Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.'s Dark Flake Scented merges smoky dark-fired leaf from Malawi with cigar-like, dark air-cured tobacco from India. The unique taste comes from a combination of traditional English flavors - licorice, maple, and tonquin; definitely for fans of the Lakeland tobaccos. This blend is very stout, so smoke it slowly. This is one of G&H's most iconic tobaccos.
For a while now, I had established that I was not an aro guy. Sure, there are a few here and there that I can enjoy from time to time be it far and few between. This blend, however, is quite the exception. Yes, it is a Lakeland blend. Quite perfumed to be exact. Take a nice whiff in the jar and just past the floral array you will catch a tinge of the more tantalizing and alluring aroma of the strong quality tobacco essence that to me is the hallmark of the Gawith Hoggarth dark fired and dark air-cured leaf.
This blend smokes cool and I've never had any issues with tongue bite. It may need some dry time to burn well. It is very stout in the nicotine department and will creep up on you. You have been warned. The tonquin bean used as a flavoring component is very detectable.
Overall, this is an aro that I can honestly smoke regularly. Not just considering the unique flavor but for the mule kick nic hit as well. As with many other Gawith & Hoggarth offerings, this is a blend worth looking into. If not for a Lakeland experience, strong dark leaf experience, then maybe just for the simple enjoyment of quality leaf.
Great purchase from P&C. Excellent, customer service experience as well.
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