Details
| Brand | Robert McConnell |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 03, 2011 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is a historical note about the blend "The Peddler's Pipe" by McConnell. I have never reviewed this blend, but would like to. The Peddler's Pipe was a bricks-and-mortar pipe shop located at the Peddler's Village shopping center in Lahaska, PA; in upper Bucks County, north of Philadelphia. A very high-end group of shops and restaurants for the Philly suburbs.
The Peddler's Pipe was owned by Robert Clewell, Sr. I first met Robert in 1967 while I was at college. I bought my first smoking pipes from him, and have them to this day. Robert also had various loose blends and tinned tobaccos as well, a very comprehensive shop. He also had a line of private-labelled pipes with the shop's name stamped upon them. It may be that Robert's pipes came from the Wilke sisters shops. Robert passed away in the early 70s and his son, Bob Clewell, operated the store for a few years thereafter. I think the shop closed in 1975 or 1976.
The Peddler's Pipe was owned by Robert Clewell, Sr. I first met Robert in 1967 while I was at college. I bought my first smoking pipes from him, and have them to this day. Robert also had various loose blends and tinned tobaccos as well, a very comprehensive shop. He also had a line of private-labelled pipes with the shop's name stamped upon them. It may be that Robert's pipes came from the Wilke sisters shops. Robert passed away in the early 70s and his son, Bob Clewell, operated the store for a few years thereafter. I think the shop closed in 1975 or 1976.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2005 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
An old pre-Robert McConnell blend. My tin was from '74 and perfectly sealed. This is pure dark, heavy stoved virginia. It smells, tastes and looks oddly similar to Royal Yacht, but a tad milder.
Although out of production and hard to get, fans of Royal Yacht should look for this quality product. I have only one tin left and I will save it for special occasions or maybe use it as a present for someone who appreciate RY'ish blends more than I do.
A potent baccy!
Jakob Kiilerich, Denmark
Although out of production and hard to get, fans of Royal Yacht should look for this quality product. I have only one tin left and I will save it for special occasions or maybe use it as a present for someone who appreciate RY'ish blends more than I do.
A potent baccy!
Jakob Kiilerich, Denmark
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