Tobaccos Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. - Ennerdale Flake

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	Michael Kindt (18)	2014-11-24		Strong	Strong	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Ennerdale Flake gift from God, reports Michael Kindt

Michael Kindt, a bald guy with a beer belly who lives in South Dakota recently reported (like, right now, in this very post) that Gawith Hoggarth's Ennerdale Flake pipe tobacco is a veritable gift from God.

"It's simply delicious," he said to his dog, Duke, who didn't even look up from his nap on the couch. "Your loss, Dukey," Kindt told the dog, shrugging his shoulders.

Kindt had thought he'd tried Ennerdale Flake before, years ago, but now he is quite sure he is mistaken about that.

"Seriously, I thought I had it before, one time, from a sharing friend, but this stuff is so unique, I'm certain I would've remembered it. This is a pipe tobacco earthquake and one doesn't readily forget earthquakes."

When Kindt first received his tin of Ennerdale Flake in the mail, he wasn't quite sure what to think of it.

"It was so perfumey, so unlike anything I had ever smelled before, I was left scratching my bald head."

Being a brave man (Kindt is a 25 year veteran of the food service industry, who escaped with only a minor drinking problem.), he loaded a bowl and puffed away. The results were mixed.

"It was an intriguing, but not exactly a pleasurable experience. I simply folded and stuffed the flake, and that turned out to be the problem. I found when fully, completely rubbed out, the unique scent of Ennerdale Flake enhances and enriches the underlying tobacco, which are Virginias and burleys. Instead of smoking flavored or scented tobacco, you find you are smoking seasoned tobacco. I mean seasoned from a culinary standpoint."

No one likes bland food, added Kindt. "I am finding that I don't like bland tobacco."

As he nears the end of the tin, Kindt finds himself quite enamored with Ennerdale Flake, which is named after Ennerdale Water in Cumbria, England. Here is a picture of it:

Although the flavoring of Ennerdale Flake is stated by the manufacturer to be almond, fruits, and vanilla, Kindt gets none of that.

"I can't really put my finger on it. It's rich, robust, dark, bittersweet with a stout nic hit. Certainly a cool weather/end of the day type of smoke. It should be savored and pondered, not smoked haphazardly."

When asked if he would purchase Ennerdale Flake again, Kindt nodded emphatically, nearly hurting his neck.

"I have my credit card poised at the ready."

103 people found this review helpful.

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	JimInks (3047)	2016-01-29		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

The Virginias are floral, earthy, woody, tangy dark fruit and tart and tangy citrus sweet with a little grass, and are the dominant tobaccos. The burleys are very nutty, earthy, woody sweet in a continual support role. The almond enhancement mildly adds some complexity to the deep fruity tropical topping. The vanilla gently reminds you it’s there, while the rum gently underscores the other aspects of the tobacco. The Lakeland essence is very obvious without drowning out the other toppings, though all the flavor additions sublimate the tobaccos to a fair extent. There are stronger Lakeland blends than this, and it may be that the other sweet additions temper it just a little. I don’t know if this is what I’d pick for an entry level Lakeland smoker, but there are lighter ones to start with, though the sweet level may be the very thing to hook a Lakeland newbie. It will ghost a pipe and a meer, too. The nic-hit is just shy of the center of mild to medium. The strength and taste are just past medium. The flake easily breaks apart to suit your preferred packing method. The flavorings and tobaccos meld well to create a cool, clean, creamy sweet consistent taste from start to finish. No harsh or weak spots. Burns at a normal pace for a flake. Leaves very little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. The lingering sweet after taste is very pleasant, as is the room note. Not an all day smoke.

-JimInks

67 people found this review helpful.

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	OSR (78)	2004-10-31		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Strong

Enough has been said about this tobacco.

The main thing to remember is that this is MOSTLY Virginia, so it has that sweet characteristic of VA - but it's not a hot blend. Of course, if you don't like Lakeland style flakes (flavoured) then you'll hate this.

To me, this is the Virginia version of Kendal Flake, sans Roses.

Lovely tobacco, a great taste. Yes, you do get the sweet VA flavor through the flavouring. But, it IS highly flavoured.

One of my favorites. I burned two 50g tins and have decided to order in bulk to store in Mason jars. Very nice flake and if you like Lakeland flakes, this is one of the best.

Full, but not strong - I've classified this as a medium. A great flake to enjoy before a pipe full of the "fuller" stuff, like Rum Flake or Kendall.

UPDATE I have been complimented on the aroma of this tobacco several times - once by an old codger who I'd never have thought would make such a comment (Pipestud). So, I amended my room note to "STRONG".. and I still love this blend. It puts the "U" in flavour.

Give it a try IF you don't mind a flavoured flake. Smokes cool and dry if you'll let it dry and rub it out well. Outstanding!

60 people found this review helpful.

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	fredkao (11)	2013-12-08		Medium	Strong	Full	Pleasant

Ok, this tobacco is surely not for everyone. I'm new pipe smoker and I'm soap manufacturer.
Many review are good and other are bad regarding Ennerdale. It's a pure Lakeland so, It have a taste and it's a strong taste. I love it or you hate it.
Some people are saying: it's soapy taste but it is not. Soap is really a very different taste.
Ennerdale contain the Lakeland sauce based on Citrus, Vanilla, Almond and other. The Citrus is surely Bergamot and this is the "soap taste". Some people are saying, it's similar to Bergamot tea and sure it is.
I will suggest to try it. Smoke it slowly as much you can and you will enjoy something new, something very different than other tobacco. It don't bite, it's very smooth and medium nicotine hit.
I would like to have this one in stock for 30 years.
I forget: It will ghost your pipe as soon as you smoke it.
ps: I would like to have other GH like this one (the othe Lakeland are not strongest on flavor as this one), so Please, GH, produce a few other Ennerdale brother.
And the taste is similar as natural perfume (essential oils), no chemical at all. The flowery scent is Linalyl Acetate and Linalol 2 molecules of the Citrus family but also found in Lavender, Sage, ...

Pipe Used: Chacom

Age When Smoked: new

Purchased From: Smoking Pipes

43 people found this review helpful.

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	Pipestud (1829)	2002-11-10		Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I heartily agree with the majority of the reviewers above that Ennerdale Flake is a unique and delightful palate pleasing blend! I just recently tried a few bowls of this wonderful weed and believe the time and effort to rub out the long strips was worth the effort.

What makes Ennerdale Flake so unique is that the natural taste of the leaf is not interfered with by the topping, which reminded me of a coffee/almond taste. I also happen to like St. Bruno, and this flake was very similar, although not as strong. I suspect the Malawi burley (naturally sweeter than the American variety) also enabled this blend to smoke cool and nutty down to the last strand!

If you enjoy the elegant and unique, grab a tin or two of Ennerdale Flake. The description says it is by far this blender's top selling flake. I can understand why and believe you will enjoy it greatly!

43 people found this review helpful.

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	balkan_boy (49)	2014-04-02		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

If you expect this tobacco to be the classic English style aromatic (here I have in mind Lakeland), you are right, it is, but then again, it's not exactly like what we're used to imagine when we think of that type of blends. And that's both in a good way, and in a bad way.

It's not that ridiculously perfumed like Condor, ghosts your pipe only a little, and smoking straight unscented virginias after Ennerdale makes them tastier. And that's a good thing. The bad thing is that we all seek in a tobacco what we like in other tobaccos. And that's St. Bruno, Condor or Mellow Virginia, and it's not exactly that. There's some dark note (almond perhaps) that irritates your well accommodated taste. But there's beauty in that too. Another thing that is awesome about this fine flake is the way it burns. Most of above mentioned tobaccos tend to smoke like perfume until certain point, after which it becomes rubbish. Like scented incense, it smells wonderful at the beginning, then in a matter of seconds turns to stink. You smoke condor and it's like you smoke perfume, then suddenly, the perfume taste is gone, all there is left is some unidentified smoke where you hardly taste any tobacco at all. This one isn't like that. The perfumish thing fades away very quickly and in layers, and in it's place comes some good tobacca taste. One gets substituted by the other, smoothly in a symphony. Somewhere at the middle of the bowl you don't get any perfume and all there is is rich VA (maybe also Burley, but I can't taste it) which continues to develop complex and good smoke. And it's good all the way down until you're left with ash and try to relit when you realise it's all gone, nothing more to burn, and you are sorry it's over. That was my experience with this flake. Needs a lot of rubbing, doesn't dry easyly, you can carry it with you without worrying that it'll become stiff or crispy. Doesn't loose it's flavour, it's an awesome tobacca as a summary. I'm glad I ordered 16 oz of it without even having tried it. Didn't disappoint me.

Pipe Used: various

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: G&H Grasmere Flake.

30 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2081)	2014-07-25		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium	Very Pleasant

Gawith Hoggarth - Ennerdale Flake.

It has a somewhat a 'stereotypical' flake look, it's medium brown in colour, with a scarce amount of lighter flecks. The thickness is perfect, as is its moisture amount. The smell being given off is a touch floral and reminds me of S.t Bruno, which I I like; St. Bruno's my favourite OTC blend.

Once my pipe's filled I find it superbly simple to ignite and the burn's perfect in its consistency. Now the actual smoke: the viscosity is just right, neither too thick or thin. Flavour, again a little like S.t Bruno only with a touch more complexity: you get a slight floral note but also vanilla and a hint of citrus with a beautiful Virginia/Burley taste. Tongue bite? Even if I suck like a voracious pig it still doesn't occur! Although there's some added flavour it doesn't leave much of a ghost; unless regularly smoked and not regularly cleaned!

Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: like St. Bruno which I love.

A definite four star blend:

Highly recommended.

Pipe Used: Rattrays

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smoke King

19 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2013-12-19		Medium to Strong	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Well I hesitated for the longest time before deciding myself to give Ennerdale a try. But I am glad I did. The tin aroma is not that strong once it has been open for a couple of days. The tobacco is at an ideal humidity level, rubs easily and lights up easily as well. Yes, the taste of almonds and citrus is there. The soapy aroma is more in the background. It packs the right amount of nicotine for me. Smokes dry all the way to the bottom. I love this flake. Seriously. It's like nothing else I have previously tasted and just love it. Not only will I buy some more, but I feel it will become a favorite. Did I say I love it? No? Ok: I love it. ;-)

Pipe Used: Peterson Meerschaum; Peterson Dracula

Age When Smoked: Newly purchased

Purchased From: 4noggins.com

19 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-03-11		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Pleasant

Another love it or hate it blend.

My first experience with Ennerdale Flake was not at all good. I smoked it in a favorite Charatan and found the taste just awful.

After cleaning and reaming a group 4 Ashton, I could hardly believe the difference. Good a first, but as the pipe became seasoned, I was so impressed that I ordered 500 grams on the spot.

For those of you who enjoy a good Scotch, think back to the first time you drank Scotch. You get the idea.

How is it that G&H's best selling flake gets an average of only three stars?

Worth a try!

15 people found this review helpful.

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	Chris66 (11)	2014-08-27		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

Good old fashioned, soapy lakeland, strong flavoured and GOOD. I can taste the flavouring, the soapyness, and yet the natural tobacco flavours still come through. I will be smoking this a lot ! It makes me feel old though, after just one pipe full, I instantly went on E-Bay to but a Harris tweed suit, good stout brogue shoes, and a walking stick. This tobacco is not for the newbies !

Pipe Used: Peterson.

Age When Smoked: Fresh.

Purchased From: Turmeaus.

Similar Blends: What ever those old boys in the country pubs, standing by the stuffed, trout in a box smoked..

12 people found this review helpful.

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	ThePortlyGenie (13)	2013-12-08		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

AGREED: The fragrance/tin aroma is really a bit OTT. I thought that maybe my wife had spilled one of her lavendar or lilac powders! But even then, the tin aroma was not QUITE like anything I've smelled before. If this is "Lakeland Essence' then SO BE IT!! I'm not sure it's useful/meaningful to try and compare it to the aroma of a "toilet cleaner" that >might< have been used to clean the lavatories in public places, as one reviewer asserted!!

What I suggest strongly is that Gawith Hoggarth are not dills when it comes to blending tobacco. I regard them highly for the wisdom and thought they so ably bring to the art!!

BUT - moving on to the actual smoking: The initial lighting phase results in smoke with definite traces of the 'essence' but this seems to taper off quickly. Roughly in inverse ratio is the rise of a somewhat tart, citrus-like "taste" in the nasal passages from retro-halation of the smoke. This is a constant feature for the whole of a bowl - I think this must be the flavouring referred to as "almond" and "fruit flavors" in the description of the blend. It changes to a more "burned" flavour in the last 1/3rd [or - was this caramelised 'vanilla' I was sensing?]. As noted by other reviewers, the virginia component is nicely present. We need no more burley in this one - that would probably 'encourage' a top-heaviness in the casings and further offend the nay-sayers of this blend. There is a subtle hint of Va sweetness detectable for the first 2/3rds of a bowl.

I have no problem with the flavourings or casings - I smoke this blend when I'm in the mood for them. BALANCE is what piping is all about - a good rotation that fits ones temprement and enriches one's being!!

And in wrapping up this review: My own bit of subjectivity to add to the rhetoric over Ennerdale Flake. I feel that EF shows that the wisdom of the "British" tobacco blender lies in his subtlety. The American blender, in a lot of cases, is brash and bold. Just my take as a 'colonial' Aussie from 'down under!'

Pipe Used: Gr3, no bigger than 3/4", deeper bowl is better

Purchased From: Online from SmokingPipes.com

12 people found this review helpful.

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	CarlosGardel (15)	2016-12-30		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

There are so many EM's, so many vanilla ARO's, so many Balkans... But there is only one Ennerdale. True, there are similar blends, but they are all made by GH. Ennerdale is a cornerstone, something unique, something I would badly miss if I could no longer get it.

It is difficult to add something new about this blend. Let me just say that it keeps changing while you smoke, from beginning to end. It also changes subtly after you open the tin.

Does it show I love it? It is by far my favorite.

10 people found this review helpful.

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	p4p4 (59)	2017-11-03		Medium to Strong	Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This is a romantic tobacco for romantic men. Floral-perfumed soapy essences enanche a very good tobacco base. Good burning qualities, full flovour and full taste. Medium to strong nic, but absolutly not overpowering. Not for everyone, because of the perfume (love or hate it) . I love it ! Long lasting in your mouth, absolutly unique. Ghost the pipe, so if you are not a fan of lakelands, use a cob or a cheap pipe to try. I love it too much ! I think every pipe smoker have to to try this flake, and even if dont like it, have to respect it, because of the old tradition of the little manifacture that has to be saved fron the globalized industrial market. Romantic tobacco....absolutly out of time ......

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-01-28		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

I agree with the previous reviewers caution regarding flavored tobaccos and new smokers. This is not your standard tobacco shop aromatic. This is...er... different!

The bag aroma of this one is over the top in its sweetness and "floral-ness". I immediately thought of strong licorice which immediately made me think of Mixture #79. I had a strong bias against this one. However, it surprised me. The flavoring is fairly strong but interesting. It doesn't cover up the tobacco underneath but offers an enhancement to it. It's a little stronger than I usually like and that makes this a wonderful "sometime" tobacco for me... a dessert blend, if you will. Yes, it's soapy, floral, Lakeland - whatever adjective you prefer. Yes, it's heavy in that regard. But don't let that scare you. Try a couple of bowls before you decide, as it really lifted some of my personal biases, which surprised me. Do dedicate a pipe to this if you find it's something you enjoy. This leaves THE most persistent ghost I've ever encountered that two bowls of C&D's Kelly's Coin could not exorcise. And this was a meerschaum pipe! The taste remained on the stem and on my teeth, gums and tongue for a long time. Yet, I found it pleasant.

Highly recommended for the adventurous. Certainly not for everyone but if I am any indication, it's for more people than they believe! This is a great blend - not as much to my taste as other G&H blends, but worthy of an occasional bowl.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	meerkat (64)	2010-02-10		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Well, it's slightly unusual and I can see why some don't like it but I can't help but enjoy the flavouring added to this tobacco. It's thick and heavy yet sweet and cool with floral notes, vanilla, a bit of fruit, nuts, some coconut and a licorace edge.

In terms of flavour and strength you could think of it as a cross between St. Bruno's and Erinmore Flakes but sweeter...and not like either of them...except it is.

I couldn't smoke this everyday but when you want a good dose of (a slightly bizarre) flavour and a decent amount of nicotine you could do alot worse than Ennerdale Flake.

It is inexpensive and readily available, weighed out loose, from many tobacconists in the UK, although I have never seen it sold in a tin. I bought my pouch from an unassuming little newsagents in Kendal. Where the lady behind the counter gave me the opportunity to smell each of the tobaccos they sell along with a precis of thier relative qualities and popularity. Altogether excellent service. I think the shop was called Robinsons or Roberts.

UPDATE...

having recently given up smoking for lent I was taken by suprise by how much I craved this tobacco. It was the only one that really tempted me and my subsequent bowls of it are forcing me to up the rating to four stars.

...(another) UPDATE...

Ok, so my craving has been sated and I can taste this tobacco objectively again. I like the flavour but, to be fair, it's not for everyone. Still, three solid stars for my money.

...(another) UPDATE (again)...

I've been smoking it alot again recently and I love it. Good leaf, good cut, great price and the added flavour gets more and more appealing the more I taste it. This stuff really does it for me. Back up to four stars then.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-03-15		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

This flake is a combination of colors from medium brown to yellow with moisture content conducive to simplifying the rubbing out process which makes filling the pipe very simple and quite convenient. The in bag aroma is of almonds and while present, much less of the typical Lakeland essence than many. It lights easily, burns very cool, even, dry and complete, with no hint of bite. In my humble opinion, this is the light version of Kendal Flake, as its focus is on the Virginia component with much lower nicotine content than the GH&Co offerings that use dark fired leaf.

The almond essence does not interfere with the natural flavor of the leaf, instead it compliments it greatly. The flavor and aroma remain consistent from start to finish, smooth and nutty, rich and sweet. Not truly monochromatic but not complex by any means either. Ennerdale Flake is very well behaved in all aspects, which make it a solid candidate for an all day smoke, indoors or out. This is an excellent choice for those wanting to venture into the Lakeland realm without fear of being overwhelmed or giving up good tobacco flavor.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Kilmarnock Piper (251)	2011-06-05		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I'll give it four stars, though these flavorings might not be for everyone. I was struck smoking this bowl while enjoying a glass of cold Twining's Earl Grey tea on the side, how much the flavorings are similar. They are even more similar when the tobacco is unlit. Earl Grey has Bergamot, and I really don't know if Ennerdale has Bergamot or only gives me this impression due to its own particular array of Lakeland scents. Scents or flavorings? This is a scented flake, but the scents are strong enough here to almost make this an aromatic, though there is not the sticky goopiness of an American aromatic. I can still taste the quality African and South American Virginias under those flowery aromas, and am thankful for that. I really like puffing on this stuff, but then again, I like Lakelands. This flake is even more heavily scented than most Lakelands, but if you like that style, give it a try!

4-17-23 Bought an ounce sample of this to revisit it after twelve years, and after smoking that ounce in two days, turned around and bought the 500 gram box on the next payday. Jarred it, and will also case about five ounces in molasses and coconut extract, and stove it for twelve hours at 200 Fahrenheit, to make a cavendish. Lovely stuff, and though expensive, a good value, because a good-sized bowl lasts a long time. Bergamot...like smoking Twining's Earl Grey!

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Dubinthedam (133)	2010-12-24		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

A full on lakelands, but very sweet and not overly strong, just wonderful.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-06-28		Medium	Extra Strong	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is one of the worst tobacco's that I have had the misfortune of having in my pipe. While the quality of the leaf is excellent, I can't say the same for the taste. This flake is pure unadulterated soapy perfume.

The funny thing is that it is not necessarily the soapy perfumed taste and aroma that is so offensive. In fact, I generally have no big problems with a bit of soap. What I do have problems with is a conglomeration of flavorings layered one on top of another to such a degree that as a whole, the blend becomes awash in a sea of classless unidentifiable disgustingness.

I normally can find SOMETHING good to say about most tobaccos. This one is different though. It is one of the very few baccys that I felt compelled to throw away. I know that there are many who enjoy this flake. I don't.......at all.

Tobaccoreviews rating : 1 out of 4 stars

Personal rating : 1 out of 10 stars

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Darth 69 (117)	2009-01-30		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I had originally just passed this tobacco up since I'm not fond of vanilla and almond flavorings in tobacco. But, I was in the mood for a Lakeland floral blend and the reviews here persuaded me to try it. I was pleasantly suprised. The tin aroma was wonderful, profoundly floral and perfumed while not unpleasantly soapy. The vanilla and almond are in the back seat, more so rounding out the light sweatness of the blend. A good analogy of this blend is a cross between St. Bruno (or Condor for that matter) and Murray's Erinmore. I suspect that the wonderful perfumed agent is the citrus bergamot that flavors tea for Earl Grey. I was also suprised being a predominately virgina blend that is was cool enough without a sharp bite. I'm going to stock up and cellar this for my smoking rotation. A fantastic tobacco from Gawith & Hoggarth that has one me over.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	BostonPipe (84)	2004-07-31		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

The first time smoking this in the house I was pleasantly surprised by members of my family telling me how much they liked the scent. My youngst son said it reminded him of "Grandpas" pipe tobacco.

Considering I lost my "Pipe Smoking Buddy" a few years ago, this comment instantly ensured it's addition into my regular rotation.

Like all blends by this Great English Tobacco House, the flavorings, (or if your prefer, flavOURings), enhance the high quality tobacco that they use in their mixtures.

Easy to light and keep lit, the flavor ran consistent the length of the bowl. The taste is a complex mix of rich, sweet, floralry, fruity. Just a really pleasant experience.

It burns to a grey/white dry dottle.

A Nice Smoke.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Calamiti (86)	2016-02-16		Medium	Extra Strong	Extra Full	Strong

I'm generally a VAPer/Dark Fire Cured/Kentucky guy with a passion for extra strong and extra-full-bodied mixtures so I didn't think I'd love this flowery concoction. And I loved it from the first puff.

It reminds indeed of granny's perfumes. Exactly because the perfumes of old were made not of synthetic chemicals like nowadays but of the same set of high quality natural oils and essences as found in the topping of this blend. Ennerdale is a world away from those gooey, chemical-laden Danish, German or American aromatics. And it's good sweet natural Virginia that you taste in the 2nd half of the bowl.

Ennerfale is really full-bodied, its flavour and aroma are full to the fullest, which I rarely find in pipe tobaccos. That's why I love Ennerdale as much as my strongest and most pungent Periques, Darkies and Kentuckies.

Pipe Used: Parker Zulu

Age When Smoked: New

7 people found this review helpful.

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	Stefanos (222)	2016-12-27		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Wow! This is fantastic stuff! Tin note is exquisite, perfumed, intense, floral. This is high quality aromatization... First light brought an old uncle to my mind. He was rich, a bon viveur, always well dressed with his cologne and things... He used to drive a Mercedes coupe with leather seats and he took me for a drive once in a while as a child. The aroma of this tobacco brought to my mind the aroma inside that car. The tobacco lights very easily and stays lit while burning evenly to a white ash. It has medium+ strength and you can taste the tobacco as well, especially during the last third of the bowl where both Virginias and nutty Burley are evident. This is stuff of very high quality in both the tobacco and the added aromas. Now, I really cannot understand how anyone would not like this tobacco but after all de gustibus...

Does it ghost the pipe? Most certainly, yes...

Similar Blends: Much headier aromatization than Kendal Cream and better burning qualities..

6 people found this review helpful.

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	pinko (52)	2016-07-14		Medium	Very Strong	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Ennerdale Flake is the king of English style aromatics. It's heavily flavored with almond and various perfumes, but somehow there's excellent tobacco flavor paired with the Lakeland essence.

It burns remarkably cool and is ready to smoke, bulk or tin, as soon as you open the package. It also burns slowly - a bowl of Ennerdale will give a sweet, perfumed smoke for a long, long time.

It deserves all the love and all the hate it gets - if you like this style of floral, nutty aromatic it's the best in the business. If you hate it, there is a lot to hate. I found it an acquired taste, it took maybe half a tin before I knew I was a Lakeland fiend. Once you're hooked, though, there is no substitute for Ennerdale.

Pipe Used: lakeland dedicated pipes

Age When Smoked: fresh - 6 months

6 people found this review helpful.

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	Choctaw (7)	2015-07-24		Mild	Very Strong	Overwhelming	Very Strong

The tobaccos used in this blend are unqustionably top-quality. Still, I must say that product, to my taste buds and olfactory senses, is truly vile. It is the most horrible smoking experience imaginable. I heard one reiviewer liken Ennerdale to the deodorizing pucks found in men's urinals. Spot-on! With this said, I readily acknowledge that many people like Ennerdale. I cannot imagine why, but I respect their opinions. I'll give the blend one star based on the high quality of leaf used.

Pipe Used: Drug store pipe

Age When Smoked: New-Fresh

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars

Similar Blends: Urinal Deodorizer.

