Reviews

Date Added: Wednesday 02 September, 2026

Gawith Hoggarth Dark Birds Eye Mixture Pipe Tobacco (Loose) by David

Not overly impressed by this one unfortunately. You get a mild darkness but there's very little else and what's there is lacking. There's better blends to get that nice full flavour, but maybe this is okay if you're dipping your toes in. The shag cut is fine but you still need to pack this somewhat light as I had trouble keeping it lit in a small bowl.

Date Added: Tuesday 25 August, 2026

Gawith Hoggarth Kendal Jamaican Flake Pipe Tobacco (Loose) by David

Certainly not a bad blend. The rum topping is present in the retrohale but is quickly lost in the taste. As an aromatic this is lacking in taste, but as a tobacco blend it is certainly a pleasant and smooth smoke. Due to this, it is not one I will buy in bulk but not a wasted sample by any means.

Date Added: Sunday 23 August, 2026

Gawith Hoggarth Kendal Coniston Unscented Cut Plug Pipe Tobacco (Loose) by David

Dark, smokey, rich and just a touch rough. If you like that description then you'll like this blend. It has a definite no nonsense no frills taste that you smoke when you want a heavy hitter and couldn't care less what anyone else thinks. Thankfully no floral taste to be had here so the true dark fired leaves take centre stage without interruption. No idea why it's called Coniston, possibly the steam gondola, but it's one of my favourite places in the world so this earns an extra star for that.

Date Added: Wednesday 12 August, 2026

Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year Old Hedonism Grand Rothchild Tubed Cigar - 1 Single by Robert

I don’t know why the hate for Gurkha cigars still continues. I’m not one to say it has notes of anything, my palate isn’t that good but it’s a very enjoyable smoke It burns uneven for me, that’s the only criticism I have. It’s big obviously and it lasts well and is easy to smoke. It is wrapped really well. I like the way Gurkha presents their tubed cigars, very ‘flash’

Date Added: Tuesday 11 August, 2026

Gawith Hoggarth Kendal Dark Pipe Tobacco (Loose) by David

I have been smoking this for a few years now. This has a very old fashioned feel to it and I think it’s meant to. “ Put that in your pipe and smoke it “is a saying that is very apt. I can imagine the working man from years ago doing just that. Ridiculously easy to pack and light up. This is also has a very refined and simple taste. Think , woody and nutty. Kendal Dark is a good quality tobacco, which should be of no surprise. I can recommend this very highly.

Date Added: Saturday 08 August, 2026

Gawith Hoggarth Sliced Black Twist Pipe Tobacco (Loose) by David

Just an update on my first review. I found that if you pack it fairly tightly the machine oil taste comes back. I suppose that it concentrates the tobacco more, which in turn encourages the original taste to come through.