McClelland 2017 Holiday Spirit
(3.75)
McClelland's Holiday Spirit is a mild, easy blend of burley, black cavendish, and Virginia topped with the flavors of dark rum, pecan, and cocoa for a pleasing smoke and room note.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Pecan, Rum |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2017 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I am surprised that I am writing this review, one reason is because I am not a huge aromatic fan. I do enjoy them occasionally when I want a simple mindless smoke that pleases others around me and I do find it can put me in a "mood". I also find them to be generally uni dimensional and obvious not requiring a review. However, I do enjoy reading the reviews and some of the "stories" that some folks include in their reviews, so on the off chance someone might enjoy the following drivel, here it goes....not to anyone that manages this site (it would be nice to have a "comments" function added to create a feedback mechanism and stoke some conversations about our beloved hobby, just a thought)
I like this stuff, there let's get that out of the way. As I am typing this I am smoking Syrian Super Balkan just to confuse things. But I smoked 4 bowls of this years Holiday Spirit in under 48 hours. This is by far the most interesting aromatic I have ever smoked.
Tin note is fantastic. If you are a Christmas junkie, you will love this stuff. I actually has a Thanksgiving / Christmas smell that evokes memories of years gone by. From older pipe smoking relatives to the foods and drinks that come along with my favorite time of year. The Rum, is what hits you right away the spices and cocoa are in there as I bury may face in the tin and just breathe. I would scent my car with this stuff if I could, it is that good. If I had to pin the aroma to one thing I would say eggnog others may disagree and my wife said pecan pie...maybe it is a pice of pie dipped in eggnog. Either way if is awesome!
The smoke is rich and smooth, mouth filling . You get the rum and pecan and cocoa. It is pretty consistent all the way through the bowl . The cavendish is the backbone of the smoke and the casings and flavorings were masterfully the rum and pecan is what is so tasty. It is a sweet smoke, don't get me wrong but the sweetness isn't super sweet or overbearing. The seasonal nature of the blend is spot on. I love the idea of the blend and how well it brings out the feeling of the season. I would recommend this to all pipe smokers.
I like this stuff, there let's get that out of the way. As I am typing this I am smoking Syrian Super Balkan just to confuse things. But I smoked 4 bowls of this years Holiday Spirit in under 48 hours. This is by far the most interesting aromatic I have ever smoked.
Tin note is fantastic. If you are a Christmas junkie, you will love this stuff. I actually has a Thanksgiving / Christmas smell that evokes memories of years gone by. From older pipe smoking relatives to the foods and drinks that come along with my favorite time of year. The Rum, is what hits you right away the spices and cocoa are in there as I bury may face in the tin and just breathe. I would scent my car with this stuff if I could, it is that good. If I had to pin the aroma to one thing I would say eggnog others may disagree and my wife said pecan pie...maybe it is a pice of pie dipped in eggnog. Either way if is awesome!
The smoke is rich and smooth, mouth filling . You get the rum and pecan and cocoa. It is pretty consistent all the way through the bowl . The cavendish is the backbone of the smoke and the casings and flavorings were masterfully the rum and pecan is what is so tasty. It is a sweet smoke, don't get me wrong but the sweetness isn't super sweet or overbearing. The seasonal nature of the blend is spot on. I love the idea of the blend and how well it brings out the feeling of the season. I would recommend this to all pipe smokers.
Pipe Used:
cobs and briars
PurchasedFrom:
Tinder Box IN
Age When Smoked:
fresh tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
McClelland - 2017 Holiday Spirit.
In keeping with aromatics there's a larger quantity of black Cavendish than the rest. It's coarse cut, smells Christmassy and has a good hydration.
Although there's plenty of added flavour it doesn't seem sticky. The rum has quite a fragrant flavour, rather than just one of alcohol and molasses. This is the leader of the aromatic additions until about a quarter in. From here the pecan and chocolate enter, along with a mace-like flavour. I don't get much Virginia, there's far more vanilla black Cav' and Burley. The burn isn't the coolest, but it doesn't bite.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: very pleasant.
2017 Holiday Spirit? It just missed out on four stars:
Recommended.
In keeping with aromatics there's a larger quantity of black Cavendish than the rest. It's coarse cut, smells Christmassy and has a good hydration.
Although there's plenty of added flavour it doesn't seem sticky. The rum has quite a fragrant flavour, rather than just one of alcohol and molasses. This is the leader of the aromatic additions until about a quarter in. From here the pecan and chocolate enter, along with a mace-like flavour. I don't get much Virginia, there's far more vanilla black Cav' and Burley. The burn isn't the coolest, but it doesn't bite.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: very pleasant.
2017 Holiday Spirit? It just missed out on four stars:
Recommended.
Pipe Used:
Peder Jeppesen Free Hand
PurchasedFrom:
Tammy, my wife.
Age When Smoked:
New
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