Samuel Gawith – Full Virginia Ready Rubbed (Full Virginia Mixture) 250g Bag

Full Virginia Ready Rubbed, more commonly sold today as Full Virginia Mixture, is the ready-rubbed/ribbon-cut version of Samuel Gawith's legendary Full Virginia Flake. Made in Kendal, England, it contains nothing but premium Virginia tobacco and is widely regarded as one of the finest straight Virginia blends available. [gqtobaccos.com]

Blend Composition

• 100% flue-cured Virginia leaf
• No Latakia, Perique, Burley, or Cavendish
• No added flavorings or aromatic toppings
• Pure natural tobacco flavor derived from the leaf and traditional Samuel Gawith processing methods. [gqtobaccos.com]

Processing

The blend uses the same high-quality Virginias found in Full Virginia Flake. The leaf is cold-pressed and then stoved, which deepens the flavor and enhances the natural sugars within the tobacco. 

Cut & Appearance

• Cut: Ready-rubbed ribbon mixture
• Fine to medium ribbons with occasional broken flake pieces
• Colors range from golden brown to dark mahogany. 

Compared with Full Virginia Flake, it:

• Packs more easily
• Requires less preparation
• Usually needs little or no drying time
• Lights more readily while preserving the same Virginia character. 

Flavor Profile

Expect classic mature Virginia flavors:

• Fresh hay and grass
• Toasted bread and grain
• Natural honey-like sweetness
• Citrus and light tangy notes
• Gentle caramelized sugar from the stoving process
• Dark fruit undertones that become more noticeable later in the bowl. [gqtobaccos.com]

The flavor develops from bright and sweet at the start to richer, deeper, and slightly darker toward the finish. [[gqtobaccos.com]

Smoking Characteristics

• Strength: Medium to medium-full. [gqtobaccos.com]
• Taste: Medium to full. [cigarspeci...ystore.com]
• Room Note: Pleasant natural tobacco aroma. [gqtobaccos.com], 
• Burn: Cool, even, and slow when smoked gently. [gqtobaccos.com]

Aging Potential

Like its flake counterpart, Full Virginia Mixture ages exceptionally well. With several years of cellaring, the tobacco becomes:

• Sweeter
• Richer
• More complex
• Increasingly reminiscent of dried fruits, caramel, and dark bread. 

250g Bag

The 250-gram factory-sealed bag is particularly popular among dedicated Virginia smokers because:

• It offers excellent value.
• The blend is suitable for frequent smoking.
• Large quantities age beautifully for long-term storage. [

Overall Impression

Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Ready Rubbed (Full Virginia Mixture) 250g is a classic straight Virginia tobacco delivering pure, unadulterated tobacco flavor. Expect notes of hay, citrus, bread, honey, and darkening sweetness throughout the bowl. It provides much of the character of Full Virginia Flake but in a convenient ready-rubbed format that is easier to prepare and smoke.