Samuel Gawith St. James Flake is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique from Samuel Gawith, pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.
Perique, Virginia make up the leaf. Perique, pressure-fermented in Louisiana, adds peppery spice and dark stewed-fruit depth. 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 St. James Flake tends to smoke peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy. 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
Virginia/Perique
Leaf / components
Perique, Virginia
Cut
Flake
Casing / flavoring
Unflavored (natural)
Availability
In production
FAQ
What does Samuel Gawith St. James Flake taste like?
Samuel Gawith St. James Flake generally smokes peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.
What kind of blend is Samuel Gawith St. James Flake?
It is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique, made with Perique, Virginia.
What cut is Samuel Gawith St. James Flake?
Samuel Gawith St. James Flake is pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.
Is Samuel Gawith St. James Flake an aromatic?
No — Samuel Gawith St. James Flake is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.
Is Samuel Gawith St. James Flake still available?
Yes, Samuel Gawith St. James Flake is currently in production.
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