For me, seems to gurgle a bit. Provided, of course, that I puff SLOWLY. In this blend, however (probably due to the Kentucky) the taste is pungent, earthy, woody, and somehow reminding me of the smell of cow dung. This tobacco is strong, the room note is simply impossible, and I found no chocolate or cocoa flavour (but probably that's because I was overshot by the strenght). I keep postponing an order until SG is back in stock somewhere. The flavoring is not overdone, nor is it the same as in other Gawith blends. As the bowl progresses the topping recedes into the background as the strong tobaccos take the fore. Samuel Gawith Black XX Finest Kendal Twist, Samuel Gawith Brown No. Not a huge problem, but it does happen. Tobaccos like this remind me of Beethoven's choral writing-he leaves the tenors and sopranos up in the stratosphere, pounding out Gs and As with scarcely a chance to breathe. It seems to have a good deal of nicotine, which is not all bad. I have also concluded that honey is part of the topping. A beautiful VaK flake, moderately scented in the purest Lakeland tradition. It stays good to the very last morsel. Part of it could be the age difference of the tins (fresh with the 1792, years with the Bracken), but the Bracken is deeper, richer, and earthier. The nicotine hit is very intense. Black, broken tarry flakes with minute crystals. Due to this I primarily smoke and enjoy stronger blends. I have tried Petertson's Irish Flake and that is what this reminds me of. We can ship almost anywhere. The flakes are a beautiful dark brown, and the pouch note is earthy and a heavy sweet with a hint of fruit. I rubbed out a bowlful quantity and dried it a short while. Less tonka and a more subtle blend in the topping, the tobacco is a little less potent and it's a little less sweet. Very coarse and quite difficult pack with more tobacco smell than anything else by the time it had aired. Absolutely essential (if you can find some). Packing is easy as I tend to rub out most of my flakes these days anyway. For the pipe smoker who seeks a satisfying smoke, then experience Bracken Flake, with its unique and alluring aroma, brought about by the application of a long-used essence. This smokes to a dark, dry, powdery ash. Smoked slow, as it is intended I believe, this tobacco shows more hints of its complex nature. Please confirm that you are over the age of 18 to continue. That is not far off. It is not as dark as 1792, but it is dark. If you're getting into stronger flake tobaccos like Peterson Irish Flake, I would seriously suggest you purchase a quantity of this. I find it very, very tasty. That long used essence is noticeable throughout the bowl. I'd give it three stars except for the burn and slight bite. I tried Bracken Flake a long time ago, early in my life as a pipe smoker. When I first open a tin it has a quite pungent aroma (dark chocolate? From flake to loose cut, English, Danish, Scottish or just single-origin tobacco. Bottom Line: For scented/Lakeland flake lovers, if you find 1792 (Cobb) Flake too strong but enjoy the tonquin flavor, this will be a welcome blend. After lighting up, I noticed a slightly sweet cigar taste and aroma. This one did not burn as readily for me as several of the other Gawith flakes. I've never had this experience with tobac before. In the right circumstances, with a bit of caution, Bracken satisfies like few blends can. I like Peterson's Irish Flake; that one's pretty strong. My favorite of the SG line. But still there is a flavoring of some sort that I find difficult to describe. Though, to again quote the email, it has been "permanently" removed from their inventory). Taste: The scent of of the tobacco is that of an autumn forest; wet earth and moss, decaying leaves and a pine-like odour from the topping. Requires a fair number of relights, and leaves a little dampness in the bowl. Whereas 1792 is loaded with this essence, Bracken has a dark sweetness to it, much like burnt caramel or molasses. The "long used essence" is fairly subtle, at least for Lakeland flakes, and won't leave your fingers smelling like you just put on some cheap aftershave. First, let me say that I love this flake, I find it uniquely satisfying. Needs to let drying in the tin some long time for reaching optimal burning, but then it rewards you with wonderful plums of sweet/leathery smoke. 1 review. Samuel Gawith are still famous for producing some of the best and most popular pipe tobaccos in the world. 