Kendal S-Type RM Twist (Formerly Rum & Maple) 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.

The Kendal S Type Roll Twist RM is a British-made twist tobacco composed primarily of dark-fired leaf, complemented by a small amount of dark air-cured Indian leaf. The added flavour brings a subtle sweetness, though the overall profile remains bold and intense. Due to its strong character, this tobacco is not recommended for novice smokers.

Although named Rum and Maple, the base of this tobacco is Brown Irish twist, enhanced with a rich rum and maple top dressing. Brown Twist comes directly from the spinning machine and does not undergo the additional cooking process. This can leave it stronger, as the absence of further curing retains more of the tar and nicotine. Despite this, many smokers find the brown twist to be a smoother, less harsh smoke than its black counterpart. Regardless of perspective, this remains a robust and potent tobacco, best suited for experienced users.

Irish Twist is the thickest variety, typically favoured by pipe smokers, although it is also commonly chewed.

Loose packaged to order: we buy our Black Irish Twist tobacco on large rolls. This means we hand cut and package your tobacco and inspect every piece before it reaches you. Your order may contain small pieces to obtain the exact weight ordered.

If this is your first order on this particular product you will need to email a scan of your passport at the photo page or provide proof of age as we legally need to ensure that we are not selling this product to under 18's. Your order will not be dispatched until this proof has been provided. Thanks you for your understanding

This steamed dark Kendal is dark rich and strong. Using fire cured leaf this tobacco has a complex array of flavours; Smoky, Spicy, Woody, Earthy, Leathery and all the while very smooth and cool to smoke.

Strength: 5/5
Aromatic Taste: 3/5
Room Note: 3/5