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Latakia Flake
| Brand: |
McClelland |
| Blender: |
McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Tin Description: |
A distinctive full English Mixture in the grand tradition, rich with smoky Cyprian Latakia, fragrant with exotic Xanthi Yaka. Toasted for smoothnness, then pressed in cakes to age and marry the flavors. Result: Exceptionally smooth, cool-smoking, full flavored little Levantine flakes ready to rub - the Best Oriental Mixture. |
| Country of Origin: |
US |
| Curing Group: |
Air Cured |
| Contents: |
Latakia
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| Cut: |
Flake |
| Packaging: |
tin |
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No tin picture available
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Medium to Strong
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None detected
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| Taste: |
Full
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| Room Note: |
Tolerable
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| Recommendation: |
Recommended
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geocritter
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09/30/2006 |
Medium to Strong
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Extremely Mild
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Very Full
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Tolerable to Strong
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| I've only started smoking BB Latakia Flake by McClelland. I'm just getting into the Latakias, and this one is very nice; after it ages a little more I might find it even better, and I'll edit my review.
Extremely rich, with a complexity that shows up after a half bowl or so. I also noted quite a nicotine hit from this one. Was pretty easy to light, burned very well, no dottle in the end. A very rich, dry smoke. Room note was typical for a latakia; spicy, with a smell which doesn't quite leave the room smelling like a cigar, but yet you can tell what it was. I.e., it doesn't smell stale afterwards, but yet leaves a strong presence.
I think as a pure latakia (more or less, anyway) this one is very nice. I think I still prefer Frog Morton's elegance and complexity, but when I want a definite "latakia experience", this should be a fine go-to. I might keep some in my rotation as a nice backup to Frog Morton. Definitely 3 stars.
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Stan
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09/14/2005 |
Strong
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None detected
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Full
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Tolerable
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| I got a sample tin of this from Mike at RTDA in New Olreans Morial Convention Center, in happier days in early August '05. Smoked half a tin; other half is sitting somewhere in my drenched house.
Very good, true, full English latakia flake. Stronger than Acadian slices, it's brother. The oriental and latakia overcome the tang of the toasted virginias. Plenty of flavor. Fuller than the bulk english flake MC makes.
Very satisfying. It makes me forget.
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thedstnguishdgntlmn
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08/22/2005 |
Medium to Strong
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None detected
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Medium to Full
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Tolerable
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| American Penzance! A wonderful full latakia flake without the McC. Ketchup! Tin aroma is slightly McC.,but the flavor is dominiant latakia with the McC Virginia flavor shining through! Replace the Germain Virginia/Oriental with the McClelland version and you have this wonderful Latakia flake. Slow burning,no bite,and a wonderful spice feast! 4 of 4 stars!
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