McClelland Christmas Cheer 1999
(3.50)
A special selection of the beautiful, ripe, orange flue-cured Virginias of the Carolina Border Belt crop of 1994.
Notes: Hand-blended, premium pressed Virginia flake tobaccos. A fine vintage, naturally sweet, in limited quantity.
Produced in 1992, 1994-2017 in limited quantities. Tinned in July of the respective year.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams or 100 grams 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
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3.50 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The red Virginia provides some tangy dried, lightly fermented dark fruit and citrus, a bit of earth, a few blades of grass, a little sugar and wood, and a few various spice notes along with a slight floral hit. The “vinegar” essence dissipates rather quickly. Has a touch of a rough edge midst a little softness. The strength and taste levels are a step closer to mild than they are to medium. No chance of bite or harshness. Has no dull spots. The nic-hit is mild. Burns cool and clean and a little slow with a very consistent, fairly smooth flavor from start to finish. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. Has a pleasant, tangy sweet and lightly spicy after taste. An all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 25, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
A fine aged tobacco indeed. I found that no matter what you do, you get a little bite from it but otherwise it is a well behaved weed. It starts a little heavy after the first few puffs but mellows out in a BIG hurry; you know that sweet spot you get to when you are taking your time with a pipe and all the flavors come together in harmony?--It doesn't matter how you smoke this, it's a sure shot every time. I pick up a few peppery citrus notes-- which is very curious indeed, but enjoyable nonetheless. The tobaccos biggest fault here is that it bites. Get a tin if you are able, it's worth it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 21, 2002 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I was fortunate enough to locate a couple of tins of this mixture. One will be smoked and the other "put away" for a special occasion. The aroma from the tin, once opened, reminded me very much of my mother's Christmas baking. The smell was very much like mincemeat tarts just removed from the oven - sweet, fruity and nutty. The flakes were gently rubbed out and then packed into a favorite Nording. The tobacco took a charring light very well; was further tamped down and then a final light was made. The pipe remained lit for well over one hour and the smoke was exquisite. This is a mild tobacco and the taste and aroma while being smoked was also very mild and quite pleasant. This blend is highly recommended if one is able to find an unopened tin.
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