Robert McConnell Scottish flake is blended from Virginia, Kentucky and Perique leaf topped with a light flavouring of rum. The excellent perique tobacco shines in this blend with its spicy and aromatic notes of plum and raisin elevating the lightly applied Navy rum to a different level. The Virginias and notes of hay, earth, tangy citrus, and dark fruits. The Kentucky adds a little strength and notes of cedar wood, spice, and herbs. Medium in terms of its strength and nicotine content Robert McConnell Scottish flake is a rich and satisfying smoke.

Blend description

• Cut – Flake
• Blend – Virginia, Kentucky, Perique
• Flavour – Rum
• Strength – Medium

Robert McConnell Scottish flake generally does not require any addition drying. You can prepare this flake tobacco in a number of ways:

Folding and stuffing. Fold the flake in half long ways against the grain of the flake. Fold the flake in half again this time with the grain to form a square. Gently squeeze the tobacco before stuffing into the pipe bowl.

Rubbing out. Rub the flake gently between the hands to break up the flake to desired thickness before loading the pipe.

Rolling. Roll the flake with the grain generally lengthwise, squeeze gently and load into the pipe bowl.

Whichever method you use is a question of personal preference but the tobacco is best packed lightly to prevent any draw problems as flake tobacco tends to expand more so than ready rubbed tobaccos. To fully appreciate the flavour and taste we recommend it is best smoked at a slow pace.