But the taste of the smoke on my tongue is like honey. One of the reasons for this is that I find Bracken Flake's flavor profile so elusive that I keep being drawn to it to try to plumb its depths. I don't at all. When I first open a tin it has a quite pungent aroma (dark chocolate? A kinder, gentler little brother to 1792 flake? Altogether it is a pleasant presence. This could be an all dayer as opposed to the heaviness of 1792. I have come to love this tobacco. Vlad, PM incoming. Samuel Gawith Navy Flake is a classic blend made with a classic formula. So why 4 stars? NB. Mid Bowl: Approaching mid-bowl, the fullness tends to build and while I wouldn?t call this mixture particularly complex, the topping or casing gradually fade completely into the background but never leave the scene. I found no tongue bite and enjoyed the smoke rather well. Greens Holdings UK Limited (trading as Smoke-King)Units E1 & E2 Otley MillsIlkley Road, OtleyWest Yorkshire, LS21 3EEGreat BritainGet Directions >, 2010 - 2023Greens Holdings UK Limited. I would give this a 4 out of a possible 5. Flavour and nicotine are both definitely plentiful. Cant wait to smoke it in the Winter while drinking a cup of Turkish Coffee. I've been pretty distraught since I learned it was discontinued, and am making my remaining stash of it last. Dark, dark tobacco. By mid-bowl the sourness has increased and also the alkaloid taste of the Dark Fired Kentucky.The fruitiness/muskiness of the tonquin topping moves to the background. Probably over-the-top for a lot of people. I would recommend this to the learned smoker as this could prove to be harsh and off putting to the beginner. There's just something about this flake though. G&H's are as strong. My only complaint with this blend is that it can get bitey on the finish in the summer. The stuff smells awful: heavy, sweet, and medicinal. Type at least 3 characters for suggestions (Hit enter to search). Here lies another departed tobacco from the old world. I almost ruined my pipe! The transformation clearly comes in the magic SG undertake in preparation, which results in a dark brown flake of madly uneven chunks. Nowadays, my tastes have become subtler and more refined (which doesn't mean that this tobacco is gross and rustic: simply, it is stuff from another era). I agree with a number of the reviews, the aroma when opening the tin is pleasant, the first half of the bowl is very pleasant..a little strong for me since I prefer a milder smokebut I find it does tend to loose its flavour half way through. Cob plug is the perfect tobacco for the connoisseur pipe smoker as it packs a good punch of strength and flavour from this blend of dark fired, oven baked mellow tobacco. Either that, or the flavouring is so well matched that it seems to not be overwhelming or floating atop the taste of the tobacco. I wouldn't mind a few tins of a few SG blends myself. Quick Specs View. Highly recommended. Two of four stars. I wanted a strong tobacco. Not for my regular rotation, but a good change of pace. No thank you. Slow and easy is the trick for sure. Black XX was 17.00 a 50g tin. Yet I love it. Second, the flavor. Join our email list to receive product updates, discounts & more! The Lakeland essence seems to play off the top notes of the dark fired tobacco. The topping on this beast is very unique and hard to pinpoint but I definitely pick up on some rose. It might have been many years ago, when I enjoyed Gitanes cigarettes (the ones with the black tobacco). Initial flavor: Very full, smokey taste from the dark fired leaf. Too bad, it has a very alluring aroma and taste but it turns too harsh very quickly and made me sick. I rolled it around my tongue and exhaled through my nose. Summary:. It was easy to smoke slowly and the flavor was consistent through the bowl. Drying a tobacco out wont make it harsh. It burns to ash and crumbs, every puff is delicious, and sometimes the topping will reappear at the end, as if waving goodbye. small smokey base for the virginia to start from. Lighting:. I read a lot of the reviews posted here and find most of them quite interesting and informative. I suspect it was intended as premium smoke for the one-blend smoker. Thick, dry/moist flakes that you have to shake out quite a bit pack well with a light touch. Rose you say? This burns moderately well, yields a good volume of smoke and is more than satisfying from one bowls worth of indulgence. The "essence" is hard to detect, one is just aware of good quality tobacco which burns slow and smooth. The first couple of pipes were quite a novelty, but after a good few (half a tin) I can only somewhat recommend it. Beware, and be amazed. Stronger than Goliath it packs a punch few will shrug off, but a slow cadence treats the patient smoker to a sunset of impressions. Samuel Gawith: Brown No. Bracken Flake has more than a shake of a