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	BadgerPiper (3)	2015-07-20		Medium	Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

Having been a fan of PipesandCigar’s Lakeland Brickle, I decided to pick up a new blend that had a healthy dose of Lakeland topping. I have a limited supply of Lakeland Brickle, and so far, I don’t see it being reproduced, so a replacement is needed. Hearing positive recommendations about Ennerdale, I decided to purchase a few ounces of it on a whim on IPSD 2015.

Since Lakeland blends have a notorious reputation on ghosting a pipe, I picked out a cob, rubbed the flake out, and wandered out to my writing hole to try out the blend while working on my novel. The blend itself was quite easy to light and get going, so it didn’t require much drying time at all. I was able to pack my pipe and take it out right away for a test run.

Upon lighting up, I could clearly taste the Lakeland topping. If you don’t like the perfume taste and scent of Lakeland blends, then you probably won’t like this at all. Me though, I quite enjoyed it. I settled into a steady rhythm of contently puffing away on my cob while enjoying the blend. The flavor remained strong through the entire bowl until the tobacco burned to a fine white ash. I was sad when the bowl ended, which is always a sign of a quality blend in my book.

Leaving my writing hole to go in the house for a few minutes, I returned back outside and took in a whiff of the evening air. Even from my stairs I could distinctly smell the room note of Ennerdale from a considerable distance from my writing hole. It reminded me of those perfumes in cartoons that would turn into a wispy hand and lead a character back to the source by the nose. Likewise, Ennerdale had me under its spell, and off to Ebay I marched to purchase a pipe I could singularly devote to it, as well as a few more ounces on my next online order from PipesandCigars.com.

So now I know the wondrous flake that is Ennerdale, and its become an entrenched blend in my weekly rotation. While I will continue seeking out similar Lakeland blends, Ennerdale undoubtedly will be a hard act to follow.

Pipe Used: Corn Cob/Jobey Billiard

Age When Smoked: A few months

Purchased From: pipesandcigars.com

Similar Blends: G&H Glengarry Flake; Kendal Plug.

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	Smoke_Ring (158)	2013-07-24		Mild	Medium	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Ennerdale Flake [Lakeland Flavor];

Star Rating = 3.5;

Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst;

Pouch Note = 9;

Room Note = 9;

Flavor = 9;

Bite = 9;

Burn = 9;

After Taste = 9;

Raw Score = 54;

Rated Percentage = 90%;

Comment = Smooth, Mild, this has the famous Lakeland Floral Rose like Flavor, No Bite, Slight After Taste

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	kg0mz (54)	2009-03-21		Medium	Medium	Full	Pleasant

In the tin, Ennerdale is a soft flake, easy to wad or rub out. It is dark but mottled, and it has a sweet Virginia aroma plus the Lakeland District peculiar trait. Just the right amount of moisture for me. This stuff remains cool and dry requiring little attention. The Ennerdale Virginia is gentle on my throat. It has a medium body with adequate nicotine. It cannot bite. I prefer to go right from the tin to the pipe. Rubbing and drying seem to remove the highlights.

Initially, the "soap" is undeniable (not offensive to me), neither is a peppery spice and sweet Virginia. Alternately creeping up the stem: a musty-leathery-woodsy note, a fruity sweetness, a bitter-sweet nuttiness, a tangy citrus, and peat. The "soap" dissipates. To me the remarkable characteristic is the sweet Virginia with fruit, nuts, and vanilla. As advertised.

I have not encountered a more pleasant tasting and soothing Lakeland. I would not smoke it all day, but I have not found a tobacco I would want to smoke all day. Highly recommended for the Lakeland-tolerant Virginia lover.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-02-23		Medium	Extra Strong	Overwhelming	Tolerable

I've smoked many dozens of all kind of tobaccos and this is definitely the worst by a long shot. I never had to throw away any tobacco but this one is going straight to the chemical waste bin. This stuff is so incredibly disgusting ... I just smoked about a fifth of a not too large bowl and the taste keeps haunting my tastebuds. I can only compare the taste to having your mouth washed with soap. Brrrr!

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	Briar Piper (89)	2018-11-15		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Does not taste like soap, it tastes like lotion or shampoo smells. It is not the most highly scented of Gawith and Hoggarth's flakes by any means, but does remind me of my favorite nasal snuff, which is quite possibly the most heavily perfumed nasal snuff in the world, Gawith and Hoggarth's "Almond." As with the snuff, the flake is almond flavored, not scented, not with amaretto as in the snuff, but with the same almond scent you find in shampoos and lotions. As with apricot kernals/cyanides, not everyone can taste nor smell this particular almond if they lack the right gene. I can; however two of my neighbors can only detect the perfumes which are thrown in on top of the almond, which is exactly what is done on the amazing almond snuff. However it should have been amaretto, as the snuff has, not almond as the flake has, so that everyone could taste it. If it was, it would be my favorite flake from G&H. But the taste of almond shampoo is not my first choice. Still recommended as a great social and weekend smoke, but I prefer the more heavily floral offerings which are actually "soapy."

Pipe Used: Various

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	GESJr (8)	2018-04-04		Medium to Strong	Strong	Extra Full	Very Pleasant

Let me start by saying I enjoy Ennerdale Flake so greatly, I dedicated an entire pipe in my collection to it. Of course, that is also to say I basically had to buy a new pipe to smoke this long-term because it WILL ghost on you something fierce, but it's so worth it, at least to me. I will add Ennerdale is not for everyone, but it is a great way to open the doors to the admittedly niche but oh so tasty world of Lakeland flakes which are actually scented, similar to a perfume or potpourri, instead of topped with a casing - named for the Lakes District of England. My understanding is this 'scenting' is achieved by spraying the leaves with flavored oils prior to pressing them into flakes, and then adding similarly-flavored oils to the steam press prior to aging for the bouquet of flavors to marry. Amazing, unique stuff, and Ennerdale is the best of them all, in my opinion.

Ennerdale Flake is not an 'Aromatic' in the traditional sense, and I actually classify it much closer to a Virginia blend than an Aromatic. The strong emphasis on the specific varietals in the description from GHC is not without merit for this exact reason: the scented oils imbue the leaves with light flavoring, but it's not overpowering - the natural essence of the exotic Virginia's used in this blend shine through as the prime notes on your palette, and the imbued scents accentuate and add depth to the overall bouquet.

The Ennerdale experience is much akin to drinking a high-quality flavored Gin, like Hendricks Gin: the Juniper berries are the clear center, but the added cucumber & rose which makes Hendricks unique are strong supporters making for a fantastic experience, especially for lovers of classic Gin. In the same way, the sun cured Virginia from Malawi is the prime spice note; while not a similar flavor as Perique, it gives a similar effect on the blend a primary flavor. The sun-cured Malawi is smoky, woody, and slightly vanilla sweet. It's supported by the wealth of strong, aged Virginia in the blend providing a warm, almost grassy or hay-like flavor with notes of sugar, sea salt, and vinegar. THEN comes the clear almond & rose notes with a bit of orchid & citrus on the finish.

What a mountain of flavor; it can be a lot to take in at first, but keep a cool smoke going, and you are sure to experience many of these notes in different combinations with each puff with a good amount of body to back it up. Unlike many pipe tobaccos which have consistent flavor profiles throughout a bowl, I notice Ennerdale is more like a cigar in how the taste ebbs & flows; it builds. Most importantly, the almond & rose flavoring, which stand out nice & pronounced at the beginning of the bowl, become muted the longer you smoke, giving way to those high-quality Virginia leaves. This is another characteristic of Lakeland flakes; the added scents are not intended to mask mediocre tobacco, but enhance good leaves. In this way, Ennerdale is a meal where the potatoes compliment the steak, and the after taste of all this is almost intoxicating - especially if you are pairing a bowl of this blend with a glass of Hendricks Gin on the rocks (and I recommend you do!).

I must also highlight the smoking characteristics as this blend requires a little patience in the beginning. Whether in the tin or bulk, some rubbing out will likely be required, and it can be difficult to get lit or smoke a bit hot right off the light. Patience is key as only a bit of extra work right at the first/false light and for a few minutes after will yield the smoker a sublimely cool smoke with minimal relights (I find rubbing the flake out first will also minimize relights, but this is my general experience with all flake-cut blends). As mentioned, the Lakeland scenting process does lend this blend to ghost, and a Meerschaum or Morta (Bog Oak) is recommended if you do not want the next few bowl to taste of almond & rose. Eventually, you may end-up going my route & dedicating a pipe to the blend - you will not be disappointed if you do.

A former co-worker of mine at the Briar Patch in Sacramento, CA often remarked of Ennerdale Flake as the "Monkey Roses" blend - even writing it on my bulk bags from time to time. "Monkey Roses" highlights the mix of earthy & floral notes in this blend's bouquet, and I always saw it as a testament to how evocative & illustrative this particular mixture can be. A rare Lakeland gem among so many grains of Virginia sand. Enjoy!

Pipe Used: Vuillard Barrister Diplomat

Age When Smoked: Fresh, bulk & tin

Purchased From: Briar Patch

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	gunner525 (66)	2015-04-07		Mild	Extra Strong	Overwhelming	Tolerable

I saw some positive reviews on this blend, so I picked up a tin. Worst decision I've ever made!

First of all it's very wet in the tin, typical of most Gawaith blends. It requires quite a bit of drying time.

After it dried out it loaded alright. It did take a bit to get a good char and true light on it.

The burn was kind of hot and a bit uneven.

As for the flavor, well, if you ever wanted to know what those little soaps in the urinal taste like then give this blend a try. The only flavor I detected was an awful nasty soap flavor. If you swore a lot as a kid this will probably give you nightmarish flashbacks. What's worse is that nasty taste lingers on your tongue for a day or so afterwards. It totally ruined anything I ate or drank during that time.

Another word to the wise, this will ghost your bowl like no other. I've alcohol cleaned the pipe I had it in twice and there's still a bit of a lingering soapy nastiness to it. I'm hoping I can just blast it with some pungent strong VaPers and completely eradicate it. If you feel brave enough to try this blend I'd strongly recommend using a corn cob to do so. I wish I had. I would've just thrown that cob away and bought another one.

Clearly Lakeland blends are not for me. Consequently I would not recommend them to anyone else.

Pipe Used: Savinelli Caramella 920KS unfortunately

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: www.smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: Dial or Dawn dish soap.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-11-08		Medium	Medium	Medium	Very Pleasant

I love reading reviews from people who so dislike a product they need to insult other pipe smokers just to feel better. Some go so far as to continue buying blends from the companies that make the offending smoke in hopes, I suppose, that they might once again be so relieved in public. Reminds me of the guy who kept hitting himself in the head with a hammer because it felt so good when he stopped.

But, once again, I must digress. Ennerdale is great! I can see the comparison to Kendal Flake but Ennerdale has the almond note and Kendal doesn't seem to. There's also to me a distinct toffeeosity to the smoke as soon as the flowers burn off. That's usually about a third into the bowl. From there on out, I don't get much of the, um, 'TEF's' (I'm glad to admit, that's not my term). It is Flavored, but not nearly as much as say, 1792, Cannon plug or even Erinmore. Lights and smokes well even when a little too wet for my liking. Plus, more comments than I can remember on the great room note (I couldn't care less) and Nicotine! Highly Recommended!

P.s. I enjoy this most while ironing my bloomers in a freshly starched camiknicker, extra powder. Anyone got a problem with that? Go find yourself some crumpet! (Bridge for sale)

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	dbl-bbl (45)	2017-05-05		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Admittedly I've not tried the SG or GH & Co. blends with high doses of the Lakeland Florals ... however the blends I have tried without LF have been quite darn good. I consider Ennerdale Flake my first step into the "flower garden". The tin note reeks of quality Virginia's from around the globe, melded with some Burley, and a medium floral note reminiscent of geraniums. The initial char light can be rather difficult if the flake is not sufficiently dried nor rubbed out. When finally lit there is a release of that slight soapy/flowery taste characteristic of the LF blends (so I'm told) ... yet it doesn't seem to last very long. Quite to my surprise & enjoyment the ensuing smoke translates into a heavenly sweet & flavorful experience. As a child, my dear ole Momma would keep a bar of soap in my mouth with regularity for being a "potty mouth" .... I now understand she was really just training me up to handle LF-type blends later in life!

Pipe Used: Briars, Meerschaums, Cobs

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

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	Gentleman Zombie (729)	2016-06-29		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Was gifted an ample sample of this by a good friend who really loves this flake.

This one surprised me. Not only by it's flavor, but by how much I ended up liking it. I was expecting to choke on granny's perfume and the initial few puffs nearly filled those expectations. Then the Lakeland calmed down and a very nice nutty flavor began building. By mid bowl it was more nutty than floral and I found myself really enjoying it. The nuttiness has more than one source. Part topping, part Burley, and if my taste buds are accurate there is also a little from the Virginias. All subsequent bowls of this flake were more enjoyable as it seems to be one of those blends that grows on you. A very nice smoke. Not quite 4 stars for me, but it may get there if I keep smoking it. Right now 3.5

Body is medium to strong. Taste is medium to full. Flavoring is mild to medium although medium to mild may be more accurate as that's how it smokes. Burns very well.

Pipe Used: Ropp cutty, MM Dwarf, MM Dagner poker

Age When Smoked: unknown

Purchased From: gifted

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	Otis56 (31)	2015-08-26		Mild	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

With out a doubt true pipe smoking nirvana. A pipe tobacco blend fit for the gods. Every time I smoke a bowl of this fine mixture I feel at peace with life and the universe. The almond, vanilla, floral, rum and mixture of other scents. Just takes me to somewhere else. Somewhere where humans are kind and help one another, somewhere where life is a little slower and kinder. I want to go fishing. Or sit in a lavender field and listen to nature. If you don't like this mixture I understand. If you like this mixture as I do. I also understand. A very complex blend not for everyone. Peace.

Pipe Used: Peterson standard billiard

Age When Smoked: ?

Purchased From: 4noggins

Similar Blends: Really nothing like it..

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	Perdurabo (26)	2015-04-19		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

First let me say that this tobacco is flavored with almond oil or extract. I bought some almond cookies at Christmas, couldn't figure out what the flavor and scent reminded me of. Until I opened my jar of Ennerdale flake. Almond Cookies! So the tin description is correct...almond!

Ennerdale comes In a broken flake wrapped in a plastic bag inside the tin. The tin note is Almond oil, with scents of lavender, tonquin bean, and bergamot. These flavors show themselves throughout the bowl. Very creamy and enjoyable. The Virginia tobaccos are extremely flavorful with hints of baked goods, with the mouth feel of burley. At times I can sense a Fruit Punch flavor near the bottom of the bowl. The flake never bites and the nicotine stays at a mild to medium, depending how fast you smoke.

I cannot recommend Ennerdale Flake enough.

Pipe Used: Cobs and Briar

Age When Smoked: 8months

Purchased From: PipesandCigars.com

Similar Blends: Almond cookies:).

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	fr_tom (393)	2014-01-29		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

From the description, this tobacco does not sound like my thing. I have to say I enjoyed it, and I would smoke it again. I am almost done with a 25 g sample. I rub it out as a ball between my palms and let it dry a little before smoking it.

This presents as a high quality Virginia with a little burley for body. There are citrus, vanilla and almond notes the description predicted. I did not get any of the floral others mention, but there is a quality to it and the combination of flavors that is hard to describe.

It is a medium/full flavor, and the toppings work quite well. They are tasty and well balanced and don't overpower the tobacco experience. This is a high quality aromatic that delivers. I recommend it.

Edit: 8/17 I seem to have acquired taste for this. I bought a half kilo and am working my way through it. That makes it a 3.5 on the rating scale for me.

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	Susanna Hoffs (74)	2010-05-08		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

Ahhhh!.... This reminds me of the first whiffs I caught as a youngster as the old boys would walk by, and I was caught in their slipstreams of swirling blue smoke!!

I'm no tobacco snob nor to that matter do I feel the need to spend more than £50 on a pipe. This stuff, whilst admittedly having a soapy nature to it, the almondy, rummy, vanilla, and liquorice aromas produced by this billowing blend are captivating..

It's a nice run of the mill, 'what you smell is what you get blend'. If you're a tobacco snob, and are looking to inanely dissect every atom of the smoke, the flavour and the nuances of this blend, until the very laws of oral-factory physics have been re-defined........In your own head. Then you'll probably call this a boring plain smoke, with an overpowering aroma...

Just as well that I'm smoking it and enjoying it soley for myself and not you then isn't it!!

Huzza!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-09-10		Medium	Strong	Full	Tolerable to Strong

I've tried several GH flakes, and picked this one up out of sheer curiosity, somewhat because of the name that reminded me of the laughably horrible British TV program "Emmerdale Farm" and because of the favorable reviews here. This should be a decent flake, and you may like it.

But for me, this was the first flake made by any lake district blender in which I just couldn't find something to love, or even like---and in fact, I intensely _dislike_ this blend.

Is this made by a reputable blender? Absolutely.

Is it made from quality tobacco? Um, I'm pretty sure.

Does it taste like regurgitated cheap rum punch? Well, unfortunately, to me, yes.

Despite what must be decent leaf here, the topping is so fruity and almost poisonous to the taste that it is overwhelming and noxious. I think everybody must have had this experience once or twice with some topped flake blend, and ennerdale must just be my personal kryptonite.

I would still encourage any brave lakeflake smoker to give the stuff a try---it may be just what you were looking for. As for me, I'll stick to the BCF and SG's Kendal Cream and never touch another bottle of Malibu ever again, no matter what.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2002-09-07		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium	Tolerable to Strong

I always scratch my head when I read GH's statement that this is their best-selling blend by a wide margin, but then again Condor sells well in Europe. My biggest problem with Ennerdale Flake is that it is just loaded with Traditional English Flavors (TEFs). "Soapy" isn't really the description; "Floral" comes closer. I detect a strong Rose scent, among others, & I can't stand Rose. As with MacBaren Virginia #1, I lament that GH chose to flavor this, because the underlying tobacco, when you can taste it, is of high quality and quite delicious.

I happily traded this away. With GH Brown Flake, Glengarry, Scottish Flake, CR Flake and others, there is just no reason to smoke Ennerdale. If you choose to do so, try it in a cob, 'cause it will cling to your briar or meerschaum for a long time.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2002-04-01		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

This is my first review on tobacco reviews and my first experience with flake. Since re-kindling my interest in pipe smoking (my cigar habit had gotten too expensive), I have been experimenting with several different brands and blends, looking for that ever-elusive "Holy Grail of Pipe Tobacco". GH & Co.'s Ennerdale Flake may not be the Holy Grail, but it darned close. As previous reviewers noted, the flakes are a light to medium brown with quite a bit of gold flecks present. As I opened the bag, I'm stuck with a wonderful "floral" aroma, somewhat like roses mixed in with almonds. The scent is quite stiking and not at all what I expected when I first opened the pouch. I pull out some of the flakes and rub them out rather coarsely (again, my first flake experience) and pack them into a brand new Jensen freehand Dublin I just purchased at the same tobacco shop. Lighting was easy and the tobacco burned like a dream. Being fairly new to pipe smoking, I have a tendency to smoke a little hot, but both the pipe and ambrosia inside stayed cool and burned evenly. I did have to relight a couple of times (because of my newness to flake?), but the tobacco burned clean to the bottom of the bowl with the first puff being as heavenly as the last without the slightest hint of bite. The rose and almond taste are very apparent in this blend. I also detect a slight hint of vanilla flavor. It is mildly sweet (and pleasanty so and the room aroma is heavenly. I have read that this is GH & Co's best-selling flake, and the reason is very apparent to me after sampling this tobacco. If you're an English blend fan who wants to try something with an aromatic quality to it, then I highly recommned picking some of this stuff up!

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	Klaus_75 (6)	2022-04-15		Medium to Strong	Very Strong	Full	Pleasant

Despite my best efforts it looks like I am a Lakeland fan. Had hoped I wouldn’t be so I could just focus on more easily obtained tobaccos but St Bruno set me on the path and Ennerdale confirms it.

Tin note is rather unique…floral, almond and grassy..flakes are a beautiful orange color. Get a fair bit of the floral on light up but it quickly drops off into the background. Mostly i just taste sweet, a little fruity and almond in this. The floral weaves throughout but I only ever found it overbearing when I pushed too hard, then the floral would become harsh and come to the foreground. If sipped, however, the floral just kind of wafted around and did it’s part.

While strong the flavors seem to compliment rather than eradicate the flavor of the tobacco. There really is quite a bit of ingenuity that had to have gone into the toppings and how they would interplay with the base tobaccos.

In short Ennerdale will be sharing space on the Desert island with St Bruno; and now if you will excuse me I have to go start structuring disposable income around tobacco drops from Merry Old England.

Pipe Used: Medico Rhodesian

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Tobaccopipes

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	Pikey Mick (49)	2020-06-03		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm’d; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm’d; But thy eternal summer shall not fade Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest; Nor shall Death brag thou wander’st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou growest: So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee

I am convinced that the bard must be talking about Ennerdale Flake when he wrote this work. I remember going through the jars at my local tobacconists and when my nose found this one I almost passed out with joy! The jar note is intoxicating, good Virginia's with a floral aroma, almond, tonquin and ripe green fruit. The flake rubs out easily and requires a soupcon of drying just to allow the tobacco to breathe a little. I have a Duncan Delta that used to belong to my dad (he used to smoke Condor and Erinmore flake) so it's well seasoned with that perfumey scent and I have dedicated it solely for my Lakelands. I pack and light using the Frank method as I find taking your time to get the bowl going pays off big time with this tobacco. The Lakeland sauce is evident for the first third of the bowl and prepares your palate for the rest of the bowl in the same way a good port delivers. After the first third the floral take a more background role and the sweetness of the Virginia and nutty Malawi come through. The final third of the bowl and the tonquin adds a liquorice note that marries with the nuttiness. Burns clean all the way to the bottom of the bowl. I find the whole experience of a bowl of Ennerdale is like walking through a garden where you get the scent of the flowers hits you first, then the smell of freshly mown grass and finally the organic smell of the compost at the bottom of the garden. If I had to choose one tobacco to last me a lifetime then this would definitely be the one. Goes well with Whittards Regal blend tea with a slice of lemon and a spot of honey, or a large gin and tonic. Stunning.

Pipe Used: Duncan Delta

Age When Smoked: I always have a jar well stocked

Purchased From: GQ tobaccos

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	HabaneroHardy (403)	2020-03-30		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild	Unnoticeable

I was looking at about a half dozen or so sample baggies that I had and came across this one except this one was marked 3 ounces, so apparently, I bought this one, jarred it, kept some out to smoke and forgot all about it. This was many moons ago. What was left in the baggie was bone dry but the compulsive part of me wants to smoke these bags up as there really isn’t enough to jar and on top of that I have no idea where this particular jar is and just want to be done with it. Maybe some of you can understand. TMTRN (too much tobacco right now). I put some of this in my Ukrainian Pear Pipe that my girlfriend bought me that I use for aromatics. Probably due to the excessive drying period I found this one to be mildly fragrant with a slight almond flavor and on occasion the Lakeland perfume taste. If I can ever find my jar, I will smoke more but this as it stands now was not too bad. I normally do not care for the botanical oils, floral, perfumes of G&H but this one ain’t half bad. I rated this mild due to it being bone dry and I am sure it has lost some of its essence.

Pipe Used: Ukrainian Pear Pipe

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	Lingo (39)	2019-03-19		Medium	Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Am not into aromatics/flavoured so my bias is obvious: I just did not like it, fullstop.

Some objective and neutral thoughts: the virginias used are excellent indeed, I love the little sugar white stains when I open a tin, they mean a good amount of Virginias and an honest time of perfect storage. The look is nice, the leaves are humid just right and the color is just what I like to see when I think of dark VAs. It packs quite easily, the flake is an easy one to tame once rubbed. Though, you need to love flowers to like this tobacco. Flowers, almonds, vanilla, rhum, Lakeland soap, nuts and -if you really sip slowly and your buds don’t get too stunnied by flowers- finally some leaf taste! (But, wait... wasn’t there burley in here?? Very little, if none, detected by my buds, probably too much used to stronger burleys/kentucky).

As for all soaps...ahem...flavoured weeds: don’t use your everyday favourite pipes for this, as you’ll regret it -and resmoke it- for a long time! My single star goes for the natural tobacco lovers ;)

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	BROBS (67)	2018-01-17		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I wasn't sure if I would like the Lakeland Essence after reading so many descriptions making it out to be the bane of men and the epitome of "granny" tastes / smells. Turns out I love the stuff. This tobacco rubs out fairly easily, and once rubbed out I feel it's at the right point to smoke. Lights after a few tries.. typical flake behavior, and then you are greeted with a smooth, delicious flavor. The tobacco flavor is good, but the toppings/scents work perfectly with it to deliver a smoke that gets the job done but doesn't leave the room note of a cigar. The best way I can describe the room note is "classy" or "cologne-like". Even my wife somewhat approves so I think I've found a tobacco that I will keep cellared and buy again and again.

Pipe Used: Vauen, Calabresi

Age When Smoked: just arrived

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

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	Matsutake Slayer (11)	2017-05-24		Medium to Strong	Very Strong	Very Full	Tolerable to Strong

Well, I finally met a tobacco that I could not smoke. It's composition seems to be equal parts mothballs, rotting camel-hair and shredded cadaver, seasoned with lavender soap and embalming fluid, pressed and aged in the body-cavity of a possum, left in the road for a winter.

