The tin aroma seemed slightly sweet & tangy but is hard for me to discribe. Gawith inherited this equipment from Harrison, and the company has been crafting premium tobacco since, with one of Samuel's two sons continuing the brand while . BF burns slowly, even when bone dry, and there is no tongue burn. I don?t detect any Tonquin. I'm not sure if my opinion here is accurate, but I had trouble keeping this lit. I is very full bodied and strong, yet it does not give any tongue bite at all, and does not produce a lot of smoke. Larsen War Horse Wessex Pipes Sale/Closeouts Snuff- Non-Tobacco Special Orders FAQS Bracken is a medium to full bodied flake that is exceptionally smooth, earthy and has an illusive fruity sweetness. Scented talcum powder? I got loopy halfway through, and just could not take any more. It is earthy, a little sweet and slightly spicy. Packing is easy as I tend to rub out most of my flakes these days anyway. The only drawback for me is that it is the only tobacco where I have to have a glass of water on hand, because it inevitably starts to tickle the back of my throat and will give me the hiccups if I don't drink a little water when smoking it. Samuel Gawith are still famous for producing some of the best and most popular pipe tobaccos in the world. I won't give Bracken 4 stars as I feel it is inferior to the likes of FVF and 1792 but I find it quite enjoyable and will continue to keep it in my Lakeland rotation as it just agrees with my palate. The flakes are a beautiful dark brown, and the pouch note is earthy and a heavy sweet with a hint of fruit. Quality tobaccos with weird flavouring added. I dont think its any stronger than Irish flake in the nicotine department. That being the case, I can not help but add my, hopefully objective, 2 cents Bracken flake and 1792 (which I really enjoy) have very little in common. Lastly, I had trouble keeping this stuff lit and producing an acceptable amount of smoke. (And SteelCowboy is right, it's an absolute must try for Lakeland explorers) It's not a flavor that all will enjoy, to be sure, but those who do will be glad they found it. The tins seem to be pretty damp, so a good bit of drying time should be expected. Recommended. A medium bodied-smoke that is easy to enjoy all day. The first thing that comes to mind is Erinmore and "pineapple" topping which is an idea based on a poor assumption of the tin art. I don't pick up any rum flavoring but I'm fine with that. Quite a bit of the old stuff I have today is from what I bought. I feel a better description would be STONEHAVEN on CRACK!! Smokes well in a falcon or briar, I've never tried it in a Meerschaum, doesn't seem like that sort of a tobacco. It seems to have a good deal of nicotine, which is not all bad. The flakes break up with ease, and I find it works best just lightly rubbed. I had found that the SG line of flakes were very inconsistently sized. Smooth and mild with hardly any essence detected while smoking. I tried "Z" stuffing and hand rubbing. When I do taste the tobaccos theyre delicious, dark, earthy, spicy Kentucky with a slightly sweet cigar note coming from the air cured. What little ash there is is snow white. Please confirm that you are over the age of 18 to continue. I don't think this was due to nicotine since I've had some powerhouses in the past (pipe and cigs). 4. Almost a crumbly like texture, which surprised me as these things are usually very moist and need to be dried out. Burns slow with a cool, clean, very smooth and consistent flavor from start to finish. A first class smoke in every respect. A nice change of pace from more refined Virginias, but not compelling. This is definitely a close relative of 1792, but far less assertive. It has lots of depth, lots of flavor, and it is just all round pleasant. The online store is always open - you can shop with confidence at all hours of the day, from anywhere in the world. Don't ever attempt this blend before letting it dry out for a bit but it's a beauty. I agree that this is a strong tobacco however I find it more than manageable if smoked as intended. Imagine tobacco with no flavor..just strong and really unpleasant. Some have criticized the look of the flake, uneven, thick/thin torn. It came a bit more moist than 1792 and I had to let it dry a few hours before sealing up in a Ball jar. It has some nicotine from what I hear and read but the smell and taste of it is just too overwhelming for me to enjoy it. Lighting, tamping then re-lighting gave a steady smoke that burned to the bitter end. I love rich taste with equal mildness and this hit the spot. Bracken Flake has more than a shake of a variety of Burley tobaccos variously cured. 