Gawith Hoggarth Nasal Snuff

The Company

Gawith Hoggarth (also known as Kendal Snuff) acquired Helsington Mill in the snuff capital of the UK, Kendal in 1854 to make quality snuff. Gawith Hoggarth continue to make good quality snuff in the Kendal area to this day.

History

Snuff-taking is one of the oldest customs associated with tobacco and today it is enjoying a welcome come back. The earliest knowledge of snuff dates from the second voyage of discovery by Columbus in 1494-96, when American Indians were observed sniffing a mysterious powder. Before long this practise was adopted by the voyagers, who, in a few years, introduced it to Europe. During the 16th century snuff-taking became fashionable throughout Spain and France and by the reign of Queen Elizabeth the First snuff had arrived in Britian, although it was mainly used in Court circles. The man in the street began to take snuff after the capture of a Spanish convoy in Vigo Bay. Among the loot taken was a large consignment of snuff, much of this found its way to London and the rest was distributed around ports and costal towns by discharged sailors. From this time, snuff-taking steadily increased in popularity and snuff mills were built across the country, notably in London, Bristol, Sheffield and Kendal.It was Helsington Mill in Kendal that Gawith Hoggarth TT Ltd acquired in 1854 to make quality snuff.

Snuff is made from the same high quality leaf thats used to make pipe tobacco and cigarettes. The tobacco leaf is first blended to give the desired colour, then broken up and fed into a disintegrating machine, which reduced it to a coarse powder. A further process is then required to grind up the powder to give the finished texture and moisture. After a period of storage, essential oils and medications are added to flavour the snuff and then it is left to mature and to allow the flavourings to penetrate throughout the blend. Snuff is used in industries where dust or chemicals in the air make smoking dangerous, as an alternative to a cigarette or pipe. In today's society where more and more places are becoming non-smoking, snuff can be used to give the same stimulating effect. Snuff taking is the cleanest way to take tobacco; theres no cigarette ends, no ash, and no pipe dottles to dispose of and no smoke to annoy other people. As well as being a more sociably accepted way of taking tobacco, snuff is excellent for clearing the sinuses and releiving the tension of head colds.

Some Of The Brands

Gawith Apricot Snuff

Very fruity and mild with a hint of apricot.

Camphor Menthol Snuff

Traditional menthol snuff.

Gletscherprise Snuff

Menthol snuff made with Columbia-oil.

Red Bull Snuff

Classic strong snuff enhanced with natural eucalyptus oil and menthol.

President Snuff

A traditional English menthol snuff.

Traditional GH Snuff

Available in a wide variety of flavours including Cinnamon, Strawberry, Tia Maria, Sea Breeze and Irish D.

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