Customer Reviews (61 Total)
Outstanding
July 10, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
The addition of Tonquin Bean probably gives 1792 the edge over similar blends, but I happen to love that flavor so it gets five stars from me. This is an extraordinarily strong tobacco. A surgeon friend of mine, a very long-time pipe man, got nicot... Read More
ine-sick on this when I folded a couple of flakes in one of his pipes--he is not a "folder" while I am and I wanted to show him how folding changes the experience with the same tobacco. I have never had an issue with 1792 but I can sense the strength of it. Frankly I find the comments of smokers who LOOK for a "nic hit" to be juvenile--sorry fellows, that's MY opinion--that's not what pipe smoking is all about. If I never noticed nicotine in my tobacco I'd be happy, but my experience here does urge me to caution new smokers or those susceptible to nicotine-sickness.
I've had some other friends cut 1792 with a favorite VA or Burley blend and the wonderful flavor of 1792 still came through, they told me, they didn't get the same strong effect of the nicotine, and they enjoyed the 1792--cut back. I've never tried that but it's an option. You know yourself better than anyone. If you like strong tobacco, if you love Latakia, if you are a fan of the Tonquin Bean, and if you are also a fan of flakes, this might be just the smoke you've been looking for. It's one of my favorites, and I smoke a wide variety of blends. Read Less
Welcome To the Olde Worlde.
February 26, 2018
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
I have grown very fond of this flake over the years and it has become my go to morning smoke, a ritual I will never tire of, it was made to be smoked while sipping on a hot cup o' joe. The added Tonquin flavoring couldn't compliment the natural flavo... Read More
rs of the leaf any better as it just perfectly enhances the Dark Fired and Virginia leafs. This is a true, olde worlde British tobacco and one of the finest on the market. I would not consider this a Lakeland scented tobacco as I don't pick up on any floral or perfume notes whatsoever. I buy this stuff by the box and I like to lay all the flakes out and dry them for a couple of hours before properly packing them into ball top jars for immediate rotation. If I'm wanting to cellar it, I prefer to keep the flakes moist as I think they age better in that state. The nicotine is in the brilliant range (high) and the smoke is heady and stout but also smoooooth as velvet. If you tend to like olde worlde style flakes and you have yet to try this bad boy, than look no further. It doesn't get any better than this my friends.
100% Essential!!! Read Less
Dipteryx Odorata Baby...Yeah.
June 29, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Tonquin bean...I would like to thank who ever thought of flavoring tobacco with this...Genius...Classic blend, sweet and strong. Fantastic aroma and flavor. Wow.
This is always a blend that doesn't last long in stock, there's a reason for that. If y... Read More
ou're lucky enough to get it in stock, good for you. Classic, bold, quality. Read Less
One of the best
October 22, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
I LOVE this Flake. The tonquin essence makes this Lakeland one of the most pleasant blends out there. The aroma is sweet, with a smell somewhere between vanilla and chocolate, but it is subtle enough to allow the pressed burley to shine through. It i... Read More
s a hair moist, so a little drying time might be needed. Absolutely, an incredible smoke. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
这款1792早在十一年前抽过，印象深刻，香气特殊，劲道足，GH里有一款黑暗强度切片跟这款很相似
Very tasty!
October 07, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This blew my mind in a couple ways. First was the aroma and flavor. The tin note is that of molasses and brown sugar with a nuttiness - which carries through to the smoke. Very tasty indeed! The second way was the nic hit I got from this. This is a s... Read More
trong blend! I actually got sick from it. I now handle this blend with care amd sip it. This tobacco demands respect. This is a blend that all must try, though not recommended for newbies. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
甜，冲，尼古丁高，味道好，可口粮啊~温度还是不是特别高，好东西啊！
One of my favorite blends
September 10, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Excellent tobacco, with strength, body, and a unique taste. The majority of the time I smoke this is in a clay, which just seems right. I bought a bunch of this a couple of years ago ,in tins and boxes, hoping to age half of it but I smoked all of i... Read More
t save one tin. Read Less
Masterpiece!
