Robert McConnell Scottish Cake

This seems to be the most favorite RmC's baccy, it deserves indeed. I will not add any further comment, people before me said it all about the nice qualities, and I'm of those thinking there's Perique in the mix, or something darn similar. Like most of RmC's it comes quite wet inside the tin (I'm wondering why the hell should we pay for water instead of tobacco...) thus stinging the tongue if sipped fast. Mixed 50/50 with McB's Golden Blend (mostly Burley with very mild honeysh topping) makes the perfect all-day smoke, round and "regular".

I didn't quite like this right out of the tin for some reason. It tasted too similar to Red Virginia, which never managed to impress me much (simply too boring). However, something seems to have changed in the 3-4 months that has passed since I got the tin. It has transformed into a rich, sweet and creamy smoke. Or perhaps it's the emerging autumn, as others have suggested, it does seem to fit in better with the colder weather.

When it comes to Kentucky, I suffer from Terminal Ambivalence unless it has RL Will's fingerprints all over it. I can only handle it in very small doses, and the Virginias and/or Perique need to be the main players.

This is top quality weed, but just didn't float my boat. I gave the remainder of the tin to a friend and he loves it.

A pretty unique mixture of tasty, solid Virginias and the right amount plus a pinch of Kentucky. A slight anise casing will probably put off somebody looking for a classic VaPer away, but if you keep your mind open you're likely to enjoy this tobacco from time to time.

Like I've said, this is pretty unique and I couldn't compare it to any particular blend, although I think that two parts of Hal O' the Wynd and one part of Ashton Type 4 mixed together and left to rest for a couple of months should come very close.

An exceptional beginner's VaPer.

This is an enjoyable and not overly complex smoke. It doesn't leap out at you or try anything fancy. But then, that's how things should be: relaxing and an aid to thought, not a barrage of noise and lights - like some vulgar Tate Modern installation.

It is a well-balanced tobacco with the perique weaving between the virginia, and the casing, rather than being forced to the back. Something which does happen with many others when young. Now, the casing itself, I must admit that I've been arguing with myself whether there is one there. There is a touch of what seems to be like rusty oranges and rum creeping in just before the middle of the bowl. It could be there, it could be a olfactory memory, or maybe my recent foray into neat perique. Probably the latter.

A good tobacco, with a solid sweet but not cloying taste. The Virginia base stands out, quite similar in flavour to Marlin Flake (honeyed, flowey) but with a slightly smokier and woodier note (probably the Kentucky).

A bit wet in the tin, but it smokes well, slow and usually dry.

Nothing particularly striking, but a solid, well-behaved all-day smoke.

I have a huge kick for that tobacco. How to describe it? Well, it's mild, but not really mild; almost medium but not really medium, nor mild to medium. See what I mean? No? Good, me neither, but that's the only way I can describe it ( does this description make any sense??? But it's what this tobacco is in taste strenght, hard to define).The aroma is incredible,that of the full semi-dark Virginia mixed up with the sweet-bitter chocolate smell of the Périque added in this blend ( yup, that's what it says on the bottom of the tin).I can spend minutes smelling the tin, it's just very appealing. Sweet and spicy, hard to separate each distinctly. The tobacco is also nice in its cut, it just needs a little rubbing to facilitate a better smoking. I ordered two tins and reordered another three shortly after trying it.

This tobacco doesn't particularly become stronger as you smoke it, it remains pretty steady. I'm presently building up a Peterson Racing Green P-Lip with this blend and it is not the usual unpleasant, harsh experience that it can be...I guess it's justice, for once! And it smokes pretty well in my Blatter & Blatter, which has a tendency to be a bit quirky with flakes. Of course, Scottish Cake needs to dry out a couple weeks because if the tobacco is a bit too damp, it's hard to smoke it dry all the way down. It might need successive relightings.

Scottish Cake: a beautiful tobacco, a beautiful aroma, a great satisfying smoke: this blend is never boring and complex - that's why the taste is so hard to simply describe. This tobacco is the perfect everyday smoke!

It has all been said so I can only add that this is one of my favorites. Pleasant and reliable.

I love the fruit-like smell of an English Va/Perique mixture, and it always reminds me of Sobranie's version of it (Scottish No. 3, or something). It's here but in a softer and more subtle blend.

This version is VERY mild and soft on the palate. If you need lots of nicotine and judge blends based on that, you probably will not care for it. It is not as strong as Elizabethan Mixture, Dorchester or Irish Oak (not even close!). However it has all the character of a classic old Virginia /Perique with heat and heaviness toned down to the point where there is very little bite, and a smooth softness on the palate. Of course any tobacco will bite if drawn too hard or fast.

If you like 1792, Irish Oak, strong or sharp blends then stay away from this one.

Naturally sweet but mild matured virginia, a tame but nice winey flavor and aroma from the perique. Lovely room note, I think. Soft on the palate, not heavy in nicotine.

One of my current favorites in the style.