Robert McConnell - Scottish Flake.. Anyone ?

[mluyckx]

I was perusing for a Virginia with Turkish and Kentucky, but nothing else. No toppings, no orientals, etc.. It's the blend I was recommending to Russ on his blog the other day. So I was wondering if there was one out there already. And this seems to fit the bill. But before I drop more than $20 (plus shipping) on a couple of 2 Oz.tins, I was looking for some input. So:
Has anyone ever tried this ?

Good, bad, indifferent ?
And if anyone has some, would you be willing to send me a couple of flakes in trade ? Notice I'm looking for the Scottish Flake, not the Scottish Blend. I can trade a lot of VA's or VA/PER. Even a couple of Aro.. PM if you can help please ;-)
Much obliged...
PS: Lawrence, I'm looking both for reviews and a possible trade, so wasn't sure whether it belonged under Tobacco Discussion or Trade... move where you think it belongs :puffpipe:

 

[mluyckx]

Bump....
No one any experience with this blend ? Guess I'll be the guinea pig soon and I'll have to write a review for this to edumacate the rest ;-)

 

[judcole]

Never tried any of McConnell's blends. Be interested to see what you have to say.

 

[nsfisher]

Sorry mate, can't help out.

 

[igloo]

If you like Rattrays Hal o Wynd you will like this stuff alot . To me it smells of figs and a good merlot . There are hints of Perique ,Turkish and red Virginia froms the base . Some say they can taste cigar , but I do not . I do not taste the rum as well . It is worth trying if you have not had it .

 

[bigvan]

I smoked this semi-regularly a few years ago. The nicotine was a bit too strong for me (I'm an admitted nic-wimp). But I thought it had a nice, complex flavor.
I don't know that it has any rum flavoring though, igloo. I could be wrong though.

 

[jcsoldit]

Mick... I have a little that has been jarred for about 16 months. PM me your contact info and I'll send you a sample.

 

[mrenglish]

This wont help much, but it is very good and smooth. No bite. It's been a number of years since I smoked it so I don't recall the flavor profile. Medium bodied. I do know that if you end up not liking it, I will buy it off ya.

 

[mluyckx]

JC: thanks for the offer, PM sent.

I will write a review and given all the positive I read here and elsewhere, I may buy some in my next TAD order. It seems to be right up my alley.

 

[mluyckx]

First bowl of this stuff tonight with an IPA to drink on my side ..... wow.... This stuff is good. I need to get me a ton of this to cellar. It's a first impression, so i'll have to give it some time, but it's right up there with Escudo. Not as peppery or spicy, sweet almost floral. If pushed a little twang to let you know it's still a Virginia. The bitterness of this St Arnold IPA is really good with this. I'll have to smoke some more and write a longer review, but this stuff is very, very nice !
Thanks JCSoldit for the sample. Your return package should be on its way soon.

 

[jcsoldit]

I'm glad you like it Mick, I think it tastes a little like Rattrays Hal O'the Wind. I hope the two surprise samples are new to you as well.
No rush on the return.
Enjoy!

 

[subtech77]

I can highly recomend it. I smoked it 2 weeks ago and it was pure but diffrent from the ordinary flake. Very thin flakes though, so easy to rub if you prefere. It has some cigar-leafs in it. It is one of my favourites. Smells fantastic out of the tin. A bit "sour", a bit like F&T brown flake as I remember it, though it has been a while since I smoked that one. Hope you will enjoy it, and curious to see your respond.

 

[mluyckx]

JC: Yep, thanks for the pleasant surprise. I have some Anni Kake in the cellar, but this way I get to try some without opening a tin. Much obliged !

This Scottish Flake is really, really growing on me. I had a bowl with a cup of coffee earlier and it really worked. I think it's actually more mellow than Hal'O the Wynd. I'll have to compare side-by-side. More to come on the review side. But I'm a happy camper right now.