April 15, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Sweet dark fired goodness. All-time favorite. I gotta feva, and the only prescription, is more Gawith :) Enjoy
Perfection In A Tin
February 02, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This is my favorite tobacco of all time , i wish more blend have that tonquin essence . Strong and dark , perfect for those late evening bowl with a book.
Virginia with tonka bean flavour.
December 26, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
It says *flake”, but these almost black flakes are so loose, velvety and fluffy that it is much more a Broken Flake Cut, very easy to rub out. On opening a new tin, first you get a slap on the face by a strong flavour of tonka bean. Since Samuel Gawi... Read More
th tobaccos are usually soaking wet, I rub it out to a Ribbon Cut and spread it out for drying overnight. This will also help to tame the strong smell of the added flavouring.
This mixture consists of Virginia and Kentucky only. Here “Kentucky” being dark-fired Burley from Tanzania. According to the producer this mixture has been flavoured with tonka bean, and sometimes other sources mention Whisky flavour, too. This mixture is strong, but not overly. No beak-pecking sharpness or tongue-burns. High nic-hit. Excellent smoking mechanics in any respect.
Smoking this mixture is a totally different story, than smelling this stuff! Virginia is the backbone of this blend. They are robust with aromas mainly of yeast, bread, grass and hay. The Kentucky is more difficult to isolate. It’s welcome because it donates power, spice and some nutty, earthy notes to the blend. The tonka bean flavouring is far away from being as obvious as in tin. It’s actually mellow and pleasant, not obtrusive at all, especially after the blend has been aired considerably. And I am normally scared away by Aromatics, dreadful Lakeland essences, flavourings and toppings. May be this mixture is the exception to the rule.
I cannot find a single trace of Whisky flavour, if there is any at all. There is ample sweetness around, either from the Virginias, from the tonquin flavouring or from a sweet topping. It has not been overdone, though. It’s a robust, tasteful mixture, leading into depth to a certain extend. The aromas are not intriguing in the first half of the bowl, but they enhance pleasantly in the second half of the bowl. I get the impression of smoking two very different blends. Delicious room note. Interesting experience. However, this mixture is not really my pair of shoes. Read Less
A Meal in a Pipe
July 12, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This tobacco had a really strong smell and full bodied flavor. If you value your friendship with other non-smokers don't smoke this near them. They don't know what they are missing though. Really well made tobacco.
Yay! No Lakeland!
April 29, 2013
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This is a savory tobacco, with the tonquin bean really being the defining characteristic. It comes very wet, and needs a day or two of drying (in my experience). I have to rough it up a bit to get more air going through it into the bowl, but it's got... Read More
a good taste and a strong dose of nicotine. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
浓郁的味道且非常丰富。开盒感觉有点椰香味，慢抽有点可可香味，很不错
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
浓郁的味道且非常丰富。开盒感觉有点椰香味，慢抽有点可可香味，很不错
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
浓郁的味道且非常丰富。开盒感觉有点椰香味，慢抽有点可可香味，很不错
Root beer
February 11, 2023
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
No kidding, this is what it tastes like to me. Like smoking an A&W. I like the taste, but my palate seems to fatigue pretty quickly on the flavor.