1792 - real dark and spicy all the way (but it kinda surprizes you, too much for me). The flavors are intense and build rapidly while the topping or casing gradually fade into the background. By mid-bowl the fragrant topping is pretty well gone and the Kentucky leaf is coming into its own. Monochromatic, if not for the spice. This tobacco is 5-year aged, so its appearance is dark with shiny specks in it, in a full flake form. As for the strenght noted by other reviewers, since i smoked it in a rather small bowl, i didnt feel it at all (and i am no nicotine heavyweight). Being available in affordable bulk increases my excitement over my discovery of this product. I recommend it for some quiet and "introvert" moments to enjoy it. It smells like soap. My first pipe did not go well as I did not let it dry at all and tried folding it into my bowl. Gets a bit stronger in flavor at the bottom. MSRP: $19.35 $15.99 Out of stock Compare Quick view. I advise to let it air out a bit before breaking up and loading up. I would consider this a lighter weight cousin of 1792 as it lacks the tonquin that 1792 posesses. This is some good stuff. This also allowed the slight smokiness of Bracken to shine (a dry smoke, peperry smoke, not campfire-ish), due to the DFK i suppose (at this moment i was reminded a bit of MacBaren Old Dark Fired). I dried it out and it's still not 3 stars but its getting better. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Press J to jump to the feed. 20.29. By chance, I was smoking Rattrays 7 Reserve, always felt too plain. This flake is best smoked a little drier than what Samuel Gawith ships it as, just make sure to not let it get bone dry. It feels like so many of the reviews for Bracken Flake mention it's related to 1792. Not very savory, no high notes, no ''obvious'' notes. Temporarily out of stock. I rolled it around my tongue and exhaled through my nose. The best thing about BF is the combination of strength and sweetness without being cloying or overwhelming (this will be a matter of personal preference of course). Sam G shippid out a bunch of bulk blends last month and I restocked my FVF and 1792. Nice broken (bracken) flake, and one I'll repeat. A sweet smooth smoke is offered all the way through. One tin of FVFthat's all I'm asking for. EDIT: Since falling head over heels in love with Kendal Cream in the tin I purchased a pound in bulk and what a difference the bulk was compared to the tin. Indeed, there's something elemental about this flake, redolent of the humus of a dank forest floor, that I find immensely compelling. I can only recommend it to people looking for strong experiences with their pipes. Having enjoyed Grousemoor so much, I decided to try several SG Flakes, Bracken and Bulkan Flake. A beautiful VaK flake, moderately scented in the purest Lakeland tradition. Just enough to make the aroma very nice. Probably over-the-top for a lot of people. But the sweetness is always light, if never exactly subtle. Those hoping for 1792 without the tonquin will be disappointed. I found that drying it under a bright light for 15-45 minutes or so until it's a little stiff (but not brittle) brought it to life. Both are done conservatively in my estimation and exploit both the tanginess of the Virginia as well as the spiciness of the Kentucky respectively; brilliant blending from a great tobacco house. Mid Bowl: Approaching mid-bowl, the fullness tends to build and while I wouldn?t call this mixture particularly complex, the topping or casing gradually fade completely into the background but never leave the scene. The harshness did fade a bit halfway through the bowl, and I was getting some nice flavors from small sips-the tobacco does burn well. Minimal Virginia undertones. It burns to ash and crumbs, every puff is delicious, and sometimes the topping will reappear at the end, as if waving goodbye. Well, I think that all pretty well sums up my opinions of this flake. Smoky, earthy, leathery and mildly fruity and sweet with a topping I find very pleasing. We have blended a carefully balanced selection of Kentucky & dark fired leaf to give this medium to strong flake. While it's not as strong as Black XX Twist - which literally feels like you're having a bowl of cardiac arrest - it's still not advised for the newcomers. Has a good deal of strength that shouldn't leave anyone unsatisfied. The flavoring is not overdone, nor is it the same as in other Gawith blends. I mean you could easily kill someone who only smokes American aromatics if you give them a big bowl of this. On to the review. Not disappointing enough to get rid of, but not pleasant enough to spend resources on a second time. Individual reviews are the opinion(s) of the contributor and do not reflect the opinion(s) Samuel Gawith produces a variety of snuffs, from the very light and fine to dark, coarse and moist, perfumed, mentholated, or plain old "tobacco-ey", we suggest you pursue your nose, smell out a few good choices and have a pinch. The Kentucky and dark-fired leaf offer a lot of earth, some nuttiness, minor spice notes, molasses, a little cocoa, smoke and wood with a slight sharpness. I have been smoking this blend for