**Manufacture Change: Lightly Vacuum Sealed with Plastic Seal On Tin**
Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader is one of those almost-perfect tobacco blends that every fan of English blends should keep a stock of. It’s medium-bodied, smooth and easy to smoke, while still giving enough strength to satisfy. This blend won’t knock you out, but it will knock your socks off -- the perfect balance in our humble opinion.
Brand: Samuel Gawith
Model: Squadron Leader
Tobacco Type: Virginia, Turkish and Latakia
Cut: Ribbon
Blend Type: English
Strength: 2 of 5
Taste: Medium
Room Note: Tolerable
Flavoring: None
Amount:
- 50 g. / 1.75 oz.
- 8 oz.
Country: United Kingdom
- Brand:
- Samuel Gawith
- Tobacco:
- Latakia
- Tobacco:
- Oriental
- Tobacco:
- Virginia
- Strength:
- 2
- Cut:
- Ribbon
- Blend:
- English
- Taste:
- Medium
- Room Note:
- Tolerable
- Flavoring:
- None
- Country:
- UK
- Packaging:
- Tin
- Packaging:
- Bulk
44 Reviews
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Squadron Leader
Wonderful tobacco. Very difficult to find so I suggest when it is available that you "jump" on a tin...or two! Mr. Pete-------------> aging hippie
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S. Gawith Squadron Leader
First time smoking this blend. You know it's not always available here in the U. S. I bought two 250 gram boxes. Inside the box, the tobacco is sealed in a ziplock bag, so jar it up. I'm glad I got two boxes! This stuff is delicious! I'm very partial to Va/Pers and straight Virginias, and English blends are 3rd or 4th down my list. However, Squadron Leader is a great example of the quintessential English/Balkan blend. Very fragrant, just slightly sweet, lots of smoky Latakia (but not TOO much). Very well-balanced and very easy to light and smoke. My favourite English by far! Get some whenever you can.
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Squadron Leader
Excellent tobacco. Medium strength English you can smoke all day. I don't smoke in the house or around the wife, so I can't recommend either. Always enjoy going fishing and having a couple of pipes full of Squadron Leader and a good cup of coffee. Highly recommended. Give it a try if you haven't. You won't be sorry.
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One of the best all day Balkan/English blends ever
I’ve smoked a lot of different blends and have all the good stuff. I hadn’t had Squadron Leader until a few months ago. I bought a few tins and after just a few bowls, I bought another 10 ounces. This is good stuff right out of the tin. I can only imagine it gets better with age. Comes a bit damp but 5-10 min of drying is good enough. Ribbon cut with some pretty long strands. Packs and smokes great though. Not Latakia forward. A good mix of orientals, lats and Virginia. Similar to Balkan Sobranie and MM965.
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Wonderful Smoke
Not much to add on this blend. Its a favorite of many, Buy it while its in stock and Cellar it. Good price and quick shipping.
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SG Squadron Leader
This English is truly as wonderful as its reputation and reviews state. Well worth staying alert for it availability.
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Go to Favorite
I love this tobacco, plain and simple. It’s always a super smooth, mellow smoke. I try to buy a tin whenever I make a purchase, to age for later. I don’t think you can go wrong with this one!
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Squadron Leader
Have been searching for a tobacco I enjoyed. This one is not too heavy, bite my tongue, or burn my nose. The flavor is enjoyable plus the aroma doesn’t assault mother.
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Aces High
Excellent tobacco. Produced a very light, dry, smooth smoke. Very enjoyable and very relaxing. Highly recommended!
