McClelland Christmas Cheer 2017

(3.73)
Handblended, premium pressed Virginia flake pipe tobaccos. A fine vintage, naturally sweet, in limited quantity.
Notes: From tin insert: We are proud to offer our 2017 Christmas Cheer pipe tobacco, an exceptionally fine vintage tobacco, hand blended and aged in pressed cakes to develop natural mellowness. This 2017 blend is made with a special selection of rich, deep red, flue-cured Virginia from an excellent 2013 crop grown near New Hope, N.C. Superb leaf picked at peak ripeness, it is naturally sweet, rich in oils. It should age with distinction. Each buying season, we look for tobaccos of exceptional quality and distinctive character. In various combinations, their flavors, aromas, textures, contribute to the overall excellence of all our products. The leaves of different crops and regions are combined to maintain consistency from year to year. With Christmas Cheer pipe tobacco, we treat our discriminating customers to the singular pleasure of a tasting of the very finest in tobaccos of a particular vintage, not worrying about maintaining the flavor and appearance of this product into future years but actually striving instead to present the unique character of a single crop and area. That's what Christmas Cheer pipe tobacco is all about. Happy Holidays!

Details

Brand McClelland
Blended By McClelland Tobacco Company
Manufactured By McClelland Tobacco Company
Blend Type Straight Virginia
Contents Virginia
Flavoring
Cut Broken Flake
Packaging 100 grams tin
Country United States
Production No longer in production

Profile

Strength
Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming

Average Rating

3.73 / 4
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jun 05, 2022 Mild None Detected Mild Pleasant
I was lucky enough to receive a small sample of this from a kind fellow pipe smoker. The bag note has a sweet Virginia and slightly sour note and I get just the slightest note of citrus. Rubbed out a few flakes in one of my very small briar tasting pipes. It was already a bit dry so the moisture level was just perfect. Extremely smooth Virginias. A bit tangy and citrus with just a touch of spiciness. I am happy I was able to try this as its gone forever. I understand what all the fuss is about as I have never had a VA this complex on its own. Fortunately there are many great VA blends to still be had that are excellent . I don't know that I would sell the farm for more but its defiantly an extremely good blend. Easily 4 stars and would be an all day smoke if it was available. nic hit is a bit less than medium. Not harsh at all. I am sure if you had a big bowl it would get hot. I recommend sipping Virginia blends the flavors are much better that way. I will enjoy the few small bowls I have and remember it fondly.
Pipe Used: Dr. Grabow duke tasting pipe
PurchasedFrom: friend gift
Age When Smoked: 5 years
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