Robert McConnell was one of the last great tobacco blending houses in the UK. What began as a single factory producing their own tobaccos, eventually became one of the biggest contract blenders in the UK. The company grew on the back of it success to not only source the finest tobacco, but also in their production methods. British production ceased when McConnell’s became part of Kohlhase & Kopp. The blends are made to the same recipes and quality as the originals and showcase traditional British blends.
Robert McConnell’s Oriental is a stunning example of subtleties of the small leafed tobaccos grown in and around the old Ottoman Empire. These delicate and highly aromatic tobaccos became popular with British blenders thanks to the Purity laws (banning most additional flavourings). A complex blend of Orientals tobaccos from Turkey, Cyprus, Syria are blended with Virginias and eventually a Carolina Cavendish. The resulting tobacco is smooth, creamy and one of the finest Orientals on the market.
One of those tobaccos you just have to try at least once!
Composition
Blend - Virginia, Oriental, Latakia & Black Cavendish
Casings - None
Cut - Ribbon
Origin - UK (now made by Kohlhase & Kopp in Germany)
Packing - Tin
Ratings from TobaccoReviews.com
Strength - Mild/Medium
Added Flavours - None
Taste - Medium
Overall - 3.2/4
