Samuel Gawith - 1792 Flake

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Otherwise known as Cob Flake Another one of iconic flakes from Samuel Gawith, 1792 is steamed flake with a top dressing of Tonquin. High grade dark fired Tanzanian leaf is hand stripped
£4.85 - £206.99

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Otherwise known as Cob Flake

Another one of iconic flakes from Samuel Gawith, 1792 is steamed flake with a top dressing of Tonquin. High grade dark fired Tanzanian leaf is hand stripped and steamed. The leafs are cold pressed in 12" blocks for a few hours, this holds the "Cake" together for the next stage. The cakes are loaded into a steam press and cooked for about 3 more hours, the tobacco is left cool and rest. After this sort aging period the tobacco is given a top dressing of Tonquin, before being cut ready to smoke. 

The resulting tobacco is rich, with a earthy, leather flavour that is velvety smooth with a sweet side thanks to the added Tonquin. Think of this as a sweet treat for the lovers of a dark and strong Virginia & Kentucky type tobaccos. Like a premium quality Nicaraguan cigar with the Maduro wrapper, all the power included. This is a very strong tobacco and not for everyone, those new to the pipe, should start a little lighter.

"Dark-fired leaf hot pressed and cut into a 6" flake before adding a dressing of Tonquin flavour. A full strength, full flavoured tobacco." - From Samuel Gawith Website

Can also be purchased as a Plug in 250g or 500g boxes, please contact us for more details. In plug for 1792 flake is known as Cob.


Composition

Blend - Virginia & Kentucky
Casings - Tonquin
Cut - Flake
Origin - kendal, England
Packing - Loose


Ratings from TobaccoReviews.com

Strength - 5/5
Added Flavours - 3/5
Taste - 5/5
Overall - 3/4

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