Popped a tin of 2019 Robert McConnell Paddington. I remember this being touted as a Royal Yacht clone back a few years when the Dunhill blends disappeared. It's is much milder in every sense. The smoke has a very soft mouthfeel and I barely get any topping flavor. Nic shows up late in the bowl...
smoking some OGS from 2010. This has changed a lot from the bright citrusy thing it was when it was fresh. Aside from normal darkening from the age, it is a richer smoke with hints of fig it didn't used to have.
Sounds like a fun project. I'll be interested in hearing about the results 👍. On a side note, if you want to augment your cellar, pipesandcigars has Irish Flake on sale now for 9 bucks a tin...