Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Brown Twist Coffee Caramel

Brown Twist is a strong, earthy rope produced by twisting fire-cured Virginia and Indian leaves; the "brown" name shows that the rope is left as it comes off the machine without press-cooking. This version gives the rope a coffee- and caramel-based flavouring, so the smoky base of fire curing joins a roasted, sugary top note. Preparation follows the usual path for rope tobaccos: a thin slice, thorough rubbing, and airing before filling. In terms of nicotine and flavour it sits near the upper end and needs slow smoking.