Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.'s Kendal Dark Vanilla uses the same base tobaccos as their Kendal Dark Menthol - dark air-cured Virginia and rich, smoky dark-fired Kentucky. This is cut into a fine shag, so extra attention should be paid while packing, as keeping the tobacco too loose can result in a fast, hot burn. These premium-quality tobaccos are finished with a light amount of creamy vanilla flavor to take the edge off the bold taste of the robust leaf. If you're looking for a strong blend with a bit of finesse, try G&H Kendal Dark Vanilla.
Pretty rugged stuff, all told, but if you like a strong blend, this will scratch that itch. The vanilla topping is rather forcibly relegated to the back seat, but it serves to knock off some of the rough edges. Quality is excellent, and the cut makes for an effortless pack with few to no relights. The best way I can describe it is Five Brothers, with a dash of 1Q, and much better manners.
4 out of 5
If u like strong with
Oct 08, 2018
If u like strong with a hint of vanilla u will like this. I like it and strong tobacco. It’s not by no means a all day smoke.
4 out of 5
Weird but pleasant
Jun 12, 2017
This was an odd one. At first I didn't think I liked it but it grew on me. Definitely not a vanilla taste, I still can't put my finger on the taste, it's somewhere between talcum powder and old leather and I know that sounds weird (because it is) but it's a pleasant smoke. It's nice and smooth with a very interesting flavor, easy burning, and nice and strong. I spent the whole bowl trying to put my finger on the taste and all I can say is that it reminds me of my grandpa's billiard room and that's why I can't nail it down to the talc or the old leather. Probably not for everyone.
2 out of 5
one and done
Jun 10, 2017
Good room note, but smokes like a shag/cigarette tobacco, harsh and more of a bite than I expected.
5 out of 5
Up in Smoke!
Feb 13, 2017
My purchase of G&H's Dark Vanilla was a lark, simply because pipe tobacco is hard to find these days, certainly in a local shop anyway, which seem to be a thing of the past. I really don't like buying tobacco online; it's like shoes or boots, you never know if they'll fit. So I took a chance without being able to smell my blend, and luckily, I have no complaints. If you enjoy a mild aromatic, consider this nice, subtle vanilla; I'll be ordering it again soon.
5 out of 5
Not what I was getting in the 500gram bag.
Aug 25, 2016
Not as well finished. How can I get what I was buying from the company you bought. Thank you.G. J. Rawe
2 out of 5
Not my favorite
Apr 18, 2016
Not sure I would get this again. This was supposed to be full bodied. I didn't get that.
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