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
一样，惊讶到都不知道用什么语言形容，这款草，开罐便是花香，点燃便是更加浓郁的花香，嘴中依然是可以尝到的香，浓郁，比布朗四要淡很多，或者说淡一个档次，或者说是加强版的fvf，但味道丰富却要比fvf强的多，但说实在的味道要比fvf浓郁一截，但最出彩的是香甜!!特别特别香，我不知道该形容为花香还是水果香，不如说是他们的混合，热带水果混合花香，清甜的同时保证了不错的强度，可以明显感受到的就是真的特别香，用了非常好质量的v＆k混合，室韵不如暗墙，可是过鼻＆口感甩了暗强一条街，花香来自v,水果香来自k，暗强... Read More
可以尝出1792中的一些风味，但是差了一半以上都丰富程度，说清淡还真说不上三星的清淡，烟气依然浓郁，要我评，这款草的口感该在5心，室韵3星，强度四星，话说布朗四对比gh棕绳，四号在口感上提升是非常大一截，当然不知道年份上来以后反馈是什么样，还没尝过，一样都诟病，sg家但草还是有点潮湿，需要醒，而且让我这个懒人最烦的是，fvf,1792,不好揉，烦，有给预揉版本就好了，但味道真是十足的好，丰富多彩，中段花香果香已经融到一起了，哇，真是可以，但是依然不推荐新手，因为新手很可能尝不出味道，这是都会遇到的问题，新手还是适合抽甜度高烟气淡的，味道会更容易体会。
最后，1792早上一斗，晚上一斗布郎四，一天两斗，完全足够包括我抽完布朗四紧接着就是换一把烟斗抽1792，也不觉得尼古丁让人难受什么，没有出现什么锁喉头晕的情况，我只是被这浓郁的香气惊讶到说不出话，但喜欢中等强度的朋友可以值得尝试1792，味道一定会让你大吃一惊，如果你能唱的出来的话，但我相信不是难事，有经验的人体会这款草一定会给出很高的评价，清淡但却不失浓郁的香气，浓郁却不浓烈的烟气，用香浓比较合适，但不是奶香，而且毫不相关，香浓的花香果香，可能是比较贴切的形容。 Read Less
awesome!
November 19, 2022
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Tin notes of sugary Tonquin and tart fruit. Flakes are dark brown and black and dense so rubbing them out will require some effort. Flakes are moist and will benefit from some drying. Burn is slow with multiple relights. The strength is strong, Nic i... Read More
s strong. Flavor is medium. Taste is full, with notes of Tonquin, sweet nuts, floral herbs and moderately spicy. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is pleasant. Read Less
Desert Island Blend
September 17, 2022
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
The topping totally sublimates the tobaccos in this blend and that's alright with me. It's delicious. I've wandered in and out of interest in all the various DFK blends out there, but this one remains in rotation. Everything just works in the blend a... Read More
nd it's so delicious. Sometimes the richness of the smoky DFK comes through, and sometimes there's a grassy sweetness from the VAs, but it's that delectable bean that steals the show here. I can't say enough good stuff about 1792. It's delicious. Read Less
First timer
September 16, 2022
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This is my first time to try 1792 flake and I have to say it was an extremely enjoyable experience. It was a gift from a friend and the tin was dated April of 2020 so it's had the opportunity to have a little bit of aging on it. I certainly hope to b... Read More
e able to obtain additional tins for cellaring. Read Less
Wish it wasn’t so hard to get
March 26, 2022
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
I really think this is amazing tobacco and I didn’t find the nic hit all that overpowering like some did. The Tonquin bean is not so syrupy as some vanilla additions are, and the fragrance is sort of similar. Definitely has an old world feeling to it... Read More
and I think it would be great for every piper to try. It’s just too hard to get. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Too much flavor to me.
Cool Summer Countryside
February 24, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Samuel Gawith shows a restraint in this blend with it's dark fireds that lets just enough of the virginias through in the flavor profile to really make this blend feel like a social gathering among old friends rather than a guided field trip of sorts... Read More
. The cool brightness of the virginias is just enough to compliment the dark fired's smoky brisket flavor and mellow it out to an overall profile and smoking experience that I could only liken to sitting by the bbq, on an early summer night, in the countryside. For that very quality alone, it's one of the best in my book. Read Less
Simba_note
November 21, 2020
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
통카빈 (바닐라향)이 그윽하게 들어오며 연무가 확실히 달콤하다
니코틴이 약한사람은 플레이크 반장만 태워보자
A detailed explanation is written here, so go ahead and read it.
