March 18, 2025
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
It gives me a steady supply of nicotine, and when it burns, there's a medicinal aroma, similar to that of Kentucky tobacco.
February 23, 2025
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
In the pouch, the smell reminds me of driving through the hills of Kentucky at that time of year when all the tobacco is curing in the barns, and smoking sheds. The Dark-fired Kentucky is unmistakable, but the Virginias are in no way subordinate to it. Kentucky and Virginia compliment each other. The nicotine level is respectable but not overpowering. Tongue bite should not be an issue, the room note is that classic pipe aroma that could never be mistaken for cigarettes or cigar. It's a smell I have always associated with leather chairs and old books....Read More
This one is growing on me...updated from 3.5★ to 4.0★.
February 02, 2025
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
I would recommend this; for trying an 'oz' or two. This one is better with the moisture left "as-is"; when received. I tried a couple of bowls after allowing it to dry some, from a handful of minutes for one bowl, to crispy dry for another; and it is better as-received. *Update*: after having more of it, and for not drying it prior to filling a bowl, this one is growing on me. So it is now a firm 4.0★....and is encroaching upon a 4.5★ with each bowl. This blend is definitely "Burley strong/dominant." But it comes with a tasty bit of sweetness in the first half of a bowl with the savory side of Burley in the second half. I'm now considering ordering more of it....no, wait, I just ordered 1/2 of a kilo!...Read More
June 21, 2023
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
This was my first GH purchase. I have heard people talk about this "lakeland essence" but I guess I never paid close enough attention. If I had to summarize it: imagine bottling up the smell in a windowless room three days after an old man wearing too much cologne walked through.. like one of those old men at the gym who still uses powder on his parts. I really don't understand how this is even a thing, why are we always spraying complete garbage on tobacco rather than letting the leaf do the talking. Good strong smoke, not good enough to get over the old man. I gave what I had to someone who doesn't know better...Read More
June 28, 2022
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
Fed /watered the chickens - let them out, two flakes of hay and a quart of grain for the horse - let him out, milked the cow and need to filter and heat it... but first I'm going to take a break. This is strong but not too strong. It's perfect in a small billiard for a short break. The nicotine will sate your craving but won't make you sick. The KDF isn't American and so there's no spicy, charred oak-like nuance. It's an assertive type of burley that's stronger and has better mouthfeel without the tannic, walnut like flavor of burley. It has a wine and clove like thing going on. It's a smoother version than the American and pares really well with VA. It's not overbearing and it goes nicely with the natural sweetness of the VA tobaccos used. This is one I can smoke while on the go or between chores. Nicotine is 3.5 out of 5....Read More
April 14, 2023
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
Love this tobacco, the KDF chosen paired with the Virginia's is spot on and perfect. I will be buying more and storing back.
January 04, 2023
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
Very pleased with my purchase. Rare quality.
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July 27, 2022
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
As you can see from my other reviews, I favor English and Balkan blends. This one may convert me. Great full flavor, good amount of vitamin N and it's easy to smoke. DBE is quickly becoming my favorite blend without Lady Lat. I like the vintage cut. Don't get me wrong, I fancy a good shag now and again, but the thin ribbon works really well with this blend IMO. Good stuff. Good stuff, indeed....Read More
August 03, 2022
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
This is a pure smoke - tastes good and burns well with good nicotine hit.
June 24, 2022
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut Bulk
If you like a great dark fired and Virginia combined sweetness,along with a hint of Lakeland and a PUNCH of nic, this is a good one.It is strong!!,I also enjoy cigars,and I was taken by surprise by the kick this has,yet is a great tasting smoke. Fans of ODF will like this.Every bit as strong as some of my favorite strong cigars,and a great alternative smoke....Read More
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