Quick review just posted on TR; reproduced here for your edification:
Robert Lewis 123 Mixture
As presented by its latest blender Kohlhase & Kopp, Robert Lewis 123 Mixture is comprised of short and broken black ribbons tossed with dull brown and washed-out tan ribbons which are thin and stringy. A few strands of what appear to be light olive Oriental(s) appear here and there. Although tastes vary, to this reviewer it is rather unattractive in appearance due to the bland, chalky colors of the ribbons. The cut lies somewhere in between a thin English-style ribbon and a shag.
The tin nose is quite fragrant, with a pleasant smokiness and rounded sweetness sitting alongside a slightly buttery aroma reminiscent of overripe breadfruit. Possessing a number of years of tin age, the interior disc and envelope of the sample upon which this review is based were quite stained and a just a bit oily, although the mixture itself was quite moist upon opening. The mixture packs well although the ribbons are anything but springy and tend, even when dry, to clump a bit.
In the bowl, 123 Mixture offers a mixture of sweet, tangy, sour, and smoky notes supported by a pleasant bitterness. Structurally, the flavor profile tends towards the typical English mixture, although the cigar leaf adds a notable creaminess which nicely complements the earthy sourness of the Orientals and the sweetness of the Virginias. The Latakia adds a light smoky note which persists throughout the bowl, but never takes center stage. Medium to full bodied, it has a dry and somewhat spicy finish which has a tendency to become astringent
Although heavily laden with humectants, Robert Lewis 123 Mixture is an interesting example of an English mixture topped with cigar leaf. Certainly not the best in class, and probably not an ideal candidate for long term cellaring, it nevertheless deserves at least one try by fans of the genre.