I would give the tin away, but I don't dislike any other pipers enough to foist it upon them, alas.

Begone, foul weed!

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Dan from Brum (2)	2016-07-06		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I'll keep things brief.

As a new(ish) pipe smoker I was looking for a bacca that wouldn't blow my socks off but that I could enjoy at my leisure without a challenge. This tobacco delivers.

It smells wonderful from the tin/bag. Sweet and floral but not synthetic or soapy. Slightly oily to the touch but not damp like some other aros. Breaks up with a little bit of effort and packs nicely. Lights without too much encouragement and, if looked after properly, will burn to a fine white ash with very little 'gurgle'.

Taste. Naturally sweet Virginias predominately coming through, with coffee/nutty/hay undertones. Tongue bite absolutely minimal (I'm sure that if I was a more seasoned smoker this would be none existent). The flavoring is noticeable but does not adulterate the tobacco in any way and the quality shines through, this is neither cheap or nasty.

May require a few relights if you attempt to write a review whilst smoking. Burns easily with lots of thick white smoke. At risk of sounding cliché, cool with no hot bowl or acrid tang.

A nice introduction for the new/intermediate smoker, but with enough substance and quality to please the veteran. Recommended.

Pipe Used: Blakemar Briars squat panel bulldog

Age When Smoked: Three months

Purchased From: GQ tobaccos

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	OsborneCox (4)	2016-03-17		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I'd been smoking and cellaring Bob's Chocolate and Sam's Chocolate flake for a while. I found myself craving the Lakeland floral flavor more and more, and decided to give Ennerdale a try, having read it had a heavy splash of the sauce.

When my first 4oz bag arrived I could smell it through the shipping box. A vague reek of tutti frutti and flowers. Opening the box filled my kitchen with the scent. It smelled like a combination of Fruit Stripe and Juicy Fruit gum plus a healthy dose of Love's Baby Soft.

It tastes like it smells for the first portion of the bowl - Fruit Stripe/Juicy Fruit and Love's Baby Soft. I never in my life thought I would willingly smoke something in a pipe that smells/tastes like Ennerdale, except for the Chocolate Flakes I smoke exclusively non-aromatics, but ohhhh man... I absolutely adore it. I'm very sensitive to artificial flavorings, and nothing in the topping tastes fake, I can tell it's all from essential oils. The topping pushes the boundaries of cloying and overdone but stops right there and gradually gives way to the sweetness of the Virginias and Burley. And my lady loves the way it smells. Ennerdale has earned kitchen privileges (with vent fan).

I don't smoke it all day, but I smoke it every day. I would almost dare to call it my favorite. I absolutely understand how Lakeland florals are a love/hate thing. I am firmly in the "love" camp.

Pipe Used: MM Country Gentleman, big freehand Dublin

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: SmokingPipes.com

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	Jorge Soler (203)	2015-11-27		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

I usually hate aromatics, but not this particular one (and not any of Gawith & Hoggarth's for what it matters). This is a classic Ennerdale/Lakeland flake that comprises burley and virginia tobaccos. These flakes are not as strong as Condor or St. Bruno, but they are rich and full of flavour. The floral essence so characteristic of most of the Lakelands is quite apparent, but not overtly sweet. The tin note is difficult to describe, but it sort of reminds me to Imperial Leather. I find this blend quite pleasing as a whole, so I shall give it 4 stars.

Purchased From: GQ Tobaccos

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	Steerpike (156)	2006-05-28		Mild to Medium	Extra Strong	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Having enjoyed some of the other scented flakes, and reading that this was among the most richly flavoured, I decided to try it. I was expecting to enjoy it (I rather like the perfumed, slightly soapy edge to some of these tobaccos, it's very distinctive). However, on opening the pouch and smelling it, I was struck by an uncomfortable feeling of dread... It smelled like cheap perfume, fairy liquid and toilet cleaner all rolled into one! There was little aroma of tobacco detectable, nor could I smell any almond or vanilla. It just smelled like artlessy mixed essential oils, mostly lavender.

I decided to smoke it anyway (I had to try it), and on lighting it, the main taste was of lavender, with a hint of incense. I hoped this would fade into the background, as with other scented flakes like Erinmore. But no, it just got stronger, and otherwise remained unchanged throughout a 2 hour smoke. My mouth felt like it was coated in lavender oil and soap, which I didn't much enjoy. There was no flavour of tobacco, or of almonds or vanilla, just soap. Worse still, after smoking it, the flavour hung around in my mouth for hours. I couldn't even taste pure hot pepper sauce!

In fairness, it must be good quality tobacco, for it lit with ease, burned cool, slow and without a hint of bite, and required few relights. It must appeal to those who like heavily perfumed tobaccos, to such an extent that they no longer care much for the tobacco. Personally, I enjoy Erinmore flake (Piquantly fruity), St Bruno (rich and full, the sweetness is complemented by the hint of bergamot oil) and Conniston Cut Plug (rich and deep, with just a hint of perfume) but to me, the flavouring in this is wildly excessive. Did their hands slip at the blenders? Is this a bad batch? I don't think I will risk my palate finding out. As for the wife rating:

'Often my husband asks me to take a sniff of his tobacco in the pouch/tin and tell him what I think it smells like. After a few long draws of this tobacco, I can confirm that it smells exactly like the cleaning fluids used to clean the public toilets in Addenbrokes' Hospital, Cambridge (I used to work there). I consider myself quite a laid-back non-smoking partner, and I usually enjoy the smell of pipe tobacco. But this stuff was FOUL! Wifes of all unsuspecting pipe smokers - beware!'

And she really likes the smell of Latakia!

-------------------------------UPDATE----------------------------- I've actually started to love this tobacco. I smoke it quite regularly. I think the scent takes a little getting used to, is all, then you're hooked. It smokes so well!

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	JimPM (155)	2023-04-27		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

From time to time, I am reminded that in life, the purity of truth often falls victim to the existence of popular myths. These myths can be so pervasive in distilling unfounded opinions that they become the commonly accepted reality concerning a matter in question. The tragedy of it all is, to a large extent, it is easier for us to pass on mere uninformed judgments versus acquiring an objective perspective for ourselves. Only through the pangs or possible discomfort of factual experience and direct observation can one’s personalized truth be obtained justly. Do consider that point the next time you decide to accept something at face value that has been told to you, especially concerning a pipe tobacco.

And now we have the legendary Ennerdale, a representative Virginia centric offering from the famous Lakeland area of Great Britain. Arriving from Gawith Hoggarth & Co., this hard-to-find aromatic tobacco brings a notable assortment of select Virginian strains from the growing beds of South America and Africa. Influenced by a flavorful bath that seeps of that controversial floral Lakeland essence, almond extract, fruit-based dressings, and a spritzing of spiritous rum, Ennerdale stands as one of the firm’s most favored productions. With a modest measure, the manufacturer has added an unassertive portion of basic Burley within the recipe, which most likely facilitates the optimum absorption and therefore experienced vibrance of the noted top-coatings.

As a typical flake configuration, Ennerdale shows an exceedingly impressive representation of thin well-manicured strips of finely pressed tobaccos. Ornately striated, this handsome submission projects a waxen palette of moving, interspersed hues that build up to a credible dimensional effect. Modeling a wealth of aged processing, the flakes mirror an almost tree bark-like appearance as a carefully constructed brindling of tinsels, strings, and hairs ranging from bright yellow, taupe, fawn, olive gray, chocolates, and deeply darkened fermented browns form its visual opulence. The tobacco itself feels of quality structure, pliable and texturally cultured by the ridged wealth of comprising layers.

In gathering a sense of the tobacco’s pouched persona, an energetic perfume tailored by the prosperity of strong bloomy sweetness, embellishing vanilla, and prevalent grassy tart entwined with general notations of sugary fruits serves to dominate the momentum of the fragrance. Hiding deep within there is a lower pleasant essence of well-bred spicey and herbaceous conspiring Virginian leaf-based aromas. All in all, this tobacco smells of the achieved and reliable efforts of intricately designed and finely developed long-standing craftmanship. As a qualifying statement, let me just say that to truly realize the merits of Ennerdale, first and foremost, one must acquire an appreciable affinity for its “unconventional” personality. Like many others, I had shied away from even considering a Lakeland style aromatic creation for an eternity. Yet, on a fluke, chance did give ground and so here I am.

Postmortem of that experience, despite the common malcontented language often heard surrounding the horridness of Lakeland style productions, objectively, my trials demonstrated that this tobacco rendered an overall experience that was nothing but pleasantly rich and robust. In fact, discovery revealed that Ennerdale offers a singular vitalizing complexity and weightiness of depth for an arguably straight Virginian solution, mind you, that proved to be exceptional by way of honest measured assessment.

With that it is fair to suggest there is a bit of a learning curve regarding proper preparation of the tobaccos, packing the pipe, and eventual smoking technique for optimum performance and enjoyment. This blend is not your average aromatic concoction to say the least. Is it a little fussy perhaps? Yeah, I think maybe so but the eventual experience is well worth the trouble. If you have ever had the occasion to fumble around with Black XX then you will come to appreciate the ritualistic similarities that will unfold with its undertaking. And always remember, those things that seem to be hardest to content with often end up being the sweetest of memories in the end.

Unusual by US conventions but not odd, this tobacco comes in a somewhat malleable state directly from the factory. As such, it can be kind of challenging to prepare the resident flakes for consumption. I suppose one could fold and stuff, but if you are like me in preferring to rub out the tobacco, working these thin strands into a pile of broken morsels is not the easiest endeavor as I soon detected.

Essentially the act of general rubbing requires a good deal more finesse, as the tobacco has definite memory and therefore wants to cling tightly to its original compressed state. At first pass what you end up with is a pile of broken strands that resemble a collection of homogeneous miniature sticks that are determined not to reduce further despite your applied intent. At this point, one must let the strands set up for an ideal observed period. And on that concern, I found the preferred window for proper maturation tends to be overly sensitive. Namely if you do not aerate and re-rub long enough then the tobaccos are difficult to pack and darn sure battle with lighting and staying comfortably lit. On the other hand, if your curing interim is too long then much of that characteristic flavorsome brilliance of the coatings seems to be reduced upon smoking. Subsequently, through several attempts I settled upon a most select standing time of at least five to ten minutes accordingly.

If I were to be totally honest, Ennerdale struck me as being a tad racy at first. In qualifying that statement, this was not so much that it was brash in nature, but more so my initial impressions stemmed from the powered animation of its registerable flavor. I did come to realize that the boldness of the coatings does in fact shine forcefully amid the first third of the bowl but found them to ease off in allowing for the resonance of those good Virginian strains to migrate more strongly forward. As it surfaced, the depth and the detail of the native taste is unquestionably excellent, dispelling any rumor of inferior tobacco strains or the blend being a distasteful posey poisoned abomination. So, in addressing the elephant within the pouch, yes, those illustrious Lakeland delicacies did fully shine within the onslaught of the initial smoking. In actuality, the complexity of the top-coated flavorings was quite entertaining and well-constructed. Of course, there is a definitive elegant floral essence that rides forward in the profile, posing its characteristic rose water and geranium like complexion. Yet in truth when this notation combines with the equally strong forwardness of a sweet toasty almond note, the rosy floridity is grounded into enhanced palatability.

Furthermore, the affluence of the tonka like additive injects some relishing complements of sugary hay and creamy vanilla that is buttery in disposition. What is more I did record a deposit of baked darker honey and what I perceived to be a melding of berries/orange fruity notes that extended the cultured confluence of the lilting floral note. There is also a discernable bottom accent of alcohol tinging from the rum, and one can feel it on the tongue and within the nasal cavity for sure. And finally, regarding one of the most defaming comments solicited on this blend, is there a soapy facet to the registration? Soapy, perhaps is an overstatement and erroneous label but indeed there is an uncommon highlighting on the trailing top layer that I would classify as intriguingly decorative more than it is detracting or reflective of a fresh bar of Dove.

As previously identified, in generalizing Ennerdale’s native profile it is an all-Virginia excursion as the Burley encouragement is slighted by design only contributing a spot of spicy earthiness and weakened nut. For the mixed Virginia strains, the tobacco exhibits a significantly strong recording of seasoned spicy toastiness and deeply caramelized wood from the Red varietal. Additionally, this hardy darker tone carried a spray of colorized nuancing that enfolded a neat herbaceous spruce-like tone, a ruddier zesty underpinning, and some fluid congealing tartness. And on that last observation, I would be remiss if I did not call that there can be a borderline cigarette-like quality to its force, especially if the pipe drawls are hard and fast. As to the Bright component, the leaf contributed a regaling line of crisp grassy hay notes, tasteful lemony citrus, a complement element of sweet bread and an indulging tangy finish.

The expended fragrance emitted by the tobacco’s light and airy plumes generated a very pleasant room essence that would be doubtless to most. Mainly, a delightfully sweet and aromatically laced floral perfume rolls generously forth, bundling the amassed woody-citrus grass essence of the associated Virginian leaves. Mechanically Ennerdale can get a little hot if an improper cadence is exerted thus defining the need to engage this tobacco with slow metered sips. The by product of that action is the obviously enhanced savor of the sheer complexity and strength of its total flavor package. So why not?

Assuming proper pipe smoking practice, Ennerdale renders a relaxing and captivating retreat. It will ghost your pipe that is a certain outcome so be selective on designating a particular vessel. With modest nicotine residuals this could be a frequent smoker for some. However, given the richness of its substance, and the manner in which Virginian tobaccos can and often do affect some of us hopelessly sensitive types, I prefer to smoke the blend on special occasions as a rewarding diversion, in half-bowl increments that is. Most definitely an acquired appeal to this one, yet it is so unique and for some that might be a fine designation for the merits of its underlying character. And the lesson of the day my good pipers is that a gem cannot be polished without some semblance of friction or resistance, nor can a tobacco blend be truthfully qualified without the onset of personal trials. Present company included most assuredly. Put that one and this one, Ennerdale, in your pipe and smoke it for what it is worth. 3.6 Pipes

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Fusty the pipe (33)	2022-01-13		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Now, to be fair, this may well be the archetypal Lakeland tobacco around which all other Lakeland tobaccos orbit but I’m not getting much of a Condor or St Bruno feeling from Ennerdale Flake.

People have said that the flavouring is almond, vanilla, floral - yada yada ya. What I’m getting is that raspberry sauce you get from the ice cream van, liberally squirted over your ‘99 at the seaside and, to be fair, that comes through in the first 6 or so sips before it settles down to be a lovely smoke.

The flakes are those huge Gawith & Hogarth ones that they favour - nothing wrong with that - each flake is probably three pipes worth for me. I find that they do need a little drying at room temperature and it does need some relighting but I find that this helpfully slows me down enough to properly enjoy the stuff. If you smoke it hot and quick you lose the flavour after all.

The room note is pleasant and I am allowed to smoke this indoors. The flavour is enjoyably mild and the same with the nicotine - this doesn’t set my heart racing like a runaway train.

For me this could be an all day smoker but I think that half the fun with this is the flavour and smoking too often might mean I would lose sight of that, therefore I’ll add this to my “I fancy a bit of…” rotation for those times I fancy something different.

This is definitely an aromatic but it isn’t a synthetic flavour that you can taste three days after you’ve smoked it - it is subtle, it is sweet, it’s well worth a try; especially if aromatics aren’t your thing but you fancy something different every once in a while.

Pipe Used: Assorted

Age When Smoked: Newish

Purchased From: T’internet

Similar Blends: Not Condor or St Bruno.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	JJ Sir Emmitt (40)	2021-07-19		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Let me start off by stating firmly that I normally detest aromatic blends. I just cannot understand the appeal. That being said this is hands down the best aromatic I have smoked. Maybe it's not even appropriate to call this a aromatic. With Ennerdale the topping works in concert with the natural flavor of the tobacco as opposed to covering it up. You will get the sweet earthy and slightly fruity flavors of the Virgina, as and the nutty, sweet, and woodiness from the Burley. These natural flavors are accentuated with the lakeland flavors offering notes of bitter orange, almond, dark fruit, and a very fleeting boozy note. Overall very nice flavors. I like to give this alot of dry time before smoking. The flake breaks apart and packs easily. I find it smokes hotter than I usually like.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Davedmn (17)	2020-10-02		Medium to Strong	Very Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

This was bought loose in the UK. Pouch note is very, and I do mean that, powerful. Grandma's perfume perhaps; air fresheners. I'm really not sure what but there is lots of it!

Flake are not thick or thin and I found they needed a little drying time. I mostly rub out my flakes. So my experience here is rubbed out and loaded.

Takes flame slightly reluctantly. But after charring light and a light tamping it was away. For nearly 40 minutes before I had to relight. So excellent.

Initially the smoke was heavily flavoured with whatever topping they use. This died away very quickly and you are left with a superb Virginia based smoke. Rich and flavorful. It burnt to a fine ash for me. No dottle.

I found the initial smoke too scented for me but the smoke afterwards was brilliant and I recommend it to you. I'm just going to ignore the first few puffs.

I believe this will ghost a pipe. I only smoke one or two bowls a week so my pipes get long rests and so don't ghost much

Pipe Used: Hardcastle billiard

Age When Smoked: Just bought and now 4 months old

Purchased From: On line GQ tobacconist

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Pip (80)	2019-09-16		Strong	Very Strong	Full	Pleasant

If you smoke American & Danish aromatics and want to step up to the plate and try your hand at a full-flavored British aromatic then look no further than Ennerdale Flake, which in my view is the epitome of such a blend. If you have heard about the Lakeland scent but, never experienced this is what it is all about. Ennerdale Flake is a powerhouse of scent & flavor.

The initial tin note is so fragrant your eyes will water, yet it’s very pleasant. There is a lot going on here. The first thing that hits you is the old lady perfumed floral soap scent. Think of the small molded flower shaped soap Grandma used to have in the bathroom for decoration. Under that is the sweet Tonkin aroma. The more you smell Ennerdale it the more you like it and get more excited about lighting up. But wait there is more. What comes next is an almond spicy note together with an earl grey aroma and a ever so slight alcohol twang. The topping is so powerful that you cannot detect any of the tobacco scent. But that changes in the smoke.

First I rubbed out all the flakes and jarred them up. The flakes were quite moist when I received them and if you do not allow for a proper drying time it can get bitey but, if dried properly it’s just fine. The topping definitely translates into the smoke and is carried well by the Virginia-Burly base which nicely complements the flavors of the topping. While some people might be put off by the initial tin note, I suggest you give it a try. Ennerdale is like a strange delicacy. Off-putting on first sniff. But, you’re an adventurous person and willing to try a small bit first and see how it goes. Maybe you won’t like it the first time around as it is just to foreign to your taste buds. But, that intriguing aroma keeps calling you back to try it again. Eventually it grows on you and the more you smoke it the more you like and crave it. The aftertaste is very nice the room note is nice as well. Ennerdale it’s very different and very good. Tip-Top in my book. I do suggest smoking this one in a dedicated aromatic pipe.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	moniker (220)	2019-09-07		Medium to Strong	Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Gawith, Hoggarth & Co’s Ennerdale Flake is justly renowned as a Classic English Flake. I happen to prefer it to the similar St. Bruno Flake, another English staple. In the tin are nicely “hand cut”, striated flakes, ranging from golden to medium dark brown. Tin note is well conditioned tobacco over plum pudding, with a nice, faint potpourri from the added scents, which include less geranium than St. Bruno Flake. I like to fold/roll and stuff the soft flakes loosely into one of the old # 4 cuttys I use for Old School VA/Burs, and EF lights and smokes down easily with regular attention. There are nuts, some earth, smoked meat, and some flowers from the Burley, which seems to include some dark fired leaf, and there are grasses, grain, and dark fruit compote from the VA,s along with some of the pudding. There’s enough tannin to add some “mellow bitterness”, and the lot comes across at a “lower frequency” than the color of the flakes might suggest, rather like SG’s FVF does. Though EF is fairly complex, the finer points are subtle, and it’s consistent top to bottom. The intensity builds nicely over the long course of a smoke, at too low a frequency to ever become strident. Strength is closer to strong than medium. Tastes are closer to full than medium. I quite like the room note, but it’s maybe too much for non-smokers. Aftertaste is the best of the end of the smoke, delicious and persistent.

It surprises me a little to read that Ennerdale is by far G,H & C’s top selling flake, not because I don’t think it’s that good, rather because it’s notably stronger than other popular VA/Bur flakes. 4 stars.

Pipe Used: old briar cuttys

Age When Smoked: straightaway from bulk bag

Purchased From: Liberty Tobacco

Similar Blends: Compare/contrast to St. Bruno Flake or ET Stonehaven..

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	guenti (5)	2018-10-29		Medium	Strong	Full	Tolerable to Strong

First: I love the Condor Ready Rubbed too

Second: This piece of weed is the best Lakeland style tobacco I've ever smoked. Smooth, full of taste, medium strong and with a flavour, IMHO one of the best flavours in the history of pipe tobacco. Not as sweet as many VA based flakes, without the honey taste and with a huge part of floral notes. Each puff will bring them down to the tongue.

I don't know if it's because this tobacco's aged a bit, the smoke is so creamy, it feels like molten butter in my mouth.

Pipe Used: different, mostly small bowls

Age When Smoked: at least 3 years, I don't know exactly

Purchased From: a friend

Similar Blends: Condor Ready Rubbed.

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	thesmoggypipester (77)	2018-07-25		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

good evening gentlemen.

I have been smoking ennerdale mixture for some time, lately gawith have introduced a tinned version to the UK labelled "broken flake".

This I thought would be like the ennerdale mixture, but opening the tin, it is visually very different, where as the mixture is ready rubbed with some chunks of flake, the tin is practically full flakes albeit only slightly broken. my review for the mixture stands with this albeit with a couple of minor differences.

the tinned version the almond note is more prominent, albeit the fruity, rum like notes still take centre stage.

interestingly the moisture content in the the tin is a touch less than the mixture.

So down to an actual review.

the tinned version is an absolutely stellar smoke, the flakes themselves rub out with the utmost ease to which ever consistency you desire and lights perfectly every time gently and slowly working it's way down to a fine ash.

I know ennerdale is a tobacco that splits opinion, but in my opinion it is a true bucket list tobacco, one that must be tried at least once, you may try it that once and never touch it again but you may try it once and it may flick a switch so to speak and become a firm favourite.

room note I find a touch stronger than the mixture, so you may end up getting appreciative comments from other smokers but it is bound to raise the odd eyebrow and comment from non smokers but shouldn't be anything to drastic.

The flavour is applied rather liberally and while I really enjoy it I can see how others wouldn't, it is rather strong on the fruits, flowers and perfume, but it will make a good entry point if you wish to venture into Lakeland territory, just beware that the flavour will ghost a pipe quickly, so if it is your first time, try in a cob or a pipe you don't mind exorcising if you don't like it.

strength just a touch past medium and should be comfortable enough for most smokers and I think It would make for a nice repeatable smoke through out the day.

top marks.

Pipe Used: blakemar aristocrat hungarian

Age When Smoked: new

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	riobrew (80)	2018-06-23		Mild to Medium	Very Strong	Very Full	Very Strong

A bold in your face taste. Reminds me of Acid cigars. But a heavier use of botanical oils. Flakes do need to be dried a bite. And rub some out for starters. Its an intense smoke. Amazingly the Virginia find a way to shine through all the topping and casing. All in all a nice tobacco blend. Differently in a class of it own call LAKELAND. Heard it call the Monty Python of tobacco.

Pipe Used: Stanwell Tivoli Rhodesian

Age When Smoked: Tin was about 6-7 months

Purchased From: Smokingpipes

Similar Blends: Big brother of Grasmere..

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	TallPuffO'Burley (633)	2018-06-07		Medium	Very Strong	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

I finally finished the jar that would never seem to end. It started out at four ounces and as I was nearing the end, a kind soul, thinking I really liked the stuff, sent me another four ounces. Well, I don't really like the stuff that much, but I find it nice in a little cob once in a while. In fact, I really enjoy this combination on a golf course.

It is a mindless monochromatic smoke. The taste is the topping, which is, perfumey. Yes, I know that that is not what is described but that is all I get. It gets weaker as you get down the bowl, but I never really get a clear taste of Virginia or burley with this blend. Like all GH blends it will not bite regardless of how much you push it.

The bottom line on whether you will like this blend is whether you like the topping. It is also one of those where what you smell is what you get. If you get a chance to sniff the bag and don't like what you smell, pass this one by.

Of importance to this blend, I will note that nothing ghosts like Ennerdale. This will ghost cobs, meers, bags, jars. Hell, if you put this in a bag with other samples and ship it, all of the samples will taste like Ennerdale. I know this as the 4 oz. shipped to me also contained other samples. I actually had to reorder all of those samples to confirm that they all did not actually taste like Ennerdale. It is the most pervasive topping I have ever experienced. It is blends like this that give everything that leaves that factory a floral twang, even when the blend has no topping.

