McClelland Blending Perique
(3.47)
Rare and precious, this dark, fragrant condiment tobacco comes to us in wooden casks from St. James Parish, Louisiana, where it has been produced in time honored fashion since the days when the natives pressed it in tree trunks. Use it sparingly in your blends for its distinctive cooked fruit, musty, mushroom-like aroma and cool smoking character.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Other |
| Contents | Perique |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Very Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.47 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 41 - 49 of 49 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 20, 2009 | Very Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable |
My four stars is of course for blending purposes. I have to agree with puffdaddy being cracked up by onetrackmind. It's not a secret, anyone with internet access or a tobacconist knows the modern perique story, I'm not sure why that'd give this stuff one star. The idea is to add it as a condiment the way you might use A1 on a skirt steak. I personally never eat A1 by itself nor would I criticize Heinz 57 for not being A1 (it's still a steak sauce). My favoirte experiment with this so far was three parts Marlin Flake, two parts Solani Silver Flake and one part McClellands perique. It worked well, though I'm suggesting anyone use such expensive tobaccos to experiment, I just happened to have all around and I didn't mix up a big batch or anything, maybe three bowls in a group 4. The perique made the blend, the solani, a burley, kept the whole mess from getting out of hand. It's a great condiment to have around, though honestly It's the only straight perique I've ever bought so I don't know how it compares to other companies blending perique. In general what bothers me about McClelland blends is the ketchup scent in their Va's. No ketchup to the perique.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 14, 2008 | Strong | None Detected | Overwhelming | Unnoticeable |
I would never smoke this by its self but love it with some other blends(meant for mixing)LOL
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 28, 2007 | Very Strong | Very Mild | Very Full | Extra Strong |
My friend at the tobacco shop has a running bet that you can have the pipe of your choice in the store if you can smoke 4 grams straight without complaining, coughing or throwing up.
To more serious things, this is great tobacco blended with other weaker English, Virgina, Balkan or anything that needs zing. One ounce of Perique is enough to change the entire nature of a pound of your favorite blend. Very nice way to spice up your boring blends.
To more serious things, this is great tobacco blended with other weaker English, Virgina, Balkan or anything that needs zing. One ounce of Perique is enough to change the entire nature of a pound of your favorite blend. Very nice way to spice up your boring blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 22, 2006 | Extremely Strong | Medium | Very Full | Very Strong |
For what it is designed to do, this tobacco is superb! It is the perfect addition to any Virginia which needs a little lift or to a too-sweet tobacco which needs a bit more substance and less sweetness.
I would not presume, however, to smoke it by itself. This stuff is just too powerful.
I would not presume, however, to smoke it by itself. This stuff is just too powerful.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 07, 2006 | Very Strong | Strong | Very Full | Strong |
This is a high quality St. James Perique and perfect for adding the it's unique flavor to other blends. Mixed with McClelland 5100 Red Cake, creates a classic VA/Perique blend. Added to aromatic blends, it helps tone down the sweetness and boost the tobacco flavor. This is a must have for blending!
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 30, 2006 | Strong | Medium to Strong | Very Full | Strong |
I like to put a pinch of this with prince albert, but be careful, dont use to much, I would recommend this tobacco to be used for it is intended for, I enjoy it very much with Prince Albert, and other cheap va tobaccos,
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 04, 2005 | Extremely Strong | Very Strong | Extra Full | Extra Strong |
This is a little tough, because Perique is a spice tobacco. But I love using a little in some lower grade "working" tobaccos.
As far as periqug goes, this stuff is a must addition to any serious smoker.
I have never (and would not) ever smoke this by itself. Even more then a tiny pinch is sometimes too much.
As far as periqug goes, this stuff is a must addition to any serious smoker.
I have never (and would not) ever smoke this by itself. Even more then a tiny pinch is sometimes too much.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 01, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
This is a blending tobacco not meant for straight consumption. I can't imagine anyone being dumb enough to try it straight. LOL!
I have tried many blending perique's including C&D's and this one is by far my favorite.
I have tried many blending perique's including C&D's and this one is by far my favorite.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 22, 2002 | Strong | Strong | Full | Tolerable |
I chose to blend this with MacBaren?s Virginia No.1. This was my first feeble attempt at blending on my own. At the first crack, I went to heavy on the Perique, and it totally over shadowed the Virginia. My next attempt was an 80/20. Personally I enjoyed this very much. (Just be sure to rub out the Virginia well beforehand!!). I felt the Perique at this level married very well. Please bear in mind I am a novice in attempting to blend on my own, and I intend to try some Perique / Virginia blends done by folks who know what they are doing. However, if you?re so inclined to blend on your own, I felt this went very well for me. I am ageing some of my ?custom? blend now, I?ll be curious to see what happens after a year or so.
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