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I've been slowly working my way through a sample of the new Polish-made Condor Long Cut, graciously sent to me by @MLC. I feel that I have had enough now to make a statement...
While the nose of this tobacco is unmistakably Condor, it seems rather...distant, like someone opened the pouch across the room, and I am only picking it up faintly. The nose lacks the tangyness that Condor is famous for--that Condor moment. In appearance the flakes only vaguely resemble Condor. The flakes are not as clean in appearance--they are a bit rough around the edges, and not as leathery as Condor. The tobacco has that Condor flavor, but that flavor is subdued...it tastes a bit like a knock-off, or a diet/light/lite version of Condor...(somewhat) same great taste, with half the calories. Towards the end of the bowl the tobacco gets a bit harsh, especially if you come back to it after a while. In the end, this blend is definitely Condor...but not in fighting form...Condor with a head cold. That said, if I could buy this locally at, say, $8-$10 a pouch, it would be my primary tobacco...
While the nose of this tobacco is unmistakably Condor, it seems rather...distant, like someone opened the pouch across the room, and I am only picking it up faintly. The nose lacks the tangyness that Condor is famous for--that Condor moment. In appearance the flakes only vaguely resemble Condor. The flakes are not as clean in appearance--they are a bit rough around the edges, and not as leathery as Condor. The tobacco has that Condor flavor, but that flavor is subdued...it tastes a bit like a knock-off, or a diet/light/lite version of Condor...(somewhat) same great taste, with half the calories. Towards the end of the bowl the tobacco gets a bit harsh, especially if you come back to it after a while. In the end, this blend is definitely Condor...but not in fighting form...Condor with a head cold. That said, if I could buy this locally at, say, $8-$10 a pouch, it would be my primary tobacco...
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