Xirius has been struck down with Glandular Fever and won't be smoking for a while, so I, Ragados, have been drafted in to do another guest review (any more of these and I'll be on the staff!). This time it's the American Black & Gold by Gawith and Hoggarth. Jim the tobacconist recommended this to me as I looked for something a little different and heavier than the light flavoured pipe tobaccos I tend to smoke.
The first thing you will notice is the rich aroma of buttery molasses that the tobacco has been soaked in, producing a warm and slightly ginger flavour. The smoke keeps this rich flavour and has a tarry taste that can take a little getting used to, although it is far from unpleasant. There is unfortunately a dryness of the mouth than many not-so-sweet tobaccos seem to cause. Black & Gold is a tobacco for those times you are looking for some weight in your smoke; this is not going to be to everyone's taste but is perfect as an indulgence after a heavy meal, ideally with a snifter of brandy or possibly some tawny port.
- Flavour: 6/10
- Smoke Sweetness: 7/10
- Tar (1=wet, 10=dry): 5/10
- Value for Money: 7/10
- Indulgence Factor: 8/10
- Overall Rating: 7/10
This seems exciting. I must remember to give it a try.
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