nearly a decade and hope to continue puffing away at it for many more to come. 11/22 Update - I've never been called a quitter and I haven't quoted on the weed yet. (I pray SG can get that leaf again someday! In the tin, this smells like Kendal Cream Flake; whether this is a similarity in the essences or in the constituent tobaccos I don't know. I'm tasting Bracken, a cigar with a flavor that's like coming to a temple in India. DaniDom Shaving Brush Review | DaniDom History | An interview with DaniDom, A Band of (Briar-)Brothers - a short story. Samuel Gawith 1792 Dark Flake Pipe Tobacco (Loose) 3.99. The first thing I noticed upon cracking the tin is the beautiful dark brown flakes lined neatly in double-rowed stacks. I recommend this blend to those who like 1792, ropes and fire-cured Kendals. First, it is strong. It's hard to gauge the strength of this flake. But like all flavored blends, even when the underlying tobacco is great, as it is here, if you don't like the added flavor, it is going to be a no go. I am enjoying this blend right now as I write my first review. Not the typical hay/grass Virginia smell at all, but not Lakeland soap either. Join our email list to receive product updates, discounts & more! ** 4 full stars. I attribute this to the humid summers of Virginia and to be honest all my blends smoke wet when July rolls around. Samuel Gawith Archives - The Country Squire Tobacconist Category: Samuel Gawith Home / Tobaccos / Name-Brand Favorites / Samuel Gawith Showing all 23 results Filter Sale ! Probably because the SG Kentucky and Dark Fired burleys are so overpowering on their own. I will let this sit a while and see if it mellows with time. Put side by side with Condor (another classic English scented flake) they smell very similar. Takes at least two charring lights to get it burning evenly and well. Tobaccos like this remind me of Beethoven's choral writing-he leaves the tenors and sopranos up in the stratosphere, pounding out Gs and As with scarcely a chance to breathe. The only similarity it has to 1792, is it's a densely pressed flake of many layers. Not my favorite. The kinship with 1792 is undeniable, but thankfully, without the large dose of Tonquin. There's an added essence to it, to be sure, but it's so perfectly integrated with its dark tonality its hard to discern. I HIGHLY recommend this blend if you don't shy away from full- bodied, full-flavored tobacco. Flavour and nicotine are both definitely plentiful. I cannot tell much about this that would be constructive, but if, like me, you tried 1792 and found it over-flavored but liked where it was going, then Bracken Flake is quite possibly a fit for you. This damn flake makes me nauseated just as 1792 does. Probably my reaction to the dark fired leaf. Taste: The strong vanilla-bitter medicine flavor of the tonquin bean is immediately present and dominates the flavor profile. It's strong, yes and not for the faint of heart. A sweet smooth smoke is offered all the way through. I jokingly refer to this as 1792's little brother. Although it has a lot of power, it's quite feeble in a couple of areas: temperature and tongue bite. It's not sweet (at least not overtly), it's not bitter (at least not overtly), it's not musty, nor like decaying flowers (at least not overtly), it's just dark, like some exquisite subtle liquour the essence of terra. Liquorice? Because Bracken Flake, when treated respectfully with a small chamber-size and some patience, is a one-of-a-kind experience. Related Products Customers Also Viewed It is powerful, in every meaning of the word - strong in nicotine and flavour. The tin odor is funky, in a pleasant way. Two of four stars. Flakes of this color I find artistically beautiful (hey, art is whatever anyone says it is!). When you buy for more than 2000 DKK (270 Euro or approx. It is dark brown, sort of stringy and moist. The Bracken Flake is a wonderful weed indeed.Upon opening the tin your greeted with an earthy tobacco smell and something that reminds me of clover honey.I dont find the aroma of the long-used essence intimidating,but those around me have commented on it.The flakes are dark and a little moist.This blend is just slightly cased and the fact that only a small amount is used will prevent it from having more than an infinitesimal effect on tobacco ignition and combustion-if any. I would also like to add that this is not an "English Blend", which implies it has Latakia, it does not. Otherwise, it hits you with no forgiveness and becomes more acrid too. 24.30 Samuel Gawith Sams Flake Pipe Tobacco. Love this blend and will keep it in my rotation. Give me time to buy it a bit at a time since it's not cheap and I can't just buy tons of it all at once. As others have said, it does need a little drying to bring out the best. 12/22/12 Update I kind of like it now. Add to Wish List Description This 200 year old blend is comprised of hand-stripped flue cured Zimbabwe