Review of GH Brown House Roll Cut - A Reunion Gone Wrong

[Whenry]

A Celebration Turned Sour​

Well, folks, let me tell ya somethin’. This here Brown House Roll Cut was meant to be a celebration, part of the so-called Reunion series, markin’ the grand ol’ comin’ together of Gawith Hoggarth and Samuel Gawith. A moment that should’ve been filled with cheer, a clinkin’ of glasses, and the promise of things done the old way. Instead? Well, this story don’t got a happy endin’. Like too many things in this world, that promise turned out to be as sturdy as a house built on sand.

First Impressions – A Tobacco Worthy of Praise​

Let’s talk about the tobacco first, ‘cause credit where it’s due – this was a damn fine blend. A sliced twist of Virginias and Dark Fired Kentucky, kissed with a touch of maple, and boy, does it smell sweet. Open that pouch and you’re greeted by pure, honest-to-God tobacco—deep, rich, with a whisper of red fruits, almost like a fine, aged tea.

Preparation and Performance​

The appearance? Sliced coins, some keepin’ their shape, others broken apart, but nothin’ to complain about. Prep is easy as pie, no stubborn stems gettin’ in the way, and a bit of dry time – maybe an hour, no more – sets it up just right. She takes to the flame with ease, burnin’ steady, no need to nurse it like some sickly old nag.

A Masterful Flavor Profile​

And the taste? Superb. Rich, sweet Virginias lead the charge, aged and full of depth, while the Kentucky lingers in the background, rearin’ its head when the moment’s right. And that maple? It rolls in like a gentle wave, never overbearin’, just enough to tie the whole thing together. A true masterpiece, free of any of that Lakeland ghostin’, just pure, old-fashioned tobacco artistry.

The Bitter Reality​

But here’s the rub, friends. That Reunion they spoke of? It’s startin’ to feel more like a damn funeral procession. Brown House Roll Cut, along with the rest of its kin, is no more. Discontinued. Cast aside like an old workhorse put to pasture. And let’s not mince words here – they promised to keep makin’ things the way they used to, but that promise done shattered like a whiskey bottle on a bar floor. The quality’s sinkin’ faster than a lead brick in a river, and GH? They don’t seem to give a damn, marchin’ down this road of ruin like a blind man walkin’ off a cliff.

A Dying Legacy​

So here I sit, nursin’ the last of my stash, smokin’ a relic of a time when they still cared. And I wonder… how in the hell do you take somethin’ so fine, so full of character and craft, and turn it into nothin’ but a memory? A ghost of what once was, fadin’ into the wind.

Guess progress ain't always a good thing.

 

[VDL_Piper]

Just wander out to the shed and hit your thumb with a five pound hammer on an anvil, will give you something else to focus on besides Gawith.

 

[jpberg]

 

[BingBong]

Nowadays, we can have the wonderful Cabbie's Roll Cut Mixture instead. Do try and keep up, old chap.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

A Celebration Turned Sour​

Well, folks, let me tell ya somethin’. This here Brown House Roll Cut was meant to be a celebration, part of the so-called Reunion series, markin’ the grand ol’ comin’ together of Gawith Hoggarth and Samuel Gawith. A moment that should’ve been filled with cheer, a clinkin’ of glasses, and the promise of things done the old way. Instead? Well, this story don’t got a happy endin’. Like too many things in this world, that promise turned out to be as sturdy as a house built on sand.

First Impressions – A Tobacco Worthy of Praise​

Let’s talk about the tobacco first, ‘cause credit where it’s due – this was a damn fine blend. A sliced twist of Virginias and Dark Fired Kentucky, kissed with a touch of maple, and boy, does it smell sweet. Open that pouch and you’re greeted by pure, honest-to-God tobacco—deep, rich, with a whisper of red fruits, almost like a fine, aged tea.

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Preparation and Performance​

The appearance? Sliced coins, some keepin’ their shape, others broken apart, but nothin’ to complain about. Prep is easy as pie, no stubborn stems gettin’ in the way, and a bit of dry time – maybe an hour, no more – sets it up just right. She takes to the flame with ease, burnin’ steady, no need to nurse it like some sickly old nag.

