Clan Shaw Ithica
(2.67)
A rich smoking blend containing a high percentage of four exotic Turkish Grades, Latakia and the finest matured Virginia.
Details
| Brand | Clan Shaw |
| Blended By | Tobacco Direct |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Oriental/Turkish, Virginia, Latakia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I normally smoke VA flakes but received a sample of this blend and decided to add my comments. This is a mix of wide ribbon cuts with >50% having been chopped. Color ranges from golden to black. I sensed a light Latakia taste but mainly felt the influence of the high % of Turkish. Reminded me of the flavors of some of the imported cigarettes that I smoked in my youth. Easy to light and burns evenly and cool without any hint of bite. Even this quality tobacco has not converted me to English blends as a steady smoke. However, if you enjoy them, give this one a try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 20, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
"Ithaca" is the name of a pretty little town in upstate New York, a gun company that used to make good fowling-pieces, and of course, Odysseus' home in Greece, toward which he meandered for a decade while his wife, Penelope, patiently fended off suitors and unstitched her sewing each night.
"Ithica" is the name of a pleasant chopped ribbon tobacco produced by the good folks at Clan Shaw. Although I like the tobacco, I want to fix the spelling on the pouch each time I see it.
Ithica looks to be a mixture of bright Virginia, Orientals, and Latakia. It smokes smoothly with a mild sweetness, a light Latakia taste, and a bit of Virginia snap. It burns well, and is a markedly relaxing smoke with moderate nicotine. If not kept fairly moist, however, the taste can become ashy and bitter, almost astringent. This is a tobacco that seems quite different as I smoke it in different pipes. In all the pipes I have tried, though, it always smokes cool and burns to a fine grey ash.
At $20.00 the pound it is also quite a bargain.
"Ithica" is the name of a pleasant chopped ribbon tobacco produced by the good folks at Clan Shaw. Although I like the tobacco, I want to fix the spelling on the pouch each time I see it.
Ithica looks to be a mixture of bright Virginia, Orientals, and Latakia. It smokes smoothly with a mild sweetness, a light Latakia taste, and a bit of Virginia snap. It burns well, and is a markedly relaxing smoke with moderate nicotine. If not kept fairly moist, however, the taste can become ashy and bitter, almost astringent. This is a tobacco that seems quite different as I smoke it in different pipes. In all the pipes I have tried, though, it always smokes cool and burns to a fine grey ash.
At $20.00 the pound it is also quite a bargain.
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