Samuel Gawith - Cannon Plug 250 gram
Samuel Gawith’s Cannon Plug (250g box) is a traditional English plug tobacco made from pressed Virginia leaf, derived from Best Brown cake, and enhanced with a sweet honeydew topping. It is slow-burning, cool-smoking, and known for its rich, nutty flavor with a medium strength profile.
📦 Product Overview
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Origin: Produced by Samuel Gawith, one of the oldest tobacco houses in Kendal, England.
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Format: Plug tobacco (compressed block), sold in 250g bulk box.
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Base Blend: Primarily Virginia tobaccos, pressed and aged.
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Flavoring: Honeydew topping adds sweetness and depth.
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Smoking Characteristics:
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Slow-burning and cool.
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Fermentation brings extra richness.
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Considered medium strength, with a nutty undertone.
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Historical Note: Cannon Plug is one of the oldest tobaccos still in production, with rumors of its use dating back to the Civil War era.
🔎 Key Attributes
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium (rated ~2.5/5) |
| Flavoring | Honeydew (rated ~4.5/5) |
| Taste | Rich, nutty Virginia character (rated ~4/5) |
| Room Note | Moderate (rated ~3/5) |
| Cut | Plug (requires slicing before smoking) |
| Packaging | 250g box |
🌿 Smoking Experience
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Fresh vs. Aged: Fresh Cannon Plug has a stronger aromatic punch, while airing/aging mellows the sweetness and deepens the Virginia richness.
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Lakeland Style: As part of the Lakeland tradition, it carries the distinctive aromatic character Samuel Gawith is known for.
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Best For: Enthusiasts who enjoy classic English plugs with a balance of natural Virginia sweetness and added flavor complexity.
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Description
Samuel Gawith’s Cannon Plug (250g box) is a traditional English plug tobacco made from pressed Virginia leaf, derived from Best Brown cake, and enhanced with a sweet honeydew topping. It is slow-burning, cool-smoking, and known for its rich, nutty flavor with a medium strength profile.
📦 Product Overview
-
Origin: Produced by Samuel Gawith, one of the oldest tobacco houses in Kendal, England.
-
Format: Plug tobacco (compressed block), sold in 250g bulk box.
-
Base Blend: Primarily Virginia tobaccos, pressed and aged.
-
Flavoring: Honeydew topping adds sweetness and depth.
-
Smoking Characteristics:
-
Slow-burning and cool.
-
Fermentation brings extra richness.
-
Considered medium strength, with a nutty undertone.
-
-
Historical Note: Cannon Plug is one of the oldest tobaccos still in production, with rumors of its use dating back to the Civil War era.
🔎 Key Attributes
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium (rated ~2.5/5) |
| Flavoring | Honeydew (rated ~4.5/5) |
| Taste | Rich, nutty Virginia character (rated ~4/5) |
| Room Note | Moderate (rated ~3/5) |
| Cut | Plug (requires slicing before smoking) |
| Packaging | 250g box |
🌿 Smoking Experience
-
Fresh vs. Aged: Fresh Cannon Plug has a stronger aromatic punch, while airing/aging mellows the sweetness and deepens the Virginia richness.
-
Lakeland Style: As part of the Lakeland tradition, it carries the distinctive aromatic character Samuel Gawith is known for.
-
Best For: Enthusiasts who enjoy classic English plugs with a balance of natural Virginia sweetness and added flavor complexity.