https://simba-note.tistory.com/95
This British Brisket Scores a “SIX”
October 17, 2020
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This was the second Samuel Gawith blend I ever tried, and after I found Squadron Leader quite impressive, I pried open a tin of this. I was met with a heavenly tin note only rivaled in my nostrils by Cornell & Diehl’s Sun Bear and two blends not far ... Read More
removed from 1792 Flake itself: Peterson’s Irish Flake and Mac Baren’s Old Dark Fired. The stringy black broken flakes looked and smelled much like the blackened portions of brisket that I’ve eaten here in central Texas. Except this was tobacco blended by our cousins across the pond!
My wife, who dislikes the tin note or pouch note of almost all pipe tobacco blends, confirmed the similarity in smell of 1792 to the local brisket we enjoy. She even loved the aroma.
And what a delight was the smoke session that followed. The use of tonquin bean is masterful, the moderate but not excessive use of dark-fired Kentucky was blended in calculated portions, with both of these ingredients achieving an impressive spiciness. There’s just enough Virginia to turn up the sweetness meter to a notable level. Overall, what I tasted was a flake not as “rough around the edges” or strong as Irish Flake (which might be my favorite blend) but is still almost as complex. It’s perhaps easier to smoke than IF or ODF. Coffee, and not brisket, emerges in the aftertaste and especially the retrohale.
A home run by Gawith! Or should I say, a boundary four, or a “SIX” by the English cricketeer! 5.0 stars. Read Less
A favorite many yrs
May 24, 2020
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Just finished the last of my stash. Hated to open it last week. Was cellared for 11 yrs but just haven’t been able to get any 4 a long time.
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
es un chico rudo el que creo esta estupenda mezcla, buscar un momento adecuado y tranquilo es fundamental para disfrutar esta mezclaa que no te deja indiferentes, fumar con precaucion de que este es un tabaco robusto
Possibly the Best 'Dark' Flake of All Time
August 22, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
1792 Flake reminds me of something you'd find in the pocket of a 19th century sailor. From the presentation to the aromas and flavors, everything about it seems to remind me of 'old school' tobacco. There aren't any flakes made outside of Kendal to c... Read More
ompare this to, and like most blends from the Lakeland region, it's unique. If you're familiar with Gawith-Hoggarth's "Dark" flakes, this will be a familiar (but different) affair, including the nicotine punch. Open the tin and you're greeted with a row of roughly-cut, dark brown, almost black flakes. The tin note isn't terribly appealing; sort of like a barbecued old boot with a hint of sugar and spice. Aficionados will notice the Tonquin bean topping even before lighting it up. Once lit, your senses will be awash in delicious flavors you probably weren't expecting; the Tonquin bean is right there alongside the dark-fired smokiness, but with a bit of Virginia sweetness that rounds-out the profile. Dark-fired leaf doesn't totally dominate the flavor profile here, which is nice. The room note; file it under the category of "Divorce Tobacco". Moisture content is very high. I read many reviews that wrote-off an SG blend because the reviewer obviously didn't dry it out enough. These flakes need significant preparation time, period. To conclude, if you're looking for a flake that's bold and deep in flavor, with significant nicotine content, and an old fashioned appeal, this is your flake—so long as you don't mind a little prep time. No doubt that 1792's appearance, aromas, and flavors will take you right back to the good ol' days of pipe smoking. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
The tin is rich with chocolate/carob notes. A very full flavor on lighting. A bit strong in the nicotine department so be sure to smoke this on a full stomach. This Virginia has a darker, full flavor to it and is quite different than the run of the m... Read More
ill Virginia. Smoke it slowly and enjoy! It will bite if you get in a hurry. Read Less
Love or Hate.