variety of Burley tobaccos variously cured. I tried it and shelved it then because the topping just didnt meld with the tobacco taste for me. The smoke was full flavored, slightly sweet undertones though! A first light is brings billows of rich white smoke, followed with a brief visit of the tamper and then a tamping light. This page may contain sensitive or adult content that's not for everyone. Virginia. I will miss this blend very much when I get through these tins. It is from the same gentleman that passed away and have mentioned in other reviews. I can see this becoming a problem for me, as I only have one tin left, and I will open it as soon as I get home Come on in and meet 1792's little brother!!! Absolutely essential (if you can find some). Samuel Gawith was the son-in-law of Thomas Harrison, a snuff manufacturer who moved his trade Once the Virginias kick in, this stuff becomes pretty delicious. This was a gift from a friend. Samuel Gawith Tinned Pipe Tobaccos. It doesn't have as much topping as 1792 or Cob Plug, but has a similar flavor profile, just toned down. Ho-hum. I found that drying it under a bright light for 15-45 minutes or so until it's a little stiff (but not brittle) brought it to life. Bracken flake ghosts your pipe big time. This is the real thing! Great Stuff! Perhaps he knows what makes Bracken Flake taste the way it does, because the tin aroma is medicinal. E&OE. Sorry, persons under the age of 18 cannot use this site. The tin odor is funky, in a pleasant way. You chaps who like this tobacco, my hat is off to you. First, it is strong. A full strength, full flavored pipe tobacco. One of the key words here is strong - this is not for the faint of heart, or for beginner pipe smokers. Not perfectly cut and portioned flakes as with others. Trusted SSL Protection. Shipping, taxes, and discounts will be calculated at checkout. As someone else here as correctly stated "this is for lumberjacks". As for the strenght noted by other reviewers, since i smoked it in a rather small bowl, i didnt feel it at all (and i am no nicotine heavyweight). Composed solely of Virginias and Latakia, Samuel Gawith's Balkan Flake pipe tobacco is a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet English blend. You can find our Privacy Policy here. First: tin aroma and first puffs smells like "horse shit" (seriously). Bracken smokes best in a medium to large bowl and not finely rubbed out. Around mid bowl (and a few relights too many, i have to fight with this baccy ! I have lately been exploring Lakeland Scented Flakes, and this one was high on the ?to try? Very good Virginia smokes smooth, rubs out into a nice fluffy pile, the smell from the jar is amazing. 3 stars from me. Overall this is one odd blend. You must be of legal age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories on this site. Similar Blends: Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. - Westmorland Slices. I bought a tin wanting to try a Lakeland style back in 2009. Phone/Office hours are: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm est. I prefer it rubbed out completely. All in all, it is a bit too ''muted'' for my taste right now, as a novice, i guess i am looking for some high notes in my baccy, while this one is dark and hard to describe. The only reason I give it three stars instead of four is that I don't feel comfortable giving my highest recommendation to a weed that the average pipester may not enjoy: I definitely think it's worth a try, obviously, but the flavor may be too strong, too intense, and too dark for the casual smoker. I almost get the same sensation on the back of my throat with BF as I get when enjoying pure maple syrup though I would not suggest that this tastes like nor smells like maple. Flavors of cherry, rose and a deep nuttiness are exhaled with increasing pleasure. I recognized the guys handwriting on the tin that he dated. He said Bracken Flake was a virginia (which i already knew) and would be different, but that I'd like it. As always with Samuel Gawith, the tobacco in tin is soaking wet. Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader; A Tobacco Review for You! It is also slightly spicy and contains notes of cocoa and honey. Pretty good tobacco once it dries enough to accept flame. The first thing I noticed upon cracking the tin is the beautiful dark brown flakes lined neatly in double-rowed stacks. This tobacco was recommended to me after my tobacconist was out of a virginia blend that i was looking for. Doing so may be difficult, though, if you like that nicotine wallop. 1 review. The tin aroma is muddy and unpleasant but the smoke is rich, full and satisfying. 