First off, this is meant to be a summary of my experience with this blend. My opinions, my taste buds. I’m not here to discuss the merits or misfortunes of the manufacturer, supply chain logistics, importers, etc.
I became aware of this blend recently. Oh I’ve probably heard it mentioned before, but for some reason this time actually got off my butt and did some looking around.
Pipes and Cigars had it available in 8 ounce boxes on their website with 15% discount. So I placed an order.
It arrived yesterday. This is my first experience with the “deli containers” that SG uses to package their bulk tobacco. I couldn’t smell anything outside of the package. Upon opening the package I got a whiff of sweet, honey dew scent and perhaps a note of nuts and almost a butterscotch scent. Not really floral at all.
The date code indicated this was manufactured about 25 July 2024, so it’s got about 8 months of age on it. The plug was rectangular block maybe 6”x4”x3/4” (I didn’t get out a tape measure).
The plug fits well on my Yankee Slicer, and I was able to whack out a few flakes with ease. I broke those up in a Mr. Coffee blade mill and set some aside to dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
I grabbed a small Kirsten and stuffed the bowl. I gave the top a char, and set the pipe down for few minutes. Then lightly tamped and relit. I had to continue this routine a few times in order to get the ember well lit. Probably due to the moisture content of the tobacco and the wide opening of the chamber.
Smoking down the first half of the chamber, the honey dew flavor pretty much dominates, sublimating the tobacco flavors, although I do get some sweetness and grass from the Virginias. The Virginias become more pronounced at the halfway mark. More balance to the blend as I near the bottom of the bowl.
Seems as though when it comes to Samuel Gawith, there’s two kinds of people - those who love it; or those that love to bitch about it…
I’m very pleased with Cannon Plug. It’s got a nice taste to it, and it’s good for a change of pace every now and then.
I became aware of this blend recently. Oh I’ve probably heard it mentioned before, but for some reason this time actually got off my butt and did some looking around.
Pipes and Cigars had it available in 8 ounce boxes on their website with 15% discount. So I placed an order.
It arrived yesterday. This is my first experience with the “deli containers” that SG uses to package their bulk tobacco. I couldn’t smell anything outside of the package. Upon opening the package I got a whiff of sweet, honey dew scent and perhaps a note of nuts and almost a butterscotch scent. Not really floral at all.
The date code indicated this was manufactured about 25 July 2024, so it’s got about 8 months of age on it. The plug was rectangular block maybe 6”x4”x3/4” (I didn’t get out a tape measure).
The plug fits well on my Yankee Slicer, and I was able to whack out a few flakes with ease. I broke those up in a Mr. Coffee blade mill and set some aside to dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
I grabbed a small Kirsten and stuffed the bowl. I gave the top a char, and set the pipe down for few minutes. Then lightly tamped and relit. I had to continue this routine a few times in order to get the ember well lit. Probably due to the moisture content of the tobacco and the wide opening of the chamber.
Smoking down the first half of the chamber, the honey dew flavor pretty much dominates, sublimating the tobacco flavors, although I do get some sweetness and grass from the Virginias. The Virginias become more pronounced at the halfway mark. More balance to the blend as I near the bottom of the bowl.
Seems as though when it comes to Samuel Gawith, there’s two kinds of people - those who love it; or those that love to bitch about it…
I’m very pleased with Cannon Plug. It’s got a nice taste to it, and it’s good for a change of pace every now and then.
