Samuel Gawith: The Kendal Mayor's Collection Chocolate Flake

Samuel Gawith’s Chocolate Flake is a richly traditional Virginia-forward flake that combines old-world English craftsmanship with a subtle cocoa character for a smooth, contemplative smoke. Part of the esteemed Kendal Mayor’s Collection, this blend honors Samuel Gawith’s legacy as the former mayor of Kendal while showcasing the brand’s centuries-old tobacco blending heritage.

Crafted from fine flue-cured Virginias, nutty Burleys, and a restrained touch of Latakia, Chocolate Flake delivers a naturally sweet and earthy profile layered with soft smokiness and delicate cocoa undertones. The chocolate topping is intentionally subtle, enhancing the tobacco’s richness rather than masking it, resulting in a refined smoke with notes of toasted bread, dark cocoa, wood, and gentle spice. Pressed into dense flakes, it burns cool and slow, rewarding patient smokers with evolving depth throughout the bowl.

Medium-bodied and exceptionally smooth, Chocolate Flake appeals to smokers who enjoy naturally flavorful tobaccos with understated aromatic character. The light cocoa essence and whisper of Latakia create a unique profile that bridges the gap between traditional Virginia flakes and lightly topped English-style blends. Ideal for slow evening smokes or pairing with coffee, stout beer, or bourbon, this blend offers classic Kendal character with a refined chocolate twist.

Cut: Flake

Flavor/Aroma: Dark cocoa, toasted bread, nutty richness, earthy sweetness, subtle smokiness, wood, gentle spice

Family: Virginia

Tobacco Types: Virginia, Burley, Latakia