ordering it. Recently when I did make an effort order it, it was sold out. Used to be GH was always available. A lot of people grumbling about Lakeland sauce and such...

 

[jpberg]

GH did a version of this cut some time ago. It really does have a different profile.

 

[FurCoat]

I prefer that G&H shag cut so gonna pass on these.
Also bought a ton of Dark Birds Eye during their last normal drop.

Same here. I perfer shag cut.

 

[verporchting]

Bring. Back. Our. Favorites.

Oldgeezersmoker nailed it.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Bring back the Grannies' Panties!

But more seriously, I do wish they would at least offer 1 or 2 of their blends with the original level of Lakeland 'sauce'. I'm not sure if it's just me but since the merger it feels like a lot of their Lakeland blends have mellowed out a lot.

 

[anotherbob]

i'd say yes but not really. like drinking a beverage in a different glass. more complex blends and more heavily topped would be more noticable