I thought I had found my tobacco nirvana in Condor Ready Rubbed but that was until I tried Condor Long Cut a couple of months ago. LC is very similar to RR but with brass knobs on, more flavour & more taste.
Upon opening the plastic wallet I spied about 24 dark brown neatly cut flakes with a gorgeous leathery/floral scent. Some have bemoaned both RR & LC as having a 'soapy' aroma & taste, I have never detected either, just a quality, well flavoured tobacco.
I am now on my umpteenth packet and as I write this am sipping away and thoroughly enjoying the experience. Not knowing the correct procedure to roll & pack flake tobaccos I always rub them out on a tray and leave them to air for an hour or so afore jarring. I have read on here & elsewhere that a very different smoking experience is to be had when one folds & loads so best I do a web search to learn the correct technique.
One thing I notice about this blend (applies to RR too) is that the initial flavours experienced at light up are still evident throughout the entire smoke whereas most so called aromatics alter very much come mid bowl. Also, LC is a shade darker than RR which knocks on the head the myth that they are one and the same blend.
Another thing I noticed is that it is best smoked in a large bowl to get the most from what is on offer. In a Peterson 307 I can enjoy this for well over an hour with gentle sipping & only the occasional relight.
Some say this is not for beginners, well I have only been piping for 12 months and I love the stuff, I so wish I had tried it earlier. It has overtaken RR as my number 1 blend and will certainly be my baccy of choice. Thankfully it is available pretty much anywhere. Will I still buy RR? Yes I think so, but only because I think it's healthy to have the occasional break. Imagine eating lobster thermidor everyday and drinking Shepherd Neame India Pale Ale everyday, one would soon become bored.
Though regarded by some as an 'aromatic' I personally regard an aromatic blend to be one heavily flavoured with cherries, apricots, chocolate or other additives that pretty much overwhelm the overall flavour of the blend. Condor LC is no such blend in my eyes. Yes there is an added flavour in the mix but no way does it take over the overall taste of the smoke.
Also some folks tend to look down on OTC tobaccos as though they were in some way inferior which is a shame really as they are missing out on blends that if they actually tried might well enjoy as much as I enjoy this one.
This is a gorgeously full flavoured baccy that I would heartily recommend everyone tries at least once. A five star blend in my book.
Regards,
Jay.
Upon opening the plastic wallet I spied about 24 dark brown neatly cut flakes with a gorgeous leathery/floral scent. Some have bemoaned both RR & LC as having a 'soapy' aroma & taste, I have never detected either, just a quality, well flavoured tobacco.
I am now on my umpteenth packet and as I write this am sipping away and thoroughly enjoying the experience. Not knowing the correct procedure to roll & pack flake tobaccos I always rub them out on a tray and leave them to air for an hour or so afore jarring. I have read on here & elsewhere that a very different smoking experience is to be had when one folds & loads so best I do a web search to learn the correct technique.
One thing I notice about this blend (applies to RR too) is that the initial flavours experienced at light up are still evident throughout the entire smoke whereas most so called aromatics alter very much come mid bowl. Also, LC is a shade darker than RR which knocks on the head the myth that they are one and the same blend.
Another thing I noticed is that it is best smoked in a large bowl to get the most from what is on offer. In a Peterson 307 I can enjoy this for well over an hour with gentle sipping & only the occasional relight.
Some say this is not for beginners, well I have only been piping for 12 months and I love the stuff, I so wish I had tried it earlier. It has overtaken RR as my number 1 blend and will certainly be my baccy of choice. Thankfully it is available pretty much anywhere. Will I still buy RR? Yes I think so, but only because I think it's healthy to have the occasional break. Imagine eating lobster thermidor everyday and drinking Shepherd Neame India Pale Ale everyday, one would soon become bored.
Though regarded by some as an 'aromatic' I personally regard an aromatic blend to be one heavily flavoured with cherries, apricots, chocolate or other additives that pretty much overwhelm the overall flavour of the blend. Condor LC is no such blend in my eyes. Yes there is an added flavour in the mix but no way does it take over the overall taste of the smoke.
Also some folks tend to look down on OTC tobaccos as though they were in some way inferior which is a shame really as they are missing out on blends that if they actually tried might well enjoy as much as I enjoy this one.
This is a gorgeously full flavoured baccy that I would heartily recommend everyone tries at least once. A five star blend in my book.
Regards,
Jay.