Samuel Gawith: 1792 Flake 50g Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-059-0006

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. 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 the other joined with Henry Hoggarth to establish Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Though offering separate blends, both brands remain forever linked and still share the same manufacturing facility in England's Lake District, utilizing processes and techniques that date to the brands' 1792 roots. In many of their mixtures, Samuel Gawith maintains the standards enforced by the United Kingdom's strict purity laws of the 19th and 20th centuries — such laws dictating how much and what type of flavorings could be added to pipe tobacco and ensuring that sub-quality leaf wasn't hidden under the veil of exorbitant toppings.

Samuel Gawith's most popular flake tobacco, 1792 features Dark-Fired Tanzanian leaf and Virginias that are steamed and then pressed. Before being cut, the plug is wrapped in a select leaf, pressed again for over two hours, and then baked in a steam press for another two to three hours, further marrying the flavors. Marked by a dark color and decadent flavor profile, 1792 is topped with tonquin and offers a bold, full-bodied smoking experience.

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Customer Reviews (65 Total)
Overall Rating:
4.38 out of 5 stars
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
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
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
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
特殊香气熏草豆
July 30, 2019
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
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
丰富,浓郁
March 08, 2023
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
丰富,浓郁
March 08, 2023
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
丰富,浓郁
March 08, 2023
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.
非常好的味道
December 19, 2022
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
非常好的草
November 19, 2021
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
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.
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.
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
抽完正式入坑
September 03, 2023
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
这款草 让我正式的决定入烟斗坑了。 太香了
Good Old Fashioned
August 27, 2023
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This blend brings forward nostalgia for an old way of doing things its a good quality flavor unique to itself vanilla ish and good tobacco bringing it home
Not for the faint of heart
August 18, 2023
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
This is a lovely blend, just started smoking it and Im blown away. The flavors are so unique perhaps its the tonquin bean that gives it that extra kick Im not sure Im still new to the world that is pipe tobacco but even my untrained taste buds know t... Read More
SG 1792
August 16, 2023
Product: Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake 50g
Samuel Gawith 1792 is at the top of my list along with Black XX, & Old Dark Fired. My personal opinion is that SG has some of the best ones out there. Smokingpipes does a fantastic job of sending out alerts, if it wasn't for that, I would have mi... Read More
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
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
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
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
Strong
March 10, 2021
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
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
Rudo
December 26, 2019
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
Among the Best "Dark" Flakes
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
Dark D!
May 26, 2019
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
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
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
Bliss
November 26, 2018
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
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
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
Beautiful
May 05, 2017
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
Splendid
May 01, 2017
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
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
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.
Excellent
June 26, 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
January 16, 2015
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
Nope
April 15, 2014
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.