Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake is a straight Virginia, showcasing the leaf’s natural grass-and-hay sweetness from Samuel Gawith, pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.
Latakia, Virginia make up the leaf. Latakia, a fire-cured Oriental leaf, brings the smoky, incense-like campfire character that defines English and Balkan blends. Virginia tobacco lends a natural grassy, hay-like sweetness and gentle citrus tang that deepens with age.
How it tastes
Based on its makeup, Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake tends to smoke smoky, woody, incense-like, sweet, grassy and tangy. The blend is topped with whisky, which adds a sweeter, more fragrant layer on top of the natural leaf. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.
Cut & smoking
It comes pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool. It remains in production and is generally available.
Manufacturer
Samuel Gawith
Blend family
Latikia, Virginia
Leaf / components
Latakia, Virginia
Cut
Flake
Casing / flavoring
Whisky
Availability
In production
FAQ
What does Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake taste like?
Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake generally smokes smoky, woody, incense-like, sweet, grassy and tangy, with an added whisky topping. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.
What kind of blend is Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake?
It is a straight Virginia, showcasing the leaf’s natural grass-and-hay sweetness, made with Latakia, Virginia.
What cut is Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake?
Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake is pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.
Is Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake an aromatic?
Yes — it carries a whisky topping, so it reads as an aromatic (or lightly cased) blend.
Is Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake still available?
Yes, Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake is currently in production.
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