Customer Reviews (17 Total)
Love at first light!
August 25, 2017
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Wow! If I could, I would have given this tobacco more than 5 stars. A delicious, full strength delight that doesn't bite. So you see, Rum Twist even has the effect of making a rather lame poet out of me. Not that the lameness is due to its strength. ... Read More
Far from it - I'm almost tempted to describe this tobacco as invigorating. From the first draw, it is simply superb. Significant cigar overtones initially, and a lovely spiciness, but at the same time (as is the case with many full strength tobaccos) very gentle on the mouth and tongue; and as the smoke progresses, it almost seems to mellow out a little, instead of getting stronger and un-smokable. I didn't detect much of a rum flavor, but no matter, I think it acts more like a condiment mellowing and enhancing the tobacco taste. Even the room note is a hit with me, although it has a cigar-like heaviness and will not appeal to everyone. I'm a heavy smoker, consuming 3 to 5 bowls per day, and as is the habit of many pipe smokers, I usually don't finish a bowl in one sitting, but will relight and have a few drags over an extended period; however, as I'm writing this I'm smoking some Rum Twist and I just can't get myself to put my pipe down! And despite its strength and full flavor, I find it easy to inhale occasionally. My preparation for smoking this stuff is fairly minimal: I tear/slice off a bit, insert it into my flake shredder, and after a few twists of that handy little device, it's ready for my pipe; I find no need for drying the tobacco. I have only two regrets: (1) I didn't buy enough of this, and (2) I haven't got some Sweet Maple Twist while I was at it - but luckily both these little issues can be rectified. And now I have to stop writing as my inspiration has burned down to a fine ash (with no gurgling or any trace of moisture) - time to go fill up again! Read Less
Very good.
April 04, 2017
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
I will include in this review all of brown rope variations, fantastic flavor, whether you like fruit or maple, Rum, or only tobacco. I apply this to all GH TWISTS. They can be prepared to fit your taste, and it is certainly not "playing with your t... Read More
obacco". Great quality smoke in any form you choose. Rum Twist happens to be my favorite. Slight sweetness from the rum only adds to the enjoyment. Excellent for amping up aros too. Read Less
Enjoyable,
December 22, 2016
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
If you have been frightened by some reviews that talk about this tobacco or any rope/twist being strong, allow me to educate:
If you can stand a Joya de Nicaraguan Cigar, or many other cigars from that region, then you wont find any rope/twist too ... Read More
overwhelming.
Now to the Rum Twist. Preperation: In the morning, I slice off several coins with a butcher knife and then cut the coins into four pieces. Rub those pieces out all the way and let it dry for an hour. I load the pipe up and let it sit until the afternoon when I'll reach for this pipe. I've found this works really well.
The Rum flavoring is soft and non-overbearing, or too sweet. The Rum is only lightly in the background. The tobacco is very rich and so satisfying. Earthy, peaty even, but rounded and chewy. There is no Lakeland essence at all in these ropes that I've detected. If you like strong cigars you'll fall in love with these ropes. Rum Twist is fantastic. Read Less
Hide the Rum! đź’€
June 05, 2021
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
If you like flavorful, stout tobacco, you can't go wrong with G & Hogwarts' flavored ropes. I've had rum, maple, and coconut, and they are ALL excellent! For those who think these aren't sweet enough, cut off a chunk of this stuff and chew it l... Read More
ike the sailors used to do. Read Less
Sweetness, what sweetness (?)
October 05, 2016
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
A pretty good slice and rub tobacco. As a cigar smoker, its very enjoyable. Rich and robust taste. Not much of rum here, but a lot of bold flavor.
Delicious
November 13, 2016
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
This rum twist is delicious stuff. I bought some a while back and forgot about it, then rediscovered it late last night. Lots of good tobacco flavors, but I only sense rum flavor on the initial hit. Nicotine level is high, so beware. I'll be enjoying... Read More
a lot of this with Guinness Export, as Robert L. suggests. Read Less
Like it very much!!!
December 09, 2022
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Like it very much!!!
good to go.
November 19, 2022
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Package note of sweet, stewed fruit. The 3/4-inch-wide rope is brown and darker brown. Tobacco is wet, prep entails a razor or thin sharp knife and cutting thin coins for rubbing out, finally drying a bit. Burns somewhat slow with few relights. The s... Read More
trength is medium to strong and nic is medium. Flavoring is mild despite tin note, The sweet rum topping is a background constant giving some mild sweet notes. Taste is medium to full and consistent, with complex notes strong wood, very earthy, mildly tangy fruit, a little sweet grass, floral and moderately spicy cigar. The various Virginias are leading and burley supporting, with the flavoring watching from the back. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is great. Read Less
Not for the faint of heart!