In summary, I like this alright as mentioned above, but there are many other GH blends that I would reach for in the place of this one, so I will leave this at two stars because there is really no tobacco flavor to it at all.

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	Domperignon67 (2)	2017-03-20		Mild to Medium	Extra Strong	Overwhelming	Very Strong

Sooooooo...... Ennerdale Flake then???? First experience and all I can taste is the smell of my old Mums musty brown tights in the washing pile mixed with talcum powder, carbolic, embalming fluid and a coachload of pensioners all sucking on Parma Violets and Barley sugars and farting Codliver oil... Oh, and a hint of Lavender. Not convinced this is a direction in life I need to be taking to be honest.... P.S. Thank Beelzebub I smoked it in a Meer!!!

Pipe Used: Tawny Meer

Age When Smoked: New

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	ElMog (36)	2017-02-07		Strong	Strong	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

My first foray into the dreaded world of Lakelands. I tried to approach this one with an open mind. First, the tin note. Yes, its slightly gross once youve read about all the unpleasant associations it might have. The presentation: they call it a flake but its quite rubbed out already. More like a shredded flake. Slightly moist. I packed without paying too much attention and the thing behaved very well. It has VERY forgiving burn characteristics. The first time i tried Ennerdale, maybe my expectations were biased, but i didnt find it as perfumy and ''aromatic'' as most people would have it. I found it pleasant and rather subtle (coming from someone who usually favors Lat blends...). On subsequent smokes i had to admit that it is quite perfumy after all, but not in an offensive way. I dedicated a cob to it so no ghosting problem at all. The room note is strong but pleasant, with some notes id describe as dark cherry. A welcome change of pace for me, a lovely tobacco, making me wonder at all the VERY polarized reviews out there...

Pipe Used: Missouri Meerschaum

Purchased From: 4noggins

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	raybrown55 (46)	2017-01-05		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Pleasant

Well, due to the divided opinions of the reviewers on this site, I've been waiting for long before trying this blend, but finally my curiosity won and I did buy a tin. The tin smell really contains the infamous "soapy" flavour, but there is much more and the ensemble is to me very pleasant; the taste is a symphony of flavours, flowers, fruit and more dark notes, and I find it simply fantastic and unique. In the background the high quality leaf gives body to the blend and contributes well to the overall taste. Very outstanding and highly recommended; sadly I've almost finished my tin and here in Italy Ennerdale is sold at 25 euros for 50 g (!), so maybe I'll wait for my next trip to Switzerland...

Pipe Used: Santambrogio Hydra

Purchased From: Dubini Chiasso

Similar Blends: none that I know of....

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	steppx (186)	2016-09-12		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

When people complain that somehow this is for the petticoat crowd, I get really irritated. This is actually a pretty hearty blend, full of the 19th century preference for flavorings that were favored in snuff (there were many more snuff perfumes in fact). Its medium strength as GH&Co. tobaccos go....as there is a good deal more virginia than you find in some of the lakeland blends. Less of the smokey fire cured taste. Its a slightly milder version of kendall flake in a sense, although the flavoring mix is different. It reminds some of the old Condor, or even St Bruno (I dont quite see that but its all subjective in the end). But its more distinctive and a bit stronger. I love all the Gawith Hoggarth blends. Ive not found one I don't like (well, except maybe the black twists). This is not as satisfying as Kendall or Coniston Cut Plug or dark Scented....but it is a great earlier in the day smoke. First rate stuff and its a shame in a way that some will dismiss it as just perfumed. This is the old school british pipe smoker stuff. And it gets full marks for that.

Purchased From: 4noggins

Similar Blends: Kendall Flake, or the old Condor....but better than the latter..

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	GabrielCRT (115)	2016-08-31		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

I didn't expect much from Ennerdale but I was immediately blown away. This is a glorious flake from The Lake District. The Virginias used are very smooth and smoke cool. The Malawi burley is tasty with some spice and stands out more in the second half of the bowl. There is a massive almond note with some distinct but subtle floral/lavender tastes. These toppings really enhance the tobacco flavor rather than mask them. I've never had a tobacco burn as well as this flake. Everytime it burns to nothing but a fine white ash. I knew after my first smoke I'd be needing a lot more for the cellar!

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	L'Italiano (233)	2016-08-13		Medium to Strong	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

This is a perfect Lakeland tobacco and if you want to taste and know what really is a Lakeland tobacco with its typical flavoring here it is! I mean that Ennerdale is the archetype prototype of the Lakeland (Kendal) tobacco and it is the archetype prototype of the characteristic Lakeland flavoring (I really don’t know the composition of this typical essence). A perfect flake with a good smell and an excellent burning. Even the nicotine content is perfect. In conclusion a really nice flavoring and a really good tobacco. For this reason in my personal system rating (from 1 to 10) my score is 9 and 3,5 stars. My review is about the tin version.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2016-01-08		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Random thoughts on Ennerdale Flake:

I swear there's cardamom in here - speculating about what's in Lakelands is part of the fun

Sometimes I like to daydream about all the fancy soaps the reviewers here have owned

I wonder how much of the perfumed aroma is the sun-cured Malawi, that smell reminds me of some very good Oriental leaf

This is G&H's bestselling flake - for every reviewer here who is all "Eww soap!" there are thousands of people saying "BRING ME ENNERDALE"

Sometimes it is fun to drop a straight VA or an English blend into my Ennerdale pipe

This stuff grows on you, in order to keep my supply safe it's best if you don't try it. Never Ennerdale, not even once!

Pipe Used: basket pipe

Age When Smoked: fresh

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	Corvus (36)	2015-12-08		Mild to Medium	Extra Strong	Very Full	Tolerable

I feel compelled to wade in to this scrum. Choosing a rating is difficult; I dislike giving a bad review to a reputable company, but at the same time reputation alone is why I believe other poor blends survive. First, the positives. Long broken flakes obviously of high quality. The smoking qualities are nice, cool with lots of smoke. What swings it for me though is the aromatic component is so overwhelming. I think the Lakeland sauce is an acquired taste and close to a love it or hate proposition. To that extent I have enjoyed its barest hints in Best Brown #2. However, it is applied so sloppily here, just drenched, that there is no other taste component. In other words there is simply no skill or restraint in its application and that is a cardinal sin, well beyond the actual taste. I can't imagine anyone enjoying this. As always I have to wonder, did I simply get the bit where the sauce was directly applied like a wick in a scented oil? PS it will ghost your pipe, which I regrettably forgot when I tried it again.

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	rushm1n3r (20)	2015-08-06		Medium to Strong	Strong	Medium	Strong

Want to feel like you're stuck in the back of a hot Oldsmobile on the way to church, slow-driven by Grandma wearing too much Avon? Then smoke this. Yuk.

The tin note...strong burst of play-doh, followed by lilacs, discount rack candles, bergamot, saddle soap, tobacco, with a light casing of headache. The smoke was better than the tin note, but I found the flavors confused...one puff was roasted pistachios, the next Febreeze; creamy figs turned into citronella candle, smooth burley into Hindu temple. It was like the time I tried to enjoy caviar...the problem was, I don't like caviar. From the reviews, I saw many enjoyed the mixture of floral with tobacco. Maybe I needed a giant mustache and an English estate to enjoy this blend. The room note was described as "pungent," and received a weak thumbs down from my GF.

I will finish this tin and update when done. Perhaps it will get better.

Pipe Used: MM Diplomat

Age When Smoked: Fresh tin.

Purchased From: pipesandcigars.com

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	Granny Smith (29)	2015-01-25		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Reminds me somewhat of Condor which is my favourite go to tobacco, but this makes a nice change from time to time as the lakeland flavours are even more pronounced. I do like this blend and find it slow burning and absolutely delicious. The Flavours increase i as you near the bottom of the bowl and if smoked correctly this will burn down to a fine ash. Brilliant stuff

Pipe Used: Peterson system, Mr Brog, Falcon

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: GQ Tobaccos

Similar Blends: Condor, Rich Honeydew.

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	huffnpuff (53)	2015-01-03		Medium	Medium	Overwhelming	Tolerable

Bought half of a pound and smoked a couple bowls. I wish I didn't smoke it in a briar pipe:( This is my first Lakeland blend and I thought it had to much floral notes. I was hoping for more fruit toppings but I will not make that mistake again. I read lots of good reviews but it isn't my type. To bad because the flakes were beautiful and smoked easily.

Pipe Used: cob and stubby pipe

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

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	Hybrid12 (26)	2014-10-19		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Overwhelming

Got a bag of this today and opened it up to smell an old lady wearing cheap perfume. It should be a crime to ruin such good tobacco with such horrible toppings. I am starting to think the person responsible for making their flake tobaccos has no sense of smell or taste. I guess I am going to have to throw away a few dollars on a cob, cause the ghost this tobacco will leave is sure to last. First I have to get up the courage to work my way passed the perfume. Until then I will settle for the Bright CR Flake that came with this shipment. I am a huge fan of their shag tobaccos, but I am finding that all the toppings and additives in their flakes tobaccos are less than pleasant to my taste buds. Who knows when I do get up the courage to try this maybe this one will prove to be a winner, after all it is said to be their best seller, though I find that hard to believe.

Pipe Used: a cob when i want to throw away a few bucks

Age When Smoked: an 80 year old lady

Purchased From: smoking pipes

Similar Blends: a perfume counter at discount store....

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	Edgy6gun (7)	2014-08-13		Mild	Extra Strong	Overwhelming	Overwhelming

WARNING! After smoking only one bowl, the flavoring is extremely strong in my pipe. I have tried cleaning with alcohol, reaming, even the "GL Pease activated charcoal oven" trick. Ennerdale flavoring is still very prevalent a month later. The flavoring is what I would describe as very strongly scented bath salts. It is overwhelming and gives me a sour stomach after only a few puffs. I truly would like to know why they would ruin such a beautiful Virginia flake with this overpowering flavoring. After reading the positive reviews here, I honestly wonder if I got a goofed batch or something. It is truly unsmokable, in my opinion and my friend's opinion, due to the ridiculous amounts of scented flavorings added. I've smoked Virginas, Burleys, heavy Latakia blends, even the occasional guilty pleasure of super sweet aromatics. I never thought I would find a pipe tobacco that I truly could not smoke but this is it. You have been warned.

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	pop pops pipe (28)	2014-06-30		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I understand the comparison to St. Bruno, take away the almond/vanilla flavor and add a prune/raisin one and you got St. Bruno! Now for the kicker, I do like this, like it a lot, would like to love it but can't. Why, one word, Tonqin! Why do they have to poison this beautiful tobacco with that God awful stuff? It adds a flavor of Pinaud Classic Vanilla, ick! If I were using it as an aftershave rub fine, but I would like to smoke it? ? Its not as heavy as 1792 but there's enough Tonquin to know it's there. If the Tonquin were absent I'd be in love with this tobacco! It's a shame because I like ever other aspect of it, cool, sweet, nice aroma, nice kick of vitamin N. Tonquin is a love it or hate it kind of flavor. It's not even an acquired taste, you either like it or you don't! As for being compared to Condor, never happen. Condor is a Honeydew flavor and is the light version of Rich Dark Honeydew by Gallaher. A tobacco I miss here in the states! (This Damn greedy country and their tariffs! ) Honeydew tastes like.....we'll honeydew! Tonquin is no honeydew my friends! Hey if you like Tonquin more power to you and I envy you. If you don't stay away!

Pipe Used: Boswell 96 bent billiard.

Age When Smoked: 2 months

Purchased From: Gifted

Similar Blends: One of a kind really..

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	Jacinto Cupboard (209)	2014-03-26		Mild	Extra Strong	Mild to Medium	Extra Strong

I'm not even going to attempt to deconstruct the aroma additives to Ennerdale Flake. Suffice to say it is a very heady bouquet that will be familiar to regular snuff users. I didn't get the almond in the description at all however. Whether that's just me or almond aromas are significantly transformed by burning, I cannot say.

This tobacco takes a light beautifully and burns well.

I had a particularly enjoyable experience smoking this in the garden in the evening, where its heady character seemed to make sense. Otherwise I would struggle to think where and when to smoke this. It's pleasant enough, but is just so intrusive. It might be of use to someone trying to hide their tobacco habit, since it isn't what people are going to expect from tobacco smells.

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	CTS (138)	2014-03-10		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Once lit (it needs a bit of drying), Ennerdale initially delivers a rich "hit"of limonene and other (contributing to "soapiness") citrus-related flavor compounds (could well be due to Bergamot), with the base tobaccos in the background. Working through the bowl, the burley and VAs come out, as well as a nutty and creamy vanilla flavor. An extremely unique flavor experience, best sipped to get full flavor. A nice pepperiness on the retrohale. Burns clean through the bowl. 4 stars.

Pipe Used: MM

Age When Smoked: Undated tin; bought 2 months ago

Purchased From: P&C

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	Peter Piper (41)	2013-05-22		Mild to Medium	Very Strong	Overwhelming	Tolerable

Well, when you turn your attention to a famous classic, you so want to like it, thousands of other smokers can't be wrong, can they?

So, in the immortal words of the Rolling Stones: "I try and I try and I try and I try..." But I just could not get beyond the overpowering taste of soap. Not for me, I'm afraid.

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	DrT999 (318)	2013-04-17		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

There's a lot going on in this blend; certainly not for a novice. Despite all the florals/herbals/etc. in this blend, despite its being on the edge of just too much such flavorings for me, what comes across for me is the almond. Without that, I don't think I would like this half as much as I do.

If Lakelands interest you, give it a try. If they don't, stay far far away!

As for the flakes, pretty typical of GH. They shred easily enough I don't need to rub them out or dry them. YMMV

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	BingCrosby (162)	2012-06-11		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Very pleasant. if you are interested in lakeland tobacco this one is a must try. I smoke it in a clay to avoid ghosting my briar. despite the very strong essence added to the flake, it retains an impressive degree of natural tobacco flavor. not something i would smoke regularly, but a nice occasional alternative.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2012-05-05		Medium	Extra Strong	Overwhelming	Tolerable

Whilst I have a great deal of respect for Gawith & Hoggarth, I cant deny that this is probably my least favourite offering from them. I wanted to like the blend, and was really taken by the initial note the flake gave off in the tobacconists, but this stuff gets overwhelming and sickening very quickly.

The tobacco itself, as with all G&W blends, is second to none. Excellent quality flake which is pleasing to the eye. Its the flavouring of the blend which lets it down. In my opinion, the soapy floral overtones are downright overpowering and sickly sweet. Not only that, but it will ghost any pipe you put it in. As well as this, you'll be tasting it on your tongue for anything upto 4 hours after.

Admittedly, floral lakeland blends have never sat well with me, so I'm perhaps the wrong person to be reviewing this, but to me its like smoking pot pouri and fairy liquid. I'm usually a fairly forgiving reviewer, but this didnt sit well with me at all, for all i tried to like it.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2012-02-19		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Avoid this chemical experiment or you will pay the consequences. What have they done? Colognes and aftershaves are not to be smoked. I know this blend has many friends - and many of my own love it - but i couldn't tolerate it even when i tried to dry it out, the chemical aftertaste was still present.

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	musicman (131)	2012-01-27		Medium	Very Strong	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Lakeland blends are to pipe tobaccos what Islay malts are to scotches. It is a very specific flavor, and you will either love it or hate it. I for one absolutely love it, and it does not get more Lakeland than Ennerdale flake. When I think Lakeland, I think Ennerdale.

Years of smoking aromatics will jade an experienced pipe smoker. The majority of the aromatic pilgrimage is full of pitfalls and downright disappointment. How many times have we opened that bag of ooey gooey toffee bar crunch tobacco to be greeted by the most heavenly smell the human senses can detect. How many times have we lit said tobacco up to find tongue bite and tasteless steam? Not Ennerdale, whoa boy not Ennerdale. For once the old tobacco proverb "it tastes like it smells" is an accurate description. This phenomenon is as rare as finding an albino sasquach but it is genuine here.

This tobacco comes in a super compressed chunk O' flake, which makes the flakes almost impossible to get appart in one piece, so the fold and stuff method is hard. It seem to be a little wet, as with most G & H blends, but it still smokes just fine. This blend may taste like Lakeland floral but it is still mainly Virginia's and if your not careful it can bite a little. The room note is very different than most. Some people might even not be able to identify it as pipe smoke. It also seems to linger a while longer. This will put a ghost in your pipe that the pope himself could never exorcise so be aware.

I love it, and you can buy it in bulk too. Just awesome stuff. Highly recommended.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-05-03		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Tolerable

In the beginning I thought I mistakenly bought an after shave in solid form. Then I understood that indeed that was sold as tobacco (yes, there is a ghost of tobacco in the background). I put the rest of the tobacco in the compost in the garden, but then I thought that we need the worms in there alive, to facilitate the composting process. So I went out, put it in a small plastic bag, sealed it hermetically and in the garbage it went. The poor pipe sits with cotton balls and pure alcohol. Hopefully the mistake will be forgiven. As we said, it's love or hate...

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-02-14		Mild to Medium	Very Strong	Medium	Pleasant

The very essence of the 'British' style of pipe tobacco. Flavour is overwhelming if you don't like it, and very pleasant if you do. I found it to be an upscale version of packets like Mellow Virginia and St Bruno, with the same flavour but a bit more subtlety and less of a chemical taste.

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	don1688 (27)	2011-01-26		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I hate the "it tastes like soap" every time I read about a non Latakia English tobacco. I find them wonderfully floral and a great change for me. Grousemoor and Sam's flake are two of my favorites and both smell wonderful to me. I never tried Ennerdale because I was actually scared off by th vanilla and nut flavorings listed- just not my thing. Well I finally, after about 5 years Thinking about it bought a couple tins. One arrived unsealed, which always drives me crazy because I will usually let them cellar a while, so I tried it right away.

Well, it smells and tastes like "soap" before lit! But the flavor when it matters, lit is great. Tobacco is the main flavor, Virginias mostly to me, with some burley strength noted. The soap turns into a nice floral and, another often used adjective, perfume background. I don't notice the vanilla, but the floral scent is quite strong, and the Virginias are sweet and a smokey background from burley peeks in and out when I smoke it. Floral, soapy and perfume...yes. Real, quality tobacco...also yes.

This is NOT for everyone. I always believed flavored tobaccos are better for experienced pipers and I feel it's a disservice to tell new smokers to start there. But, if you were ever thinking of trying it, go for it. Just don't blame me if it disagrees with you and you hate it.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-05-03		Mild	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

After trying a sample of Ennerdale I bought a pound for the cellar. It was true love at first bowl. You just can't go wrong with a blender like G&H.

Ennerdale is the epitome of a lakeland style tobacco, a fine scented Virginia flake indeed (approved by the Briarite) in which you will find no tongue bite.

I find this to taste surprisingly similar to (Murray's) Erinmore flake and like EF, it's mild on nicotine but full of flavor!

If you dare venture into the Lakeland style flakes, be sure to try this.

4.2 Stars

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	DrDyson (148)	2009-10-12		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Another Marmite tobacco: either you love it or you hate it. To me, it's absolutely dreadful. I would go so far as to say that it's one of the most unpleasant tobaccos I've ever tried. I can see why it's so popular, though. It rubs out and packs easily, burns well and slowly, gives a uniform result all the way down the bowl, and doesn't bite you unless you smoke so hard that anything will bite you. It's worth a try if you like a hefty casing - but be warned: ‘hefty' is the operative word.

Like some of the other reviewers here, I found the scents/flavours strange, crude and overpowering - to say the least of it. God knows what they put in it to make it taste and smell the way it does, but IMO tobacco shouldn't smell and taste like this. EF is, I think, a tarted-up version of G&H's excellent Brown Flake. It's a tobacco that seems to be trying too hard to be interestingly different. In terms of flavour, it has what I can only call a general, overpowering, sickly, chemical, artificial quality. To my mind, EF is way, way over the top of where a tobacco should be; it tastes and smells like a tart's boudoir.

"'English type' flavours which give this tobacco its distinctive, yet typical 'English' aroma"? I don't really understand this description. There's no Latakia here, and I can't see anything 'English' about this tobacco as I understand the term. Indeed, I've never come across anything quite like it.

I have a suspicion that EF will improve if you cellar it: the flavours may well mature into something a bit less riotous and raw. It leaves a very noisy and assertive ghost, by the way, so maybe try it in a corncob or meer first. The room note certainly isn't to everybody's taste, either; it'll probably kill the fleas that the dog brought in. Maybe it'll even kill the dog. Not recommended, I'm afraid. On the contrary, actually. I can see that many people like it, but I entirely fail to see why. I would counsel anyone who doesn't like tobacco to taste like a cheap aftershave to avoid it at all costs.

Pipe Used: Peterson 312

Age When Smoked: New from the shop

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	Skando (203)	2009-09-20		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

A 50grms pouch of bulk Ennerdale came to me through a friend from Kingsize, seems the only specialized pipe tobacconist still in Sheffield (UK). I gave my friend a list of 15 english tobaccos (mostly flakes) to choose, sadly the most part of them were not availabe (and we are talking of Samuel Gawith, Gawith & Hoggart, and the likes... incredible!). He was back to me with: Ennerdale Flake, Coniston Cut Plug, Walnut, Yachtsman Mixture (plug unavailable) and Germain's Brown Flake.

Ennerdale is one of the best-sellers in UK. A fine scented flake in the Lakeland tradition.

At the opening of the non-sealed pouch I was greeted by a strong perfume: certainly almonds, bergamot oil, flowers and who-knows what else. That kind of perfumes of old. The long and partially rubbed flakes have the right humidity for immediate smoking, and something tells me that better they are not dryed further. Smoked in a couple of narrow bowls: a sandblasted Savinelli Punto Oro shape no. 105, and a smooth Parker Dublin shape. The strong pouch smell is only partially imparted to the smoke, and the good quality of the leaf (mostly Virginia) develops in a steadily medium smoke with mainly citrusy notes, and some soap. Yes, I share someone else opinion that Citronella comes to mind.

No way to be bitten, but you must keep slow drawing under control, otherwise you will hardly be able to keep your small pipe in your hands...

Ennerdale has delivered me long, cool and satisfatory pipe experiences.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-09-10		Strong	Extra Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is tobacco? Pretty to look at, and looks like quality leaf. Durn shame they treated it like a rented mule. The mule smells better, IMHO.

Strength: I'm no nico-weanie. I was weaned on a Tabasco bottle and Picayune cigarettes. Strong, spicy flavors and a good nicotine hit don't phase me. This stuff was so over powered with scents, I couldn't tell if there was any nicotine in it.

Flavoring: No Kidding!

Taste: I let the cat take a few puffs on the pipe and he started licking his butt. Probably to get the taste out of his mouth.

Room Note: Janitorial and mausoleum like. I see dead people.

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	Captain Pete (83)	2008-04-08		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have tried several of the offerings from Gawith, Hogarth & Co., and have enjoyed them all for the most part. Even the super strong, nicotine rich Bosun Cut Plug and Dark Flake. Ennerdale Flake, however, has somehow escaped my notice. How does a fruity topped, almond-vanilla scented tobacco escape one's notice, you may wonder. Just the description of it turned me off, and putting my face to a full cannister of the stuff kind of turned my stomach. The smell of the tobacco can be a bit overpowering in large quantities.

A short while back, I had tried McClelland's 5115, which I had heard was similar to Ennerdale in some of its flavors. I wasn't overly impressed with the 5115, finding it rather harsh and cigarettish in taste. However, those flavors that did escape past the harsh va. quality of the tobacco were very good. So I decided to try the Ennerdale flake. And, boy am I glad for it.

Surprising, almost disappointing actually, the Lakeland floral quality of the smoke disappated very quickly after lighting. What came forth through my pipe was a very pleasant, slightly tangy sweet tobacco taste, with notes of citrus and honey drifting around the outer edges of the natural va. sweetness. I didn't really detect an obtrusive almond scent or taste, but once in awhile an almond-like aroma would tickle my palate. After finishing a bowl of this tobacco, though, I did have a slight taste of almond in my mouth.

This flake, unlike the vast majority of G&H tobaccos, can be coaxed to bite just a little during the first half of the bowl. After settling in for the second half of the bowl, there isn't even a hint of tongue bite. Overall, I would have to say that this is one of the most pleasant tasting of G&H's offerings. I like it a little more than Glengarry Flake, as it has more nuances to the flavor, and isn't quite as sweet. Very good flake for a cool, rainy afternoon.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-10-25		Medium	Very Strong	Very Full	Tolerable to Strong

Ooooooh! What a tobacco dad!!! This happens to me for the very first times: I opened the box and simply smelled the tobacco without smoking it. After an hour in my wife?s shop, I started looking what it that smells so nice and discreet is. I couldn?t find it. When I went home, I realized that it was ENNERDALE. A beautiful, sweet, creamy mix of almonds, fruits, vanilla and little coffee, which do not cover tobacco?s taste. Heavy, pleasant, dry till the end, cool, tasteful ? I don?t know what else to say. It keeps the flavor and its perfume, till the last ash of bowl. It is a tobacco for all day which will make me to smoke it during my sleep. I?m very excited. I give to it the FIRST PLACE in my preferences

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-03-15		Mild to Medium	Strong	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

Hmm. This was my first bite of Lakeland soap, and it was a strong one indeed. The smoke conjures up what I expect I'd get if I packed my pipe with lilac-scented mothballs -- something sharply feminine and octagenarian (yes, as in "old lady") about the bouquet. While the scent is certainly interesting, it doesn't seem like something that should be coming from a pipe. The tobacco also was looking to bite like the dickens and, even with careful puffing, left a bit of sting behind.

