Gallaher Limited Condor Long Cut (Brown)

After trying the Ready Rubbed version, I thought I would try the Flake also, when I opened the pouch, I could smell that typical smell that condor has, that soapy, beef jerky, floral and citrusy smell.

Taste wise, it's almost the same as it's ready rubbed brother except a tad weaker, but not by much though, it's still as strong and soapy but with less soap, I know that sounds silly but it's the only way I can describe it, other flavours included a zingy citrus flavour, floral and some spicy rum and cloves, it starts off very soapy but mellows out after the first few puffs, it burns fairly cool too.

One problem is that it ghosts your pipe for a long while and in a way claims it, you should have a pipe dedicated to this blend.

It's not too bad, but I prefer the ready rubbed version, not for a timid beginner either, as the nicotine hit is very strong.

A thin Dark Flake, full in strength, body and nicotine. Creamy to me, (which others describe as soapy), with a Rich luscious flavor and aroma. Tastes like it smells. Consistent. Lights easy and burns cool to the bottom of the bowl regardless of prep method. I would love to try the bar version someday, albeit Condor is already tough enough to obtain stateside.

Okay, this stuff blows the Condor Ready Rubbed out of the water, it was my main smoke while sailing in the Greek islands this summer, fantastic! If you are looking for a VA based flake that's a heavy hitter, packed with that floral flavor and spice, this is an interesting one to try. It smells familiar upon opening if you've ever tried the ready rubbed, but it smokes much better. It's not something I would smoke all the time, bit too strong for that, but I would recommend trying it especially if you like the strong stuff!

i work at a steel works we cannot smoke you can burn weld set fire to the place but not smoke so i smoke a pipe and when we get a brake i sit outside and smoke condor it is a easy smoke and good to chill out with

Must admit to approaching this one with caution in middle age, as it turned me green as a youth. This said, though it is pretty in-your-face nicotine-wise, it is probably the best pipe tobacco I've tried to date. Have been enjoying Revor Plug very much, and CLC surpasses it in my opinion. My approach with the latter was to gently dry a couple of the flakes on a warm surface for about 20-30 min, rub them out and fire up. Gorgeous smoke from beginning to end. Cool, richly flavourful, naturally aromatic, a joy. However I'd agree with many other reviewers that this is not for the first-time pipe-smoker, it's a robust one. But if your taste tends to an intense, earthy, full-on smoke then Condor Long Cut is well worth getting to know and appreciate. It's easily available, too, by mail order or over the counter, at least here in the UK.

30.11.12 Update: I put a new, sealed 25gm pouch of this away for 9 months whilst exploring other tobaccos. Opening it recently, it had aged well, becoming the texture of beef jerky. I could see sugar crystals on the surface, and it was readily smokeable out of the pouch. Maybe a tad mellower for the maturation. Beautiful. I like, too, that it is not expensive, and available in corner shops everywhere - no need to pay exorbitant postal rates.

19.8.13 Update: I don't know if anyone else has found this, but the flakes in 25gm pouches seem to be slimmer than in the 50gm ones. I prefer them this way 'cause they are easier to rub out.

I agree with The Full English's review, apart from the fact that I've always preferred the long cut to the ready rubbed Condor.

This is a tobacco I found myself eventually gravitating toward for the folowing reasons -

1) My grandfather smoked this ( and Warhorse )

2) Out of all the "over the counter" brands in the UK, this is the only one I ever really rated.

3) Lovely nicotine kick.

I'd recommend this. Not for the newcomer or those who don't like a strong smoke.

P.S. As for the room note...I am designated to the garden by the wife if I try to smoke this in the house 🙂

I have only smoked two bowls of this, and only have enough for maybe one more. That is probably the last time I will ever smoke this, and that makes me kind of sad. This is another experience for me. This is not a subtle smoke. Lakeland soap taste to number 11. Condor Original Long Cut does go to 11 on the soap taste for me. I am not sure why, but I like it. Wouldn't want to smoke it every day, but I do with that I could get my hands on more of this.

At first it is essential to state - I like lakeland tobaccos even chocolate tobaccos. That said it is easy to concentrate on condor. This is a very traditional mixture, that has gained hight reputation in the group of experienced smokers. It comes perfectly moist to smoke it out of the pouch. The flakes are a bit smaller than others I use & more reliable in thickness (SG sometimes fills thick and thin strips in one tin). This makes it easy to load the pipe. I smoke all sorts of pipes especially condor makes it more easy to use smaller pipes. Burns easy down to the bottom of the pipe because of the good quality of leaf. Stays cool and calm no problems with dottle. This is a perfect companion during working the garden, walking the dog ... NOt in my daily rotation but I always have some 25 g pouches at home. Not for purists or novices but a good try for people with an open tongue & nose 😉

Breaking the seal, one is presented with about a dozen flakes in a 25g pouch. Moist, soft and pliable. The first thing to say (that really shouldn't be necessary but so many people make the mistake) is to DRY IT OUT! Like most tobaccos, it will flame your tongue if smoked straight from the packet.

Then we light up. Flavour-wise a cousin of St Bruno and an older brother of Grousemoor, there is a large dose of "floral British", as I like to refer to it. It starts from the first light and, although softens down the bowl, never really fades.

In fact, if this is your thing, you will love Condor Long Cut. For the flavour is not overpowering and beneath it there are high quality dark tobacs. Cool, slow, even burning, this tobacco behaves very well throughout the bowl.

It is an acquired taste, nothing more or less noble than that. If you don't like that "floral British" flavour, you won't like Condor - that doesn't make it a bad tobacco. In fact, if you do like it, this will be close to perfection.

For one who wants to begin to understand this tobacco at its best, I recommend getting to grips with Grousemoor first, to sort of tune in your tastes to this unique flavour profile. Then you can fully experience the might that is the one and only...CONDOR!