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SLR · 05-29-2021, 06:51 PM

Gawith & Hogarth Best Brown Flake #2 11 years later. When I first got this tobacco, I didn’t know about Lakeland tobacco in that the blenders use a flavoring or casing called Lakeland. It is a really old formula that adds a soap or perfume like flavor to the tobacco. It is very popular with fans of Lakeland flavor. I found it annoying so this tobacco remained in unsmoked for many years in my tobacco stash.

Fast forward to the present, I decided to smoke some. The smell of the flake tobacco is very sweet, like dried fruit. Raisins and dried apricots come to mind. Wonderful smells.

Filled my pipe and fired it up. There was this hint of Lakeland flavor but it is way less then before. It is not as forward and annoying. What does dominate is really good Virginia sweet tobacco flavors. It is enjoyable, it lights easy since it is much dryer, awesome flavors overall.

If you have this tobacco in your stash, be prepared to age it a long time.

Wonderful smoking experience.

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SLR · 06-15-2021, 04:37 PM

Smoking Samual Gawith Best Brown Flake this fine warm evening, sipping on Jim Beam High Ball. This simple drink is Jim Beam and ginger ale over ice. Nice for these warm evenings.

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ak2000 · 06-26-2021, 08:55 PM

GH Happy Brown Bogie followed by Dark Plug in a Savinelli Capri Root Briar 624

SLR · 06-27-2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ak2000

GH Happy Brown Bogie followed by Dark Plug in a Savinelli Capri Root Briar 624

Wow Andy, that pipes finish is so cool. Those tobaccos are fantastic. Mind blowing strong with intense flavors. Nice.

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ak2000 · 06-27-2021, 11:35 AM

Thanks Mike. My old estate Savinelli Capri pipes are among my best smokers

DSturg369 · 07-08-2021, 08:10 PM

Borkum Riff Bourbon Whiskey blend in a trusty and well used MM Legend.

SLR · 07-21-2021, 07:01 PM

Peterson Irish Flake in a morta nose warmer short pipe.

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SLR · 07-27-2021, 07:32 PM

PS. Balkan Supreme. Wonderful Balkan Blend. The orientals and Virginia’s really shine in this classic blend. Smooth and sweet.

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DSturg369 · 07-28-2021, 05:54 AM

50/50 mix of PA/Lane's 1-Q. Room note of fresh baked cookies.

SLR · 07-30-2021, 06:16 PM

Smoking Penzance this evening in a Seawolf Chubby Anse. Wonderful Balkan blend. Not a strong tobacco but the flavors are always satisfying. Thanks DStirg369 for the score. This tobacco is very hard to find.

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05-29-2021, 06:51 PM	#1571
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 15,521	What pipe tobacco are you smoking today? Gawith & Hogarth Best Brown Flake #2 11 years later. When I first got this tobacco, I didn’t know about Lakeland tobacco in that the blenders use a flavoring or casing called Lakeland. It is a really old formula that adds a soap or perfume like flavor to the tobacco. It is very popular with fans of Lakeland flavor. I found it annoying so this tobacco remained in unsmoked for many years in my tobacco stash. Fast forward to the present, I decided to smoke some. The smell of the flake tobacco is very sweet, like dried fruit. Raisins and dried apricots come to mind. Wonderful smells. Filled my pipe and fired it up. There was this hint of Lakeland flavor but it is way less then before. It is not as forward and annoying. What does dominate is really good Virginia sweet tobacco flavors. It is enjoyable, it lights easy since it is much dryer, awesome flavors overall. If you have this tobacco in your stash, be prepared to age it a long time. Wonderful smoking experience. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB BE AWAKE, NOT WOKE

06-15-2021, 04:37 PM	#1572
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 15,521	Smoking Samual Gawith Best Brown Flake this fine warm evening, sipping on Jim Beam High Ball. This simple drink is Jim Beam and ginger ale over ice. Nice for these warm evenings. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB BE AWAKE, NOT WOKE

06-26-2021, 08:55 PM	#1573
ak2000 Charter Member Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,601	GH Happy Brown Bogie followed by Dark Plug in a Savinelli Capri Root Briar 624 __________________ Cigars are brain food...... JLOH #19

06-27-2021, 11:35 AM	#1575
ak2000 Charter Member Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,601	Thanks Mike. My old estate Savinelli Capri pipes are among my best smokers __________________ Cigars are brain food...... JLOH #19

07-08-2021, 08:10 PM	#1576
DSturg369 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Augusta, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Borkum Riff Bourbon Whiskey blend in a trusty and well used MM Legend. __________________ Dale

07-21-2021, 07:01 PM	#1577
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 15,521	Peterson Irish Flake in a morta nose warmer short pipe. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB BE AWAKE, NOT WOKE

07-27-2021, 07:32 PM	#1578
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 15,521	PS. Balkan Supreme. Wonderful Balkan Blend. The orientals and Virginia’s really shine in this classic blend. Smooth and sweet. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB BE AWAKE, NOT WOKE

07-28-2021, 05:54 AM	#1579
DSturg369 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Augusta, Georgia Posts: 1,197	50/50 mix of PA/Lane's 1-Q. Room note of fresh baked cookies. __________________ Dale

07-30-2021, 06:16 PM	#1580
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 15,521	Smoking Penzance this evening in a Seawolf Chubby Anse. Wonderful Balkan blend. Not a strong tobacco but the flavors are always satisfying. Thanks DStirg369 for the score. This tobacco is very hard to find. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB BE AWAKE, NOT WOKE

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