April 12, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This was my first lakeland flake, and i dont think its a good one to start with, 2 years ago i bought a tin that was already 5 years old and i still haven't finished it. I can smoke perique heavy burley blends without problems but this is the only b... Read More
lend that make me sit down, very strong and unique flavor. Not for me but i won't say its a bad tobacco, its high quality and all but I guess its at the top of the lakeland totem pole. Read Less
Flavor-splosion
January 16, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
Have some dinner, and then have some 1792. Strength and flavor is off the chart. My go-to when I need dropkicked in the jaw
Flavor-splosion
January 16, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Have some dinner, and then have some 1792. Strength and flavor is off the chart. My go-to when I need dropkicked in the jaw
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
My favourite tobacco. hands down. The packaging of the flake, that unfurls to reveal sugar crystals & the dark brown flake. The strength of this blend is for sure not for the faint of heart, I so happily sink into chairs with this blend.
Terrific Smoke When Rubbed Out and Air Dried for 15-20 Minutes!
October 30, 2018
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
First three bowls were a failure to enjoy this great tobacco. But I then realized I needed to both clean my pipe and then rub out the selected tobacco, and then air dry it for 15-20 minutes prior to smoking. Since Samuel Gawith tends to be keep their... Read More
tobaccos stored wetter than most, i find this is the best approach to going about it if you keep the tobacco in the tins after opening. Excellent smoke and can't get enough of 1792 Flake! Read Less
Intoxicating... in the best way.
June 14, 2018
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
The main difference between 1792 flake and other strong dark flakes is the heavy scenting/flavoring that is present with every puff, but the flavoring feels and is very natural unlike most regular aromatics. This means that you won't be tasting nast... Read More
y chemical tastes and having that nasty mouth feel often present in the vast majority of aromatics. Like most SG flakes, this one comes wet, even in my 250g box/bag. The flakes are a dark brown (and long in the larger box), almost black in appearance, and they come more fragile than the unscented SG flakes, but that is no bother. The aroma upon opening the tin or bag is intoxicating and potent, and although I've never heard of a tonquin bean in my life you can consider me a lifelong fan. Sometimes I'll bury my nose in the tin and just inhale that sweet aroma until I can't smell anything. I think it's prudent to dry the flakes out before smoking, with my preference being dry to the touch, but with a little give. 1792 flake smokes like a dream, and I often find myself sending billowing clouds of smoke into the air from top to bottom with very few relights necessary. The nicotine level is high, and although it's not the strongest blend in existence, it most definitely packs a punch in both nicotine and body. For the smoker with a low vitamin N tolerance this is no problem, because 1792 flake tastes fantastic on the relight and even near the bottom of the bowl, where it can get a little bitter, the sweet stopping still comes through. I do think that there is something here for almost everyone, excluding only those with a very high sensitivity to nicotine. The aromatic crowd has the incredible tonquin dressing to enjoy, and lovers of rich, strong tobaccos will find plenty to enjoy as well. If you don't enjoy the topping I highly recommend Lakeland dark, as it fully captures all the flavors of these rich, delicious tobaccos without any top flavor getting in the way. For me... I'm going to have both on hand at all times. Read Less
reminds me of cigars
June 12, 2018
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
I love how strong this is. can be harsh if it gets too hot but i loved it thoroughly
Awesome Smoke
October 04, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
One of the best Virginia blends I’ve had. Great taste and great smoke. The add tonquin seems to just make it better. Love this stuff. A new favorite.
The best IMO
August 08, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
My #1 smoke. I love the tonquin/call it lakeland flavor. I prefer Virginia and DFK, but this flavor sits great with me (and apparently a lot of others). Must try if you like heavy nic blends.
Yuck, Tonquin !
June 22, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Good tobacco, nice virginias, lousy topping !
If you like Tonquin go for it , if not stay away !
Another love/ hate tobacco.
