Description
Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake is one of the most celebrated pipe tobaccos ever produced — a pressed Dark Fired Kentucky flake from Samuel Gawith of Kendal, established in 1792. Named for the year of the company’s founding, it is a bold, assertive flake of legendary reputation among experienced pipe smokers worldwide.
Blend Composition
- Dark Fired Kentucky: the primary leaf, pressed under high pressure after fire-curing for an intensely concentrated, smoky and robust character unlike any other flake.
- Virginia: a supporting leaf, providing natural sweetness and helping bind the powerful Dark Fired character into a coherent, balanced flake.
Flavour Profile
Intense, smoky and boldly characterful — concentrated Dark Fired depth with Virginia sweetness. One of the world’s great pipe tobaccos. Rub thin before packing.
Characteristics
Strength: Full | Cut: Flake | Room Note: Smoky | Burn: Slow and Rewarding
Order Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake at McGahey The Tobacconist. Available for next-day delivery when ordered before 2pm.
