Kendal Black Cavendish Blending Pipe Tobacco (Loose)

It all started in Kendal, England in 1792. Thomas Harrison was a successful snuff maker. Jane Harrison Thomas’s daughter, eloped in 1838 to a young man of Kendal, Samuel Gawith. When Mr. Harrison died in 1841, he left the business to his daughter and son-in-law, and over the years Samuel Gawith continued to prosper.

In 1865, Samuel Gawith died prematurely at the age of 48. His eldest son, also called Samuel, was only 22 and his father had wisely left the firm in the hands of three trustees, one of whom was this son. The elder trustee was Henry Hoggarth, a boyhood friend and neighbour in Lowther Street who had founded a Kendal firm of land agents and surveyors.

In 1878, Samuel and his younger brother, John Edward Gawith decided amicably to go their separate ways and so the two Gawith firms came into being. Samuel took over the snuff mill and business at Mealbank, and John stayed on in Lowther Street.

The firm in Lowther Street went through some troubled times but, in 1887, a new partnership was founded between Samuel’s youngest brother, William Henry, and Henry Hoggarth junior, to be known as Gawith Hoggarth Company.

Gawith Hoggarth Company continued to manufacture tobacco products and snuff at the Lowther Street works until 2009, when they moved to new business premises.

And now, in 2015, the two companies will be back together under one roof.

Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.'s Kendal Black Cavendish offers a mild, smooth, and naturally sweet smoking experience. This blend features double-fermented Black Cavendish Virginia tobacco, known for its subtle notes of vanilla and molasses. Some enthusiasts also detect delicate hints of hazelnut, almond, and cocoa, adding to its complexity. The room note is pleasantly inviting, making it a favorite for both seasoned and casual pipe smokers.

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Strength:
Mild to medium—ideal for both newcomers and seasoned pipe smokers alike.

Flavoring:
Predominantly natural sweetness from the Cavendish process, with subtle hints of vanilla and molasses occasionally noted.

Taste:
Smooth, creamy, and sweet, with some palates picking up nutty undertones such as hazelnuts and almonds.

Room Note:
Pleasant and agreeable, making it well-suited for indoor enjoyment or social settings.

Burning Characteristics:
Burns cool and slow, especially when given a bit of drying time before smoking.

Texture:
Typically moist in the tin; while some prefer a bit of drying, others enjoy its rich flavor when smoked straight from the pouch.

Aromatic Quality:
Not heavily topped, but its natural sweetness and subtle notes of vanilla and dark fruits create a gently aromatic and enjoyable smoke—often described as having nuances of “luscious dark fruits.”

Blending Potential:
Thanks to its mild character and smooth profile, it’s a favored component in blends, adding sweetness and softening harsher tobaccos.