Even Better Dried
May 14, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
An update to original review. Rubbed out half a Flake,,and let dry a few days.It is even better,less bitterness due to the moisture,so more of the flavor comes out,and what great flavor it is,my smokers.I am using a Brigham with the rock maple insert... Read More
,with fewer trips to the pipe cleaner jar.Being drier helps with the draw on this pipe. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
My 250 grams came today.I dove right in,folded two flakes,and inserted them into the bowl of this Cavichi which I am in the process of breaking in.What beautiful flavor!I like this more than Lakeland Dark.Great with coffee after a good meal.What awes... Read More
ome flavor!The flavor is more forward than the nicotine.This is what pipe smoking is all about...1792!The flakes come layed our flat in a ziplock bag,and after one whiff,I knew I had to light this up.Ran upstairs,grabbed the new Cavichi,and without bothering to dry it out,filled the chamber,and lit up.Yes, I have to swab out the channel with a pipe cleaner now and then due to the moisture,but no matter.Very rewarding flavor.Five stars! Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
Robust dark fired with a great taste..lights well if rubbed & dried up for an hour...very similar to Lakeland yet it has a little soure after taste .. recommended for experts & not for new commers ofcourse!!
Best Ever Tobacco
March 12, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
Legend, best tobacco for the morning breakfast with coffee
What a Legend
January 25, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Dark brown, shaggy flake with a strong scent of fresh corn tortilla (to me - you may smell something completely different). Smokes well damp and straight out of the tin. This is a man's tobacco here. Not light on strength of flavor or nicotine.
O... Read More
ne thing worth mentioning is how forgiving it is. Many lakelands can be easily ruined by going too hard. You may as well dump your pipe if you smoke grousemoor and ennerdale too hot...but not 1792. It gives you a second, third or fourth chance to slow it down and enjoy the intensity of its top grade tobacco and toppings. Read Less
thoughts on 1792 from a former cigar smoker
October 21, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 250g
as my New Year's resolution I started back up pipe smoking, it's the first time I ever made a resolution and sure one I'll be able to keep. I come from many years of smoking cigars, often the most potent like Ashton VSG, so as I started trying pipe t... Read More
obaccos it didn't take long to gravitate towards the powerful blends. And by powerful I don't mean harsh, I mean full bodied flavor. And this is a real treat. When the smoke dances on my tongue I feel like I could chew it. Some suggest using a small bowl. Not me, I use my big Churchwarden pipes made by Paul Becker, some custom made for me with even bigger bowls. I'll sit down with a couple of IPA beers and put a movie on and 90 to 120 minutes later I'll float upstairs and sleep like a baby. The flavor is so rich and deep and soothing and dare I say if smoked right even mild, and yes it's rich in nicotine. I don't let it dry out, it takes longer to get it going the other tobaccos but once going I just have the normal amount of relights. And this is smooth, no tongue bite, and as long as you are using a clean pipe, I don't think as hard as you try you will get a harsh bite either. The only thing I suggest is you try to dedicate pipes to this or other Gawith blends of similar style and a good idea to clean the pipe more frequently as I can start to sense the pipe getting sour from using only 4 times.
I did have some quality control issues with the last batch I got, the aroma was nauseating so waiting to get more that I will have SP open a few of the tins to test for me. Read Less
Best Tobacco piep
September 14, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
My favorit
Excellent
September 05, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
I aged it for 5 years and it is a very nice and satisfying tobacco.
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
A great end of the day smoke. My only issue is the chore of keeping it lit. That being said, pair it with a good scotch, a good book, and an evening on the porch and you have yourself a winning combo.
