A background flavour of almond is enhanced with the addition of fruit flavours, vanilla, and the special ‘English type’ flavours which give this tobacco its distinctive, yet typical ‘English’ Aroma associated with the UK best selling brands such as Condor, St Bruno and Mellow Virginia.
Samuel Gawith Ennerdale Flake
₨2,500
Samuel Gawith Ennerdale Flake is actually produced by their sister company, Gawith Hoggarth, and it’s the poster child for the polarizing Lakeland style. This best-selling flake is built on a base of Virginia and Burley tobaccos, providing natural sweetness, grassiness, and nutty depth. The real story is the infamous “Lakeland Essence” – a complex topping of floral notes, almond, vanilla, and fruit that gives the tobacco its distinctive aroma. The tin note is lush, vibrant, and pungent, often described as perfumed, soapy, or reminiscent of Turkish Delight and old-fashioned potpourri. This leads to the extreme divide in opinion: some smokers find it a heavenly, creamy, and complex experience with flavors of almond croissant, orange creamsicle, and candied fruit, while others deride it as tasting like “granny’s panty drawer” or urinal cakes. The quality of the tobacco shines through when smoked, but the flakes are moist and benefit from only a short drying time of about 10-15 minutes, as over-drying can diminish the essence that defines the blend. It’s a medium-strength smoke that burns cool and slow, and it’s famously known to ghost a pipe, so it’s best to dedicate a specific pipe to it if you end up loving it.
