McClelland - Royal Cajun Special pipe tobacco reviews

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Philo Beddoe	11/17/2006	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
I was eager to test this new Cajun Black tobacco, as I very much enjoy Perique and Virginia tobaccos. This was a unique blend, much of the background flavor of Perique without the peppery frontal taste. I happen to like the pepper in Perique so I was a little disappointed, this is however a good blend, with a rather smoky taste. It packed and lit well and would be good for those wanting to try something different, I will finish the tin and might try the other two Royal Cajun blends, but this will not be a regular smoke for me.
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Noorrmm	09/08/2006	Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
Opening the tin reveals a mostly black tobacco with about 10% lighter leaf. The cut is short, but somewhat coarse, promising a cool burn. The aroma reminds me of black cavendish, with traces of chocolate and prunes. That combination also shows up in GLP Cumberland, which also uses a dark-fired Burley (although not fermented). The tobacco was somewhat moist for me, and very slow to air out. Is there PG present? The flavor is slightly sweet, with mildly smokey overtones, and generally mild in character. It does burn cool and dry, but I find it less spicy and interesting than I prefer. Good for a starter, or in the afternoon, but too mild for evening. A good choice for all-day if you find the flavor rewarding. I will try the others in the trilogy to see if they pique my tastebuds.
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loosewatches	08/14/2006	Very Mild	None detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant
I stole a couple of bowlfuls of Cajun Special from my father's stash and really enjoyed it. It's low nicotine content was the only negative I could find, and the reason for 3 stars instead of 4. But that's ok, this stuff has plenty going for it outside of nicotine. It is sweet, smokey, smooth, and spicey. Kinda reminds me of a lightly sweetened dense flourless chocolate cake, with a cinnamon garnish (though this is no aromatic blend). This Cajun Black (TM?) is quite an innovation. I hope it makes it's way into many new concotions. If it does, we are all in for good piping in the future. If I like it so much, why didn't I buy some for myself? I had tasted it at the end of an expensive two week vacation during which I already had spent around $200 on tobak. AND, it was only availible in Sacramento at the Briar Patch Tobacco Shop; 50 grams for $14.25. Hopefully there'll be room in my next Smokingpipes order to try all three of the Royal Cajun Family. . .. . and hopefully in bigger tins. yummy complex stuff.
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emmbee	08/10/2006	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
And I am glad to be the second to recommend this. I first tried it at the Chicago Pipe Show; McClelland was passing out trilogy tins of their newest Cajun Black series. Unlike distinguished gentleman, I prefer the Ebony for its distinct jet black richness and nubian subtlety. Yes, Royal Cajun is similar to Best of Show in its black and lovely speckled gold/lemon appearance. It's not as special as I had hoped, though it is a treat. The description leaves much more to the imagination. The aroma, more worcestershire than BBQ is distinct and woodsy. You could smoke this all day and never get tongue bite; something rare for the sweet, though bitey McClelland aged Virginias, especially their rubbed out flakes. Definitely a force to be reckoned with, these excellent Cajun blends make a fine impression. Tobacco afficionados should heartily welcome tobacciana's latest surprise debut. Three and a half of five stars
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Meerschaum Man	07/03/2006	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant
I am fortunate to have smoked this excellent blend of skillful curing and inspired blending. The result is a smoking experience for pipesters seeking pleasures both subtle and complex. It burns easily without leaving undue mess in the bowl save grey ash. The element of Cajun Black is going to be around for a long time once people have the opportunity to smoke it. I have no problem recommending this to anyone, except maybe those who do not smoke Perique. I've already started laying in a supply to cellar, since I don't think I can keep it out of my rotation of blends I keep open. I have little discipline in this matter. Meerschaum Man Smoking a CAO Dunhill Man Pasha
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thedstnguishdgntlmn	06/02/2006	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
I feel privilged to be the first to review this wonderful blend. Upon opening the tin one is greeted by a very dark and chunky cut tobacco.It is very similar in appearance to "Best of Show". The aroma is similar to an aromatic,yet THIS IS NOT A SWEET AROMATIC blend.THIS IS MORE "PERETTI-ESQUE" IN ITS TREATMENT OF A NATURAL TOBACCO WITH AN AROMATIC ELEMENT ADDED. It is also very moist, so I advise at least 30 mins. of open air exposure. 1st light yields a very naturally sweet flavor. This flavor is incredibly rich,yet does not change throughout the length of the smoke. This new "Perique Style Process" does produce a very unique flavor. It is not that typical McClelland ketchup smell. It has more of a vanilla cased Virginia smell.The smoke goes rather quickly and burns to a cool ash. This is for the adventurous. It is a cross between an aromatic and a virginia blend. Highly recommended for the smoker who likes change. 4of 4 stars. P.S. THIS IS ACTUALLY A LITTLE BETTER THAN THE "CAJUN EBONY".
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