Robert McConnell Black and Gold
(2.29)
The Original Blend of 1848. Bright Virginia leaf and rich black cavendish are the basis of this mixture which is mild but satisfying. The addition of a balanced proportion of Dubec Turkish and Louisiana perique enhance the blend to a position of elegance and quality.
As of 2022, the tin description is “Bright, fine rubbed Broken Virginia, black Cavendish and a hint of Perique.”
Details
| Brand | Robert McConnell |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.29 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 23, 2004 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Tolerable |
When I first lit Black & Gold, I almost emptied the bowl after a few puffs. I detected foreshadowing of a soapy smoke. I went on with it, and I am happy to say, the soap receded. Subsequent bowls behaved the same.
Under the casing, there were hints of Va flavor from time to time. I also noted a tendency toward harshness as well. Toward the end, the flavors all seem to mix into a muddy medley where the only thing that can be identified is a hint of Cavendish. As to the Perique?. What Perique???
Under the casing, there were hints of Va flavor from time to time. I also noted a tendency toward harshness as well. Toward the end, the flavors all seem to mix into a muddy medley where the only thing that can be identified is a hint of Cavendish. As to the Perique?. What Perique???
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2010 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Wife bought me a tin of this for Xmas. As others have stated, this just isn't for me. Everything about it was wrong to my tastes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 31, 2006 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Oh dear oh dear, what is this stuff? Not my cup of tea at all. Not recommended by me I'm afraid.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 07, 2004 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I smoked four tins of Black & Gold, mostly because I got it very cheap, and must say it was almost worth the price. If there is Perique in there it is very well-hidden and the Virginia(s) make only cameo appearances at best. At least I think that might have been Virginia. Hard to imagine anyone smoking this on a regular basis - especially in the temperate areas of the hemisphere where there is so much alfalfa, ragweed, and goldenrod available for the asking. RM's Black & Gold is just a zero stars blend as far as I'm concerned.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 13, 2003 | Extremely Mild | Very Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
Being a Black Cavendish fan, but thoroughly enjoying McConnell's "Oriental," I was looking forward to trying this. It was disappointing.
I could rewrite Inquisitor's review but he got there first.
Uninspiring smoke.
I could rewrite Inquisitor's review but he got there first.
Uninspiring smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 08, 2003 | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Another blend from my Robert McConnell sampler pack. This smells like any other sticky aromatic in the pouch. There is almost no flavor, certainly not tobacco flavor. The only sensations I could pick up were 1) heat and 2) sourness/bitterness. Not the characteristics I look for in an aromatic. I couldn't even finish my 10g sample. Blah!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2003 | Mild | Strong | Mild to Medium | Strong |
I have been looking for an aromatic to put in my rotation and this is not it. To me it is like sucking hot caramel through a straw. I was never able to finish a bowl. The initial flavor was good but after the first few puffs it went from bad to worse. To top it off my wife couldn't stand the room aroma. I will continue to look for a quality aromatic elsewhere.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 28, 2022 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
Avoid this abomination called Black and Gold. The taste is putrid in every capacity and there's nothing positive to say about it. I'd rather smoke banana peels.
Pipe Used:
Irrelevant
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Freeh
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