Samuel Gawith - St. James Flake
Product details
| Management number | 253630132 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$30.80 | Model Number | 253630132 | ||
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Samuel Gawith – St. James Flake
A Sophisticated Virginia-Perique Blend with Timeless Character
🌍 ORIGIN & HERITAGE
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Crafted in England by Samuel Gawith, a historic blender since 1792
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St. James Parish, Louisiana – Namesake homage to Perique tobacco’s terroir
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Traditional flake-cut – Pressed and aged for depth of flavor
👅 TASTE & FLAVOR PROFILE
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Primary Notes:
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Sun-dried Virginia sweetness – Natural hay, citrus, and honey undertones
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Spicy Perique complexity – Black pepper, dark fruit (plum/fig), and earthy richness
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Secondary Nuances:
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Bready, malty undertones from pressed flake fermentation
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Subtle tanginess balancing the sweetness
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💨 SMOKING CHARACTERISTICS
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Strength: Mild to Medium (approachable yet nuanced)
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Nicotine: Moderate – Satisfying without overpowering
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Room Note: Woody-sweet with a peppery accent
🔥 BURN & TECHNICAL NOTES
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Cut: Flake (requires rubbing out or folding)
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Burn: Cool and even when properly prepared
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Moisture: Ready to smoke (Samuel Gawith’s signature medium moisture)
🎯 WHY THIS BLEND STANDS OUT
✅ Perfect Virginia-Perique balance – Sweetness and spice in harmony
✅ Aged flake richness – Depth beyond typical ribbon-cut blends
✅ Versatile – Ideal for all-day smoking or contemplative sessions
⏳ AGING POTENTIAL
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Improves with cellaring – Perique mellows, Virginias sweeten further
☕ BEST PAIRINGS
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Drinks: Black coffee, single-malt Scotch, or dry cider
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Time of Day: Afternoon or evening – Complements relaxed moments
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