4 Rope 50g Pipe Tobacco Product Number: 003-059-0011 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. Not for my regular rotation, but a good change of pace. While the aroma of this flake may be intimidating, the flavor, smoked slowly, is amazing. It's not sweet (at least not overtly), it's not bitter (at least not overtly), it's not musty, nor like decaying flowers (at least not overtly), it's just dark, like some exquisite subtle liquour the essence of terra. I am guessing that the flavor additive is tonkin bean because it has that peculiar sweetness of 1792, another favorite. Slow burning, sips nicely. Out of stock Add to Wishlist Name-Brand Favorites Brown Number 4 Finest Kendal Twist $ 14.85 - $ 47.88 Select options Sale ! I cannot tell much about this that would be constructive, but if, like me, you tried 1792 and found it over-flavored but liked where it was going, then Bracken Flake is quite possibly a fit for you. An idea came up to mix these two to get a balanced taste and more complexity, it works well, and more interesting when change the portion of Bracken. A kinder, gentler little brother to 1792 flake? Slow and easy is the trick for sure. Samuel Gawith pipe tobaccos are some of our most popular blends, as they offer a different flavour for each smokers preference. Worth a try. UPDATE (a day later): No, I have to give it four stars. A first light is brings billows of rich white smoke, followed with a brief visit of the tamper and then a tamping light. I don?t detect any Tonquin. Apart from their burning characteristics and fire cured leaf they are completely different. Tobacco Type: Latakia, Virginia. While this will never be an everyday/all-day smoke for me (not due to any short-comings but just because my tastes are changing), it will have a place reserved for it in my stock. The only similarity it has to 1792, is it's a densely pressed flake of many layers. ALL images are Copyrighted and NOT for open use. MSRP: $19.35 $15.99 Out of stock Compare Quick view. A shame this is no longer in production, I think at the time I tried this my palette was simply not ready for the stronger tobaccos with the more robust flavours. This is a great blend for the experienced smoker, rich, bold and powerful with a unique topping that really adds a one of a kind character. I met his wife as she was selling his cellar to a local brick and mortar. But the smoke is far more understated, so don't be put off. HmmBracken Flake. Initial flavor: Very full, smokey taste from the dark fired leaf. Dear Goodness boys, how can you ever like this stuff? What hit me was not the spicyness of the flavour but how sigularly peppery it is which appealed to me. 50 g tin. I also recommend reading the other reviews for this blend. I was very impressed with how smooth and cool this flake smoked. Samuel Gawith: Squadron Leader - English blend 1.75oz pipe tobacco. 1792 - real dark and spicy all the way (but it kinda surprizes you, too much for me). Halfway down, the taste becomes stronger and tastes almost like a Tootsie Roll. In this regard, I think it's better than Bosun Cut Plug or Conniston Cut Plug. Samuel Gawith Archives - The Country Squire Tobacconist Category: Samuel Gawith Home / Tobaccos / Name-Brand Favorites / Samuel Gawith Showing all 23 results Filter Sale ! I can't fold it; it falls apart. It might smoke better if dried a bit; it took several re-lights to get it going. Now where did I put the sand paper for my tongue??? It is definitely a dark taste, leather and oak. I agree that this is a strong tobacco however I find it more than manageable if smoked as intended. You can burn it to ash, though you may have to stir up the last quarter of the bowl depending how much or if you gave it any dry time. Samuel Gawith Cob Plug pipe tobacco is the unsliced plug version of Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake. The kinship with 1792 is undeniable, but thankfully, without the large dose of Tonquin. It is way too high in nicotine to be an all-day smoke. The nicotine level is high, with a back-of-the-mouth sensation again like a good cigar. Chocolate Flake. If you rush it, as I did the first time I tried it, The strength gets to you and the flavors combine into a slurry of sour. It's hard to gauge the strength of this flake. For those who like ropes and cigars, this might be a nice choice. There is quite a bit of powder in this keg, so if you do not tolerate blends with a healthy (and wonderful) dose of nicotine, you may want to head for lighter fare. Rubs very easy, lites up easy and produces lots of smoke. Remember! It's about a tobacco that finally made me realise that whatever you know, there is something more to experience. It doesn't have as much topping as 1792 or Cob Plug, but has a similar flavor profile, just toned down. Similar Blends: