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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
Cut: Flake
Packaging: tin

No tin picture available



Average Ratings
Strength: Medium to Strong
Flavoring: None detected
Taste: Full
Room Note: Tolerable
Recommendation: Recommended


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Reviewed By: Date: Strength: Flavoring: Taste: Room Note: Recommendation:
geocritter 09/30/2006 Medium to Strong Extremely Mild Very Full Tolerable to Strong recommended
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.


Reviewed By: Date: Strength: Flavoring: Taste: Room Note: Recommendation:
Stan 09/14/2005 Strong None detected Full Tolerable recommended
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.


Reviewed By: Date: Strength: Flavoring: Taste: Room Note: Recommendation:
thedstnguishdgntlmn 08/22/2005 Medium to Strong None detected Medium to Full Tolerable highly recommended
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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