Samuel Gawith Mold Issue??

[BigIrish1]

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Just received a 250g box of Samuel Gawith "Brown #4 Finest Kendal Twist" from a reputable dealer who advertises here. There was a full roll that had mold all over it. The dealer was great...instant refund, but I’m wondering if others are having issues with this new drop of tobacco or is this a one off?

 

[rajangan]

Just received a 250g box of Samuel Gawith "Brown #4 Finest Kendal Twist" from a reputable dealer who advertises here. There was a full roll that had mold all over it. The dealer was great...instant refund, but I’m wondering if others are having issues with this new drop of tobacco or is this a one off?

I've never had an issue, but there's increased risk with tobacco that doesn't contain humectants, like Gawith.

Is it perhaps because the vendor is in a highly humid climate?

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I've never had an issue, but there's increased risk with tobacco that doesn't contain humectants, like Gawith.

Is it perhaps because the vendor is in a highly humid climate?

Someone else mentioned mold in their Brown No 4, and that at least one vendor is popping tins to check before mailing them out. I have a tin on the way. I’ll be popping mine on arrival to scope it out.

 

[logs]

Pretty sure Ernie Q from Watch City Cigar was having this problem with the most recent shipment. He talked about it on another forum.

(Also tin lids popping off seems to be a current problem)

 

[sandollars]

I just bought 1 kilo of The Mayor's St. James and 1 kilo of Full Virginia Flake so I will def. let you know.....

Somebody started a thread about some mold on some Kendall Cream a day or so ago. Might wanna check that out?

Moldy Kendal Cream Flake :: Pipe Tobacco Discussion

.....forgive the stupid question, but you can't smoke tobacco with mold? ....won't the flame burn off the mold?? Sure you can but I personally wouldn't risk it. The flame will burn a lot of the spores but think of all the spores that you are directly puffing on that aren't being destroyed by...

pipesmagazine.com

 

[rajangan]

I suppose if they are in totally sealed tins, it's irrelevant where the vendor is, like I suggested before.

 

[JimInks]

Several vendors have had this problem. I think the problem rests with Gawith.

 

[Jaylotw]

I had moldy Kendal Cream, but my Chocolate Flake was fine. Ernie refunded me right away, and seemed unsurprised by the issue, so I’m thinking that it’s been a common occurrence. Too bad!

 

[Jwebb90]

I received my Watch City order today of FVF, BBF, SJF, and Kendal Plug. I received a total of 7 boxes and thankfully none of them had mold.

 

[BigIrish1]

I had moldy Kendal Cream, but my Chocolate Flake was fine. Ernie refunded me right away, and seemed unsurprised by the issue, so I’m thinking that it’s been a common occurrence. Too bad!

Mine was Watch City also, and Ernie was great. Seems like this is a nightmare for him. I agree that the issue is most likely with Gawith and everyone shoul be checking this drop closely from any vendor.

On a positive note, Watch City deserves high praise for their handling of this issue. It’s my first time ordering with them, but I will defiantly be a continued customer.

 

[kschatey]

I suppose if they are in totally sealed tins, it's irrelevant where the vendor is, like I suggested before.

I had a moldy tin of Samuel Gawith Sam's Flake purchased pre-COVID from the previous shipment. I also recently purchased a tin of Gawith Hoggarth Kendal Black Cherry form the last shipment and it arrived popped.

 

[Jwebb90]

Looks like the folks at Watch City have officially pulled the rest of their SG stock down from the site.

 

[logs]

I think Ernie Q is having to open the boxes and tins and inspect the tobacco before he ships.

 

[anotherbob]

Several vendors have had this problem. I think the problem rests with Gawith.

we've all seen their factory and I personally suspect it's not state of the art.

 

[Jaylotw]

Mine was Watch City also, and Ernie was great. Seems like this is a nightmare for him. I agree that the issue is most likely with Gawith and everyone shoul be checking this drop closely from any vendor.

On a positive note, Watch City deserves high praise for their handling of this issue. It’s my first time ordering with them, but I will defiantly be a continued customer.

my first experience, too, and I’m really happy with their response and Ernie deserves a high five.

 

[lelik]

Samuel Gawith (250 gm box) mold problems start after the 2018 production date.I personally stopped buying Samuel Gawith tobacco in 250gm boxes in 2018.

 

[lelik]

2014 G.H. "Dark Plug" sugar crystals

 

[Jaylotw]

2014 G.H. "Dark Plug" sugar crystals

You stop that.

 

[pantsBoots]

Such a shame - would agree it's likely a Samuel Gawith issue. I received boxes of BBF and FVF today with June '20 box codes and no mold to speak of. The FVF is a tad moist, but nothing untoward. They're setting in jars and I'll do a visual inspection every few months to ensure I'm not getting anything fuzzy growing in there. Got a few more boxes showing up tomorrow.

Fortunately, I held off on the ropes this time. I like them, but after seeing the mold issues, won't be grabbing any more for a while.

 

[Magpiety]

2/5 of the Sam Gawith 250g boxes i've purchased were moldy when I opened them, and they were all from the same major/reputable dealer. 2 were FVF, and 3 were BBF. I just order tins from overseas now.