A Masterful Flavor Profile​

And the taste? Superb. Rich, sweet Virginias lead the charge, aged and full of depth, while the Kentucky lingers in the background, rearin’ its head when the moment’s right. And that maple? It rolls in like a gentle wave, never overbearin’, just enough to tie the whole thing together. A true masterpiece, free of any of that Lakeland ghostin’, just pure, old-fashioned tobacco artistry.

The Bitter Reality​

But here’s the rub, friends. That Reunion they spoke of? It’s startin’ to feel more like a damn funeral procession. Brown House Roll Cut, along with the rest of its kin, is no more. Discontinued. Cast aside like an old workhorse put to pasture. And let’s not mince words here – they promised to keep makin’ things the way they used to, but that promise done shattered like a whiskey bottle on a bar floor. The quality’s sinkin’ faster than a lead brick in a river, and GH? They don’t seem to give a damn, marchin’ down this road of ruin like a blind man walkin’ off a cliff.

A Dying Legacy​

So here I sit, nursin’ the last of my stash, smokin’ a relic of a time when they still cared. And I wonder… how in the hell do you take somethin’ so fine, so full of character and craft, and turn it into nothin’ but a memory? A ghost of what once was, fadin’ into the wind.

Guess progress ain't always a good thing.

If you're that enamoured with it then get yourself over to the Black Swan as they've still got some in stock.

Gawith Hoggarth Reunion Series Brown House Roll Cut Loose Pipe Tobacco

Gawith Hoggarth Reunion Series Brown House Roll Cut Loose Pipe Tobacco, available at Black Swan Shoppe

www.thebackyshop.co.uk

 

[spearheadbill]

Why I rememer when gas were ¢15 a gallon and we was a fixin possum stew to be a courtin my cuzzin Mary Ann. nowadays everything sucks

 

[Whenry]

If you're that enamoured with it then get yourself over to the Black Swan as they've still got some in stock.

Gawith Hoggarth Reunion Series Brown House Roll Cut Loose Pipe Tobacco

Gawith Hoggarth Reunion Series Brown House Roll Cut Loose Pipe Tobacco, available at Black Swan Shoppe

www.thebackyshop.co.uk

I'm aware, unfortunately UK shops don't ship abroad...

 

[spearheadbill]

I'm aware, unfortunately UK shops don't ship abroad...

sure they do if ya pay'em buy wire. mostly all of em do.

 

[condorlover1]

I am sorry you are upset about Gawith & Hogwarts latest offering. If you need me to pick up some of the old stock that is still around do let me know as I run quite an import business from the U.K in small quantities at a price naturally! In the meantime if you are so unhappy about the current out put take a trip over to tinbids.com as they always have a fair amount of old tin stock showing. You do remember that in the old days people used to complain about the stuff being too wet/too much sauce/too Oompa Loompa flavored etc.

 

[Whenry]

Thank you for the offer.

You do remember that in the old days people used to complain about the stuff being too wet/too much sauce/too Oompa Loompa flavored etc.

Oh, I ain't doubtin' new folks showed up and had their gripes. But it weren't them that kept GH runnin’ all them years, was it? Nah, that was the old guard—the loyal folks who sang its praises, spent their hard-earned money, and did the advertisin’ for free. And how does GH repay ‘em? By runnin’ off in some fool direction, chasin’ new customers while leavin’ the ones who built ‘em in the dust. Real fine way to show gratitude.

 

[sablebrush52]

Thank you for the offer.



Oh, I ain't doubtin' new folks showed up and had their gripes. But it weren't them that kept GH runnin’ all them years, was it? Nah, that was the old guard—the loyal folks who sang its praises, spent their hard-earned money, and did the advertisin’ for free. And how does GH repay ‘em? By runnin’ off in some fool direction, chasin’ new customers while leavin’ the ones who built ‘em in the dust. Real fine way to show gratitude.

