Samuel Gawith: Black XX Rope 50g Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-059-0012

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.

Like Brown No. 4, Samuel Gawith's Black XX is a traditional rope-cut pipe tobacco of straight Virginias. While Brown No. 4 foregoes any heat treatment, Black XX does undergo such treatment, contributing to its extra-dark color and distinct, slightly more mellow flavor profile — though still remaining quite full-bodied compared to other blends.

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Customer Reviews (33 Total)
Overall Rating:
3.77 out of 5 stars
lord almighty!
June 19, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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
...the bad, and the ugly
August 01, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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
Beefy
June 04, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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.
Burnt wire
January 20, 2018
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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
NOT Timid
July 05, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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
I love it!!!!
December 14, 2014
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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!
Buy it
July 12, 2018
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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 Rope 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
Amazing
August 28, 2016
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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
Prepare for a coma
September 03, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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
Does Not Appeal
July 05, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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
Stellar
February 18, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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.
它们一样
June 07, 2023
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 50g
对,它们一样。我会最后说道这个。 我不是个弗吉尼亚爱好者,不过我喜欢醇厚的口感,它外观油亮,由棕色的薄烟叶一层一层卷曲成一条实心的绳子。如果你愿意它可以无限长。闻上去有一种熏烤过的咸菜的味道,微微有一点点甜酒味。你需要把它切碎。并且论你如何常规处理它就是那样难以燃烧(刚开始)。它总是需要你重复点燃,这会让你比较烦躁。大概需要重新点燃7-9次它就能懂得你想让它如何了。这很重要!中后段可以持续感受到有变化的甜味,有点想无糖的可口可乐有时候又有一点传统可乐的药草味。它可以燃烧很长时间,长到你失去耐性,... Read More
世间神仙草!
January 26, 2022
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 50g
我无法相信,在世间竟然有如此美味的草!它的硕大叶片让你惊叹不已!完整的呈现出那丰富多样且独一无二的味道!我是第一次抽就爱上了这种神仙草般的味道!不会像人们评价的那样无法让人接受,看来我是真的找到了真爱草!
Tobacco As Barbecued Burnt Ends and Grill Grease
February 28, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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
劲道十足
October 22, 2020
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 50g
老饕的选择,新手可能会被他的样子吓坏
Tasty,satisfying
September 20, 2019
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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.
Delish
March 26, 2018
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.
Good but Lookout !
June 22, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 50g
Very tasty like a Toscano style cigar but very strong and potent ! Id rather chew it than smoke it !
Holy Smoke Batman
August 23, 2015
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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 Rope 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
它们一样!
June 07, 2023
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 50g
对,它们一样。我会最后说道这个。 我不是个弗吉尼亚爱好者,不过我喜欢醇厚的口感,它外观油亮,由棕色的薄烟叶一层一层卷曲成一条实心的绳子。如果你愿意它可以无限长
very nice!
November 19, 2022
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 50g
Tin notes of pungent smoky, leather and slightly tart sweet. The fat black rope needs preparation. The easiest way I found is to use a razor or thin sharp knife, cutting thin coins, and rubbing out. The Tabacco is relative damp and could use some dry... Read More
The Duke
November 30, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 50g
The first time I smoked this, I knew absolutely nothing about it. Upon lighting up, I promptly floated out the window and into the clouds. Shortly after, I landed in on a nearby porcelain throne where I promptly gave birth to the Duke. Weighing in at... Read More
سيء جدا
May 26, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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 Rope 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
I like it!
February 01, 2021
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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!
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
Interesting!!
October 09, 2017
Product: Samuel Gawith Black XX Rope 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 Rope 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.
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 Rope 50g
very good smoke when you can get it lit , when letting it dry out it does so very fast be careful