PCCA Boston 1996

(4.00)
Limited edition Virginia flake pipe tobacco.
Notes: Boston 1996 was created to celebrate the exceptional pipe tobacco available from the United States of America. Boston 1996 celebrates our 220 years of freedom from unfair rule, with fair and equal treatment of all citizens guaranteed by law.

Details

Brand PCCA
Blended By McClelland Tobacco Company
Manufactured By McClelland Tobacco Company
Blend Type Straight Virginia
Contents Virginia
Flavoring
Cut Broken Flake
Packaging 2 ounce tin
Country United States
Production No longer in production

Profile

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

Average Rating

4.00 / 4
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Mar 18, 2019 Mild to Medium None Detected Mild to Medium Pleasant
I’m excited (and a bit surprised) to find that I am contributing the first review of this excellent straight Virginia. Not to be confused with PCCA Boston 1776, which has an Oriental/Turkish condiment, but very similar to GKCPC Boston 1776, which is also a straight Virginia. To my tastes, I find this 1996 a sweeter blend than the GKCPC Boston 1776, although they are very similar in nature, being straight bright Virginia flakes, both crafted by McClelland. I defer to those with a stronger background in these blends to explain the difference.

My tin is dated to 1994, so 25 years of aging, which was reflected in the sugar crystals glistening on the dark brown mahogany colored flakes. The tobacco consists of a combination of broken flakes and some full, unbroken ones, as well. Still moist after 25 years (!), but it lit easily, although it left a little moisture in the bowl. Delightfully fruity aroma when I popped open the tin. As expected with a very well-aged straight Virginia, this was a sweet, creamy smoke. Very fruity, a pleasant spice develops along your journey. Easily rubbed out, and smoked ever so slowly, I found the flavors deepened as you work way through your bowl (not surprising, given McClelland's ability to work wonders with straight Virginia flakes). Mild nic-hit. Great room note for me, and easily an all day smoke.
Age When Smoked: 25 years
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