MIA: Samuel Gawith?

[whvaughn]

Hello All! I've recently been doing quite a bit of pipe tobacco shopping- restocking. Samuel Gawith has been one of my long time favorites (1792, FVF, Best Brow 2, Commonwealth, etc). It seems like all my normal online sources are out of most or all of the Samuel Gawith blends- anyone know what's going on? I guess I'm not the only one who loves their tobacco!
Does anyone know if Samuel Gawith tobacco will be available any time in the near future here in the US?

 

[pstlpkr]

SG is almost always a little difficult to come by.

It isn't a huge company, so there are some difficulties.

I love their Samuel Gawith Grousemoor and buy it when it is available. I will get on the waiting list.

Have you tried Cigarandpipes.com?

 

[papipeguy]

Iwan Ries had a pretty good stock of stuff when I ordered last month. Got Grousemoor, Squadron Leader and 1792 right away.

 

[damien83]

I feel your pain since I became a all VA. and VaPer smoker I have sought after FVF but it seems its gonna be my holy grail and be an impossible mission.

 

[marmal4de]

I have a buddy that sends me SG blends from the UK, and one that sends them from Italy, networking is your friend!

 

[bootlegbonvivant]

I've only tried a few, but they are definitely great blends. I heard earlier this year that they had some issues with importation of their product, which was supposed to have been fixed back in July/August. If this is true, even getting their tobacco back in stores won't last that long being that people here like to hoard it when they find it.

 

[hobie1dog]

I've been searching for a good supply of Commonwealth.

 

[whvaughn]

Thanks! I too love FVF and Commonwealth- I normally shop pipesandcigars but will definitely check out cigars and pipes. My brother-in-law has settled down in Sweden and is often in the UK so I may ask him to keep an eye out for me. He sometimes sends me swedish snus so I may have to have him send some SG blends as well (might even have him pick up some Condor and Highland slices when he's in the UK next).
I'll double check Iwan Ries- recently ordered some Rattray's Hal O' the Wynd from there (which is taking the place of FVF in my rotation for the time being- I'm really enjoying it!). On a positive note, the good thing about scarcity of favored blends is that it sometimes forces us to try things we may not have (HOTW is a perfect example for me). My plan is to keep trying new blends, add to my rotation and keep an eye out for the return of SG (and hopefully get some nice packages from my brother-in-law!). Thanks again!

 

[seanz]

theres still some left here.

Just leave me some blackxx as i am waiting till money to clear :crying:

 

[ohin3]

My local tobacconist has a reliable supply of Samuel Gawith tobaccos. Trouble is that tins are like $23.00 or so. Tobacco laws and pricing are rediculous here in Nova Scotia. I still pay the $23.00/tin because I love Samuel Gawith that much, and I like to support local shops. I would be happy to buy and ship them to you if you are game for the high $$$.

 

[tobakenist]

Any tobacconist that stocks Gawith Hogarth should be able to supply Samuel Gawith as they are the same company.

 

[olderthandirt]

...Gawith Hogarth should be able to supply Samuel Gawith as they are the same company

Really?

1st time I've heard this.

 

[pstlpkr]

I normally shop pipesandcigars but will definitely check out cigars and pipes.

Lysdexia strikes again....

I got the URL right anyway.
Pipesandcigars.com

 

[spartan]

I wish Condor was available in the U.S. I've heard many good things about it and would love to get my hands on some... *hint hint wink wink*

 

[thesmokindragon]

Nice NIC-kick I hear/read on Condor...but so are the wonderful SG blends (if you like lakelands) give 1792, Bracken or Black XX Rope a try if you haven't already ::

 

[judcole]

Yeah, I've been without Squadron Leader for a while,now. Happily my supply of aged Best Brown is still quite good. ::

 

[thesmokindragon]

@Jud-http://www.iwanries.com/samuel-gawith-C319.cfm
They have SL in stock with only a few other blends as well, lil higher on the per-tin cost..but as I always say if you want ;-)

 

[marmal4de]

I have a hefty chunk of Sl in stock too, though I'd be loathe to let any outta my sight.

 

[martini]

I wrote Samuel Gawith & Co. regarding when FVF will be available. This was the response I received on 04SEP11:

Dear [martini], we continually ship to our distributors in the US and the latest shipment left 2 weeks ago. It should be available in about 3 weeks after US Customs have finished with their paperwork.

 

[baronsamedi]

Shared some squadron leader with a total stranger. Got a big bag of kettle corn. Yee hah