An excellent mixture
May 24, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This is my daily smoke flake. It comes wet, so let it dry out a little. I buy it in the 250g packages, I cut the flakes in half and put the flakes in to jars and let them age for a year. Use the fold and stuff method to pack. This is a strong smoke. ... Read More
The tonquin flavour is excellent. It is long lasting and it burns with a light grey ash. Read Less
Satisfying
March 14, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This is a very satisfying smoke. It does really well, rubbed out in a tiny bowl. I've smoked it a tad wet and properly dried. The result is the same, fantastic smoke. I will purchase more for the cellar. I'm confident this one will mellow and sw... Read More
eeten well with some age. Thanks again Samuel Gawith. Read Less
Rather strong but smooth
March 11, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
When I opened the tin, the first thing I noticed was the wetness of it. The smell of the Tonquin immediately rose up from the tin, giving it an interesting aroma. I took out a flake and let it dry for about 6 hours. Being as it was a coolish night... Read More
I filled up my Peterson sitter and went out on the porch to smoke it. 'Twas good that I was sitting down because, as others have noted, it does have quite a nicotine jolt. I found that I liked the taste of the Tonquin quite a bit. Other than the nicotine jolt , it was not a really harsh smoke and burned down to a fine grey ash with only a single lighting. I think this will be a good smoke for either the end of the day or to accompany a good read. Despite it's strength, it is wonderfully smooth. I like this a lot. Read Less
Frustrating tobacco
January 14, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Taste: Full Bodied. You get a thick flavorful smoke. Strength: Full strength. The tonquin flavor is really the star of the show. Moisture Level: WET WET WET. Will I recommend?: I don't know. And that is the reason for the poor rating. I have tried to... Read More
smoke right from the tin, dried it a little then dried it further till the point it's really dry. I have also packed the bowl differently - folded flake, cube and rubbed out. I have also packed them loose, slightly more compressed to really compressed. Despite all my effort, I always had issues keeping the bowl lighted up. My relight was so frequent i barely had a chance to lean back and enjoy the smoke the light would be out again. There was never a time i had the chance to relax and figure out the flavors from the smoke. Every single time, I would dump the remaining half bowl away due to frustration from the relighting. It is not a bad tobacco and it seems only I have faced such problem. I will probably buy another tin of Samuel Gawith: 1792 Flake sometime in future and I will edit my review if I don't suffer from the same issue again. Read Less
Heavy but not harsh
July 13, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
I just cracked this tin open after having bought it months ago. I did not realize what I was missing. This stuff packs a sizable nicotine punch with a full body, void of any real harshness. This in not for the faint at heart or for aromatic only s... Read More
mokers. If you plan to smoke this on an empty stomach, make sure you stay in your chair when you do it. This has a cigar like body, with a great hint of tonka bean, which gracefully compliments this monster. Read Less
Strength and Quality
May 29, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Very high quality tobacco, exceptionally strong, and obviously designed to be smoked very, very slowly. Best saved for after a large meal. It will be interesting to see how this ages.
All time favorite
April 09, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
From my first tin over eight years ago I was hooked, from the tin aroma to room note to taste it's a grand trifecta for me. If you can tolerate the tonquin casing which is quite deep, it can be really impressive whether moist right out of the tin or ... Read More
dry and both packs and smokes extraordinarily easy. Strength wise 1792 is on par with Mac Baren HH ODF, and Peterson's Irish Flake (both also are favorites). Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
I like it!
August 17, 2014
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
One of my top three 'go to' tobaccos. I find it to be very cool burning, flavorful, and relaxing. Has a kick for sure, and you need to be ready for it. Burns to a wonderful white ash. Flavor is truly one of a kind, subtle, and enjoyable.
Smoke it slowly sitting down
July 07, 2014
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
I enjoy the stuff. Plenty of flavor, good nicotine content for an almost medicinal calming effect. It needs to be savored. Smoke it slowly sitting down when all you have to do is reflect on the smoke and unwind. It is fairly complex to my palate, ric... Read More
h and tasty. If it were a meat it would be a thick venison steak. Smells surprisingly good, my fiance actually almost likes it. That is key for any tobacco! The only complaint, hard to light. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Can't do it, I guess I don't have big enough balls to palate this tobacco, have some cellaring, maybe in a thousands years it will be mild enough for me to smoke.
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