Here is what AI is saying
The "Magnum Opus" pipe tobacco, a blend by Hearth & Home, was renamed to simply "Magnum" due to the high cost of the Oriental tobacco used in the original blend, which led to the creation of the Hearth & Home Marquee Series.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- Original Name: The tobacco blend was initially known as "Magnum Opus".
- Cost of Orientals: The blend's high cost was attributed to the expensive Oriental tobaccos used in its formulation.
- Name Change: One of the members of the Hearth & Home group told Russ that this blend was his "Magnum" tobacco and the name stuck.
- Creation of Marquee Series: To address the rising costs of the Oriental tobacco, Hearth & Home created the Hearth & Home Marquee Series, which included the "Magnum" blend.
- Current Name: The blend is now marketed as "Magnum" rather than "Magnum Opus".