leaf, steamed to a golden color then stoved into a unique melange of flavors. From the start, Bracken has a hint of some type of Lakeland essence with a stout and rich Virginia flavor that deepens as the smoke progresses. When I first open a tin it has a quite pungent aroma (dark chocolate? The aroma was very tobacco-ey and rich! 24.30 Samuel Gawith Skiff Mixture Pipe Tobacco. The smoking experience is singular. Romeo y Julieta This cigar is also considered as one of the most adored and is noticed as the cigar of choice by icon figures such as Winston Churchill. It was difficlt to keep lit and I scrapped it with about 1/4 bowl left to go. This is strong stuff, but smooth with it. You chaps who like this tobacco, my hat is off to you. 1 review. Samuel Gawith was the son-in-law of Thomas Harrison, a snuff manufacturer who moved his trade and equipment to Kendal, Cumbria, England from Scotland in 1792. . The moisture content is high but smokeable in a fresh tin. You must log in or register to reply here. I'd say it's a shade short of 1792 in this department. They just push their "house" blends around here which are really Altadis and Lane stuff. 250g. This is a great blend for the experienced smoker, rich, bold and powerful with a unique topping that really adds a one of a kind character. There are considerable added flavorings. Look for Brown Sugar Flake and Beginners Luck. This turn of events might be due to the fact that its pretty dried out. And yes, this is a Virginia/Burley with flavoring that I find to be delicious. It's mellow & smooth all the way to the bottom of the bowl. This one smokes quite cool and slow enough even when rubbed out some. Give us a call at +45 3312 3651 - if you need help or information I detect the fruitiness in the topping when smelling the flake which is similar to cherry as well as anise. It presents a goodly bit of strength and burns slowly, allowing one to really "drink" the Lakelands in. I will say that mid bowl when the flavor really starts to culminate it tastes a bit like a good cigar. I suspect this is dark fired Kentucky. It is, to me at least, the perfect dark flake. At this point I was about ready to trade it off, but decided to give it one more try in a couple of days. Tin note was similar to Copenhagen snuff on steroids, smokey, fermented tar odor. Very dark and rich, monochromatic and powerful, but not bitter or over the top. The only thing I have to compare this to is the Brown No. Difficult to define, but if taken slowly impossible not to enjoy. This is a very dark, almost black, flake with a pronounced fragrance. Published on 12 Jan 2019 2 Comments It's a crisp January morning. Cause They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore. It is fairly dry for a scented flake, but the scenting is just a touch or so. This is a mild smoke with no bite. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. That being said, if you like 1792, you should try this too. Room note is that of a quality cigar. I like Peterson's Irish Flake; that one's pretty strong. Little dottle and the majority burns to a nice grey ash. I have tried Petertson's Irish Flake and that is what this reminds me of. It is good for starting to day. But enjoyably so. 11/19 Update - I tried it again. The stuff smells awful: heavy, sweet, and medicinal. Yet I love it. This was a gift from a friend. The tobacco was too moist in all three tins. This however, was different in the way that it was not moist out of the tin at all, but just absolutely perfect. It will ghost your pipe a little so smoke it in one that you smoke this type of blend in. It srcambled my taste buds, and made me ill. A heavyweight with a lot of body. Under this I can smell leathery, earthy tobacco, with a bitter chocolate aroma. No real flavors that jump out at you just a simple medium to strong smoke that really satisfies all my smoking desire. I recognized the guys handwriting on the tin that he dated. The shiny specks are the carbohydrates in the tobacco, which over time, have broken down into sugar, and is probably also due to the addition of sugar water. SOLD OUT !!! Unfortunately we cannot ship tobacco outside of the UK. It burns well and very coolprobably has some menthol or related element. I mostly taste the rum. Doing so may be difficult, though, if you like that nicotine wallop. A gentle tamp and one re-light gets things going nicely. Samuel Gawith's 1792 Flake is rich, dark, and full-bodied pipe tobacco marked by its strong character and beautiful tonquin notes. Ideal in the late autumn or early winter. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes dark flakes. My fourth tin had a problem with mold. While the aroma of this flake may be intimidating, the flavor, smoked slowly, is amazing. After leaving this tobacco out all night, it was still not completely dry, so I may try leaving it under a lamp for a while next time. Live and learn. Mint? It's like 1792 minus the strong tonquin topping, then infused with this essence of earth. I would not recommend it to those (like me) who enjoy heavy Latakia blends like Pirate Kake. I will venture a guess that the name, Bracken Flake, comes from Bracken Co., Kentucky, USA, the birthplace of White Burley and still the home of all things Burley tobacco. One of the key words here is strong - this is not for the faint of heart, or for beginner pipe smokers. Even with the right moisture content I usually need to relight 2-3 times after the initial light. As a traditional blend type this is an excellent choice that any Enthusiast should try. This must be what Bracken is for. Great tasting tobacco with repulsive aroma. Bracken Flake is a great example of the best tobaccos to be had coupled with expert processing in that good old English tradition of elevating taste without purging the flake of good old vitamin "N". Go slow with this one as with any strong tobaccos it can get a bit bitter towards the end if you are rushing it, I also prefer it in a smaller bowl for this reason. Online Exclusive Price: 18.49 Regular Price: 19.79. It does have some similarities to GH Dark Flake as well. The man who gave me this deserves a good SMACK! copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be The topping or casing is immediately there and while a bit odd at first becomes a nice compliment to the fine quality leaf underneath. Halfway down, the taste becomes stronger and tastes almost like a Tootsie Roll. This frustrates me because it makes me wonder just how infectious some ideas are. The second pipeful was slightly less.I don't know the word for it. I found no tongue bite and enjoyed the smoke rather well. If you like cigars, there are many better than this, and it does have a lot of nicotine in it, which I visit once a year because it's discontinued and I just want to think of it as a kind of baroque classical music. Created with Sketch . Was ready as soon as I opened her up. I also get a bare essence of vanilla from the tonquin. The underlying flavor of the tobacco is that of dark English flake, ala G&H Dark Flake and Dark Birdseye which I like a lot, but not excessively bitter or as tangy. Smells like a porta-potty caught fire and burned straight to the ground. There are occasional wafts of cherry and anise in the background. This puts it just ahead of the Peterson University flake. Too start from the beginning, it is, like all Gawith flakes, of very nice high quality tobacco. A strong and scented brown-black uneven flake tobacco. They are right. My favorite of the SG line. As the bowl progresses these flavors all intermingle in a simple yet intriguing way. I'd give it three stars except for the burn and slight bite. I wasn't very impressed. I wasn't quite expecting this. I love SG stuff, usually, and daily smoke FVF, Best Brown Flake, Golden Glow. I enjoyed this, and find it easy to recommend. I rubbed out a goodly amount on paper and let it dry for about 30 minutes. It's "special essences" are difficult to determine exactly what they are. But I do know experienced pipe smokers who enjoy this very much. A medium bodied-smoke that is easy to enjoy all day. A lucious flavor. It comes very moist and needs to be dried. The predominant taste is good, solid tobacco. If you exhale through nose can detect faint hints of tonquin in the background. It said Samuel Gawith found a few remaining tins, had badged them with a simple white label (due to the previous artwork being redundant), and My Smoking Shop bought the lot! I would recommend it for those who like Haddo's Delight. Summary:. it reminds me of old lady perfume counter smells. I hold them in the highest regard and Im very thankful to still have the wonderful blends they have in production today. | Sitemap, **Manufacture Change:Lightly Vacuum Sealed with Plastic Seal On Tin**, Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake Pipe Tobacco, Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake Pipe Tobacco, Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader Pipe Tobacco, Samuel Gawith Mayor's Collection Chocolate Flake Pipe Tobacco, Samuel Gawith Mayor's Collection St. James Flake Pipe Tobacco. Taste: The scent of of the tobacco is that of an autumn forest; wet earth and moss, decaying leaves and a pine-like odour from the topping. NB. Also the flakes were a little difficult to rub out. Again, really smokes similar to a perique blend. Trusted SSL Protection. Those who love Virginia & Burley Flakes with full body and big flavor like Walnut Flake and St.Bruno Flake may like Bracken Flake as well. It really does not taste as it smells in the tin- a good situation. Bracken Flake has quickly become one of my primary go-to flakes and entered a place in my top-ten desert island choices. On first opening your pouch or tin, it smells like chocolate with a little bit of soap in it.
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