McClelland - Club Blends: GKCPC Nocturne pipe tobacco reviews

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puss n' pipes	01/14/2013	Very Mild	None detected	Very Mild	Pleasant
Opening the tin reveals a soft leathery spice rounded with scent of figs and BBQ and it remains like this till its dry for packing, something that will not require much effort as the wetness its very mild. If you let it dry properly it will lit well. And goes along smoothly. The first impression its kinda gentle, perhaps too much as it comes flat with not much revelations, it will take the first quarter of the pipe to change the enduring flat smoke turning as a soft hit of white wine with fruity after taste on the base of the tongue, this is the peak of the experience and this sensation will get always surrounded by the ghost of the initial smoke. Past the half of the bowl the fruity aftertaste goes away and some distant leather spiceness surrounds the tongue. The end its a flashback from the beginning, soft, smooth smoke, pleasant but not amazing. The room note its pleasant but simple, not demanding nor strong with a very light spirit. Ideal indeed for a fresh night, its a tobacco for dim lights and shadows, with two dimensions and practical for beginners just like me discovering tastes and structures, its own simplicity makes it special for minimalist moments. Id say perfect for just one small bowl and a day where you want everything to be simple.
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Mr. Big	09/17/2012	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild	Pleasant
Smooth but hard to keep lit. I feel like I'm puffing way too hard to keep this lit. Not a big blast of flavor, but pleasant. Good crossover blend for that , English beginner.
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brogreggblues	06/09/2012	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Leathery aroma in the tin. Just a slight whiff of McC's "ketchuppy" scent. Smooth and rich on first light. Rich and full on the tongue, zero bite. Overall, very rich and smooth. Not super interesting or complex, but satisfying. I'll finish the tin, but I prefer Frog Morton over this. 2 and 1/2 stars.
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rintrah	05/19/2012	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable
Excellent leaf. Highly recommend it.
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SteelCowboy	02/27/2012	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable
I am surprised that there haven’t been more reviews of this blend given its quality. Nocturne greets the nose with a leathery richness. It arrives too wet, and takes quite a while to dry, not unlike many of the McClelland English blends. Once prepared, it’s easy to pack and burns cleanly. The flavors are medium to full with Latakia and Orientals taking the lead. Those that enjoy McClelland English blends will find this to be among their best blends. It lacks the strength to keep me interested and as a result won’t be part of my rotation. Recommended.
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The Specifist	08/14/2011	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable
Smells and tastes like leather. That's a good thing.
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florissantti	06/30/2011	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant
Well, I created an account on here simply to review this tobacco. I found it at this place that has over 300 different tin tobaccos. I told the guy I wanted a flavorful english blend and he recommended this to me. I liked the description and he had a sample I could smell (smoke, too, but I was in a hurry so I just smelled). It smelled nice so I got it. On the first light I could tell I had a winner. Deep and delightful but without any sharp edges or outlying flavors. It's got some subtle spiciness in there but it's mostly rich and dark and smooth. I've had this stuff burning quite hot and it doesn't bite even in the slightest, which surprised me as I've never had a tobacco behave so well when hot before. It takes a few goes to get it to light up but once you do it stays burning and leaves a nice ash. The aftertaste will have you licking your lips and wishing for another pipe. Conclusion: If you're a pipe smoker I cannot imagine you feeling anything less than love for this blend.
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ChiefDavisUSN	01/25/2011	Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant
I live in Tampa Florida and often visit my favorite pipe and tobacco shop, the original Edwards P&T. Im in this place every Saturday well and this old guy that comes in every Saturday as well he introduced me to Nocturne, for one thing I really like the McClelland line. I'll tell you this if you want a great smoke Nocturne is it. I always make sure I have at least 6-7 tins with me when Im deployed at sea.
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dtboomer	08/24/2010	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable
My shop put this out today for us to sample. It had a little ketchup smell upon first opening the tin. However, that faded and she had that rich English/latakia aroma. It packed well and was tasty at the match. I really was excited to see how it tasted down to the bottom. I was not disappointed. It burned all the way with only two relights. I purchased two tins and will give it a good going over this weekend. It may be my next go-to blend. If you like a good medium English, this may be your next favorite. More to follow.
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