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An oriental flake with the addition of very gentle Lakeland topping. Virginias and Turkish are blended and pressed and baked in a oven. This not only melds the different tobacco flavour profile, it also cools down the burn rate. The tobacco given a very light Tonquin topping, this just adds a little extra, rather than pungent levels used in 1792/Cob.
From the tin this dark brown and tan have the distinct Samuel Gawith aroma with the Virginia’s and the subtle spiciness of the Izmir/Turkish. The tobacco is best rubbed out fine or left to dry a little and folded into the bowl. From the word go you are greeted with the classic Virignia flavours from Samuel Gawith, a sweet and grassy flavour with a nutty/woody undertone. The Turkish comes to life the further you get down the bowl, adding a nice sour and gentle spice to flavours. All the while the delicate Tonquin adds a little extra sweetness and rounds off the flavour. A very light tobacco in both its flavours and strength, should be smoked slowly and carefully.
A good change of pace form the usual Lakeland blends of Virginias and/or Burley. Also a great introduction to the style, albeit a little subdued *wink*
Blend - Virginia & Turish
Casings - Tonquin
Cut - Flake
Origin - Kendal, England
Packing - Tin
Strength - Mild/Medium
Added Flavours - Mild
Taste - Medium
Overall - 2.7/4
Posted by Steve (Shell Briar) on 19th Jan 2015
I can't describe this flake much better than Glynn has in his description above. A nice dark Virginia with the gentle, dusky spice of Turkish that wafts in and out as you work down the bowl. I don't detect the tonquin as a separate flavour, but the virginias have almost a liquorice-sweetness about them. If you can imagine St James flake but with Turkish instead of perique, then you're on the right path.
I usually find this is best if it is not too dry, given a good charring light then left to cool before true light.