Robert McConnell Original Oriental
(3.30)
The Oriental Mixture has been part of Robert McConnell's range since the beginning of the 19th century, making it one of the company's oldest products. It consists mostly of Cypriot, Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean bright tobaccos, which are blended together with bright leaf from Carolina and Red Old Belt from Virginia over a whole week. Carolina Black Cavendish is then added, resulting in a balanced, medium strength blend that will delight friends of expressive pipe tobacco in particular.
Details
| Brand | Robert McConnell |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Oriental |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.30 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
I enjoyed the oriental aspects -- a hint of sweet burning leaves of Autumn -- as you'd expect of a blend of this name -- but not the rest. It wasn't bad (packed well, needed little drying) but I'm spoiled by Balkans and Orientals I like a lot more (Peretti 40, McClelland Balkan Beauty).
I also admit to a bias against "Cavendish" which is almost totally undefined (a steamed processed leaf, but the type of leaf varies). I also generally avoid Perique. Maybe smokers without those biases like this better.
I also admit to a bias against "Cavendish" which is almost totally undefined (a steamed processed leaf, but the type of leaf varies). I also generally avoid Perique. Maybe smokers without those biases like this better.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Grezza (large bowl)
Age When Smoked:
New
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