Samuel Gawith - 1792 Flake, Samuel Gawith - Brown No. After a suitable drying, it breaks and packs well enough, staining my fingers with greasy goodness. While I haven't completely given up on Bracken Flake, I hesitate to recommend it to Virginia tobacco lovers. SOLD OUT !!! From the start, Bracken has a hint of some type of Lakeland essence with a stout and rich Virginia flavor that deepens as the smoke progresses. (I'd put 1792 at 8.7 and DF at 9.7, and ropes fall in between those.). Free shipping! This also allowed the slight smokiness of Bracken to shine (a dry smoke, peperry smoke, not campfire-ish), due to the DFK i suppose (at this moment i was reminded a bit of MacBaren Old Dark Fired). Either that, or the flavouring is so well matched that it seems to not be overwhelming or floating atop the taste of the tobacco. This frustrates me because it makes me wonder just how infectious some ideas are. The topping was offensive to my nose but I believe it smoothed out the taste of this flake. Medium to strong in body and nic. (And SteelCowboy is right, it's an absolute must try for Lakeland explorers) It's not a flavor that all will enjoy, to be sure, but those who do will be glad they found it. I agree that it needs to be smoked slowly as there are many flavors that can be experienced as its sipped; cherry, licorice, sweet maduro leaf and chocolate to name a few. Rather, the Kentucky is a bit temperamental and can be over-puffed to the point of extreme bitterness. I stocked some tins of this rare weed to smoke in the mornings, when I smoke my strongest tobaccos. For goodness sake, take it BACK! I love SG stuff, usually, and daily smoke FVF, Best Brown Flake, Golden Glow. I know it's not produced anymore but if you can find a tin somewhere then pick it up. It seems that "our long national nightmare is over". A lot of people say this is just 1792 with a different topping but I strongly disagree. Love it a lot, great stuff and should appeal to those of you who do enjoy a strong spicy stogie now and again. small smokey base for the virginia to start from. EDIT: Since falling head over heels in love with Kendal Cream in the tin I purchased a pound in bulk and what a difference the bulk was compared to the tin. A down right good dark lakeland flake. Therefore, IMHO, BF merits four **s! Where 1792's tonquin topping is over the top and Sam's Flake is too light to be noticed, Bracken Flake's topping shines. Dating all the way back to 1792, British Samuel Gawith is among the oldest brands in the world of pipes and tobacco. 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. STRONG!!! If you like a lot of nicotine grab a tin. Phone/Office hours are: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm est. I feel a better description would be STONEHAVEN on CRACK!! The burley helps round it out too (but not as round as SG Kendal Cream Flake). In the end, the only change is that the flavoring is more prominent. I wasn't quite expecting this. I find I need more than the average number of relights but this tends to pace the smoke , so I don't consider it a problem. The presses and cutters used by S. Gawith are of Robert Legg manufacture, a company founded 1849 and became the major player powerhouse in providing heavy industrial machinery to the UK tobacco industry -- especially notable for pipesmokers are Robt. The tobacco shows lots of light and dark brown leaves. Bracken Flake has quickly become one of my primary go-to flakes and entered a place in my top-ten desert island choices. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes dark flakes. Once in a while they get some Dan Tobacco or CAO tins, but that's about it unless you actually have them order it for you which is still hit or miss as to whether or not they actually will. Smokes well in a falcon or briar, I've never tried it in a Meerschaum, doesn't seem like that sort of a tobacco. I would recommend this to the learned smoker as this could prove to be harsh and off putting to the beginner. Great Stuff! Samuel Gawith produces a variety of snuffs, from the very light and fine to dark, coarse and moist, perfumed, mentholated, or plain old "tobacco-ey", we suggest you pursue your nose, smell out a few good choices and have a pinch. 