24.30 The only reason not to give this a = rating is I still have a supply of Condor and Walnut Flake. My fourth tin had a problem with mold. Read more. Even a small bowl last easily an hour. Real faint but this could be due to the age of the tobacco. There is a sweet component to the smell, and that carries over to the smoke. I will say however that this weed is not quite as unforgiving as 1792, nor as rich. Yes, you are welcome to buy from Cup O' Joes Quality Pipes & Fine Tobaccos no matter where in the world you live. Another great blend from SG&C. Update: If you want to know what SG brown rope tastes like without having to fuss preparing the rope for pipe smoking, try Bracken Flake. I also recommend reading the other reviews for this blend. Is it really that popular here in the states? It tasted like I was smoking pure Bull dung, not that I've tried bull dung before. "They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore". The aroma is of "Lemon Grass". A gentle tamp and one re-light gets things going nicely. I know it's a discontinued blend so a part of me was thinking about putting it in the cellar, but you know, the first thing I ended up doing when I got home was opening it up and having a smoke with some strong, black tea. Gretchen doesn't run away when I smoke it. Otherwise, I like this more than 1792 (which I have not had for years). This was my first try of a dark flake. Due to our close relationship and cooperation with Samuel Gawith we are composing an exclusive line of blends for our shop. It's mellow & smooth all the way to the bottom of the bowl. We did an arrangement (bad) of Beethoven's hallelujah chorus from Mount of Olives which is a truncated version coupled with a snippet of the Ode to Joy from the Ninth Symphony, with the wrong words; and the rather difficult 16th century anthem Rejoice in the Lord Alway (composer unknown). Luckily, the moisture and the thickness of the flake helps a lot to maintain a slow and cool combustion (although it may require some rubbing out otherwise it won't get lit at all). Packing is easy as I tend to rub out most of my flakes these days anyway. Smells of rich, deep earth, and just straight up tobacco. United Kingdom. Still it is a pretty strong tobak. Has a good deal of strength that shouldn't leave anyone unsatisfied. I think if you take this tobac very slow it pays off. MSRP: $19.35 $15.99 Out of stock Compare Quick view. It is rather 1 dimensional but very enjoyable. Anyway, it's mostly in the scent, because the taste of the smoke is dominated by the tobacco (as it should be). I just got out of church, where I sing in the choir. Its mouthfeel reminds me of smoking a cigar. Blend Preferences: Straight Virginia - Sometimes (Spring/Summer) VA/BUR - Primarily VA/PER - Rarely (I believe Perique should be used as a condiment) English Mixtures (Oriental/Balkan/Latakia) - Sometimes (Fall/Winter) American - Sometimes Aromatics - Never. All in all, I found it to be an excellent flake for those who enjoy BIG flavor from their tobaccos. 934 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G6. It does have a considerable nicotine content. The flakes are a beautiful dark brown, and the pouch note is earthy and a heavy sweet with a hint of fruit. I get hints of unsweetened cocoa and a pronounced woody character overall. Don't ever attempt this blend before letting it dry out for a bit but it's a beauty. This is a very full flavor english blend. It has a delicate sweetness, but is so high in nicotine and cigar-like flavor, I have trouble enjoying it. But I am now curious to discover what surprise awaits me in each tin UPDATE 11/27/13: I've lost count on which tin I recently opened, but my current tin is like the first few I went through: the flakes are all uniformly thin. Aroma: Black cherry, cough syrup, lemon curd, bitter collard greens. There is enough to maintain interest and not so much going on that you are distracted by it. (Yes, that is a loaded statement). Pipe Used: Rattray's Bulldog, St. Regis Prince, Age When Smoked: 6 years, 10 years (2011). Dark, stoved tobacco, in very handsome flakes. Some tobaccos are not really for inhaling. While it's not as strong as Black XX Twist - which literally feels like you're having a bowl of cardiac arrest - it's still not advised for the newcomers. Nice broken (bracken) flake, and one I'll repeat. This is a great Latakia, Virginia with a nice rum note. Quite a bit of the old stuff I have today is from what I bought. With a blend this sweet it does need a slower sip and can tingle if puffed too hard once fully lit. I'll finish the tin, but this won't be in my rotation. Hoping to purchase BF in bulk. Unlike, say, GH Dark Flake, Bracken Flake is darker, earthy, lacking the brighter vegetal notes of DF, yet darkly sweet (i.e., molasses/caramel-like). This frustrates me because it makes me wonder just how infectious some ideas are. Pipe Used: Bent billiard, straight apple, corncobs. Similar Blends: Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake with Perique.. 