Gawith Hoggarths Dark Flake is a popular tobacco among those who a full smoking experience, in both body and flavour. Comprised of fired and dark air cured Virginias, before being hot pressed in cakes (uncut plug). The Un Scented version (U/S) is popular in both flake and plug form, but as with all tobaccos from Gawith Hoggarth they can be flavoured. This “Aromatic” blend is given a traditional “British” topping which consists of Tonquin, Maple and Liquorice.
As you would expect with the Dark Flake, this tobacco is powerful with a strong spicy and musky flavour. The toppings enhance the almost cigar like flavour and bring a little brightness into play. This slowly fades as you make your way through the bowl, leaving the final half more a natural taste. Dark flake packs a real punch in the nicotine department and we not suggested for those new to pipe smoking.
Composition
Blend - Virginia & Burley
Casings - Tonquin, Maple & Liquorice
Cut - Flake
Origin - Kendal, England
Packaging - Loose
Ratings from TobaccoReviews.com
Strength - Strong
Added Flavours - Medium
Taste - Very Full!
Overall - 3.2/4
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Dark flake A
I recently purchased this product , it is a powerful smoke but perhaps my tastes are changing I have smoked a pipe for 40+ yrs but find this tobacco a little harsh it certainly cant be rushed and is a good product but I find it now a little to overwhelming it has a depth but also a bite I have now tried using it as a mix with some St Bruno and this mellows one whilst giving a depth and hit to the other , everything is subjective , I would advise anyone trying for the first time to be prepared for a very robust burn , I think I may return to the Ennerdale flake which has less grab and easier flavour .
