Robert McConnell Latakia Flake
(3.00)
Full bodied, flavorful Cyprian latakia and Kentucky tobaccos were combined with black cavendish and then pressed to flake.
Details
| Brand | Robert McConnell |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Kentucky, Latakia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.00 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2010 | Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
It comes in an elegant tin and flakes are in good condition which allow fine crumbling. Strong as a hammer, however quite tasteless and it smells strange. When it dried, it was a little bit better. Usually I prefer Latakia but not this one... its flat and soapy taste drives me crazy.
My rate: 0.5
My rate: 0.5
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2016 | Strong | Medium | Medium to Full | Strong |
I don´t see any mistery in this blend.It´s just burley flake,as Peterson Irish Flake,and cyprian Latakia.Also I feel the same casing of Irish Flake,or perhaps is the natural scent of well matured burley.I wouldn´t bet my head in it.For me is a curiosity,not cheap by the way,it´s not an absolute waste but I won´t repeat.Very high moist,crumbling to small portions when rubbed.Not a disgusting smoke on the beach in a cob,but no more indeed.I rate 1 star,not recommended,because the casing and the price.
Pipe Used:
cobs
PurchasedFrom:
local tobacconist in Spain
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2015 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
A strong tobacco, with a heavy latakia flavour. That is not bad but the balance of the mix takes away from it. I must admit I am not a fan of KY tobacco which others state are part of this mixture. I find it smokes better after it dries a bit and doesn't need more than a relight or two. Overall I am having a tough time finishing the tin.
PurchasedFrom:
4 Noggins
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 16, 2007 | Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Latakia Flakes are not exactly common, so I was quite excited when this one appeared on the market. In fact I bought a tin the second it appeared on my favorite purveyor's website. It is most certainly of high quality with a beautiful jet black appearance and inviting tin aroma. The nicotine level in this is a bit high so proceed with caution. You must definitely smoke it slowly.
Overall I found it somewhat one dimensional but worth trying. I probably will not buy it again, but I still have some left and will revisit it.
UPDATE: 2-4-14: I realized I never updated my thoughts on this blend. It proved to be overwhelmeing in nicotine and just not pleasant. I have removed a star.
Overall I found it somewhat one dimensional but worth trying. I probably will not buy it again, but I still have some left and will revisit it.
UPDATE: 2-4-14: I realized I never updated my thoughts on this blend. It proved to be overwhelmeing in nicotine and just not pleasant. I have removed a star.
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