Hoggarth’s Auld Kendal Golden Blend RYO (30g pouch) is a smooth, naturally sweet hand-rolling tobacco made from bright Virginia leaf. It is lighter in strength than the Dark Blend, offering a mellow, easy-smoking experience with no added flavorings.
📦 Product Overview
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Manufacturer: Gawith Hoggarth, Kendal, UK.
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Blend Type: Golden blend, composed mainly of flue-cured Virginia tobaccos.
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Cut: Fine cut, designed for rolling cigarettes.
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Flavoring: None – this is a pure Virginia blend.
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Packaging: 30g pouch, convenient for portability and everyday use (also available in 500g bulk bags).
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Strength: Mild to medium, smoother than the Dark Blend.
🔎 Key Attributes
| Attribute | Details |
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| Strength | Mild to medium |
| Leaf Composition | Bright Virginia (flue-cured) |
| Flavoring | None (natural tobacco taste) |
| Taste Profile | Sweet, mellow, grassy, with citrus notes |
| Cut | Fine cut for easy rolling |
| Packaging | 30g pouch |
🌿 Smoking Experience
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Flavor: Naturally sweet and grassy, with hints of citrus typical of Virginia leaf.
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Body: Smooth and light, making it approachable for everyday smoking.
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Room Note: Softer and less pungent than the Dark Blend.
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Best For: Smokers who prefer a lighter, sweeter rolling tobacco without additives, and want a smaller pouch for convenience.
⚠️ Considerations
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Strength: Easier on the palate than Dark or Medium blends, but may feel too mild for those who prefer robust tobaccos.
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Availability: The 30g pouch is widely available and popular among regular RYO smokers.
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Preparation: Fine cut makes it easy to roll, even for beginners.
I can also set up a comparison of the Golden Blend in 30g pouch vs 500g bulk bag so you can see how packaging size affects practicality and smoking habits. Would you like me to prepare that?
