Gawith Hoggarth's Ennerdale Flake | Surprisingly good

I was recommended to try this blend. Upon smoking it I was pleasantly surprised, it is a very tasty blend & not at all overpowering on the toppings just a very pleasant smoke that even a novice pipe smoker would detect the fruity, citrus & vanilla flavours but also the natural nuances of the tobacco leaf will be detected. All in all, a tasty blend, ideal as a 1st aromatic. Blend info: Our best selling flake by a wide margin. Predominately Virginia leaf from Brazil, Zimbabwe and Malawi (86%) but with the addition of sun cured Malawi (10%) to add sweetness, strength and to cool the smoke and Malawi burley (4%) to "carry the flavour" in addition to its cooling and strength qualities. (burley is very good at absorbing casings and flavours) 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. (if you are bothered with ghosting smoke it on a meerschaum or dedicated briar pipe)