Monday, February 16, 2015

Samuel Gawith Sam's Flake

From Samuel Gawith's website. The 2nd in our Mayors Collection. Sam's Flake is a combination of Flue-cured Virginias and Turkish leaf which after blending is pressed in the hot oven, cut and then treated to a light flavouring which adds another flavour dimension to the tobacco. Good smoke and room-aroma with a medium strength.
The topping is Tonquin Bean same as 1792.

Smoked in a Peterson's no15 Sterling Silver hallmarked 1984.
As with all Samuel Gawith tobacco this is high quality.
Soft flakes that great smell.
Easy to rub out needs a little drying time.
The taste for me is like 1792's baby brother .
Lights easyish and burns well to a very light grey ash.
Produces a good amount of smoke. 
Sweet Virginia with a slight vanilla taste from the Tonquin.
The nicotine level is medium but the flavour is fairly full.
The sample came from Samuel Gawith via Tobacco Blends in Frankston, VIC.
Thanks go to Bob at Samuel Gawith and Rob at Tobacco Blends.

2 comments:

  1. Dave, I have a pre-republic Peterson from the 1940's that looks a lot like yours. Good smoking wood for sure.

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    1. Yea its one of my favorites. If you feel like it you could post a pic of it.
      Dave

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