Smoking a bowl of Bobs Chocolate Flake in a short meerschaum 'Cutty' pipe. It is a blend that has really grown on me of recent. I was looking for Jim Inks review of the stuff and couldn't seen to find it as I would be interested on the 'Masters' take on this blend from Gawith & Hogwarts.
Your wish is my command. Here's my review of BCF and the plug version:
G&H Bob’s Chocolate Flake:
The smoky, woody, earthy sweet Cyprian Latakia, and lightly nutty, earthy, woody, toasty burley come into play in small doses, as does a discreet hint of vanilla. The grassy, earthy, tart and tangy citrusy, lightly woody and tangy dark fruit sweet, floral Virginias are the most obvious tobacco components. The whisky is hardly obvious, but occasionally, you'll sense its presence. The chocolate flavor has a deep richness, but is mild enough that it won't steamroll over you. The Lakeland scent is lightly present, and not nearly as overpowering as it is in other G&H products, but it's just enough to help form a well rounded smoke. Overall, the toppings moderately sublimate the tobaccos. The strength and taste levels are medium. The nic-hit is a couple of steps behind that mark. Won't bite or get harsh, but it has a few small rough edges. The flakes easily break apart. Burns a little slow depending on how you prepare the flake: cool, clean, and smooth with a very consistent, mildly sweet and savory, floral flavor. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. The lightly lingering after taste and room note are very pleasant. Not quite an all day smoke, but it is repeatable.
G&H Bob’s Chocolate Plug:
The plug version is much the same as the flake with a few differences. The smoky, woody, earthy sweet Cyprian Latakia, and lightly nutty, earthy, woody, toasty burley come into play in small doses, as does a discreet hint of vanilla. The grassy, earthy, tart and tangy citrusy, lightly woody and tangy dark fruit sweet, floral Virginias are the most obvious tobacco components. The whisky is hardly obvious, but occasionally, you'll sense its presence. The chocolate flavor has a deep richness, but is mild enough that it won't steamroll over you. The Lakeland scent is lightly present, and not nearly as overpowering as it is in other G&H products, but it's just enough to help form a well rounded smoke. The Lakeland is also milder than it is in the other versions of the Bob’s Chocolate blends. No chance of bite or harshness, and has fewer rough edges than the flake does. The strength is a step past the center of mild to medium. The nic-hit is a shade less potent. The plug has some density, but breaks apart well enough suit your preference. Burns slow, cool and clean with smoothly consistent, mildly sweet and savory, floral flavor. It’s slightly sweeter, slightly less stronger than the other incarnations, and the taste level barely touches the medium mark. Requires some relights, and leaves just a little moisture in the bowl. The lightly lingering after taste and room note are pleasant. Not quite an all day smoke.