So, while this may be an appealing blend for those who have acquired a taste for soapy florals, I am afraid I cannot take a place among their powdered, petticoated company.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2006-12-08		Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Tolerable

This is a thoroughly decent, honest and gentlemanly Virginia flake. It is cool, slow-burning, possesses no bite and the moisture content whenever I have bought it, seems perfect. The nicotine content also seems appropriate and it burns sweetly and evenly to the bottom of the bowl. I live in northern England, where this tobacco is available reasonably easily, which is an added bonus. The only thing I dislike about it, is its almondy casing, which seems to me to be pointless, but you cannot taste almonds whilst you are smoking it. I like buying my tobaccos in a proper flake tin, but over here, it only seems to be available in loose form.

I have recently discovered that a shop in Durham sells this tobacco without the casing, under the name of Coronation Flake. I am smoking this at the moment, but it is not significantly different to warrant the inconvenience of having to acquire it by mail order.

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	RCUSElder (244)	2005-09-16		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Appearance and Aroma: Looks like most of the other bulk flakes frome Gawith and Co. Lots of sugar crystals evident on the 1-1/2" by 8" flakes. Smells like a typical scented flake would.

Packing and Lighting: I prefer to rub out and let about 10-15 mins. pass before lighting. In this way, lighting is 2-3 lights max.

Initial Flavor: Intense! I love the lakeland scent, but this is a little oo intense for me.

Mid-Bowl: The tobacco can be tasted despite the scent, but it is way in the back. This flake does get in the zone where the flavor and the temperature are easily in balance (i.e. no tongue-bite problems)

Bottom of Bowl: If smoked slowly, it builds to a nice strength and leaves the bowl with a fine dusting of grey ash. It does leave quite a bit of moisture in the shank though.

Overall: This is truly a high quality blend, but the scenting was too intense for this piper. I prefer Glengarry, BCF, or Rum Flake over this one. It does burn cooly and has plenty of flavor as well as nicotine for those who like to get blasted. I suppose it doesn't help that the scent kept reminding me of those old ladies who pour tons of cheap perfume on themselves, LOL! Well, I don't think I'll be purchasing anymore of this fine blend, but you ought to try it. Definitely a classic...

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-05-04		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Continuing my foray into the world of Lakeland tobacco's I came upon this pleasing flake.

Greeted with thick strands of a mottled brown and black flake flecked with yellow, it is highly satisfying to rub and mould the mixture into a medium to large sized pipe.

The immediate aroma from the unburned flake is that of pineapple, perhaps with traces of other sweet fruits.

Like many flakes it took awhile to start burning to my satisfaction, but once combustion has properly begun the first impression was of a rather mild, cool, insipid smoke. However, the strong fruity tastes soon emerged as the tobacco heated up.

Overall the mix burned a little hot with a background dry spiciness flavour akin to perique. Never harsh, however, this smoke gradually improved down the bowl and it was disappointing to finish early. I was personally unable to detect either vanilla flavours, or the "soapy" floral overtones one reads so much about with Lakeland blends.

This tobacco was a very nice suprise and one I will certainly be returning to again.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2003-05-14		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Ennerdale Flake combines the talents of two of its kinsmen, Scotch and Kendal Flake (imho). It has the all the floral qualities of Kendal and the wonderful sweetness of Scotch Flake, and as such, is a bit much for my regular consumption. It is truly an elegant smoke, however, and as noted by the pipestud, the flavouring of this tobacco is not at all like a cased aromatic--which is to say that it smokes like a premium Virginia flake should, with the added bonus of an unusual share of natural sweetness and an unforgettable bouquet that goes along with it. Nonetheless, I don't see myself smoking this blend other than as an occasional treat.

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	Stan (179)	2002-08-12		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Full	Pleasant

Another great G&H flake. Not quite as rich or as full as Brown Flake but much sweeter. I've read and been told by some British tobacconists that this is a flake preferred in England over all other flakes. I can see (and taste) why, but you need a sweet tooth here. Unlike many aromatics, this does taste like tobacco and is reasonably dry smoking thoughout.

If you like sweet, fruity flakes like St. Bruno (which has a thicker flavor but smokes more wet) or Condor long leaf (which has a similar flavor but is a lighter leaf), you should try this.

This is a rich tasting, scented flake. It's not hot, but I would recommend not breaking the flake much here, as that can give it an edge. It has a nice full, zesty (not like the sometimes hot golden virginia variety) almost spicy, fruit taste. It is a desert blend (but not exclusively), yet satisfying enought to smoke again during the day. The touch of burley keeps it cool and that matured virgina sweetness keeps it tasty.

No words can describe how good this tastes all the way to the bottom of the bowl. (The only thing this flavor vaguely reminds me of, is in the old days I smoked Edward's Rum Toddy -- a burley based blend with virginia added and essence blended with a fragrance call "Bowl of Fruit" (BFL). The European formula for the original BFL was lost to cost in the late 70's, and Edwards substituted it with "English Aroma", "Cherry-A", and something else ("Vanilla-B"?). Still good if special blended but not the original same.) The essence here in this flake is like the original I recall from BFL. Mouth watering!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2002-07-17		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

I have only had a few bowls of this marvelous blend. It is a viginia blend with some flavoring and is one of the few flavored type English style blends that I think will be in my regular rotation. This tobacco is wonderful, creamy and flavorful. It definitely has a soapy floral effect to the flavor and nose and is nothing short of spectacular. I had a short smoke of this this AM and was disappointed I had to put it down to start work. With a Java blend of your choice in the morning, it is a great way to start ones day. It comes in flake form of long strips and complements my other tobaccos that are in my regular rotation as it is very different and has a sweet creamy side to it. I tend to have a preference for latakia blends but I am slowly gaining appreciation for virginia/perique. I had a bowl of Escudo prior to Ennerdale Flake this morning and wish I could take the day off and continue creating a cloud of sweet smoke around me.If you want to try something different and wish to be elevated to new vistas in pipe smoking give this one a try. I am coming to this review after a few months. I now order this tobacco by 1/2 pounds. It has become my everday tobacco. I still enjoy other blends but this one I look forward to on a daily basis. 4 1/2 to 5 stars.

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	kcpipedpiper (9)	2023-03-24		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Wow...and i do mean...WOW!

When first received, this was a darker flake but as i dried it out(and it did need some good dry time) it got quit a bit lighter. Initially I could smell the unique perfume like fragrance but then it changed. I swear, this stuff smells exactly like an oatmeal raisin cookie to me. It is genuinly splendid. I will say, that I did buy this in bulk from smokingpipes.com so maybe the bulk is mildly different from tin but I doubt it. That said, very nice looking flakes and a wonderful "tin" aroma. Superb!

Smoking: when I first tried this, it was still very wet. Previously I had tried "dark birds eye flake" and "dark flake aromatic". Both very good but absolutely set me on my butt every time. Very strong tobacco. So, when I started in on this it was a nice change of pace. Still a present nic hit but not near as stout. Each day I made sure to dry it out a little bit more. And, I will say that it smokes best just shy of crispy. But, once it went crispy is wasnt as good. Rehydrated a tad and it is nothing short of incredible. I get that each person has their own preferences but this is a top 10 tobacco for me. Really great. During the smoke, the sweet hay, citrusy virginias are there. The coco, well rounded burleys are there but this almost cinnamon, vanilla, licorice and so pleasantly sweet flavor is there. There is an oat like quality to the flavor. A very smooth and dense smoke. The retro is sublime. Smokes to ash at the bottom of the bowl and smokes really well all the way down. There really isn't a lot of change in flavor as you get to the bottom except about half way through the virginias really start to poke their head up and present themselves nicely. More forward. All that said, it is a complex smoke. Very good quality tobacco. Excellent quality flakes. Clearly aged due to crystallization of sugar on the flakes. Very well produced. I havent tried a G&H blend I didnt feel that way about though.

Highly recommend!!! At least try it!

Pipe Used: Various briars

Age When Smoked: A couple months

Purchased From: www.smokingpipes.com

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	JaWiBr (561)	2023-03-18		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Package note of fruit, salty and soap. Tobacco is a flake of marbled brown, tan and dark brown. Moisture content is good, few pipe smokers will want to dry it a bit. rubs out with a little effort. Burns slow with a few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild to medium. Flavoring is medium to strong, with notes of tonquin bean and mild citrus. The vanilla-almond-cinnamon-clove like tonquin bean begins strong and drops back to the middle ground where it remains. The citrus seemed to flash off after initial light and remained in the background afterwards. Taste is medium to full and very consistent, with notes of almond, vanilla, floral, spices, lemon grass, mildly savory, zesty orange peel, nutty, hay, wood, peaty vegetation, creamy rich, a semi-sweet lemony nutty lakeland background note, and a mildly peppery, almost smooth retro. Flavoring is leading with Virginia and Burley supporting. Room note is tolerable to strong, and aftertaste is great.

Pipe Used: Castello Old Antiquari G84

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

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	Quiggifur (99)	2023-02-26		Medium to Strong	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Tin note: strongly of tonka bean. Smoke: Detecting some Virginia character right away, floral, grassy. Definite tonka bean, maybe almond, maybe cocoa and cream. More of an implied sweetness from the aromatics than sugar. Compared to some of the other offerings from G&H, the aromatics are more subtle, and meld better into the tobacco. Want to call this a desert island tobacco, but I realize they all shouldn't be G&H blends on that list. Still, this has a profile unlike any other G&H blend I've tried. If I could only smoke this for the rest of my life, I'd be quite happy. Smoking a small to medium sized bowl on an empty stomach, the nicotine is very present, but not quite what I'd call strong.

So creamy in the second half, the herbal aromatics fade to a ghost of their former selves. Think I start to notice some citrus at this point. Really have to take care to keep it from scorching, sip nice and slow, but it's worth the effort.

20230226 edit: First smoke was from a meer pot churchwarden, this morning I'm using a cob. Definitely getting a noticeable amount of influence from the cob, cob flavor which I don't love in conjunction with this blend, but it is coming across a little sweeter. Aside from that it's essentially the same experience. I rubbed out a full flake last night very thoroughly, used about 2/3 in the churchwarden and set the rest aside in a little bowl covered by a watch glass. No worse for wear this morning.

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	FreeJazzPipes (9)	2023-01-31		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I purchased 2 bulk ounces of Gawith, Hoggarth & Co's Ennerdale Flake from a local tobacconist. The jar note is pungently floral and recalls geranium, rose, and bergamot. The African and South American Virginias are earthy, woody, and floral with dark stone-fruit while the burley has a level of detected nuttiness that enhances the deep, fruity richness of the Virginias. The almond, rum, vanilla, and citrus topping is strong in flavor and aroma, especially upon initial light. Once the bowl has developed, the topping eases, and the complex, deep cream and nuttiness of the burley and tartness of the Virginias shines. The nicotine strength is medium and will sneak up toward the bottom of the bowl. The moisture content was perfect and required no dry time. The light, moist flake comes apart beautifully and smells incredible as it breaks up in hand. Ennerdale Flake could easily be an all-day smoke; its deep and complex flavors are unique to Lakeland tobaccos produced by Gawith & Hoggarth that will, admittedly, not suit everyone.

Purchased From: Allegheny Smokeworks

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	mhaque (13)	2022-08-06		Medium	Medium	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Ennerdale Flake is a very unique and quite tasty blend. There is a reason for this blend to be famous and loved by so many pipe smokers worldwide. The strong toppings in this blend is quite evident. But in now ways, it is a typical aromatic. The interplay between the natural tobacco and the toppings is remarkable. You will easily detect the blend is flavored with toppings, but that doesn't affect the natural taste of tobacco at all. Somehow the topping on this blend works just so good, that your palate will be fully satisfied. Ennerdale Flake will definitely ghost your pipe maybe even after only one bowl. I recommend to use your Lakeland pipes, or corn cob to smoke this wonderful pipe weed. This blend works for me all year around regardless of cold or warm weather. I found the strength and nicotine is medium for me. Tin note is very refreshing and the strong flavor of toppings comes more than the tobacco flavor. I found the blend very moist. I rub my tobacco and dry for at least an hour before I smoke. Pairs very well with my morning coffee in the weekend. When I smoke however, the topping is evident but doesn't take over. I get a nice and sweet Virginia/Burley blend smoke. While smoking I get floral, earthy, a little nutty, mist, and quite fragrant type of flavor from this tobacco. Like I said before, the topping doesn't take over, it works very well with the natural tobacco taste. Yes, the typical Lakeland flavor is there; yes, you won't like it if you have an issue with Lakeland blends. I understand how this blend can be so polarizing and people would build either love or hate relationship with this blend. To me, this is a treat! I love this tobacco. I switched from buying 50g tins to buying 500g bags, and I have bags and bags of Enneradale Flake aging in my cellar. Lately it became a little harder to find, if you happen to find any, don't pass the chance. This might be one quick stop for you to realize if you love or hate Lakeland Blends. Highly recommended.

Pipe Used: Corn Cob

Age When Smoked: 2 years

Purchased From: Smokingpipes

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	MangoLegs (72)	2021-11-29		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Preparation & Burn: 5/10 Moist flake, hot burn unless dried a bit.

Taste: 13/20 I don't know what the fuss is about -- it tastes good, but the toppings aren't overpowering. Not sure why people often cite it as being the strongest Lakeland scent. Can't see why it's so polarizing. Grousemoor? Sure. Ennerdale? Fairly middle of the road!

Mildness: 8/10 My idea of a good smoke is a relaxing, low nicotine session. Therefore, the milder the better. Not much nicotine!

Total: 26/40

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	WorkingClassChap (197)	2021-09-22		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

American here, Smoking now:

Bag note smells like… grandma’s soap dish. I’m not sorry it does. Anise, lavender, floral aroma. Off putting to me but having tried Kendal Flake I wasn’t too afraid.

Loose semi broken flakes that I let dry for a little bit before rubbing out and packing.

The tase. First impression is a familiar Virginia. Grassy sweet fermented Virginia. Burley is noticeable and gives it an earthy and woody body. Grandma’s potpourri dish is very apparent as you smoke it however it’s not as strong or off putting to me as the bag note. With the natural taste of va/bur tobacco flake it works well. There’s a floral, lavender, anise, licorice, potpourri flavor that isn’t obnoxious. It’s not something I’m super into though. Smoked well enough, cool and dry. No mouth tingle no bite. Retrohale is lots of Virginia and Lakeland flavor. Floral, lavender, rose, anise, licorice, herbs, perfume, soap. It’s a good tobacco however you just enjoy the unique Lakeland flavor or don’t. It’s polarizing.

Im glad I tried it. I much more enjoyed Kendal flake however. This is definitely a 3-4 star blend. Personal bias though I would probably give it 2 as I don’t care for it. Would I recommend someone try it and see for themselves? Absolutely.

Pipe Used: Cob

Age When Smoked: Fresh

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	Manorhill (15)	2021-04-29		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

This is my first attempt at a Gawith Hoggarth tobacco. I chose this one based on the good reviews, and because I favour a thicker cut of tobacco, as opposed to ribbon cuts that just burn hot and fast. Special Virginia was always my preferred brand, but is becoming hard to find in supermarkets, while St Bruno seems to be all that most places will stock, which has good strength but leaves me longing for some flavour. Ennerdale seems to fit that hole.

Opening the tin provided me with the familiar smell of St Bruno, infused with Earl Gray tea. Wonderfully floral and citrussy. Upon smoking, I was very impressed. GH tobaccos are highly regarded, especially Ennerdale, and I am not at all surprised. Good flavour and aroma, cool burning which I also appreciate in a tobacco, though a little moist in my experience. Shoving a pipe cleaner in the stem now and then is required!

Pipe Used: Peterson System 31 Straight

Age When Smoked: Purchased

Purchased From: Smoke-King

Similar Blends: St Bruno.

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	Beer (345)	2021-04-07		Medium	Very Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I don't know why it took me so many years to try this one. Probably some bad experience in the past with some odd flavoured Lakelands that I had sampled by the bulk (with the recurring result ranging from "meh tobacco with soapy flavour" to "downright nasty"), or experiencing the Lakeland ghost in too many estate pipes I have tried, or simply a parallel with other traditional ultra-flavoured British tobaccos that I really don't care much for.

Anyway... By a whim, I grabbed a tin at my tobacconist a few days ago. And now I am cursing myself at not having done so before: I wasted so many years.

Granted: I could never smoke this stuff on a regular basis, it would grow tiresome rather quick, so it's better kept as a fun change of pace. Yes, it's overwhelmingly flavoured. And no, I would never put this stuff in a briar: my two meerschaums will do.

That said, it's one of the loveliest aromatics I have ever tasted. And I very very rarely smoke aromatics of any kind. The tin aroma is intoxicating: like Earl Gray tea plus an array of other subtle nuances. Vanilla? Almonds? Hints of flowers? Liquorice? Delicious. And no, not soapy at all. Some other Lakelands I have tried in the past had a note of washing machine detergent. This one is not soapy: it simply is as powerfully flowery as it could be, with those incredible notes of bergamot on top of all. Beautiful. But my scepticism towards aromatics in general is due to a simple reason: the tin aroma might be lovely, but usually they taste like hot air. Not this one. This is a fantastic Virginia flake, and you can both really taste the flavoring AND the tobacco, in alternating puffs. Really, it's a match that seems so unlikely that it actually works.

For a Lakeland flake, it packs and burns like a dream, and it's so creamy, velvety, smooth, easy to smoke, with never a touch of tonguebite. Nicotine strength is quite light compared to other Lakeland flakes. It's not explicitly sweet (there are several Virginia flakes with a much more sugary taste, around there), on the contrary it's delicate, hayish (not grassy, which is a note that I detest), slightly nutty. And with that weird flavoring interplaying so well with the taste of the leaf.

I am a convert now: this is a great tobacco, absolutely unique. I restrain myself from giving it a top rating only because I can't picture myself smoking this regularly. But I'll gladly revisit it once every few months.

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	Steden (100)	2021-01-07		Medium	Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

First thing: my tin of Ennerdale was (unlike rectangular tins usually are) so tightly sealed that was really hard to crack and the paper lid inside the tin was thicker than usual, consequently the tobacco was in perfect conditions; kudos to G&H. Once opened the tin I was expecting almond, vanilla, Rum and others foody goodness with a bit of misterious extra; what I got was a burst of citrus and flowers, mainly bergamot and geranium, with a whiff of (maybe) coumarin. Very odd but absolutely natural and fine. Once lit I started to understand why this stuff is so divisive: the smoke is all perfume, it’s very nice and pleasant but there’s almost no tobacco flavor, no vanilla nor Rum, just the scent with a bitter/astringent effect on the tongue and too little sweetness to counterbalance. A pity, I really wanted to like EF because of the unique essence but I finished mixing it with others plain Virginias to up-grade sweetness and true tobacco flavor.

Pipe Used: meers, briars

Age When Smoked: fresh

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	gchiaram (12)	2020-07-21		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

I will upload my impressions little by little. As soon as I received the tin today, I opened it and was attacked by my grandmother's bath salts, an attack that losing vigor and settling in a floral and citric aroma at the same time: my wife loved it. But I'm the one who smokes so I immediately put together a pipe and lit it. The bouquet in the tin persist as I smoke, and the citrus reminds me of Grousemoor' fragrance, but with some floral blend that makes it more complex. I must clarify that I am not a lover of perfumes in the tobacco, and yet this variety seems interesting to me. I was afraid of Burley (who is not a saint of my devotion), but here it is very well contained. Virginias do their job with a touch of herbs and a little woody drop, while giving it a sweetness that does not cloying. In short, it looks like a tobacco that is balancing different "types", and the famous taste of soap that some people find seems tastes very good to me. The smoke is very creamy and too abundant, and the strength seems to me quite low, which makes it very pleasant to smoke. The flakes seem quite moist, yet they don't need a lot of reignites. In my case I do not think it is a tobacco for the whole day, but I suppose that for lovers of aromatic tobacco it can go well. The room note is soft and scented (my wife is happy). We will see how it behaves with the following bowls and if I am attracted to insert it between the FVF pipes.

News: After a few weeks without trying it, I decided it was time to go back to perfume. And she surprised me again. I'm smoking it on the same Medico pipe, but with a wire mattress at the bottom of the bowl. And I have disassembled the flakes, and I have kneaded them quite a bit before packing. After lighting, I began to enjoy the dense smoke where excellent VA appears again as a base, but carrying those added flavors in a very balanced way, although in the retronasal exhalation they become more present. Used to trying aromatics from other brands where the aroma is imposed on tobacco, it never ceases to amaze me that here there is always a taste of tobacco present in the smoke, while the florals are perceived as part of it. I insist, aromatics are not my preference, but here is one that has won my arm.

Pipe Used: Medico "Medalist" without filter

Age When Smoked: I brought it home and opened it immediately

Purchased From: https://www.franciscodemiranda.com/

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	Sangagor (80)	2019-12-03		Mild	Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Dear all, I am going to compare this with tobacco in general. Firs of all. I like aromatics. When I smell the aroma of fresh tobacco, I was really surprised. (First lake style for me) It was like Victorians toilet and perfumes. To be honest... I like it. I was expecting the flavoring would disappear after starting to smoke... but not. And to be honest... I liked it. It is always very interesting experience.

So, why only 2 stars? Well, after several bowls you may be bored with such strong flavoring, it could become strong and overloading. This tobacco is definitely not for daily smoking and after several bowls yo may start hate it.

Pipe Used: Stanislaw, cob

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: etrafika.cz

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	Flyingdutchman (20)	2019-08-22		Medium to Strong	Very Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

Another "Must sit in my humidor" tobacco. The Lakeland scent in all its splendour and fame. Opening the tin reveal what is actually a broken flake tobacco, and we are welcomed by a wonderful scent of flowers, almond, red fruits, citron and a hint of liqueur in the background. It is very hard to abstain from eating it, or adding it to a cocktail! Must be grinded well and loaded very loose, lit up puffing very hard, push it down, repeat ignition process and enjoy it with very light puffs. The aroma is the same as the tin with tobacco added. It is really possible to perceive first class Virginias and Burleys underneath that symphony of taste

This can be enjoyed almost all day long and, in my opinion, this is one of the few tobaccos deserving the infamous and here lacking "luxury blend" that appear in many Z class products. A blend to keep your sould going, perfect for a summer evening as a cold winter day.

Pipe Used: Brebbia

Age When Smoked: Fresh from the tin

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	Gordon Tavistock (23)	2019-04-30		Medium	Mild to Medium	Full	Tolerable

Wonderful Lakeland. Good tobaccos underneath a very nicely balanced Lakeland flavouring which is more herb-like than flowery. This works well with the rich taste and mouth feel of the underlying tobacco – the way this combination works is akin to he way chocolate with lavender works (although otherwise very different).

A robust, comforting, yummy and even refreshing tobacco that I will keep stocking up on until I feel safe that I'll never run out.

Pipe Used: Various briar billiards

Age When Smoked: From new to a couple of years old

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	LVciAn777 (7)	2018-11-24		Medium	Strong	Full	Pleasant

In general I don't like flavored tobaccos, but Ennerdale is something special in my opinion, an exception. A solid simple blend composed by a base of high quality Virginia and Burley,addicted with typical "soapy English casing" ( mainly lakeland flowers and almond ) that is very rich,but is no overlay good Virginia aromas,rather it exalt its character. I do not detected burley taste easily because it is used to absorb added flavor. To smoke very slowly.

Pipe Used: Savinelli Spring 626

Purchased From: Sansone Shop - Rome,Italy

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	Harry_Callahan (14)	2018-10-14		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Ennerdale for me is a high quality aromatic. Very different from those aromatics with heavy casing. This tobacco has a great Virginia base, burns a little hot but can be managed. I get those spices from the Virginia and most of the time those delicate floral essences(a little soapy sometime), then some almond taste and for me nothing else. For the Virginas used it is a 4 star, overall a 3.5

Pipe Used: Missouri Meerscham Bent Apple

Age When Smoked: weeks

Purchased From: Bollitopipe Turin Italy

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	SmokingHawk (54)	2018-05-18		Medium to Strong	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I smoked this flake lightly rubbed out leaving some chunks of flake and let it aired out for some 20/30mins although it came not so wet 10mins should be enough. It smoked very well burned evenly to white ash leaving no residue in the pipe. Virginia's main player and very sweet all other casings played background role of except that Lakeland aroma tends to take over at times which was not so strong but gave nice pleasant feel. Whereas I smoked Bob's square cut in which Lakeland aroma is medium to strong but still pleasant. I liked this flakes so much that it's in my daily rotation and it earns easily four stars. Well done GH!

Pipe Used: Special Edition magic inch

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

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	AnglicanSmoker (4)	2018-05-06		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

I love it. It's sweet, smooth, and you can still taste the tobacco. Strong flavor, medium strength, welcome room note.

