Park-Lane Tobacconist The Connoisseurs Flake
(3.53)
A rich and elusive mixture of over 15 different tobaccos! The best ribbon cut Virginias, Virginia flake, pressed Virginia cake, mild cavendish, and a tiny bit of lightly flavored sweet cavendish all come together to deliver a rough but ready rubbed tobacco that delivers a big Virginia taste, with a slightly sweet finish. If you were a fan of "Scottish Ribbon", a fantastic tobacco made by Ed in the Connoisseur shop in NY, you should give this one a try!
Details
| Brand | Park-Lane Tobacconist |
| Blended By | Paul Bonacquisti |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.53 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The various Virginias and cavendishes offer a multiplicity of flavors, though this blend isn’t as complex as it seems. The aspects include a light tanginess, some earth and citrus, a little dark fruit, grass and sugar, and a smattering of honey and toast. The strength and taste levels are a step short of being in the center of mild to medium. The nic-hit is mild. No chance or bite or harshness, and has no rough spots. Burns cool and clean at a reasonable pace though the flavors waft and wane with some inconsistency. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Has a very pleasant, short lived after taste. It’s not a flavor bomb, but is an easy going smoke that has just enough going for it to hold your interest as you go about your day.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
in the pouch, I see mostly tan ribbons of short to medium length. There are a few pieces of mostly rubbed out brown flake. The pouch note is tobacco with no evident topping or spice leaf, and it is slightly sweet. I had some "shake" in my sample. My sample came it a very good moisture level.
The cavendish in this is a brown cavendish and it gives a mellow smooth quality to the Virginia-forward blend. The Virginia is sweet and there is a little citrus. There is some wheat toast in the flavor when sipped that reminds me of Mac Baren's Mixture Scottish Blend. Puffing brings out the sweet.
This was a very good smoke and I enjoyed it. It is easy to recommend.
The cavendish in this is a brown cavendish and it gives a mellow smooth quality to the Virginia-forward blend. The Virginia is sweet and there is a little citrus. There is some wheat toast in the flavor when sipped that reminds me of Mac Baren's Mixture Scottish Blend. Puffing brings out the sweet.
This was a very good smoke and I enjoyed it. It is easy to recommend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Having never tried Ed Burak’s Connoisseur’s “Scottish Ribbon” (foolishly walking by the shop many times and never going in) I cannot make any comparisons. But on its own, Connoisseur’s Flake from Park Lane stands up independently very nicely! Lots of great Virginia flavor intermingled with just enough Cavendish makes for a tasty blend. As another reviewer pointed out, looking at this blend in the pouch, doesn’t give any indication of how well this blend tastes. I am not normally a Scottish blend smoker, but this clean burning; mild blend is a real treat. Normally, I smoke my tobaccos quite dry, but I find that this blend needs a bit of moisture to bring out the best flavor. Having jarred this for nearly three years didn’t hurt either. I can’t say that it tops my current favorite Scottish from Compton’s, but it is good enough to make me wish that I had cellared more than just a couple of ounces.
PurchasedFrom:
Park Lane Tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2014 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
My PL journey is well underway. I know nothing of the blend CF seeks to emulate and that's probably a good thing from a reviewing standpoint. It is mostly light in color and smells all natural in the pouch. It's looks are quite deceiving for there is far more flavor and complexity at work than first appears. There is a faint sweetness at play but it is so far in the background it could be overlooked. Excellent grades of virginias are clearly at play and I find it most enjoyable with no tongue bite and it smokes dry right to the bottom of the bowl.
A very pleasant surprise and I'm looking forward to more bowls!
1-20-14 Update: I have found myself reaching for CF three days in a row, this tobacco is surprising me and seems to be on it's way to a fourth star!!
A very pleasant surprise and I'm looking forward to more bowls!
1-20-14 Update: I have found myself reaching for CF three days in a row, this tobacco is surprising me and seems to be on it's way to a fourth star!!
Pipe Used:
Il Ceppo Panel billiard
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