47 people found this review helpful. Not that I'll stop smoking this flake, nor reduce its rating. For this review, I?ve chosen an Edward's Husky Canadian which is dedicated to scented flakes. This is a little stronger, a little darker, and the casing a bit more obvious, but for me a similar type. I also like the fact that Bracken gives the impression of an aromatic with a full tobacco flavor and presence. The best thing about BF is the combination of strength and sweetness without being cloying or overwhelming (this will be a matter of personal preference of course). Not an all day smoke, but depending on your proclivity for this type of product, you can easily repeat it - more so than many others with this type of strength. The vast majority of the blends are natural, non-aromatic compositions with a strength ranging from mild to very strong, but there are also a number of more modern Aromatic blends to be found. It is probably moldy water from some dank part of Gawith's basement, but it still tastes pretty good. But what I do know is that it is a great quality tobacco that if I could buy some at suggested retail price, ha, I would. From flake to loose cut, English, Danish, Scottish or just single-origin tobacco. The second pipeful was slightly less.I don't know the word for it. A good solid smoke. Good quality Virginias, Packs and burns well, this tobacco realy does make you smoke it slowly, an excellent disciplinarian, it basically comes down to whether or not you like the taste of the essence used, unfortunately for me, I do not. If you like cigars, there are many better than this, and it does have a lot of nicotine in it, which I visit once a year because it's discontinued and I just want to think of it as a kind of baroque classical music. This is a very nice and strong tobacco that is best smoked slowly. There was a mild fruitiness but I did not get the dark chocolate others have mentioned. By accessing Badger & Blade, you agree to abide by the Terms of Usage. I would also like to add that this is not an "English Blend", which implies it has Latakia, it does not. HmmBracken Flake. Its still tastes the same but now I can appreciate the dark earthy air cured and dark fired tobaccos more. It may not display this or other websites correctly. With the blend being Sam Gawith they're too wet of course, but in all fairness not the worst I've had from them. Samuel Gawith 1792 Dark Flake Pipe Tobacco 250g Box. Even after smoking several pounds of the bulk version I still find it hard to describe other than Bracken flake to me is like a scented "light" version of Irish Flake. This tobacco is NLA, and that is a pity. The underlying flavor of the tobacco is that of dark English flake, ala G&H Dark Flake and Dark Birdseye which I like a lot, but not excessively bitter or as tangy. Halfway down, the taste becomes stronger and tastes almost like a Tootsie Roll. What kind of defies me is to decide what that scent is. On to the review. Yes there are some similarities as they are both dark flakes that contain a nice dose of nicotine but thats about where their similarities end. It's not something I reach for every day. It makes for a rich and enjoyable smoke. This probably be another fun from pipe tobacco, to mix your own! I don't pick up any rum flavoring but I'm fine with that. I am no beginner, however, and it got to me, so be forewarned about the nicotine, and do not try to smoke this in a huge Autograph or Danish freehand, unless someone around you knows how to administer CPR. I have tried Petertson's Irish Flake and that is what this reminds me of. (Is there a hint of talcum, as Beer astutely noticed?) I keep postponing an order until SG is back in stock somewhere. The topping or casing is immediately there and while a bit odd at first becomes a nice compliment to the fine quality leaf underneath. I do not find the tin aroma to be particularly strong but I can see how some might make the observation of a medicine smell. Desert Island Blend - Samuel Gawith Bracken Flake. Old world deep and rich flavor comes pouring out of the pipe in delightful waves of spine tingling enjoyment. Unknown production) and looked every bit like something brought over on the Mayflower. It is way too high in nicotine to be an all-day smoke. It is powerful, and not unpleasant; but too much of it leaves me with a pain in my throat. I like navy style with the rum and they are the few blends that allow a topping to help the blend. Very dark and rich, monochromatic and powerful, but not bitter or over the top. I comes with broken loosw flakes of a rich walnut brown color, the flakes are loose but the tobacco is packed very tight making it a little harder to break up to pack in a pipe. I'd give it three stars except for the burn and slight bite. Strength is medium, and some of the fruit pouch note comes through in the smoke.
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