Description
Samuel Gawith Balkan Flake is a pressed Balkan-style flake from Samuel Gawith of Kendal, established in 1792 — a remarkable achievement in combining the Balkan mixture tradition with the pressed flake format. Rich with Latakia and Oriental leaf, it is a complex, rewarding smoke for the experienced pipe smoker.
Blend Composition
- Latakia: the dominant leaf in the pressing — bold, smoky and leathery, providing the heart of the Balkan character.
- Oriental/Turkish: contributes substantial spice and exotic complexity distinctive of the Balkan tradition.
- Virginia: provides the sweet pressing structure and combustion balance for the heavier leaf types.
Flavour Profile
Bold, smoky and complex — rich Latakia depth, substantial Oriental spice and Virginia sweetness pressed into a slow-burning, rewarding flake.
Characteristics
Strength: Medium-Full | Cut: Flake | Room Note: Smoky | Burn: Slow and Rewarding
Order Samuel Gawith Balkan Flake at McGahey The Tobacconist. Available for next-day delivery when ordered before 2pm.