Kindly cite sources other than yourself to substantiate your narrative. That would make it interesting.
Otherwise you’re coming across as a bored troll with little to no credibility, which is clearly indicated by the first response to your latest post and the reaction to that response.
You’re repeating yourself with less and less energy.
It is certainly your right to engage in behavior that amuses you, but eventually you will become the sound of one hand clappin’.

 

[Whenry]

Kindly cite sources other than yourself to substantiate your narrative. That would make it interesting.
Otherwise you’re coming across as a bored troll with little to no credibility, which is clearly indicated by the first response to your latest post and the reaction to that response.
You’re repeating yourself with less and less energy.
It is certainly your right to engage in behavior that amuses you, but eventually you will become the sound of one hand clappin’.

Far as I’m concerned, this here’s a review section, not a place to wrestle with every damn doubting Thomas that comes along. Let me be clear - I don’t have to and I won’t prove anythin’ to you. You don’t like what I got to say? Move along.

 

[BingBong]

Yosemite Sam's Rootin' Tootin' Reviews - I get that voice in my head every time!

 

[FLDRD]

Funny way of spelling whiner...

 

[condorlover1]

Thank you for the offer.



Oh, I ain't doubtin' new folks showed up and had their gripes. But it weren't them that kept GH runnin’ all them years, was it? Nah, that was the old guard—the loyal folks who sang its praises, spent their hard-earned money, and did the advertisin’ for free. And how does GH repay ‘em? By runnin’ off in some fool direction, chasin’ new customers while leavin’ the ones who built ‘em in the dust. Real fine way to show gratitude.

Your welcome. Being a Brit based in the U.S for 30 years I have developed a unique skill at getting the unobtainable for denizens of the forum and arranging small shipments of U.S stuff in the opposite direction!

 

[telescopes]

Your welcome. Being a Brit based in the U.S for 30 years I have developed a unique skill at getting the unobtainable for denizens of the forum and arranging small shipments of U.S stuff in the opposite direction!

Well, I for one would be interested in some Louisiana Flake. It flies off the shelf faster than Penzance it seems.

 

[mingc]

Thank you for the offer.



Oh, I ain't doubtin' new folks showed up and had their gripes. But it weren't them that kept GH runnin’ all them years, was it? Nah, that was the old guard—the loyal folks who sang its praises, spent their hard-earned money, and did the advertisin’ for free. And how does GH repay ‘em? By runnin’ off in some fool direction, chasin’ new customers while leavin’ the ones who built ‘em in the dust. Real fine way to show gratitude.

Both marks -- GH and SG -- are today produced by 3 members of the Gawith family. They must be the 7th or 8th generation post-founding now. I can't imagine the burden and responsibility of maintaining a 200-year old legacy. What "new folks" are you talking about?

 

[Whenry]

Both marks -- GH and SG -- are today produced by 3 members of the Gawith family in continuation of their 200 year old family legacy. They must be the 7th or 8th generation post-founding now. What "new folks" are you talking about?

@condorlover1 talked 'bout folks who used to complain 'bout tobacco being to wet or havin' too much sauce.

people used to complain about the stuff being too wet/too much sauce/too Oompa Loompa flavored etc.

To clear misuderstanin' I meant folks complainin' were new folks introduced to the product by the old guard, which are old loyal GH customers who preferred wet and saucy tobacco in the first place. Hope that clears stuff up.

 

[mingc]

@condorlover1 talked 'bout folks who used to complain 'bout tobacco being to wet or havin' too much sauce.

To clear misuderstanin' I meant folks complainin' were new folks introduced to the product by the old guard, which are old loyal GH customers who preferred wet and saucy tobacco in the first place. Hope that clears stuff up.

Ahhh, the young 'uns. Well, the ole folks eventually die off, yer know?

 

[anotherbob]

Why I rememer when gas were ¢15 a gallon and we was a fixin possum stew to be a courtin my cuzzin Mary Ann. nowadays everything sucks

Sorry she told you that your city cousin was cuter and she'll never forget the stew. But man get over it that was last week and while Mary Beth isn't as cute she is a charmer.... As they say there are plenty of cousins in the sea.