Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.'s Brown Irish X is a powerful smoke, full of woody, smoky notes. The rope takes some getting used to in preparation. Slicing thin coins and letting them dry out a bit before packing is the preferred method.
This is best used by the experienced pipe smoker, as the strength can be overpowering to many, and it's definitely best to have eaten shortly before trying it.
I enjoyed this tobacco. After cutting a piece off, it took a little time to break it up. It was a good moisture level to smoke right away. I thought the taste was similar to Peterson Irish Flake, or Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired. Maybe a little smoother. Took a few relights throughout the bowl, but nothing major. It gave me a bit of a tingle in my sinuses when I French inhaled, but I didn't find it overpowering or offensive in any way. It's a slow burner, which I thought was a plus. Will be a good one to have around during a weekend libation or two.
MV of Edgewater Park, NJ
This is an incredibly dense and potent tobacco. Its flavor is overpowering and I suggest to only smoke small amounts at once. I do like to get a bit of this or its sliced variant on occasion.
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