Great reviews, I am a big fan of SG and GH's tobacco as well and there are just so many blends and I am still unable to try them all just yet, your reviews gave me a lead on what should I try first.
Trying Out Gawith Blends and Sharing My Impressions
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Thanks for the reviews! The only GH &Co blend I've tried so far is Dark Bird's Eye and I love it. Your descriptions will help get me going as I branch out in trying some new blends.
I recently tried Kendal Black Cherry. It's definitely not a typical cherry aromatic. I haven't tasted anything like this yet. I do get a kind of floral soapy essence from it. Anyone try this G&H blend?
I have not tried that one, but I've heard the same thing from several people concerning the essence.
2014 Wintertime flake was my first introduction to Samuel Gawith and it didn't disappoint. As the snowflakes began to fall, I reached for my pipe and a tin of Wintertime. The aroma of the tobacco filled the air, mingling with the scent of pine and cinnamon. I packed the bowl carefully, savoring the feel of the tobacco between my fingers. As I lit the pipe, the first puff sent a warm, sweet and spicy sensation through my body. The smoke was rich and slow, with a hint of Latakia that added a spicy kick to the flavor. It was the perfect accompaniment to the winter evening, warming me from the inside out. I couldn’t help but think that this was the kind of tobacco that was made for moments like these.
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Just tried this for the first time myself. Don't how I've managed to overlook it for so long. You sum it up very well. very much how it struck me as well.
I found it hard to tease out the individual flavours. It's got unmistakable Lakeland essences but they blend so well none of them really dominate. I couldn't pick one out clearly and say there's the rose, there's the geranium, there's the citrus. In that sense it's satisfyingly complex. Very much a case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. And like the best Kendal flakes it changes in character as you progress down the bowl. Very much one to recommend for those who think Lakelands are all soap and flowers.
One thing that was odd was as soon as I lit it and smelled the aroma it instantly triggered a memory. Of where and when I couldn't immediately say, but it was powerfully familiar and took me back to childhood. I guess I must have known someone who smoked it many years ago. In fact, as the sent built up an image of my grandfather in his garden appeared in my mind, as if I'd switched channels on the TV. And he died 45 years ago so I don't know how long they've been making it.
I'm not sure I don't prefer it to 1792. As you say it's strong but not as prickly or as chesty as others from the same family. 1792 is knocking on the door of black twist for power. I think it's likely to become one of my full time regulars, which is great as it's easy to get here.
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Forgive me if this has already been asked here. Just curious since you're running through the G&H line up any one here know which of their blends is the strongest with the Lakeland essence. I gave Ennerdale a try and loved it and was curious if I would like the essence even stronger. Thanks for any advice
Of the ones I’ve tried Broken Flake #7 was the most essence-y.
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Rich dark spring dew is one of the heaviest on rose and geranium that I've tried. It was a bit much for me but the flavours develop and change as you smoke the bowl down so it's far from a one trick pony.
I think my favourite Lakeland blend is Coniston cut plug. Very distinct flavour and if you smoked it blind you'd be in no doubt that it was a Kendal Lakeland, but somehow it's more pungent than perfumed. I really like it. And the room smell is wonderful.
Funny how political commentary is disallowed unless it's right-wing political commentary
I don’t think this is true.
It is so true. I am not here to discuss politics. I once made a comment that was not what you would say was coming from the right. It was removed and I was warned. Yet on a near daily basis I will see posts attacking 'wokism'. Like I say, that doesn't bother me, but it is impossible not to notice.
Eh I had the same thing happen when I first joined this forum but my comment was most definitely “right wing”. The mods aren’t omnipotent and I think they do a good job and are evenhanded.
I don't think the mods are not even handed. My suspicion is that 'left-wing' comments get reported immediately, and the mods act. 'Right-wing' comments probably don't get reported at all,so get left alone. Remind me who the snowflakes are again lol
Ah okay I see you what you mean now. I forgot that comments could be reported by other users.
You are pushing the political commentary far beyond the initial missive. One person’s transgression is not an opportunity to dig a deeper hole.
Yet you only say that to me. This is an example of what I'm talking about. One-sided.
Stop playing the victim.
You’re derailing this thread.
You have no idea what the politics are for 99% of this forum, and that’s exactly how it should be.
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Lol, yeah I am. Of course. I tell you what, why don't we all leave it? And why don't you say that instead of singling out the guys you don't like the sound of.
I’m on various forums that are ostensibly “no politics” but lean one way or the other in practice. It’s part of the “house style”, I reckon.
But one thing that’s generally true is that mods don’t appreciate having their decisions questioned in the open. Private discussions are better for those concerns…
But one thing that’s generally true is that mods don’t appreciate having their decisions questioned in the open. Private discussions are better for those concerns…
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