I think a lot of folks are put off by what they think it will be rather than what it is. If that's you I suggest you order a tin or ask a friend for a sample and just try it. It's like your mama used to say with new food, "you'll never know until you try it."

Pipe Used: Various briars

Age When Smoked: Fresh to 5 years old

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

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	JamesDarwin63 (6)	2018-02-09		Mild	Extra Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

This seems to be one of the most divisive tobaccos out there, the aroma from opening the packet is not the normal aroma you would associate with tobacco! This is a highly aromatic tobacco and you can really taste the floral notes. If you don't like aromatics you really will not like this!! I personally find this tobacco very enjoyable however it is not a tobacco I could smoke all the time. I would also highly recommend not putting this in your favourite pipe! This tobacco is a real ghosted, I cannot stress this enough. If you are trying if for the first time I would definitely use a cob or clay.

Pipe Used: Cobbit Shire

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: http://www.gqtobaccos.com/pipe-tobaccos/gawith-hoggarth--ennerdale-flake/

Similar Blends: Samuel Gawith's Canon Plug

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	Jaw Warmer (5)	2017-09-22		Overwhelming	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Overwhelming

Just reading the varying comments on this tobacco. I have some coming so I look forward with delight to see what its really like.

The negative comments are quite interesting so I look forward to seeing if I find it soapy, who knows I might even blow bubbles :-)

Tobacco whether scented or not will give a differing taste and pleasure to each pipe smoker..................... So looking forward to the postman's knock on the door in the coming week.

Had to answer some questions before I could save my comment - PLEASE IGNORE.

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	MarkTheLad (46)	2017-07-17		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

If you dislike the Lakeland floral essences, then I would recommend that you steer clear of this flake. However, if you are the adventurous type, there is a tasty reward to be gained by partaking of this wonderful tobacco. Like all G&H blends, I find this one to be made with premium quality tobaccos. I find it to have a floral, yet fruity taste with a nice creamy, nutty mouth feel, probably from the burley. The flakes were a bit moist, so I rubbed out 1.5 flakes and spread them out on a paper plate to dry. The tin note is tobacco forward with fruits and just a touch of floral to it. The smoke was smooth and only required a few relights. I get no tongue bite from this tobacco regardless of how hard I push it. I usually smoke this flake a couple times a week for a nice change of pace and it hits the spot nicely.

Pipe Used: Stanwell Golden Danish - Canadian

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

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	Blake_Gibson (4)	2017-06-21		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

A lot of reviews here but feel I have something to add. Yes this blend has ample floral essence, yes it is strange if you've never tried it before. That being said, I now smoke this daily. A couple tips for enjoying.

DRY IT OUT. I lay mine out in a big clump to reduce surface area and shuffle the deck of flakes as it were a few times for a day. Then I place all the flakes in a large Tupperware to normalize for a few days. Then repeat until the flake is just a touch moister than I would want it to smoke.

RUB IT OUT. Burns great rubbed out. As a whole Flake I couldn't get it to light Worth a crap.

Smoke a few bowls (in a cob if you care about ghosting) before making your decision. The first half of the bowl is pretty intense. After that the floral dies down quite a bit and you get a wonderful interplay between the virginias and the essence. The smoke is super creamy with flavor for days. Really good in summer and damn good with some single malts or iced tea.

Pipe Used: Falcon, Peterson, Mearschaum

Age When Smoked: Approx 1 year in jar

Purchased From: Smokingpipes bulk

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	Ducksbreath (125)	2017-05-14		Mild to Medium	Very Strong	Medium	Pleasant

I find this the smoothest of all the scented Lakeland flakes. Like a perfumery in your pipe. A very fine, not nuanced, pure Virginia flavor morphed with a field of wildflowers. I don't detect the Burley at all. It says it's there so I believe the blender, but I can't taste/feel it.

Actually, it is wildflowers combined with Almond. Think Amaretto and some kind of Pinaud, but in a good way.

Aromatic smokers used to the artifical esters in American style aros ought to try this at least once, for despite all the flavorings, it never seems artificial. And, further contrasting American aros, this flake cannot be made to bite.

Only negative for me is it doesn't actually have the N level which I like, only mild to medium, which is my only reason for docking it a star. Oh, and it is not really complex, but none of the Lakeland flakes are particularly complex.

There's so much sweet, natural flavoring here that blending in a little Kendal Kentucky for strength works quite well, you can't taste the KK at all (a great tobacco in its own right).

Age When Smoked: new

Similar Blends: Kendal Flake, Grasmere, etc..

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	LannarkGent (145)	2017-03-05		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

A Virginia Burley, plenty of flavor,which to my nose has vanillia,citrus, an fig like notes. A Lakeland style blend, it wins a big thumbs up from me.

Pipe Used: Savinelli Miele 677 KS

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	doktorstamp (11)	2016-12-29		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium	Very Pleasant

It seems somehow superfluos to review this tobacco, volumes having been written by many others.

This is a staple of my rotation, and as some have remarked the room note is exceptionally pleasing, such that even non-pipe smokers will ask what is it.

I would say though that it can vary from supplier to supplier, with one delivery ghosting the others that were not tinned.

Pipe Used: Various Peterson #68's

Age When Smoked: Generally fresh

Purchased From: Various

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	jhand45 (13)	2016-12-08		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Strong

I'm not usually an aromatic smoker but thought it was worth giving this quintessential lakeland blend a try. The taste, while not unlike grandmas soap, was pleasant and were it just a matter of taste I'd be tempted to buy it again for those days where I felt like something a little different. Unfortunately, there is more to a smoke than the taste and it was in other factors that I felt let down. The blend was hard to keep lit and perhaps it was due to this that I also found it very bitey. Perhaps it just needs more drying time but I bought this from a bulk tin at a local B&M and wasnt excessively moist to start with. Pleased to have tried it, but wont be rushing to get it again.

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	hawky454 (107)	2016-12-02		Medium	Strong	Medium	Pleasant

Wow, what a game changer this one is! I absolutely love this stuff. In fact, I pretty much love everything I've tried from GH&Co. and I've tried a lot. Many years ago, when I first started smoking a pipe, I was looking for an aromatic but one that actually tasted good so I did some research and decided to try Bob's Chocolate Flake. Well... at the time I was not ready for such a good blend and I wrote it off as being terrible. I was totally turned off by the weird essence that GH&Co are famous for but anyway, from that point on I steered clear of anything from this house and the more I heard about Lakeland tobaccos the more I was hesitant to try anything else from the genre. Fast forward about 6 years with a much more matured and developed palate, I decided to brave this genre again and see how it goes. I started with the most talked about Lakeland tobacco of all, Ennerdale Flake. Well, I was absolutely blown away! The essences added absolutely compliment the natural tobaccos and the florals just make this blend sing. This is absolutely brilliant blending and you will find nothing else like it. I have since fallen in love with Bob's Chocolate Flake along with at least a dozen other GH&Co blends. I'm not going to try to describe the flavors for ya, there are plenty of reviews that will tell you all about the grassy, stewed fruit and leathery notes, the toppings that sublimate the tobacco flavor and all that mumbo jumbo... those type of reviews do nothing for me and each description usually reads the same for each blend. What I will tell you is that you may love or hate this blend as it is obviously a polarizing tobacco but you will never know unless you try. I say start out with an ounce and go from there. This one is absolutely essential in my book.

Pipe Used: Neerup, Stanwell

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	Bud_Harold (24)	2016-11-07		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Because of all the negative talk about Lakeland blends and how perfumey they can be, I was hesitant to try this. And honestly, the tin note nearly drove me away. But I decided to give it a shot...so I loaded a bowl and after a lil drying time, I set flame to it. Glad I did! This stuff is quite tasty. The floral/soapy tin note does not translate to the flavor of the burnt tobacco. I was pleasantly surprised. Burns well...smokes great...tastes sublime. If you're scared off by Lakeland blends like I was initially, do yourself a favor and pick up a sample of Ennerdale Flake. You'll be happy you did.

Pipe Used: Lil Meer

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: pipes and cigars.com

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	Rob73 (77)	2016-10-23		Mild to Medium	Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

To me, Ennerdale Flake is the quintessence of a soapy blend (the typical Kendal scent). Carefully selected and refined tobacco and a memorable flavouring that made it a perfect tobacco for the first smoke of the day. 4,5/5 in my personal rating system.

Purchased From: Synjeco, Brissago (Switzerland)

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	pylet2000 (33)	2016-09-16		Medium	Very Strong	Very Full	Strong

UPDATE: It's been about a year since I opened this tin, almost gagged on my first attempted smoke, and hid the remaining tin out of sight. I noticed it the other day and gave the contents a quick sniff. I was reminded of the things in the aroma that were initially very enticing: citrus, almond, rum, maple, etc... And now being Sahara desert dry, a good amount of the perfume had faded (although not entirely).

I decided to give it a go. Found a cheap cob I could sacrifice if need be, crunched up some of the super dry flakes into the bowl and gave it a light. What a pleasant surprise!! I can smoke this now, and it's pretty tasty. I've had a few bowls in that cob and the results are recurring, so I can add Sahara desert dry Ennerdale to the list of tobaccos I enjoy. There's a good amount of similarity to Rum Flake in my opinion, with some extra flavors present, not as 1 or 2 dimensional.

Plenty of other reviewers have hit on the vitals: good base leaf flavor that isn't entirely hidden by the firmly present toppings. Once the soap / pine floor cleaner / perfume note wasn't dominating the song, I could finally sense all the other players and enjoy their contributions.

I've decided to go all the way to 3 stars on this, I'm liking it quite well in this super dried incarnation. When I first tried it, the tin had just been opened and the bowl worth of rubbed out leaf had been dried for about 30-45 minutes, nowhere near enough drying time. Interesting note, even when criminally dry, it doesn't burn fast or hot.

So if you hate this initially as I did, let it get very dry and try it again, you might be surprised.

Original Review: All I could do was laugh. It's rare that something disagrees with me so greatly that I lose my calm for a minute. For this raw emotional response, I'll give you credit where it's due Ennerdale.

I can't give this a proper thoughtful review though. The tin note was of pine floor cleaner, although if I could get past that for a second I could sense the bergamot, slight almond, and vanilla hints that had potential. I thought "ok, many blends that smell amazing are awful when smoked, and some that make you recoil in horror in the tin are actually amazing in the bowl." Let us never judge a 'baccy on its tin note alone, so I jump through the hoops of rubbing a little out and letting it dry to a reasonable moisture level.

It lit well and easy, and instantly unleashed a dominating smell that I think my great grandparents would have loved, while discussing the merits of this newfangled automobile contraption compared to horses. Having somewhat recently experienced Gawith 1792 flake which has the same 'time machine' effect, I powered through half the bowl waiting for something to change that made me want to like this blend. It never arrived for me. I thought about trying to detect the tobacco flavors, but it seemed futile trying to pick out subtlety. I envisioned a tasting panel, where an auditioner asks the test subjects "would you say this floor cleaner product tastes nutty, woody, or grassy?"

Ultimately, I raised the white flag with the thought "smoking through the rest of this bowl is robbing me of time from one of my favorites." Life is too short for leaf you don't agree with.

But, lots of people love this, and I won't fault them for it in any way. We're rather fortunate to live in a time where there are so many excellent choices in tobaccos. Ennerdale aggressively did not work for me, yet I tip my hat to those who like it and to the venerable company that makes it.

Similar Blends: Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. - Rum Flake.

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	Little Steven (76)	2016-08-24		Medium to Strong	Strong	Full	Unnoticeable

This is the 163rd review of Ennerdale!

Fantastic flavour albeit a bit camp.

Too much bitey virginia for me - probably because of the pills that seem to affect my tase.

Pipe Used: Stanwell billard.

Age When Smoked: Fresh.

Purchased From: Gauntley's of Nottingham.

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	Phil Theharp (16)	2016-08-14		Medium	Strong	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

I really wanted to enjoy this tobacco more than I did. Having done a lot of walking around Ennerdale Water itself - indeed I spent my honeymoon there many years ago - when I was looking for a new flake to try this seemed a promising choice. I bought it as a loose tobacco and it came out of the packet in long, stringy, broken strips. Rubbed out thoroughly and packed carefully there is no doubt it provides for a cool and creamy smoke. But I am not a particular fan of heavy flavoring and EF is shot through with it. Curiously it lacked the richness I was expecting. The first third of the bowl tasted like sherbet dip. While this does diminish as the smoke progresses, it never fully relinquishes its grip thereafter. I took note of some comments here and used just the one briar to finish the batch, as it does ghost the pipe as well as the palate. But after a clean and a few bowlfuls of a Latakia mixture the briar is restored. It has ruined St Bruno for me however. I had some in a different pipe after this and all I could taste was soap. I can't say it is entirely unpleasant but I will not be rushing to try any more soon.

Pipe Used: Unbranded briar

Age When Smoked: Shortly after purchase

Purchased From: Smokers World, Derby

Similar Blends: Nothing I have hitherto tried.

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	natibo (169)	2016-07-04		Strong	Strong	Very Full	Very Strong

This is Gawith Hogarth's take of 172 flake. In my opinion. Upon lighting it it has a flowery perfume taste that is quite nasty. As the bowl proceeds it does have a really nice flavor. However, that initial flowery taste ghosts the bowl bad. On the plus side, it has a decent nic hit.

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	canvas (337)	2016-07-02		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

I was originally a bit scared to try any Lakeland blend, "soap" did not seem a great flavor to explore, but have since really enjoyed everything I've smoked from this region. The soap thing may be misleading; while it does smell like an antique store or Grandma's perfume, I would say this flake more reminds me of Choward's Violet Candy (which ironically I despise).

Smoking Ennerdale Flake is an odd experience. I get this weird powdered sugar lavender taste when I inhale, almost as if the smoke was replaced by the dust poof you get with candy cigarettes. Suffice to say it is a very light smoke (exasberated by the fact that I find a flake cut more airy from added air flow). You will be hit with an array of taste, including some black licorice at work here. These flavors deviate from what I would consider a traditional tobacco taste, so you need to be an aromatic purist to take this trip.

If you enjoy any Lakeland blends, you likely want to push the flavor to the limit. So, go with Ennerdale Flake for old timey candy taste and also try Grousemoor if you want an adventure in rotten prunes (sounds horrible, but try it and be amazed).

Purchased From: pipesandcigars.com

Similar Blends: Samuel Gawith Grousemoor.

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	tommyboy1749 (27)	2016-06-29		Medium	Very Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

Gawith, Hogarth & Co.'s Ennerdale Flake has been described as the quintessential Lakeland tobacco. Is the flavoring strong? Yes. Is it objectionable? No and yes. In itself, it an interesting experience. For me, the melange of flavors is dominated by almond, accompanied by strong wafts of rose geranium and various fruit essences all mashed-up (the comparisons made in some other reviews to juicy fruit gum are more than apt). I can't detect the vanilla. On the other side, the added essences only slightly diminish over the course of the smoke; and while I like the overall flavor, I can't see imbibing this as a steady diet. It's simply too rich--and strange (a nod to Alfred Hitchcock).

The leaf used is top shelf, as with all G&H tobaccos. The base leaf is woody and dark fruit tart, and the sun cured Malawi adds a sharp sweetness that plays around the edges, contending for space with the faint nuttiness and earthy body supplied by the Malawi Burley.

G&H states this is their "best selling flake by a wide margin," so it must have a considerable number of adherents. I do enjoy the overall experience, but any pleasure is due as much to novelty as to the particular attributes of the flake. In short, I am a fan, but not a fanatic.

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	THROATHIT (38)	2016-02-01		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

Vg tobacco like best brown flake and a load and I mean load of Lakeland topping thrown in. Makes scented flake look like the base camp and this stuff is the peak. love or hate a marmite thing going on. Rubs up and burns well and the smoke is thick and stays with you. vit N never ott but willing to satisfy. Champion of the Lakeland styles and one which I grow to love a bit more each time I have the urge to smoke it. Some will find this heaven and some will call it hell it is one of those tobaccos as the topping is mega but hey ho and each to there own.

Pipe Used: stefano exclusive briar

Age When Smoked: 12 months

Purchased From: lands

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	ASmithee (20)	2016-01-29		Medium to Strong	Strong	Full	Pleasant

Finally got a chance to try this tobacco. I had read about it's ghosting powers so I tried it in a clay pipe to avoid ghosting my briars and didn't want to chance it ghosting my cobs even though I read that wasn't a huge risk.

I found the aroma to be floral and perfume-like. I also found it to be quite strong which could be a result of using a clay pipe. I also noticed the taste lingering in my mouth the next day. Overall, I would say this blend is not for me. However, I would recommend that you try it if you haven't as it does produce a very unique smoking experience.

I rate it a "full" taste which I understand may be confusing to some as a blend link Nightcap is considered "full-bodied". I rate it a "full" because the aroma is powerful and definitely there. You will not mistake it. The blend clearly stands out.

Pipe Used: Clay Pipe

Age When Smoked: 2 months

Purchased From: P&C

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	Leeboy (20)	2015-08-17		Mild to Medium	Very Strong	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

This is a strange one which I feel is in a different league to Condor and St Bruno which I love. The first time I tried it I felt sick and stopped to smoke something else. I later found out I couldn't taste my other tobacco afterwards. I thought what the hell and went back to the ennerdale. When sipped it was great and the virginia flavors were there. The topping calmed and I was getting fruit and almonds. Next time I dried it out a while and the flavors were good but now it bites me big time. I'm gutted because if the bite wasn't there I would love the stuff. I've tried a few more bowles and my mouth is ruined. If you like lakelands this could be for you. I think its worth a go to say you've tried it and who knows you might love it.

Pipe Used: Cob

Age When Smoked: new

Purchased From: smoke king uk

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	JohnnyMcPiperson (119)	2015-07-01		Mild to Medium	Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

A nice lakeland, smooth, sweet, and enjoyable! Somewhat soapy like most lake lands are. Fragrant, a good crowd pleaser I would imagine. Great to age, mine is heavily aged, I don't even know how much, it is covered in bloom. Quite a delightful smoke!

Pipe Used: Hardcastle Dublin

Age When Smoked: Several Years

Purchased From: Unknown

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	OldeToby (1)	2015-06-16		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I found that when fresh out the jar/tin, it is rather unpleasant as I don't like the overly cased quality of this baccy.

However when I got round to smoking a bowl after finding some stashed away 2 years or so later. I found with surprise that that "soapy" taste had mellowed, to a more woody taste. Almost like I was smoking something more towards a traditional, unflavoured latakia blend.

So to sum up here, age it if you find it rather unpleasant with all that intense artificial flavouring. If aged well, it should turn out quite nice indeed. With less likelihood of tongue-bite and that feeling that a good blend has been ruined with so much casing.

Age it for a decade and see where it goes ;)

Pipe Used: Just a cheap £10 Mr. Brog no.41 (Pearwood bowl)

Age When Smoked: I aged this tobacco for roughly 2 years.

Purchased From: Hereford Tobacconist

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	Knightsmoker (218)	2015-06-10		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is a very good scented flake in the Lakeland style. The VA's are sweet, I get a citrus note from them I think, as the casing has it as well so it is a little hard to tell where the tobacco stops and the casing starts and that is one of the things I really like about this blend. The tobacco flavor comes through. The small amount of burley also gives a nutty note that is always in the background but adds to the overall flavor of the smoke. The casing is very complementary of the tobacco. I get almond from the first puff, the citrus note is most likely bergamont, as it is a classic English citrus sent. I do get some tonquin bean flavoring way in the background too. As far as the Lakeland floral scent it is not over the top in this blend and has been applied very nicely on the sample I have smoked. To me it tastes clean, not soapy at all. It is definitely floral but not flowery, its like the entire plant has been used to bring the essence out in the various flowers that are combined to get the scent. Just a very well done scented flake that I would recommend to anyone looking to try a Lakeland flake.

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	Reggietom (7)	2014-01-02		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Another great tobacco, it's flowery notes are very pleasant, I love it. I would recommend it to smokers old and new, even my non-smoking wife likes the smell of this but I'm still not allowed to smoke indoors.

Pipe Used: Peterson system317

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Purchased From: McGahey Exeter

Similar Blends: Bosun cut plug.

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	Coltrain (8)	2013-12-13		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium	Tolerable

I am apprehensive about writing this review because this is a love/hate tobacco. And unfortunately, I hated it.

That said I still accept this as a good tobacco and reward it some praise on merit. It's got a strong virginia base that is actually quite nice and would be lovely if it weren't for the god damn casing that's on this tobacco. I don't get a soapy taste as many have said they get but I do get a strange flavor that I don't agree with, so much so that I can't finish a bowl of this stuff. The room note wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. I wouldn't brag about it but no one will call you out on it's odor.

Anyways, it's a tobacco I think you should definitely try at some point because you never know, it might be just what you're looking for. It's just not my style I'm afraid.

Pipe Used: Falcon

Age When Smoked: Fresh

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	who broke my clay pipe? (70)	2013-08-31		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium	Tolerable to Strong

Quality flake alright.Bought loose 25 grams as a sample,recommended to me in the shop.I really wanted Irish Flake by Peterson but they didn't have any..Basically this is a scented Virginia and base tobacco wise its kind of like a cross between best brown flake and players navy flake.I thought it was a bit mild for me really,i prefer their stronger meatier offerings like bobs chocolate,dark xx and 1792 flake(which I forgot to ask for but didn't see on the shelf to remind me..This is touted as being close to condor and aromatically I can see that point but;it is not condor,condor is a Kentucky and more robust and has higher nic and is the king of soapy weird..I am not sure I will buy again because basically for me condor wins.Have also just tried Grasmere flake which I consider the stronger nic wise of these two and that stands a better chance of repurchase.Maybe some drying time will add some points.The taste is fine and earthy in a real british flake way but lacks nic power..If anybody likes condor but finds it too strong this is a good milder alternative.Possibly closer to peterson university flake.

Update a few hours later.Just swapped from falcon pipe to a Tanganyika meerschaum bowled system pipe because I didn't want to ghost the briar.Seems to of gained strength of taste in this narrower draught pipe as well as nicotine hit.Maybe it works better in a tighter smoke tube.This is much better,the taste is more concentrated.Lighting up it tasted aromatically of some sort of strawberry lipstick,like when I am lucky enough (or unlucky)to get kissed by a drunk bird.The baccy has a Virginia bias but the burley is well felt and adds that sort of wheaty cerial taste(shredded wheat).Tastes creamy like the cream of the milk.The aromas although there are faintly in the background as sort of support like dried berries in a cereal.I feel in this pipe it deserves its three stars better than before.Burns cool,stays lit and no bite.Is slightly sweeter than its similar contempory Grasmere flake.,its a natural sweetness and unfortified. Smoked in this tighter draught it has taken on similar taste to a Kentucky like condor smoked in a larger draught pipe so its quite a chameleon. The narrower smoke tube makes it hit my tongue harder,tasting very like condor now actually.

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	DrumsAndBeer (217)	2013-07-22		Medium	Strong	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Ennerdale Flake is a perfect example of too much of a good thing.

I admire Gawith & Hoggarth's scented flakes. I find several of them to be quite outstanding. Moreover, every piper who has an affinity for these offerings has at one point wondered the same thing – “What would be like to smoke a heavily scented G&H tobacco?" If you've ever asked yourself that question, look no further than Ennerdale.

Altogether it burns nicely and as usual the tobacco is beautifully presented. Ennerdale's flavor is driven by its rich, heady topping. It also has a serious half-life. I have smoked it in the middle of the day, only to find myself still tasting it the next day before lunch even after several cups of strong black coffee or brisk black tea.

Someone on this board once said that whether or not you enjoy a particular scented Kendal product comes right down to whether or not you admire the topping. I agree with this to a certain extent, but I also feel that one must factor in just how much of that topping is applied. That said, I would enjoy this more if the added flavoring was not as heavy.

As far as the flavor goes, I can't pick out the almond or citrus. Almond blossom or citrus peel, sort of. Bergamot or an Earl Grey like flavor, yes. Vanilla, not so much. If you’ve got a good imagination you might actually be able to taste a bit of the tobacco.

Lakeland flavorings diminish greatly with age, so I am going to see what Father Time does for my 4oz stash of Ennerdale. In the meantime, I'll stick to smoking a handful of Gawith Hoggarth scented blends that I prefer more, namely Grasmere & Kendal Flake and Broken No. 7.

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	panduji68 (28)	2013-07-15		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

WARNING: This tobacco will haunt your pipe like an angry poltergeist roaming about an old dungeon... Ghosting your pipe is an understatement. This tobacco will POSSESS your pipe for generations to come! I recommend trying it in a corn cob pipe first. If you enjoy it, you will likely need to offer up a solitary pipe to the Ghost of Ennerdale for smoking it. Otherwise the specter will inhabit the taste of every tobacco you smoke, for once Ennerdale enters your pipe, it can never leave...

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	pantera (8)	2013-06-30		Medium	Extra Strong	Medium	Tolerable

Good tobacco but too soapy for me. Once you smoke in a pipe ever you feel the ghost.You have to use a dedicated pipe.