24.30 I prefer 1792, as it has more robust tobacco flavor and a sweeter topping. Not an endearing trait. Hoping to purchase BF in bulk. It takes some sitting down and really focusing on it, as this dark blend simply won't let the smoker off the hook until it is finished. I hold them in the highest regard and Im very thankful to still have the wonderful blends they have in production today. On first light you get an immediate creamy smoke with a spicy sourish taste coupled with a light fruity/vanilla/musk undertones that come from the tonquin topping. You gents must be true lumber jacks. I don't pick up any rum flavoring but I'm fine with that. If you dislike those, you'll probably dislike BF. With over 200 years of history, Samuel Gawith has a lot of experience in pipe tobacco. There is not a pipe tobacco company currently, or past, that epitomizes the word tradition more so than Samuel Gawith, with its recipes dating back to almost a decade before 1800. Super stuff. McClelland's Dark Star (tinned) and dark navy flake (bulk) are milder in comparison. I will need to order more for aging this is great tobacco and doubt the 2nd tin will get more than a couple months on the shelf. Firedance. The tin scent did not reflect the taste at all. Mechanics: Samuel Gawith and their flakes, one never knows what to expect (a feature I actually really enjoy). To me it does taste a bit like 1792, just slightly less strong and without the tonquin flavoring. Not perfectly cut and portioned flakes as with others. Blowfish's review is exactly on the money. At this point I was about ready to trade it off, but decided to give it one more try in a couple of days. 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. There is no way this is likely to bite but its no shrinking violet either. There's an added essence to it, to be sure, but it's so perfectly integrated with its dark tonality its hard to discern. That is not to say that it will bite, I've never experienced tongue-bite with this blend. Out of stock Add to Wishlist Name-Brand Favorites I'm not sure if my opinion here is accurate, but I had trouble keeping this lit. He said Bracken Flake was a virginia (which i already knew) and would be different, but that I'd like it. The flavors are intense and build rapidly while the topping or casing gradually fade into the background. It tasted like I was smoking pure Bull dung, not that I've tried bull dung before. It doesn't smell nasty like some orientals but it has a pretty heavy tobacco presence. Its nothing like the two I mentioned just shares some similar toppings Nothing beats this blend when paired with a nice cup of coffee, its the perfect wake-me-up. One charring light and your ready to go. The bowl settled down to an easy,strong and unflavorfull smoke.The tobacco burned dry to the bottom leaving a grey ash. I think if you take this tobac very slow it pays off. SOLD OUT !!! And the long and rich history is somehow perfectly reflected in their sublime tobacco blends; theres simply something remarkably old fashioned about them! =. The tin note from the ''long used essence'' truly reminds me of star anise, and the whole aroma reminds me of a particular kind of chinese stew with beef/potatoes/carrots whose whole flavor profile revolves around this spicy/sweet accord between ginger, sugar, anise and cinamon. When you buy for more than 2000 DKK (270 Euro or approx. It is a blend that needs to be smoked for a while to be fully appreciated, especially since it's so full-flavored. Give me time to buy it a bit at a time since it's not cheap and I can't just buy tons of it all at once. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Bracken Flake is almost black. But certainly SG's dark entries are winners too, in the # 1 and 2 categories IMO. Samuel Gawith are still famous for producing some of the best and most popular pipe tobaccos in the world. 24.30 Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader Pipe Tobacco. You could not believe how much this guy had cellared. The tin aroma is reminiscent of a muted Erinmore, somewhat liquorice-like in character, perhaps some anise? Here lies another departed tobacco from the old world. Slightly floral, perfume-like, sweet, with a vanilla undertone. The virginia tobacco is in front, the rum based topping is high sugar and makes that lovely candied flake we all enjoy. The Kentucky really shines through with a rich strong finish. Best Brown. Black XX was 17.00 a 50g tin. I once got a slab of the stuff uncut from the factory, painted with the magic formula and bagged up: what a treat! The thickness of the flakes in NOT uniform, some being quite thick. latakia? Since then I have purchased several more tins. Those who do not enjoy a very strong tobacco aroma will not appreciate this blends' room note. As other reviewers have noted, the taste is hard to describe, since it is so full and complex. The tin aroma has mellowed, but so too have the Virginias when you actually smoke the stuff. Appearance: A mostly black with some brown and tan mottling leathery flake of varying thickness. It's more than a milder version of 1792; there are hidden sweet flavors underneath the overall earthy tone. As a matter of fact if I could role cigars I'd be using this weed as the filler. Whatever it is, I don't really like it that much. SKU: LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER. I wish the flakes came unbroken, because the larger pieces, folded like whole flake, smoke better than the smaller pieces. Like 1792, it came in a broken flake form, very easily rubbed out. Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader; A Tobacco Review for You! 4 Finest Kendal Twist. They are similar, sure, but there are tobacco tastes in the Bracken that are not found in 1792. . In the tin are dark rough cut flakes with a strong aroma - raisins, figs, aniseed, cough medicine, sweaty. A good solid smoke. I would not call it an everyday smoke by a long shot, but it is a very unique, flavorful, and strong smoking experience. As recommended I have allowed it to dry out a fair bit. It is no aromatic, to be sure - this is a dark, strong Kendal tobacco flavor throughout. Definitely one for smoking in a small bowl. Altogether it is a pleasant presence. I tried it a couple of days later and had about the same results but this time I tried to rub it out a little first - found it difficult to break apart and still smoked it without drying. I just got out of church, where I sing in the choir. Join over 18k members to reviewexclusive content. 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). #5. As usual my yardstick for tobacco comparison is Petersons Old Dublin. The online store is always open - you can shop with confidence at all hours of the day, from anywhere in the world. 10622615. eCommerce by digital thing. I cannot put my finger on this one. Monochromatic, if not for the spice. 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!!! Virginia. I jokingly refer to this as 1792's little brother. This is some good stuff. I was also happy that it didn't have the heavier flavor of 1792, and I prefer BF's comparative subtleness. Brand: Samuel Gawith Category: English Blend Components: Virginia, Latakia, Orientals, Perique Flavorings: None Cut Type: Ribbon Available Packaging: 50g tin Price: $13.75 USD On to the review From the Tin: Interesting combination in the tin. I could smell a somewhat cocoa aroma. Yes rose, as in Greek Rose Petal preserves (not a regular on many an American table). So why 4 stars? Perhaps this has some orientals giving rise to this whisper underlying and playing off the sweetness? Unlike SG's FVF where I prefer to smoke the flakes whole,the Bracken smokes better for me if I rub it out well.Upon lighting, the fire-cured and a hint of the topping work nicely together to deliver a somewhat sweet but stout smoke,after the first third of the bowl the topping gives way to the burley,and the taste becomes a little creamier and fuller.Its at this point if I puff too fast my tongue gets peppered with nicotine and an unpleasant hot sauce taste,easily remidied by slowing down. I was just happy that the soapy taste was totally absent from this Lakeland. Add to that some mid-bowl tang and spiciness. With a good rest in the bowl the tobacco will light with relative ease. 20.29. I do not think there is any Tonka Bean in this, thank goodness. This is a bit heavy for an early in the day smoke but makes a great after dinner puff. This is a weird one when I opened the tin, the first thought that came to my mind was soap. but it sure has a strong room note. To me Ouzo and leather seems like the best way to describe it. of STC Holdings LLC. The cut would be thin for one flake and then thick for the next flake. reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of STC Holdings LLC. Samuel Gawith has stated that they stopped producing this blend because they could no longer source some of the necessary ingredients. It's mellow & smooth all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Sorry, persons under the age of 18 cannot use this site. Why are most Samuel Gawith blends completely out of stock? I have to give it to them for having the integrity to axe the blend rather than keep it in production with sub par ingredients and honestly I wouldnt expect anything less from the honorable Gawith house. I miss the nuances of the flavors. The only drawback for me is that it is the only tobacco where I have to have a glass of water on hand, because it inevitably starts to tickle the back of my throat and will give me the hiccups if I don't drink a little water when smoking it.

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