Robert McConnell Scottish Cake Pipe Tobacco

Brand: Robert McConnell
Blend Type: Virginia/Perique with Burley
Contents: Virginias, Burley, Perique
Cut: Broken Flake
Strength: Medium
Flavouring: None

Description
Scottish Cake is one of McConnell’s most enduring Virginia mixtures — a pressed and sliced broken flake that marries natural sweetness with gentle spice. Carefully balanced and free of added flavouring, it’s a blend that rewards slow smoking and offers a taste of tradition in every bowl.

Open the tin and you’ll find broad, rustic flakes with an inviting aroma of sweet hay, figs, and a touch of earthiness. The cut rubs out easily or can be folded for a slower burn, making it a versatile companion whatever your smoking style.

On the palate, the Virginias lead with natural sweetness and bready notes, supported by Burley which adds body and a nutty, earthy foundation. A measure of Perique introduces subtle pepper and dark fruit tones, weaving complexity without overpowering the blend. The overall character is balanced, medium in strength, and perfectly suited for long, contemplative smokes.

Tasting Notes

• Tin note: Sweet hay, dried fruit, light earthiness

• Flavour: Naturally sweet Virginias, nutty Burley, gentle Perique spice and fig-like depth

• Room note: Traditional and toasty, with a mild natural aroma

• Burn: Cool, even, and steady whether rubbed out or smoked in flake form