Robert McConnell's - Scottish Cake

[IHT]

not to be confused with scottish Flake, this is Scottish Cake.

this is a Va/Per made by Kohlhase and Kopp, same dudes that are making Rattrays now.

i just had a quick bowl on my way back from lunch, packed gently, in a Karl Erik. this has immediately vaulted itself into one of my top 3 favorite blends, and this tin is a goin' fast. it's a reddish-orange colored VA, very thickly cut "ready rubbed" (although the tin description says it's a broken flake) in the same fashion that you would see with Rattrays Old Gowrie and Hal O' the Wynd. there may be a few strands that you would want to rub out some more though. after initial cracking of the tin, letting it sit out for about 30 minutes will do it good, just a tad too moist. it's been 2 weeks+ since i cracked the tin, and now it's just about the right RH.

flavors are awesome, if you like Va/Pers and something like Escudo, cuz that's what it's like. it's been a few weeks since i finished my tin of Escudo, which is another favorite of mine now, so i can't say for certain that it's just like it. i don't recall Escudo being this "tangy", or i should say that Scottish Cake is more "tangy" than Escudo.

for me, scale of 1-10, it's a 9.5. will i buy more? you bet your sweet cheeks i'll be buyin' more. and, yes, i've been comparison shopping to find out where i can get the best deals on this chit. no, i'm not telling.

[EnyafanJT]

would you say that the perique is stronger or weaker than in the escudo? is the perique more prevelent taste wise than the virginia or does the perique mellow out during the course of the bowl? does the virginia have a tea like taste or a citrus type tanginess? come on greg,lol. btw i may have to add this to my list and buy some tins to cellar. gosh darn did you miss that tin from the 80's that was on ebay just a few weeks ago?

[IHT]

Originally Posted by EnyafanJT

would you say that the perique is stronger or weaker than in the escudo? is the perique more prevelent taste wise than the virginia or does the perique mellow out during the course of the bowl? does the virginia have a tea like taste or a citrus type tanginess? come on greg,lol. btw i may have to add this to my list and buy some tins to cellar. gosh darn did you miss that tin from the 80's that was on ebay just a few weeks ago?

i "think" the perique is stronger in this (i'd have to do a side by side comparison).
i dont' think it's any more prevelent though, as the entire blend feels "stronger".
the VA's are not like tea, they are tangy.
i missed that auction, damnit.

[carbonbased_al]

Originally Posted by IHT

for me, scale of 1-10, it's a 9.5. will i buy more? you bet your sweet cheeks i'll be buyin' more. and, yes, i've been comparison shopping to find out where i can get the best deals on this chit. no, i'm not telling.

Pipesandcigars.com is offering 5 tins for 32 bucks

[ShawnP]

Man I cannot wait to open the tin I just got. I bought it based on Greg always talking about it and my love for VAs.


Reading this makes it sound that much better.



Shawn

[IHT]

Originally Posted by carbonbased_al

Pipesandcigars.com is offering 5 tins for 32 bucks

sssshhhhhhh....
i thought they had 2 tins for $14, but i may be mistaken. (smokingpipes has it on sale for $7.01/ea)

i did some comparing between there and smokingpipes, and pipesandcigars won on a few things, mainly BULK tobacco's, beating smokingpipes by about $2 on 8 oz bulk items.
they also had some deals when you buy 2 of the same tin, you get a discount.

[burninator]

I think I'm sold...this goes in the cart. Better than Fillmore?

Of course, I'll need something in which to smoke it.....now what do they have in a Stanwell?

[kheffelf]

Originally Posted by burninator

I think I'm sold...this goes in the cart.

I just got done reading the reviews on tobaccoreviews and started looking for the best prices, this stuff sounds delicious.

[IHT]

and to think, i was bombed with this stuff by mike (alpedhuez) back in MAY of '05!!??
why didn't i smoke it before then?

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[Carbide357]

I am about out of the Cake myself, will definatly buy 4 or 5 tins at a time now.

[KnightKrusher]

Well it sounds good I think I will give it a try. Thanks for the post.

[Alpedhuez55]

Originally Posted by IHT

and to think, i was bombed with this stuff by mike (alpedhuez) back in MAY of '05!!??
why didn't i smoke it before then?

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That was part of my 1000th post bomb. I think I am approaching 2000 soon!!! So some people would be wise to reinforce their mailboxes!!!

Glad you are enjoying it!!! You are the guy who got me smoking Virginians. Now I am building up quite the selection of them!!!

[pistol]

Well, thanks to your recommendations, I ordered some of this, will post a review when I crack it and spark it!

[IHT]

Originally Posted by pistol

Well, thanks to your recommendations, I ordered some of this, will post a review when I crack it and spark it!

yep i'd rather you spend your money than to have me put a few pinches into a baggie and give to you during lunch sometime.

[pistol]

Originally Posted by IHT

yep i'd rather you spend your money than to have me put a few pinches into a baggie and give to you during lunch sometime.

Ok Richard, my tin came in today, I let it dry for about 45 minutes (I let my McClellands blends sit for about 3 hours open) and then I packed half a bowl because it's getting a little cold outside for a full bowl. This stuff is awesome! I smoked for about 40 minutes with two relights. I loved the tin aroma, very sweet tobacco smell, and the smoke had a tangy note to it as Greg mentioned. The perique was blended just right for my fledgling palate. I could taste it in my mouth, but I noticed it really well when I exhaled through my nose. The perique "pepper" tickled my nasal passages more than any blend I'd had to date, but it was never too much. I really enjoyed this and rest assured, I'll be buying more!