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Club Blends: GKCPC Boston 1776
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McClelland |
| Blender: |
McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Tin Description: |
A very special Virginia Flake, created to celebrate the exceptional tobaccos of the United States of America. Red, Lemon and Orange Virginias, aged through summer sweats for over five years, then hard-pressed in cakes to age again, to mellow and marry and form this rich, bold tobacco long sought after by devoted flake smokers. |
| Country of Origin: |
US |
| Curing Group: |
Flue Cured |
| Contents: |
Virginia
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| Cut: |
Broken Flake |
| Packaging: |
50g Tin |
| Blend Notes: |
Originally introduced in December, 1993 for the Greater Kansas City Pipe Club, is now part of the Club Blends Series. |
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Medium
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None detected
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| Taste: |
Medium
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| Room Note: |
Pleasant
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| Recommendation: |
Highly Recommended
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Mr. Big
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12/22/2012 |
Medium
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None detected
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Medium to Full
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Pleasant to Tolerable
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| It's as simple as this," McClelland does great Virginias and this is one of their best". A touch of Mc Vinegar, gives a sweet & sour taste and stays the entire pipe ( agree with reviewer, "DK" ,below in that it has the sour touch like Perique, but without the pepper). Very flavorful, interesting and doesn't get ashy. It's closest comparison is, "Blackwoods Flake", but lighter color and less prep time. This blend is smooth with no bite. I'll smoke this anytime of day
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DK
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05/11/2012 |
Medium
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None detected
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Medium
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Pleasant
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| There was a recent discussion on a pipe forum regarding all of the various Club Blends that McClellands has re-introduced and how they could all be different. I've smoked several and find them all to have different characteristics and tastes. This one is one of the finest.
As the previous reviewer mentioned, this is similar looking in the tin to Epitome. But there the similarity ends. Where Epitome was very good but subdued, this one is boisterous in its flavor profile. A rich tasting, medium bodied smoke with a spiciness that made me wonder if they had forgotten to mention the perique. No stewed fruit or pepper flavor/tingle but an excellent spicy flavor with a sweet and mellow background. No overemphasis on the lemon virginia. This one tasted not too dissimilar to a broken flake version of Rich Virginia Ribbon, which is also a staple for me. Epitome and Quantum were fairly middle of the road and I can't find a place for Aurora, but this one hits my tastebuds dead center. Very assertive in a non-confrontational way, excellent tasting, clean burning, mild nicotine and that wonderful McClellands matured virginia scent. This is highly recommended for all VA lovers. Don't pass this one by!
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puro66
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05/28/2010 |
Medium
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None detected
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Medium to Full
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Pleasant
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| This is a small cut flake (McC style) that is very similar in color to Epitome, a medium brown perhaps slightly darker. This is not as well rounded as Epitome but still extremely good with a slightly sharp taste that is very alluring. This should age very well. Great for the Virginia lover!
12-7-10 UPDATE: Just opened another tin and I was right it has aged magnificently. A deep rich virginia that merits cellaring several tins.
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