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	JustinCarcerated (99)	2013-05-30		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Prior to opening the tin it already exuded a distinct scent of fruity gum due to the poor condition of the tin upon delivery. Still, once opened, it was typical G&H in that its well constructed flake was packed well in plastic. Flakes from this G&H blendappear more like shredded flake than the bacon thin flakes seen with their La Flake. It more resembles Bobs Chocolate Flake in that regard.

The actual tin note has the disturbing quality of an offsetting odor of almond / floral notes (not the offending scent, those are tender and sweet) mixed with what to me smells exactly like Cutter Off, a mosquito repellant I am all too familiar with, as I reside in SE Louisiana. That smell is disturbing. Better 1/2 says its deodorant smell.

Burn is spot on-G&H can never be faulted for inferior tobaccos- with a fantastic tasty bouquet of flavors....of which I cannot accurately identify. Some fruity gum, almond extract, good Virginia's, all molded in a light, refreshing blend. It's strong too, Vit N gets the heart rate up a notch. I believe the key is to sip lightly. Smoking aros out of a small Peterson's 300 series P-lip, small bowl, small draw, big taste!

Aromatics such as C Choice from Peterson's last three times as long for me as VaPers & VaBurs, English & Balkan blends, but I do enjoy them....when they are authentic. G&H is the real deal! I'm sold, will be cellaring, may buy in bulk and can it. If you like Lakeland sauces, this is for you, if your palate doesn't support these old school tastes, stay away....leaves more for us who do :)

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2013-05-18		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Wow this stuff is fantastic I only brought 25g just to try and was hooked it smells very nice rather floral ,it smokes great either rubbed out or as a flake it does not bite at all and burns evenly I liked it so much I now have a100g would very much recommend it give it a try ;)

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2013-04-29		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This tobacco is weighed to order and smells of very strong almond flower scent. I thought the smell was too overpowering and I had my scepticism about whether I will like this tobacco or not. Breaking and rubbing the flake is very easy, packing and lighting as well.

There is really no pain at all keeping this tobacco lit. The first impression is an excellent Virginia tobacco smell with lots and lots of Orgeat style flavouring and some Vanilla. To be honest, I don't detect anything else, except a faint amount of earthy round Burley and a fainter taste of citrus.

This is also my first aromatic that does not contain any black Cavendish tobacco. Excellent and recommended tobacco, albeit too aromatic for my taste, it still ranks as one of top aromatics I have ever tried.

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	Buster Bluth (56)	2013-04-20		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

The fundamentals of this tobacco are good. A quality semi-broken flake in the tin that lights and burns so well to a white ash. I partially rub out the flakes and dry a little before packing. The room note is at the bottom of my list of requirements in a tobacco, but it gets positive comments.

The main flavors are almond extract and the floral and citrus notes common in this genre of tobacco. These flavors can be quite strong and literally overwhelm the taste buds and mask the underlying tobacco flavors easily. I have found that the lightest of puffs carefully metered allow all the flavors to come through balanced. Very light puffs! Otherwise, it becomes an overload of almond with little to no tobacco flavor that makes me feel like I am smoking an incense stick.

Somewhat recommended. For me, this is a quirky change of pace to revisit periodically.

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	tacoeatingzebra (37)	2013-02-11		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

If tobacco families were fields of study in a college, my major would be English/Balkan with a minor in VaPers, but tonight and all this past week, I've been smoking Ennerdale (alongside McClelland's Yenidje Highlander, but I digress). In fact, I'm sitting here with a Wilmer Special straight apple containing the remnant ashes of a tightly packed bowl of this stuff. Before I tried Ennerdale, my only experience with G&H was Bob's Chocolate Flake. That faint Lakeland floral note in BCF drew me in and I wanted to experience at full throttle. EF definitely delivers in that regard and also delivers a nice faint note of sweet almond. The tobacco itself is first rate. Rich, deep and sweet VA, subtle nutty meat and potato notes lurk... The room note is beautiful... And sublime...I don't know if it will be a regular in my rotation, but I have no qualms calling myself a fan.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2013-01-06		Mild to Medium	Medium	Full	Tolerable

What a unique combination of greate virginia taste and whatever flavorings are used. The tobacco flavor comes through so well, and gets richer through the bowl. As much as I smell the floral notes in the tin, the smoke taste and room note are not over poweringly floral, rather, carry more of the sweetness I expect from virginias. I smoked a bowl in my car for about an hour and half on a business trip, and love the lingering smell for days. This tobacco is really a special one, in my book. I am cellaring a goodly supply.

... Et bonum nostrum Locutusque est Dominus tobacco in esse. Benedíctus!

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	Dr.sadik (120)	2012-12-25		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Tolerable

i have to say that this might be one of those love or hate tobaccos. now that being said, i am an aromatic smoker mainly however i appreciate good quality tobacco when i taste it and this blend is no exception. the leafs used are of high quality as expected from G&H, however the casing are a bit odd. lakeland, vanilla, citrus and almonds, all are there indeed but the combination just didnt do it for me. the casing is strong and it is sweet but neither it was straight vanilla cream nor it was fruity like danish or american market offerings persay. i tasted many G&H blends and i respect what they offer and i guess this blend will find its place among others favoritea. the moisture level was just right although it seemed sticky frim the pouch but it burned evenly to white thick ash. the smoke is cool and the strength was just about right to be an all day smoke. not really a social tobacco when it comes to room note i had to say. i advice that you try a small sample before indulging in big purchase just to be sure whether it will suit you or not.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2012-11-20		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I quite liked this tobacco. The floral notes were always pleasant and not overpowering in my experience. Due to its unique flavorings, this isn't a tobacco I could smoke all day every day. However, when I'm in the mood for a floral smoke, one couldn't do better than Ennerdale.

Soli Deo gloria!

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	Elwin (14)	2012-10-29		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Do you like Gladiator movies? Are you confident in your sexuality? Do you want lakeland flavor - unadulterated lakeland flavor? This is it. Look no further. Accept no substitutes.

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	ap (57)	2012-08-02		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

This is simply a delicious smoke, truly a love it or hate it blend that i think every pipe smoker should try at least once! Great Virginia/Burley flake with a very pleasent mix of Fruit and Floral flavors that burns very cool. Amazing

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	PeterD (91)	2012-07-19		Mild to Medium	Medium	Mild	Pleasant

...a real favorite of mine...while similar to Condor Long Cut, St. Bruno, Players Navy Cut, and Walnut Flake, it also has its own character.There is a lakeland scent and flavor but it is not overly strong.

I prefer strong plug/flake tobaccos, but the many years of smoking typical British OTC flakes, Ennerdale suits me just fine. When available, I buy this in the 500 gr. (17.63 oz.)size and cellar some of it while adding the rest in my rotation.

Smoked in a group 4 size pipe and this is an all day smoke for me...especially in the early morning with hot tea/coffee. In the evening, with a wee dram of scotch.

A most worthy tobacco and it meets all of my criteria for what I consider a first rate smoke!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2012-04-28		Medium	Strong	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Well after yrs of smoking a pipe & spending lots of time trying all kinds of tobaccos,i can say ive truly found a aromatic blend that i love,ive been passing this blend up for many yrs until i went to my local tobacco shop to get my usual Orlik Golden sliced, which they had none, so i could only get this in 50grams which i would not normally do,incase i did not like it,well i packed a pipe a lit it not thinking i would get any enjoyment out of the smoke, BUT WOW it was FANTASTIC to say the least. although i would recommend letting it dry a little before packing 10 mins should be fine, beleive me it makes all the difference to the smoke,well needless to say i smoke it every day now,& i bought 500grams bulk last wk & it will stay in my rotation from now on, ive also ordered another 500grams to cellar up, for me this is a love or hate tobacco but for me its nothing but pure love i give this 5* rating

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	Wibblefishofdoom (139)	2012-02-29		Medium	Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Another tobacco I bought based on reviews here, was both pleased and a little disconcerted by the aroma from the packet upon first opening. The wonderful cherry flavour wafted childhood memories of the double dips I used to buy from the sweet shop on pocket money day, I would not have been surprised to find a swizzel stick in the packet. I did also, however, remember the nice smell of GH's cherry cream flake, a tobacco that failed to deliver on its packet aroma amongst other things. Still, nothing gained, nothing ventured.

Surprisingly for a flake, both packing and lighting were easy, all the quicker to get into that flavour and check it out. Pleasantly surprised, suffice to say, would be putting it mildly. The cherry, not too sweet, but not too light, comes through nicely and fades through the smoke to be replaced by something akin to a light Glengarry flake, light, leafy and oaky flavours come through nicely. The room note isn't half bad either. Even the gurgling from the bowl towards the end of the smoke is strangely satisfying, like having the builders in - you know that all that hammering, sawing and drilling is no symphony, yet you know their doing their thing, that everything is good and proper and being done.

So, very reminiscent of the good old Glengarry, but not quite as heavy. Less a full Lord of the Rings style hike in the woods and more polishing off that gorgeous cherry pudding after a fantastic pub lunch (one of those fantastic free houses in the country with a thatched roof), a light walk in the nearby woods and then back home for a cup of tea and the Sunday papers.

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	ROBERT (19)	2012-02-23		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I like this blend very much the taste does tone down half way and it will ghost your pipe so have a pipe for this blend only it is sweet and does have a fruit flavour to it

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-11-20		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I'm not quite sure how I wound up with a 2oz bag of this stuff. I must have accidentally added it to my online cart. I rarely order aromatics.

When I opened the bag of Ennerdale, I was nearly knocked off my feet by the overpowering floral/spice aroma. It was just too much. The bag was going to be tossed in the basement on the 'yuk' tobacco shelf, but I felt I should at least try one bowl. I was almost afraid to puff this stuff. I thought I might turn into a bowl of potpourri.

Here' the crazy thing. Ya' know how cherry blends tend to smell super cherry yummy when you stick your nose in the bag, and then you light up and barely can detect cherry through the burnt surgar yukkiness? Ennerdale smokes with a much more subtle flavor than the smell of the unburnt tobacco would suggest. No sugary slimy yukkiness. Smooth and tasty. Burns well. Little to no tongue bite. Wife says it smells nice (first time ever). I was shocked, so I lit up another bowl. And another. Good stuff this. Might have to dedicate a pipe to it though.

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	krg1000 (183)	2011-10-31		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is my first try at the floral Lakeland tobaccos. This seems too overly strong on the floral end and just takes away from a very nice blend. I can tell that the tobacco components are first rate. It is moist, some would say overly moist, right out of the tin. But it did light up and burn very easily. I just could not get past the floral room note. Personally I do not really like this in my pipe smoking pleasure, but it seems to be a love it or hate it blend like so many in this part of the field. I would say at least give it a try, you may like it.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-10-20		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

A full on lake Flake both floral and creamy, yet light bodied. Reminds me of a much lighter version of Kendal Flake. Really smooth and wonderful. I have found out over the years most Lakeland offerings either lightly or heavily scented, Flakes or Plugs really improve with adequate drying time. once all but bone dry, it packs, lights easy and burns dry. cool and clean all the way to the bottom of the bowl.

Some Lakelands work better for me using the old fold and stuff method, while others work better rubbed out. I like the fold and stuff method with Ennerdale. The scenting really accentuate the sweet and nutty flavors of the tobacco. As previously stated this simply reminds me of a Kendal Flake Lite. Wonderful for outdoor smoking under the patio, on the front porch, or when around non smokers or when puttering around in the shop or yard.

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	Mesh (51)	2011-09-26		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Recommended highly if you like your tobaccos rich and full and with the funky taste of a pronounced Lakeland. Goes well with a black coffee and is overall an extremely satisfying smoke. The raw materials used are obviously top drawer, at least as far as the tobaccos are concerned (I'm no perfume expert). It benefits from a good airing, which will get rid of some of the 'soap' and bring the tobaccos more to the fore.

Word of warning: this tobacco ghosts heavily. The scent won't leave your pipe in a hurry.

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	Tee-dub (48)	2011-08-31		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

As a non-Brit, I was put off by the almost overwhelming soapiness. If you wonder what others mean by 'Lakeland floral' or 'soapy' try some Ennerdale. From a fresh tin, this tobacco gives the impression of a mouthful of soapy flower petals.

The tin note? Handsoap.

It took some getting used to. And once I got used to it, I sort of liked it. And those weird, off-putting essences sort of grew on me.

Once it has dried a little the essences aren't as overpowering, and a pleasant tobacco taste reveals itself. Despite its being nominally an aromatic--others find the aroma pleasing--nevertheless it burns cool, it burns dry, and it tastes good. It is different, and it's a very pleasant change-up.

That soapiness permeates the entire experience, and after a few bowls I found it increasingly pleasant. A sort of flowery essence, cool and refreshing, fills the nose when smoking this. Give it a chance and it might grow on you.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-08-28		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Tolerable

this is one of worse tobaccos i have tried,tasty lakeland soap.a word of warning,if you going to try this for the first time.i recommend you to smoke this in one of your old pipes as it leaves a ghost in your pipe.try samuel gawith navy flake,beats this one.

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	SteelCowboy (685)	2011-08-16		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

First let me say that I am a fan of Lakeland style tobaccos, especially those from Gawith Hoggarth. I don't mind the soapy taste in many of the GH blends but Ennerdale was simply too much of a good thing. The flake arrives too moist to smoke out of the tin and the strong cased smell carry's over to the smoke. As others have pointed out, this will really ghost a pipe. It should be smoked in a cob or a pipe dedicated to this blend. GH does a great job with scented tobaccos IMHO because the tobacco flavor usually comes to the front leaving a nice background scent. However this is not the case with Ennerdale. I would recommend this for the hardcore Lakeland lovers only.

UPDATE: I have to bump this up as over the years, I have grown more fond of this flake, It ages nicely and while still not an everyday smoke for me, its a good one.

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	DoctorThoss (146)	2011-07-22		Medium	Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

This stuff is a revelation!

Easily one of the best tasting aromatics I've ever tried, even if the flavor/aroma is a completely foreign experience to we Americans who normally associate aromatics with food-flavored tobaccos (vanilla, peach, chocolate, whatever). The term "floral" is definitely appropriate here, as is "soapy." There is also some citrus in the background (grapefruit, mango) as well as almond .... The strength of the flavoring agents is intense, but as the bowl progresses I can definitely detect the top-notch VAs that form this flake's spine. I am in love with both the flavor and aroma, but I can definitely see how many smokers would despise it.

This stuff requires a little drying time, but once the moisture has been reduced to an optimal level (a little crunchy) it burns like a dream with few relights. It also has little capacity for tongue bite, which is a trait I can't praise enough. On the other hand, it will ghost a pipe like nobody's business ... either use a cob or dedicate a briar, as even one or two bowls might forever taint your pipe.

I normally prefer more "natural" tobaccos but can also appreciate a good aromatic every now and then. Even so, I am surprised by how much I'm loving these "Lakeland" blends. It just goes to show that "aromatic" or "scented" doesn't necessarily mean "low quality" .... I wish more American blenders would learn a thing or two from the Brits.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-04-01		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I'm about half-way through a 500g box of Ennerdale Flake. I tried a few 2 oz. samples before I made a commitment to the larger purchase, though. I am a fan of British scented flakes in general and Ennerdale is one of the tastiest I've smoked. I love the flavor and scent, and the base tobaccos are excellent. The only problem is the flavorings are just a little too strong. I wish they were toned down about 50%.

For me, the trick to fully enjoying Ennerdale Flake is to smoke as slowly as I possibly can. This seems to increase the contribution of the great base tobaccos and minimize the delicious Lakeland flavoring to a more enjoyable level. Once you get the perfect pace, smoking Ennerdale Flake can be a wonderful experience. Careless puffing or constant relighting will ruin the smoke in my opinion.

That is not to say that DGT does not work well with Ennerdale; it does. Ennerdale does require a little drying time and it will surely ghost a pipe.

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	Tom Servo (58)	2011-03-29		Medium	Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Tin aroma is at first the roses and anise (soap & licorice), stronger than you'd expect from a scented Lakeland blend, slowly cereal Virginia sneaks up in the background. Citrusy fruit and vanilla help sweeten the whole thing. Anise (Licorice) aroma must cover up the almond and any nuttiness from the small amount of burley. I don‘t detect any in the tin aroma.

Nice moist flake - rubs out beautifully.

Rose / soap flavor follows through on light up, joined momentarily by a much lighter version of the licorice. I get the impression that all those old American Burley Blends, were trying to create something like this. But here I taste no chemical flavors, as strong as the flavoring is, It tastes like real anise and rose petals. Sweet dry oatmeal of the Virginia increases as the bowl burns down. Hints of molasses drift in and out turning the background from oatmeal to ginger snaps and graham flour. All behind the rose petal fragrance, with the anise growing in prominence later down the bowl. Damn cool smoke too.

Smoking Lakeland tobaccos makes me feel as if I'm experiencing something old. Like some timeworn tradition, (perhaps from a galaxy far, far away). Every pipe smoker should try Lakeland blends (Scented & Unscented). They are in a class by themselves. The way these flakes are blended and the traditional way they steamed and pressed, make them unique. A tradition maintained by a few tobacco blenders around the town of Kendall in the Lakelands (County of Lake) in England Love ‘em or leave ‘em they are a piece of pipe history. They aren't like the over flavored chemical laced American blends, the flavors (as strong or odd as they are) aren't there to cover up crappy tobacco and factory handling. Try the style even if it's not this blend.

Like everyone here says, with this flowery version, you are likely to either love it - or hate it. It's still an excellent example of the Scented Lakeland style. Although the floral-anise flavor may not be a flavor I would choose to smoke regularly, it was a surprisingly pleasant change-up in the batting order. And who doesn't like to be pleasantly surprised.

One downside is the lingering rose fragrance. My office still smelled like Grandma's perfume for days after smoking. Also continued to taste rose and anise the next day. In fact, after a few bowls, I realized that smoking this stuff indoors is not a good idea. Not only does the scent take hold and hang on, but breathing my own “second hand” smoke from this blend started to irritate my sinuses and throat. Finished the tin outdoors, no more worries. Have to knock it down a star for that. 2 ½ Stars

If you want to try the scented Lakeland style without all the flowers, try Bob's Chocolate Flake or Rum Flake, both also from Gawith Hoggarth & Co.

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	Big Nick (74)	2010-12-30		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is truly a love it or hate it blend. The floral tin note is very strong. I can only guess that this strong floral scent is what many people describe as soapy. Anyway, I like it! The Virginia's are smooth and tasty, and the topping just seems to enhance the whole smoking experience.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-12-16		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Very Full	Very Pleasant

I love this stuff, can't wait for the summer to sit down with a big bowl an d just relax. It does remind me a little of one of the very first cigarettes I smoked, nicked from a friends dad, Texan, any SA'ers will know. Yum! Only thing is I do like a stronger Nicotine content!

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	PipesterJim (47)	2010-11-12		Medium	Very Strong	Full	Strong

This one is a real soap-bomb. If you don't like blends such as St Bruno and Condor because of their soapiness then you aren't going to like this.

Personally, I think I have found a firm favourite. The flavour is closer to Condor than St Bruno, but if anything it is even more assertive, which is to say that it is even soapier and has flowery qualities in addition to what I perceive as the sour, citrusy notes of Condor.

I do like the fact that this is basically 96% VA and I would love to try the base tobaccos without the off-the-wall casing applied. I am sure they would be pretty tasty. Nevertheless, the fact that it has such a high VA content does mean that it has to be smoked appropriately - smoke it too wet or too hastily and you will get bitten, and it is easy to forget this when other tobaccos of a similar flavour profile are amongst some of the most tolerant in terms of moisture content and smoking pace, largely due to a fire-cured constituent that is lacking here.

So, a sound and almost straight VA base with the kind of flavour profile that smokers of British OTC blends know and love. Nicotine is sufficient to satisfy, but not as strong as a lot of the other soapy flakes.

My only criticism is that it does seem to burn a little hot and a little fast sometimes, although this is very unusual for a GH&Co flake so I can't help thinking it is probably something to do with my preparation and smoking rather than a fault of the tobacco. Either way, it isn't enough of a problem for me to knock a star off.

The usual stuff about the fine, powdery grey ash applies.

Edit Aug 2012: I am revisting some of my reviews and regrading, reserving 4 stars only for a select few that have become mainstays in my extended rotation. Ennerdale is still excellent and when you feel the urge nothing else quite hits the spot. Whilst I always have some on hand, I find that with so many other tasty Lakelands on the menu this one doesn't get as much air time nowadays. It loses a star.

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	Xeneize (275)	2010-06-10		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Pleasant

This tobacco is as easy to review as it is hard to rate. A classic Lakeland with a twist, Ennerdale is composed by top quality Virginias with a touch of Orientals, the typical soapy/floral Lakeland casing and the twist: a strong hazelnut-like flavoring that some will find exhilarting and others vomitive. The great base tobaccos shine towards the bottom of the bowl, once the topping has faded and the taste buds get used to the casing.

Recommended with reserves, since no other tobacco could deserve a 1 star as much as a 4 star rating.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-04-28		Medium to Strong	Extra Strong	Overwhelming	Pleasant to Tolerable

Foul stuff, made me sick. I really tried to like this in several types and sizes of bowls, alas, failed to ring my bell in the slightest. It literally made me nauseous. Had to put it away, hoping that I would forget it and it would crawl away into another county to haunt some poor unsuspecting pipe head. What is it about this stuff that makes me ill? I can't believe it's my chemistry since Bosun Cut Plug and CCP are still in my line-up.

Sorry, gave it a shot, can't stand even to look at it. Yuck!

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	The Full English (31)	2010-04-08		Mild to Medium	Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

A sensible, honest, middle-of-the-road flake, that is both inoffensive and unspectacular; it's plain to see why this is G&H's flagship flake - and one enjoyed by a broad spectrum of pipe-heads.

It's very much in a league of its own with a rather peculiar, yet intriguing flavour and aroma: Almond? Hmm... Ok, I'll just about give you that, although I'm more inclined to fall on the side of 'Other/Misc'! It reminds me very much of an aged potpourri, all spice, and cinnamon, mixed in with something like a touch of anise. It really wouldn't appear out of place tucked in a kitchen spice rack. In principle, the casing seems very heavy, but in reality it smokes rather light on flavour. Neither is the tobacco particularly strong. Indeed, it's such a cool smoker that you're hard pressed to believe that there's any Burley in there at all. It all comes across as... well... a little bit boring, if I'm honest - as if there's so much going on that it serves to cancel itself.

Ennerdale doesn't seem to behave in the pipe quite as well as the other G&H flakes, tending to err on the side of wet through the mid bowl, and the need to re- light. However, it's also far less flowery, which probably accounts for its popularity.

All in all, a decent enough sweet, slightly spicy smoke, but a largely forgettable flavour, despite all its boasts.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-12-09		Medium	Strong	Medium	Strong

Hmm, well I'm not sure. I've read and re-read these reviews and smoked another pipe or two of this and I have to come down on the side of "don't like". How this is anyone's best selling flake I just cannot fathom. I live just down the road from where they make this stuff and I've tried a few of G&H's tobaccos and I can't say that I'm getting on with them. It just tastes of chemicals to me. Horrible bite, but really I think it must be the casing and the perfume, it just leaves a horrible claggy coating in my mouth that takes all day to dissipate.

So I've tried drying it out and after a few days it's ok but still a sort of chemical taste. The tobacco looks and seems like it must be good quality but it's just wrecked by the casing, in my opinion. I'm not a fan of aromatics anyway but this is silly. Why not let the tobaccos speak for themselves with all the different ways of curing them and so on?

I'm guessing that maybe there's a trick to it but to me life's too short to be hanging around with this one as there are many other tobaccos I've tried that I get on much better with, especially the Samual Gawiths stuff, which is made just round the corner from this lot but couldn't be more different. G&H is made on an industrial estate whereas SG's stuff is made in an old stone building and I think that it sort of comes through in the product, though SG's stuff is incredibly hard to get hold of in the Bay area, alas, whereas G&H's is everywhere.

It packs and lights fine, smokes fine, but I've found the taste to be offputting and not in the slightest bit interesting. I'll keep on trying until I've smoked the rest I have but at the moment it's just one dimensional chemical pretense methinks. Like a pipe tobacco for the day the world turned day-glo? perhaps that's a bit harsh.

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	Monopod (26)	2009-08-06		Medium	Mild	Full	Very Pleasant

A little British saying springs to mind. " One man's meat is another man's poison." This tobacco fits the addage in my opinion. I first liked this blend, then hated it for weeks,the smell and taste made me feel ill. Then I tried it again, can't honestly say why, but I was then hooked. It seems to vary from shop to shop, probably due to speed of stock change, as I find this more tasty when very fresh. If it tasted, as some maintain, like St Bruno, Condor or Erinmore, then I would not touch it, let alone smoke it, as all the foregoing have at some time in my past made me physically sick. What a happy youth, spent in experimentation and hard lessons. The bouquet and taste remind me of Oil of Citronella, which I and many others have used to keep flies away from our horses. The more smokers it keeps away, the more there will be for us "Devotees." Do keep a dedicated pipe though, mine keeps "insects" and other unwanted "pests" out of my office. Happy Days.

