Customer Reviews (10 Total)
Steak in a bowl
March 01, 2017
By: Jon O.
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
By: Jay B.
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
By: Stephen s.
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
Holy Smoke Batman
August 23, 2015
By: Daniel M.
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).
...the bad, and the ugly
August 01, 2015
By: Greg P.
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
Does Not Appeal
July 05, 2015
By: Patrick S.
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
tastes great
April 02, 2015
By: James t.
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
By: Abraham C.
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.
I love it!!!!
December 14, 2014
By: Alexander A.
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!
I'm in shock
November 22, 2012
By: Alexander A.
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
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