McClelland - Blending Latakia pipe tobacco reviews

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scottyspipesebay	08/31/2012	Medium	None detected	Medium	Very Pleasant
No matter how I've used this, I love it, and I don't use the word love in anything. That's how much I love it. It goes without saying that it's one dimensional, but sometimes just pure (one thing) is what you want...whenever the spirit moves you. For the most part, I use it a blending agent, but once in a while I want just plain pure excellent Latakia, and this is it for me. Adding 1/3 of this to light bases, such as ECR VA and anything else that goes with Lat, and you'll be set. It is super for the price. Everything about it as an enhancer it perfect. For me anyway. If you like Latakia, play around with it. You can't go wrong. It's just a flat-out fine tobacco.
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Capt	07/18/2011	Medium to Strong	None detected	Full	Strong
For those venturing into blending their own mixtures, or a piper wanting to add a bit more body to existing blends, you cannot go wrong with this leaf from McClellands. Dark and rich in the can, thick, heady and creamy in the bowl. Some suggest not to smoke with straight, I must disagree. You would not smoke it straight for the enjoyment, but to learn exactly what the latakia does to contribute to a blend.
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Shawn_M	04/24/2011	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium to Full	Strong
Smoked on it's own it is not bad but not something I'll do very often. My first attempt at blending invovled the following: 50% Half&Half, 40% Prince Albert and the rest the latakia, overall I was impressed and pleased.
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Lombard65	01/22/2011	Strong	None detected	Full	Strong
Superb, full, smoky, with something sweet. As I wrote 55 to 65% of Wellauer & Co Inglese Blend and the rest of this Latakia. What are you looking for more!!!!
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CJBas	11/15/2009	Strong	None detected	Very Full	Strong
Put a pinch of this in a cob and give it a try straight, just for the experience (it actually tastes great) but do NOT do this inside. Your wife just thinks your cigars stink. One whiff of straight latakia and she'll never complain about the stogies again. But, that being said, I remain of the conviction that practically every blend of tobacco cn be helped by either a little latakia or a lot of latakia. Even with sweet aromatics it's like the salt in the cake mix. As with anything else, judge this tobacco for wht it is, not what it isn't. It's a blending agent, not the blend. And a little can go a long way.
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DK	07/24/2009	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong
Ok, if you're going to blend as I do (amateur level only), I think you have to smoke this straight at least once (once is enough!) which I did. It's not as overpowering as I feared as the straight perique is. It's actually quite tasty but a little too one dimensional. As a blending tobacco, it's excellent. I do screwy things with this like mixing it half and half with blends like Mac Baren's Virginia #1 or SG FVF, rubbing out the flakes to make the cuts fairly consistent. I also make blends with this, orientals, and burleys. It's fun to blend and this condiment definitely lends its voice to the mix, often too loudly. High quality tobacco and a must for amateur blenders. Good smoky flavor.
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Xeneize	06/14/2008	Medium to Strong	None detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong
Excellent Latakia. I find it smoother, smokier and sweeter than Robert MacConnell Pure Latakia, and I like this one straight, while the Syrian version is tolerable yet not enjoyable. For blending, I also prefer this one over Pure Latakia 80% of the times. Great stuff.
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SirLoirn	03/06/2008	Medium	None detected	Mild to Medium	Strong
Bulk: Deep, coal black, broad cut form. Although not sticky, the tobacco can be pressed into a ball. Smoky Latakia aroma. Burn Qualities: Did not burn well at all.. It took numerous relights and a lot of puffing; with a little drying, easier to keep lit. Taste & Aroma: Rich, smooth, smoky, leathery, woodsy. An almost sweet aspect. Not overpowering, medium in strength. Nicotine: Medium, not the "Latakia blast" that was expected. Overall: Like some other McClelland blending tobaccos, not overly remarkable; middle of the road blending tobacco.
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Big bad Jon	05/28/2007	Medium	None detected	Full	Very Strong
It does not get any easier that this, pop the tin and blend to your hearts content. It has an average moisture content and blends well with just about any other similarly cut tobacco. The tin note is obviously of leather and smoke (your wife will think of horse shit) it is pretty straight forward blend smoke and enjoy.
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Lochinvar	09/01/2005	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium	Strong
This is great Latakia for experimental blending, or for those who think Virginias and Orientals are wastes of Latakia space in English mixtures.
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Jimmy Muraco	04/10/2005	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong
Naturally, a blending tobacco is not normally smoked "straight". I make a lot of different original blends and I use this particular Latakia exclusively. Ease of use is great, it remains at the right moisture content in the tin, is not too sticky when handling and gives a nice cool smokey flavor to any blend you can create. Whenever I design a blend containing a lot of hotter-burning leaves I add a certain amount of this to ease the "bite-and-burn" affect. If you feel like creating your own custom blend or just want to boost the Latakia content in your favorite blend, this stuff is great to have on hand.
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bigjonburley	12/13/2004	Medium	None detected	Medium	Strong
This is Cyprian Latakia by McClelland. It is used in many of their blends. I love latakia but I believe that the Syrian is far superior to its Cyprian cousin. The difference between the two is supposed to be derived from the materials used to stove the curing fires. With this blending Cyprian, you get decent latakia textures but, it does little more than pass the grade of "generic." For those of you who love latakia, go with Gawith & Hoggart's straight blending Syrian Latakia. I have a really awesome old-time tobacco shop that I get all my stuff from. This latakia from G&H is not listed in the reviews but, will blow your socks off.
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Stormrider	06/30/2004	Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Strong
Okay, I know this stuff is only for blending, but frankly, it smells like horse manure, even in a sealed ziploc bag. I know tobaccos don't always taste the way they smell, but so far I haven't noticed any improvement achieved by adding this to anything.
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DUPE.629	10/23/2003	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium to Full	Very Strong
October-2003. Blending Latakia. For blending this is great for adding more punch to various tobacco's. Good pure latakia flavour,but a little to strong to smoke straight.Honest in everyway.
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RCUSElder	10/17/2003	Medium to Strong	None detected	Full	Very Strong
I purchased a tin of this to try as a blender for my various concoctions. Upon opening the tin, you are greeted by medium length, broad-cut dark leaf. The tin aroma is of musty, leathery straight latakia. Packing is easy, but I only pack half a bowl of this leaf at a time. It tastes sweet, leathery and smooth. Don't be decieved, it is full rich latakia and you won't be able to taste much else the rest of the day after smoking this. As a blender, I have found it wonderful. I have mixed it with various other tobacs and the interplay is wonderful. It mixes well with syrian latakia as well. Here is a blend you may want to try: 30% of this, 20% of syrian latakia, 10% burley ribbon, 40% "cumberland". Rating: for blending 5 out of 5 points. Enjoy...
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