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	Contemplative (29)	2009-05-20		Medium to Strong	Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

Now, I have something called Ennerdale Flake, but it comes in a pouch with a rather cheap stick-on label by some outfit called 'Market News'. I bought this stuff at the Newsagent's in the Market Square, Dover, Kent, U.K.

There's no mention of Gawith, Hoggarth and Co, but having seen other reviews I think this must surely be the same stuff, but repackaged.

Upon opening the pouch I was immediately impressed by the strong aroma of the contents, which is dark brown, long and stringy flake. You expect flake to smell quite strong, but this was quite a powerful, heady aroma. It has a base which is kinda St Bruno, but what hits you most are the higher scale notes of fruit, eucalyptus, vanilla, nuts....if it sounds unpleasant, it ain't, cos it is really very good and very authoritative. You just know immediately that this is a darned good, very pronounced, very long-established flake.

So it proves when you light up. The flavour is just terrific. It's a wonderful sensation evoking wood-panelled boardrooms and Victorian decision-making. Like the Victorians, you girdle the globe as you experience the different corners of your empire -sweet fullness of the fruity sun-kissed Med, coolness of the Canadian north, dark fullness of Africa, spicy nuttiness of the Far East, sunny freshness of eucalyptic Australia. The mix is extraordinary, but never discordant, and has a completely authoritative central, woody strength, which holds the whole together with consummate ease. It's a pleasure down to the last puff. The burn is strong and steady all the way, lotsa smoke. No gloop, no bite despite the strength.

I am mightily impressed, and highly recommend this flake.

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	Slow Triathlete (62)	2008-11-03		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I have had a few of the flavored tobaccos from G & H so I knew what I was getting into with this flake. Had to dry it out a bit. The blend lights and stays lit fairly well if allowed to dry out. If not, you have to relight quite often. The added flavors melded well with the usual Lakeland scent and flavor. The only complaint that I have about this blend is that it is too consistent. There were pretty much no surprises throughout this blend. What you start with is what you finish with. I guess that this is a good thing but I found it to be rather boring. I smoked this in a pretty tall bowled Zulu and it took about an hour and a half to smoke. I would probably smoke this again but would rather have their Dark Flake - scented.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-10-20		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I had huge spectations for this flake with superb reviews. Upon opening the tin the smell assaulted me with notes of cheap bar bathroom air freshener. When ligthed, the nauseating perfume highlights and evoke the smell of a taxi cab or a bawdyhouse. I am sure is quality tobacco by a quality blender but the overtones of sanitation, simply spoiled this flake.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-09-20		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Strong

This is the most disgusting muck I have ever smoked. I am so glad I bought a small sample, the rest of that went in the bin. I can only liken this to eating a kipper (not that it tastes of kipper, I almost wish it did) in as much as the taste won't seem to go away.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-09-10		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is another good blend from a great blender. As advertised this is G&H's best selling flake. With all of the very popular flakes offered by this blender that has to tell you something. Everyone can't be wrong.

As with most flakes from G&H for me I need to dry, and rub out this flake. Once this is done I find the pack, light, and burn to be good. The initial flavor is somewhat sweet. Between the Vas, and the toppings this is to be expected. As the bowl progresses the flavor settles into a nice mild smoke. The sweetness moves back, and the quality tobaccos take over. I also find that this blend has less bight than most Va. blends. All in all this is not my desert island choice but I sure wont toss this out to sea. Top quality, sweet mild.....a lot to like here.Rate *

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-08-27		Mild to Medium	Strong	Full	Pleasant

This is a light brown flake tobacco with proper moisture content, requiring minimal drying after rubbing out. My bulk sample had very mild tin aroma, barely detectable. Upon lighting, you get a blast of floral aroma from the smoke! I've smoked GH Rum Flake and SG Kendal Cream flake, both lakeland style tobaccos, but they pale in comparison to this aroma!

This is a tobacco that you'll either like it or hate it...no in-between. The powerful floral aroma/taste, makes it difficult to taste the tobacco; I can barely discern the virginia trying to present itself. However, you can taste the burley about halfway thru the bowl. I also notice a strong spiciness to this tobacco, akin to perique (although the monograph does not list it has containing perique)

I happen to like the floral taste/aroma, so for me, this is good stuff! Tastes of roses, burley, and black pepper.

3 out of 4 stars.

Update: 8/27/2007 I smoked this as folded flake and it really cuts back on the floral taste/aroma; enhances the true tobacco flavor. So, depending on your mood, you can smoke it either way, adding another dimension to this tobacco.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-08-13		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

G&H's best selling flake by a wide margin?

Well, they won't be selling any more to me.

EF is a uniquely flavored virginia flake with a goodly amount of perfume.

Like most G&H flakes, tobacco quality is never an issue, and how much you enjoy this blend will depend upon how much you like the flavorings and how well you enjoy/tolerate the perfume. I don't particularly like the flavorings used in EF. Your mileage may vary.

What is it with this perfume thing? Either the Brits have been blessed with a different set of tastebuds than their cousins across the pond, or there must be a large population of Nancy Boys smoking pipes in the merry old U.K.

It's a shame. Save for the perfume, I really like G&H products.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-08-07		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Want a milder verson of Kendal Flake? Well, here it is!

A very enjoyable floral tobacco, which is allows the natural tobacco flavour come to the fore much than other GHC flakes. Soapy? Of course it is! But note is much milder and complemented by the witch haze and elderflower notes in the aftertaste.

A fine second tier flake - enough said.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-04-15		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

This stuff is just yummy,I did not thik much of EF at first but when I noticed that the 4oz bag I had was almost gone... well.. I decided i really did like the blend. It has that G&H floral note to it but I really do like that tast. I now have a pound of it in my celler. You just have to try it for yourself.

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	dualkarnain (75)	2007-03-17		Medium	Medium	Full	Very Pleasant

Excellent stuff. Good tobacco taste + interesting case + no experience of goopaphilia in the briar.

Images evoked include a DO NOT DISTURB hotel cardboard slat on a doorknob at 10am the morning after prom.

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	Satc001 (67)	2006-09-24		Mild to Medium	Medium	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

This was my first true Lakeland tobacco. The pouch aroma led me to believe that this would be more heavily flavored. However, upon lighting this tobacco, I found it tasted of very nice mid-range virginias enhanced mildly by the floral casing present. In other words, I really like the flavor. The casing seemed to be far more present in the aroma than the flavor, and I found myself thoroughly enjoying this tabac. This is a nice entrance into the G&H tobaccos as it isn't strong at all and quite enjoyable. I am giving it three stars from now, but it may become more as I sample more of these tobaccos.

Update: This tobacco is quite bitey and I find that it is light on flavor. I don't really care for it anymore, but I'm sure that it fits the bill for some smokers so I am downgrading it to two stars.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2006-06-22		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Yet another very fine blend from Gawith,Hoggarth and Company. I smoke quite a few of this firms blends and I never cease to be amazed at their skills. I happen to really like the "flowery" essence of this tobacco, my partner says it smells very floral and I could definitely taste the flavor all the way down the bowl. Very pleasant and not to strong in the nicotine department (just my opinion)...it does leave a "flowery" aftertaste which does linger, but this did not bother me. I will say that I can understand that this tobacco is not for everyone due to the flavoring, but I am very pleased. Recommended if you truly want to try a very different, yet very high quality smoke.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2006-05-30		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

The moment the flame hit the tobacco the aroma screamed 'Incense'. I thought to myself have I just made a mistake? I pressed on. The aroma is the first thing that strikes you, once passed your greeted with a most unusual taste that is akin to eating flowers. This will pass. It takes just a short while before the true tastes begin to emerge. Complex and full. I smoked it to the end and wished it had lasted longer. This is not Erinmore, this is a flavorful, contemplative journey. If you smoke aromatics and want something beyond the vanilla realm then try this.

5/30/06 Do yourself a favor and put some of this up to age for at least a year. The difference in the quality of the smoke will make it well worth the time invested. The sweetness of the virgina's really shine and the aroma of the casing becomes more pleasant. I'm so impressed with aging Gawaith blends that they've become my main tobacco choice.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2006-05-04		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

This was my first intro into the Virginias (and to G&H for that matter) after the first 50gm tin I started buying it in bulk. Is a good steady standby..Lovely aroma, A bit hard to get lit sometimes, however in a nice seasoned briar it is hard to beat. Cool smoke an ALMOST menthol taste. One suspects that you either really like this stuff, or else will use it to kill slugs. The wife seems to find this one of the lesser evils of my tobacco choices (well it IS kind of hard for a non smoker to enjoy the 'aroma" of Latakia. I remember the first time I got a whiff of Balkan Sabrani.Two guys chain smoking the stuff...I left the room VERY quickly).. If you are looking for a full bodied cool smoking tobacco, with a bit of personality you might give this a try..

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2006-03-16		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Ennerdale flake i love it , its got every thing that i as a three year only pipe smoker wants. strong enough to give an enjoyable flavour but mild and cool enough not to bite back, i find it englishish but not as plain as some english blends. It shows it`s quality straight from the packet, good colour, nice texture. Also it dosent crumble to dust like some flakes i dont rub it out to much just loosen and fold it gives a slow cool burn without many relights. Maybe a bit aromatic for out and out english blend smokers but a good first flake for the beginer.

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	Carlos (21)	2004-04-25		Medium	Strong	Full	Pleasant

I like this one very much too. Smell is very nice - like exclusive perfumes. It burns very cold!!!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2003-11-19		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Ennerdale Flake,with its "English type' flavours which give this tobacco its distinctive, yet typical 'English' Aroma "is yet another in a series of "soap" flakes from G&H. These are not really soap flavored, or no one would smoke them! The flakes are typical 6" and thinly cut. Upon arrival, I cut them into 1.5" flakes with a straight razor as I find them easier to store and load in this configuration.

I was a bit put off by EF upon first sampling same, though I am a fan of thses floral flakes from the Gawith boys. This one just seems to me "more so" than many of the others (Glengarry and Conniston cut plug) among others. It has grown on me with continued use however, and has become one of my favs. EF is not as strong as many H&G flakes, nicotine wise and therefore lends itself to repeated (small) bowls in one sitting. In the second half of the bowl the floral notes are still there, but the rich virginias come to the fore.

Due to its heavy floral nature, I would not suggest this as an intro to scented Lakeland Flakes, but it is a good one once the taste is acquired.

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	NEWMAN (305)	2002-04-14		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium	Pleasant

High quality, medium brown tobaccos in a perfectly prepared flake result in one of the easier smoking and more forgiving blends. Lights easily and burns slowly, evenly and without any bite. A floral pouch aroma is heavenly but the taste of the flavoring is rather strong and although creamy and smooth, initally reminded me of soap. Perhaps it's psychological, but I associate that taste in my mouth with punishment. Even though I only had purchased a 2oz. portion, towards the end, I was starting to tolerate the "English" taste. I'll try it again, but if not for the taste, this would be one of my regular smokes.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2001-11-26		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is a great flavoured English Va flake, made with Virginias of the highest quality The tobacco is a good mix of colours from mid-brown to pale yellow and it came not too moist so rubbing up and packing was easy. The pouch aroma is quite complex - almonds, a fruity edge and also the typical English floral/soapy notes that characterise the best English Va flakes, and I also detect a slight nutty note distinct from the almond. It lights easily and burns slowly and evenly. The initial taste is sweet and rich and this is consistent throughtout the bowl. At times there is a slight and quite pleasant sour edge. The ash is pale grey and there is little moisture and no bite whatsoever. This is a rel winner that I would reccomend to all lovers of English flakes and also to anyone wishing to become aquainted withthis type of blend. Quite simply - excellent!

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	The Printer Piper (18)	2023-02-22		Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Ennerdale Flake was something I've been looking forward to try because I enjoy the Lakeland essence blends. The flake was perfectly moist not too wet and the tin note was incredible with a combination of rose and other flowery scents, perhaps somewhat fruity. I didn't really notice any almond or vanilla flavor - maybe way in the back. The tobacco is a terrific Burley Virginia blend with the Burley up front for a smokey, slightly spicy smoke. My biggest surprise was that the scent and flavor was much less intrusive than others report. It definitely has the Lakeland aroma, but not offensive at all - In fact, I'd prefer it heavier. It does burn hot which is typical of Burley, so sipping it slowly is important to bring out the subtle aroma and flavor; its best 1/2 way down. Definitely not over the top, perhaps they scaled down the essence intensity in my Sept 2022 version. An excellent, well made tobacco that is very enjoyable to smoke - Buy Some, you will enjoy it -

Pipe Used: Meerschaum

Age When Smoked: 2022

Purchased From: Tobacco and Pipes

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	Scottyp123 (3)	2023-02-11		Medium	Very Strong	Extra Full	Very Pleasant

I grabbed 50g loose from the tobacconist last week. I wish id bought more to be honest. Such a lovely aroma on the jar note. I really like the spicy zesty flavour it leaves. I have been smoking it sparingly, and it smokes much better in a big bowl. I have had a flake what i blended with a generous pinch of cyprian latakia and if thats your thing you will really enjoy it. All in all this will become a regular in my cellar its so tasty. It burns well and doesnt require relights if your just smoking and not chin wagging. The nicotine is ok its not exactly a power house but satisfying non the less.

Pipe Used: Non canta la raganella ,

Age When Smoked: From new to 2 week in a jar

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	PaPiper (35)	2023-01-30		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Tolerable

A Lakeland style aromatic has plenty of flavor. There are mostly floral notes and the tin is very full of these notes as is the taste. I can see why this is not for everyone. For me it is too much floral and other unique flavor. As a Lakeland it is good. it is not for those who love English or Aromatic blends. You need to appreciate the Lakeland blends. Also it was very wet from the tin that took off 1 star right away.

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Purchased From: Smoking Pipes

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	doc pipes (110)	2022-12-04		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This flake came folded and crammed into a standard G/H rectangular tin. Despite the lack of vacuum sealing in recent production, this flake was usual G/H sopping wet even after sitting in the cellar for a year. The flakes are lighter brown and blonde in color. The tin aroma features almonds, vanilla, black tea, and rose. Each flake glistens in the light because of the heavy sugar crystal coating.

The rum and vanilla come through lightly in the taste and room note. The almond top note is a bit more prominent. There are some fleeting floral notes that are quite mild, and feature rose, lilac, and lavender. I was able to taste the underlying tobacco a bit more clearly in this blend than in some of the similar Lakeland flakes. The Virginia tobaccos yielded notes of black tea and hay. I did not pick up on the burley. I enjoyed this one more than the others in my recent detour into Lakeland style tobacco. I can easily see why so many people like this blend so much. I am glad to have tried it.

Pipe Used: Numerous briars

Age When Smoked: Tin dated 9/20/21

Purchased From: SP

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	willie b (37)	2022-09-07		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

this is a favorite. after a year in the mason jar the smell is so unique. a very pleasant floral note with the awesome background of the best Virginia. rub it out and it is just wonderful. the burn is smooth and satisfying. not a fan of all Gawith Hoggarth & Co but this one is a keeper. The almond and rum add to its character. the citrus notes make the Virginia come alive. the vanilla is faint but it's there in the background. Lakeland isn't for everyone but if you want to try the best this one just might be it. don't be afraid. its best savored. the only issue is getting it. I keep 8oz on hand always. not for everyday but when I want a treat. like a fine johnny walker blue. burns very well to the bottom. the flavor never diminishes. A best seller and goes out of stock quick. you may want to dedicate a pipe to this one. the Lakeland can linger in the bowl a while.

Pipe Used: Peterson system plip

Age When Smoked: over a year.

Purchased From: tobacco pipes

Similar Blends: none. truly unique..

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	Tomcat (222)	2021-08-25		Medium	Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

Gawith and Hoggarth Ennerdale Flake - I finally got my grubby hands on some of this delicious flake ! It has the usual Lakeland flavor -scent plus what taste like citrus, rum and a little vanilla . I really don’t taste almond flavoring but the nutty burley comes through nicely . The sweet tangy Virginias and my favorite Burley from Malawi . I’m guessing they grow some great Virginia leaf as well . I switch back and forth between this and Brown flake aromatic as my favorite aromatic tobaccos . I see why this is Gawith Hoggarth’s number one selling flake . All the toppings sounds like too much but they compliment the natural tobacco taste nicely . 4

Pipe Used: MM General cobs

Age When Smoked: Fresh

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	awt (20)	2021-07-20		Medium to Strong	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Here we are … basics: medium strength, burns easily, refreshing aromatic. Now the difficult part: I suggest to compare it to a watercolour landscape with lot of transparency, light sky some flowers and last layer a very good earthy burley which holds all together and gives some depth. Yes there is also a good Virginia layer. https://www.tate.org.uk/art/research-publications/jmw-turner/joseph-mallord-william-turner-dunstanburgh-castle-r1144253 A masterpiece!

Here after one year jar, the perfumes have greatly reduced living a more natural medium strong VABUR flake. Still very good but has lost character. I would now rate it 3 stars. It has become slightly dull.

Pipe Used: Smaller pipes

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Tobacconist in Milan

Similar Blends: None, still Kendal flake.

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	Bowler Hat Piper (24)	2021-05-27		Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Very interesting blend, but I found it packed quite a punch (I think it might have been on an empty/not full stomach). I have tried it a few times and it does tend to wallop me. Having said that, I do enjoy it and it is a fabulous blend to smoke in the garden on a sunny day. The Lakeland essence is right out there with citrus/grassy Virginias and sweet Burley.

Pipe Used: Falcon meerschaum lined

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: My Smoking Shop

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	BrokenRecord (124)	2021-05-07		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Ennerdale Flake is an unique treasure of the tobacco world. The African Virginia leaf is sweet, grassy, and tasty—as with other Gawith VA flakes—while the burley adds a pleasant body and earthiness to the smoke. The top note is over the top, yet utterly scrumptious. I taste citrus, then rose geranium, and a little almond—in that order. Whoever wrote the tobacco tin blurb is off. This is not a "Background flavor." This is the Lakeland Essence in all its resplendence and intensity.

Pipe Used: Cobbin it up

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	Megalo Al (38)	2020-11-19		Mild	Very Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

L'Ennerdale. Un tabacco misterioso e controverso. O lo ami o lo odi. Io lo adoro e quoto chi giustamente lo definisce un dono degli Dei. Uno dei pochi aromatici perfettamente bilanciati, un soapy meditativo ed elegante, certo non da tutti i giorni. Merita tutti i soldi che costa.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2013-11-13		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Tolerable

Ok, either you like the tonquin/rose/floral topping or you don't ....there doesn't seem to be a middle ground. I love this stuff. It is a strong Lakeland flake, but it rubs out well and smokes beautifully....if you rub it out and let it air for 15 minutes or so. Also, like another reviewer said.....this will ghost the hell out of a pipe, so if you are trying it, buy a cheap cob before using one of your briars on this.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2013-06-14		Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I was introduced to this blend by a fellow member of the London Pipe Club a while ago. Frankly this is a classic.

The tin note is something to be believed. Rich vanillas and fruit with a distinct lavender and honeysuckle note with rich tobacco undertones coming through.

as with all S+G blends it rubs out a bit wet but lights quite well no doubt due to the casing and supurb tobaccos used in the blend.

It burns long cool and slow with no bite and the taste is sensational and as it smells! a palette of vanilla and soft fruit with a dry floral finish. The herbacious border room note is akin to an english garden in a late, hot, summer: leaves smouldering on the bonfire and the lavender and honeysuckle still in full bloom!

It burns to a mid grey ash but its a bit wasteful as its get a bit wet at the base of the bowl and hence some considerable waste/dottle. The flavour, though lovely becomes somewhat overpowering and stick-in-the throat if smoked over a whole evening so I have no more than 2 bowls of this per sitting.

The only real floor with this amazing blend, (and its a big one in my view) is the very heavy ghosting it causes. It took weeks of cleaning and smoking plain flakes in my sampling pipe to try and remove the lingering oily lavender flavour! Even reaming and did not remove it completely and I had to try and burn it out! In the end I had to put aside the pipe purely to smoke Ennerdale!! It still requires very frequent cleaning to avoid it tasting vile and is now uselss for smoking anything else in.

If it was not for this I would give this blend 4 stars any day of the week. A must try!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2013-01-07		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Only been smookin a year or theer abarts, Ennerdale is my number one choice, morning noon or neet, BUT I cannot get hold of a tin, empty or full, I am willing to pay potsage etc. So if any of you have an unwanted or unliked, or any information leading to me obtaining a tin I would be ever-so grateful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2012-11-01		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

After reading all the strong opinions about this tobacco here, I just had to try it. I like a bold, strong in-your-face tobacco. Unfortunately, this isn't one.

Don't get me wrong- this is a very nice tobacco of the highest quality- and the tin note and room note are BEAUTIFUL and not at all subtle. Trouble is, all of this baccy's resources seem to be tied-up in producing that wonderful aroma...but unfortunately, it doesn't carry through to one's mouth.

The aroma is unique and wonderful. I don't know why so many other reviewers say that it smells/tastes like soap or flowers. If you know of any soap that smells like this stuff, please tell me what it is and i will buy it![Might even smoke it!] This smells like something from the worlds finest bakery- very hard to describe- but maybe the world's finest fruitcake dusted with powdered sugar and talcum powder. Seriously though- this stuff smells so good I want to eat it!

But...that aroma does not carry through into flavor. There's not much flavor at all- it's actually quite bland- which is a big let-down after sampling that aroma. After smelling the tin note, I was expecting this to taste like Peterson's Irish Flake (one of my favorites) on steroids...but in actuality, Irish Flake tastes more like the way this smells.

It is not a strong tobacco, either [I like strong]- I really don't know why so many reviewers have such strong opinions about this one- at the very most, it is a medium tobacco. Although I'd put it in the mild category. Couldn't really find any nicotine in it :( It is well-mannered and smokes nicely- just not enough in the flavor or nic departments to keep me interested.

If you're looking for a mild to middle-of-the road tobacco with a beautiful tin/room note, but not a lot of flavor, you MUST try this.

If only the flavor were as potent as the aroma, I'd be in paradise with this stuff. Still a decent smoke though- but please give this a try for yourself, and don't be disuaded by some of the other reviewers, who are making out as though this were some ungodly-strong overbearing industrial-strength tobacco. It is NOT! Methinks that these reviewers are just being hoodwinked by their noses, and that they are not used to Lakelands [Not that I am...but I don't let the fact that this stuff is different throw me.]

All in all, this being a quite unique and different tobacco [even amongst other Lakelands] I would highly recommend that everyone try this. Even if it turns out not to be your favorite, there's nothing here not to like, and it won't go to waste.

Oh, and yes...it will ghost your pipe [but not for too long]. Funny thing is, I seem to get more of Ennerdale's flavor from the ghost when smoking other tobaccos afterward than I do from actually smoking the Ennerdale itself!! [And that is not a bad thing]

I've only smoked 4or 5 bowls of this so far..will update as I go through the tin if anything changes [I notice that with some of these earthy, old-world tobaccos, sometimes they seem bland at first, and then the flavor gradually emerges as you get used to them- as was the case with SG's 1792, which I love. So maybe that will happen with Ennerdale...I'll keep my fingers crossed!]

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2012-05-19		Medium	Extra Strong	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This tobacco is Heaven or Hell. Akin to a lamb curry, either you love it or hate it. No middle ground.

99% of the time I smoke heavy Balkan blends, but I find an occasional aromatic similar to the lime sorbet served before a great dinner to refresh the palate.

For an aromatic smoker I am sure Ennerdale Flake will be a fine addition to your rotation. The heaviest Lakeland tobacco I've encountered. The tin aroma alarmed me to the point that I smoked it in a meerschaum for fear that even the one pipe I have relegated to aromatics would be forever tainted. You've been warned! The ghost created by this mixture will haunt your pipe that even an exorcism couldn't remedy.

I found it best when fully rubbed out and dried for an hour. Medium vitamin N and with no bite whatsoever at drier humidity. A very pleasant and unique smoking experience.

If you are a Lakeland lover this could be your holy grail. If you are a English/Balkan devotee like me, this tobacco may well end up in your rose garden.

For me it works as the opposite end of the spectrum to the Balkans I worship and rejuvenates my taste buds to fully appreciate the daily bombardments of Blue Mountain and Odyssey.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2012-05-13		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium	Tolerable

Straight out the bag this has a great floral scent, a little soapy but not unpleasant. It took a few lights to get it started but once lit the floral and vanilla flavours kick in nicely, then ease back into the blend leaving you with a sweet, cool smoke. By halfway through the bowl, the floral flavour dials back and leaves you with a rich bran/cereal flavour until the end.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-10-01		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

A very flavoursome blend, burns cool and doesn't tend to bite. Definitely adding this to my regulars stash.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-01-20		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

As a recent covert to the briar I have been trying a variety of tabaccos to establish my tastes. I must admit not expecting to like Ennerdale from the description, soapy, floral etc but having been brought up 20 miles from Kendal the home of Gawiths and being a lover of the Lake District I thought I should try it and what a pleasant suprise. I bought 25 grams loose today and have just smoked two bowls one after the other. It reminded me of the smell of pipe tobacco from when I was a teenager when many more men smoked a pipe than today. As a smoke it was mild and mellow and the aroma was pleasant and I can understand why this is a favourite and best seller.

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