May 04, 2021
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Update: I have a lot of different tobaccos, especially Virginia’s, I wanted to experience the subtle differences between them all, so I haven’t come back to this rum twist for about a year. I smoked this for the third time after aging it in a mason j... Read More
ar, and holy smokes, I enjoyed it so much after the third smoke, I immediately packed another bowl and smoked it again! The smell out of the jar is almost like an intense smell you’d get out of a hardwood smoker after you smoked a brisket for 14 hrs, but when you light it in your pipe, it’s the smoothest, most satisfying smell and taste you could imagine as a pipe smoker. Gawith & Hogarth have been around for a long time for a reason, they know what the hell they are doing!! I’m taking my score from 4 to 5 stars! —-If you’re expecting some light aromatic this is not it! This is a full flavored hearty tobacco with a good nicotine kick, that happens to have rum in it. That being said as a fairly new pipe smoker (about 2 yrs), it was a really enjoyable smoke. First time I tried it I used a cigar cutter to slice it, and it came too chunky and hard to keep lit, next time I used a cigar scissor and was better able to control the thickness, I cut it somewhere between a ribbon and a shag, and had a great, cool, smooth, smoke. Due to the full flavor, rather than have a dedicated briar, just use a cob or clay. Read Less
A pleasant surprise
January 08, 2020
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
I didn't know if I'd like this. Enough that I ordered some years ago and forgot about it. Having just found it over Christmas, I wish I hadn't waited. It's delicious. Warm, deep, rich tasting. It doesn't change a lot throughout the bowl and it ... Read More
doesn't need to. Not much rum taste which I can't tell is a result of age or if it is just a result of it imparting a richness to the tobacco. Either way, this one works for me. 5 Stars. Little wonder this has been around for centuries. Read Less
Full Steam Ahead
May 11, 2016
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Another rich and full strength tobacco. The rum flavoring didn't fall flat for my smoking experience. I also recommend that this rope once sliced should have a lengthy drying period. My first bowel was work to keep smoking. I remedied this with my se... Read More
cond bowel by slicing and letting it sit outside in my arid climate for 30 minutes. this solved the excessive tamping and relighting and it burned wonderfully after that. could be paired with a Guinness or Kraken Rum. Read Less
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
This is a fantastic twist. A little sweet and a lot of strong, it is sure to please the palate of those liking blends with strong cigar notes.
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Deeply dark and strong. You'd better have a backbone and plenty of balls for this one! There's no shortage of vitamin N here. It'll grow some hair in places you never dreamed!!!!
Long time favorite
August 24, 2013
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Commercial sailors and fishermen I knew in Cape Cod would chew this at sea, and smoke it in a cob on shore.
Rum Twist Unsliced
July 24, 2013
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Rum Twist Unsliced;
Star Rating = 4.5;
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst;
Pouch Note = 9;
Room Note = 9;
Flavor = 9;
Bite = 9;
Burn = 9;
After Taste = 9;
Raw Score = 54;
Rated Percentage = 90%;
Comment = Smooth, Strong Stre... Read More
ngth, Full Body Tobacco Flavor, has a slight After Taste, White Ash Burn.
If you are one who likes to “play” with your tobacco, by all means get this “Twist” form of tobacco, you can spend countless hours “Slicing, Dicing and Drying” this “Twist” tobacco before it is ready to smoke. I admit I am a lazy pipe smoker so I didn’t find this necessary extra preparation exercise to be of any value to heighten my pipe smoking enjoyment. You had better have a sizable ignition source on hand because you are going to need a lot of BTU’s to get this “Twist” tobacco to light. Once you achieve the first ignition you will need to have your best “Tamping Tool” at the ready to handle the endless re-packings and re-lights that this “Twist” form of tobacco requires. Perhaps you have detected that the “Twist” form of tobacco is not my “cup of tea”. Read Less
A lovely, rummy thing
June 21, 2012
Product: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Rum Twist Bulk
Of course, one often buys twists and plugs and then fails to smoke them because one is too lazy to slice them. I’ve had a piece of this twist in my collection for more than a year, and it gets better with age. Sweetness underlaid deep organic notes. ... Read More
Great stuff. Read Less
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