Customer Reviews (28 Total)
lord almighty!
June 19, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
they should require a background check before allowing you to order this. high as a kite, i got out my OUIJA board and contacted John Wayne....as i was telling him about this the candlewicks fluttered and he left abruptly. i havent heard from him sin... Read More
ce. as soon as the vision returns to my right eye, im gonna try another bowl! Read Less
...the bad, and the ugly
August 01, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
I bought a pound of this, blind, back in 2008. Why, you ask? Because I require horrific mistakes against which to view my more modest successes.
Fresh, it was like smoking a high tech factory fire, with hints of rubber, toxic resins, and a linge... Read More
ring WTF finish.
If I ever work up the courage to try any of the 15.98 ounces that I "cellared"... I will update this review. But me thinks 100 yrs is the appropriate amount of aging for this pile - because to enjoy it, your palet needs to be that non functional.
This is not indicative of Samuel Gawith's other offerings many of which (my experience being with the non aromatics) are very fine.
Room Note: this is the stuff you smoke when your done with her. Read Less
Burnt wire
January 20, 2018
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
Love the Tin art, the rope presentation and the tin note. In fact it reminded my of the smell of old dark fired from macbarren which I love. Once xx is lit up I got a flavor of burnt wires and dirt mixed with burning hair. It was horrible. I haven’t ... Read More
dumped a bowl of anything out in ten years until this. On another note smoking pipes company service is exemplary. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
I love it. To me it has a taste like the burnt ends of a brisket. A charred beefy flavor. It is nice cool slow burning and has kind of a heavyness to the smoke.
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
It packs a punch. Brazen in flavor, feel, and nic. Not a greenhorn's blend. However, it will help in learning a lesson that encourages slow smoking.
I bought my 1st tin just before Thanksgiving a couple of years ago. The tobacconist that recommended ... Read More
it to me said, "Open this to let it breath a bit before you eat, then after the big dinner, go OUTSIDE. Bring a strong flavored drink like a stout, scotch or coffee, then SIT down, and smoke slow. Be sure you have nothing to do immediately after your smoke."
Wisdom! Read Less
Does Not Appeal
July 05, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
I was intrigued with the presentation and had to get some of this rope. While it looks impressive, the smell of it was not pleasant. "Not a problem" I thought, as it's important to give all of the tobacco chance. After packing and lighting, I was not... Read More
pleased. The smell was foul, something akin to burning circuitry, mesquite, and rank oil all at once. I also don't like when my pipe hand stinks after smoking. My impression after six months is unchanged as far as aroma goes. As for flavor, I did pick up some sweeter notes on the tobacco after some rest and there was no bite, however, the smell makes me think I'm smoking something toxic. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
Everyone else does.For many bad reviews it's always sold out and does so fast.Its really good.Buy all you can.If you don't like it trade it later.
Steak in a bowl
March 01, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
My first time smoking Black XX, and a rope tobacco. I was a little afraid of this due to its reviews, but I have to say I love this tobacco.
The tin note was like a medium cigar and I thought, I may as well smoke a good cigar. Boy am I glad I fol... Read More
lowed through. After a little drying time I packed it into my small church warden and was instantly hit with a medium-well grilled steak flavor that only gets better on the retrohale.
The nicotine is there but not overwhelming like some reviewers have suggested. It really needed more drying time, but a great smoke none the less.
It is really good out of the tin and I imagine it will be wonderful when aged. I will definitely be adding this my regular rotation and to my cellar. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
Don't pay attention to any negative review about this amazing tobacco. This is exactly what the gods intended tobacco to taste like. If you have any complaints after smoking Black XX then I suggest you trade in your Grabow for a Vape box and join the... Read More
hipster club. If it wasn't out of stock right now, I'd order 5 lbs of it. Read Less
Prepare for a coma
September 03, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
Was given some of this to try by a friend. Very strong over powering taste when being smoked. What you smell from the tin is what you can expect to taste. Managed to get through a full bowl and WOW. Very strong and I just wanted to nap after it.
Wo... Read More
rth smoking if you just want to chillax and do nothing for the rest of the day. Going to go buy some more now :D. Read Less
I love it!!!!
December 14, 2014
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
This rope is not for the timid or wanna be cowboys, or girls for that matter!!! I opened the tin and thought a dog pooped in it. The aroma is strong, the taste is strong, its just plain strong but very good. Absolutely great if you ask me!
Holy Smoke Batman
August 23, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
This a very intense tobacco. Not for the faint of heart! Beware, it leaves a lingering flavour in the pipe (not always unpleasant).
