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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 22, 2002 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
Pouch Aroma: The aroma of this tobacco in the pouch is surprisingly delicate for a Latakia blend. It?s earthy with just a hint of the smokiness from the Latakia. The combination of the Turkish and Virginia give it an aroma that hints at sweetness rather than the usual ?horse bedding? aroma so associated with this type of Turkish-inclusive English blend.
Appearance: Mostly medium cut leaves, with a few ribbons and smaller pieces here and there, this tobacco seems to be equal parts black brown and tan tobaccos, with some golden highlights evident. Packing is no chore. Right from the pouch, this tobacco is the perfect moisture for smoking.
Initial flavor: The Virginia is evident in the first light. The Latakia is here as well, but it is restrained and somewhat delicate. As the tobacco gets going, the Turkish tobaccos begin to weave their way into the flavor, adding a dry and earthy counterpoint to the Virginia.
Mid bowl: I let the bowl go out at the mid-way mark, and a re-light brings no surprises. The flavor is full, with a good interplay between all to components. The smoky Latakia continues to chime a delicate and well-behaved note against the sharpness of the Virginia and earthy note of the Turkish. Exhaling through the nose brings about a very subtle nuttiness. The tobacco burns slowly and the pipe stays cool.
Finish: As with any good English blend, this tobacco continues to develop nicely all the way to the bottom. No surprises here, just a deepening and melding of flavors, becoming just a bit astringent as the tobacco burns all the way down to a dark gray ash, leaving no dottle.
Summary: This is a good-quality English blend along the lines of Dunhill?s ?Durbar.? Full of flavor and never boring, I would recommend this to any English smoker. Despite its high quality, it is also very reasonably priced. It is a very nice smoke right out of the bag, and a little aging could only bring about good things.
Appearance: Mostly medium cut leaves, with a few ribbons and smaller pieces here and there, this tobacco seems to be equal parts black brown and tan tobaccos, with some golden highlights evident. Packing is no chore. Right from the pouch, this tobacco is the perfect moisture for smoking.
Initial flavor: The Virginia is evident in the first light. The Latakia is here as well, but it is restrained and somewhat delicate. As the tobacco gets going, the Turkish tobaccos begin to weave their way into the flavor, adding a dry and earthy counterpoint to the Virginia.
Mid bowl: I let the bowl go out at the mid-way mark, and a re-light brings no surprises. The flavor is full, with a good interplay between all to components. The smoky Latakia continues to chime a delicate and well-behaved note against the sharpness of the Virginia and earthy note of the Turkish. Exhaling through the nose brings about a very subtle nuttiness. The tobacco burns slowly and the pipe stays cool.
Finish: As with any good English blend, this tobacco continues to develop nicely all the way to the bottom. No surprises here, just a deepening and melding of flavors, becoming just a bit astringent as the tobacco burns all the way down to a dark gray ash, leaving no dottle.
Summary: This is a good-quality English blend along the lines of Dunhill?s ?Durbar.? Full of flavor and never boring, I would recommend this to any English smoker. Despite its high quality, it is also very reasonably priced. It is a very nice smoke right out of the bag, and a little aging could only bring about good things.
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