I'm in shock
November 22, 2012
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
This is a very tough tobacco, and very different from anything I had smoked before. Tastes like rubber, burnt steak and so on, and it leaves your pipe temporarily smelling like it suffered a short circuit. I think it is very strange to most of us bec... Read More
ause it has no casing or "spicing" at all. Still, it's not bad, and it is worth trying, if you are in a very adventurous mood. Read Less
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
لا انصح بتجربة هذا التبغ اللعين حاولت ان اكمل البايب ولكني لم استطع اكماله
احذر من الصل
March 17, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
يقال ان ثعبان الصل الاسود هو اخطر الثعابين وان سمه قوي و فتاك, اغذرني عن هذه المقدمة المحبطة ولكن لكي انبهك الى ان هذا التبغ يحتاج الى معاملة خاصة وانا شخصيا لا ادخنه الا بعد خلطه مع اي تبغ اخر وقبل ذلك يجب عليك ان تقطع قطعه صغيرة منه على شكل قطعة نق... Read More
ود معدنية ثم تقوم بدعكها وتفريق الاوراق عن بعض لسببن الاول لان الاوراق تحتاج الى ان تجف من الرطوبه والثاني لتتمكن الاوراق من الاحتراق الكامل واعطائك النكهة الفعلية له
لا تغامر بتدخينه منفرد الا وانت مستعد لتحمل القفز البرنجي Read Less
Tobacco As Barbecued Burnt Ends and Grill Grease
February 28, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
Black XX was the second rope or twist tobacco I ever tried, right after Samuel Gawith’s tour-de-force, Brown Number Four. But with a name resembling some deadly rat poison, I knew this offering would be both strong and polarizing. Like Grousemoor or ... Read More
the SG’s Lakeland blends, you most likely will either really fancy or dislike this black rope blend.
Some reviewers were not incorrect when they wrote this blend will taste at times like burning plastic and at times like really fine barbecued beef “burnt ends”. But luckily for me, it was far more of the latter. The burnt plastic taste may surface near the beginning of the bowl, but keep puffing and you’ll get that flavor of burnt ends from some solid Kansas City barbecue joint. Admittedly, at certain times you will experience a third taste, and not a savory one, as if you licked the barbecue grill after your meat was cleared off and the fire had cooled. Burnt beef taste fused with WD-40 grease and congealed beef fat. Why would I subject myself to this, or pay for such tobacco, some will ask themselves.
Well, you could still cut, dry and mix this blend with your Samuel Gawith’s Brown Number Four and create a sort of “Black and Tan beer” version of tobacco. Bolder, richer, mellower and more bitter in taste than pure Brown Number Four, but slightly less nicotine. And Brown Number Four sure delivers Vitamin N in spades!
Also with every tin of Black XX you purchase, you are encouraging the survival of rope/twist tobacco, a centuries-old tradition the English thankfully keep alive. And how many other actual black tobaccos have you encountered. Unique, SG’s Black XX certainly is.
4.5 stars. Read Less
I like it!
February 01, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
Various reviews about this tobacco. My first rope tobacco and I liked it! I thought the tin note was nice and got a sweet taste while smoking. I can see why some don't like it but I'm a fan!
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
老饕的选择，新手可能会被他的样子吓坏
Hard to keep lit
May 06, 2020
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 250g
I have no problem with the taste of atoms but even after drying and running out again I still find this tobacco almost impossible to keep lit
Hard to keep lit
May 06, 2020
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 250g
I have no problem with the taste of atoms but even after drying and running out again I still find this tobacco almost impossible to keep lit
Tasty,satisfying
September 20, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
I opened my tin, moist like most Lakeland tobaccos, cut a quarter size piece off, let it dry, absolutely delicious. It is an earthy bold taste, smells wonderful.
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 250g
Cut thin coins with a cigar cutter, rub it out, dry it to just before crispy, smoke. I was rewarded with a cool, sweet, tasty smoke.
Interesting!!
October 09, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
Tobacco Stake! Smells great both lit and unlit. Spicy and round, heavy on nicotine. Great for a quick chew as well. This was my first rope tobacco and I enjoyed it so much it got me started on some serious sampling of other ropes too.
Great meaty smoke
October 08, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
great smoke, I ordered this due the hype and my love for brown no 4. But no 4 is still better in my opinion.
Good but Lookout !
June 22, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
Very tasty like a Toscano style cigar but very strong and potent ! Id rather chew it than smoke it !
호불호가 정확한연초
March 15, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 250g
어떤이는 이연초를 태울때 나는 냄새는 "개털태우는 냄새"라고 말한다. 동의한다. 또 어떤이는 향속에 묻어나오는 버지니아의 고소함이 슬며시 느껴진다 라고도 한다. 이또한 동의한다. 버지니아의 특유의 훈증방법으로 탄생한 이녀석은 분명 호불호가 정확하게 갈린다. 그래서 나역시 절반의 기쁨이라고 본다
tastes great
April 02, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
very good smoke when you can get it lit , when letting it dry out it does so very fast be careful
Stellar
February 18, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX 50g
This is a stellar smoke. Perfectly balanced - strong, yet mild after a while. Tremendous flavor with great class. This is the Havana's "Davidoff Dom Perignon" of the Virginia world.
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