McClelland Anniversary 1977-2010
(3.22)
An elegant matured Virginia ribbon-cut blend, naturally sweet with that clarity of flavor possessed by only the best Virginias. Seasoned lightly with fine, cool-smoking Cyprian latakia. Aged for months to mellow.
Notes: Originally a limited edition Virginia mixture released in 2002 in celebration of McClelland's twenty-fifth anniversary; McClelland has decided to reintroduce its Anniversary blend in 2005 due to overwhelming demand.
A fine Virginia mixture with just a pinch of latakia to spice things up; this is an impeccable blend, sure to become a favorite.
Originally released in 2002 to commemorate 25 years of quality tobacco manufacturing, a total of 3000 tins were issued wrapped in commemorative ecru paper with a red wax seal. A second issue, bearing a green wax seal and an updated date span on the paper wrapping (1977-2005), was released in 2005. A third issue, bearing a (brownish) natural wax seal and updated date span (1977-2010), was released in 2010.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Latakia |
| Contents | Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.22 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 61 - 69 of 69 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 26, 2006 | Very Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I tried a sample of 25th Anniversary by McClelland. This tobacco being a quality tobacco just didn?t do it for me. On the beginning I would smoke to hard trying to get some flavor and all I would get is a hot pipe. I was able to taste a light sweetness from the Virginias but that was all. After mid bowl the tobacco did gather more strength as the latakia became more noticeable.
In the end it became an ok smoke but this blend I will not keep on hand.
In the end it became an ok smoke but this blend I will not keep on hand.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 31, 2005 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
not much I can say, but an outstanding blend. Very very good.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 27, 2004 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a tobacco I allow to become bone dry before smoking. It offers a pleasant Virginia smoke with a modest dose of latakia. I think there is a flavoring additive underneath the smokiness of the latakia, just enough to give this blend a unique flavor, but not so much as to distract. I smoke this on rare occasions and a 100g tin will last me a long time. About half way down the bowl it becomes a smooth Virginia experience wrapped in that latakia smokiness. Not bad. Not great. A pretty good change of pace. Recommended. Paddy.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 08, 2004 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Very Mild | Pleasant |
Let me start this review by making a recomendation: If you like lots of latakia and you come to this, you'll taste VA, and if you like lots of VA, you'll taste the latakia. I fall in between, but was told (before smoking) that this has lots of sweet VA, I tasted that, but noticed the latakia more. Later, after smoking latakia lader blends, if I reach for this, I rend to taste the VA prominently. I agree with some of the other reviewers in saying that this blend has a "salty" component -- I can't put my finger on what it is exactly?!?! Another winner for McC. I was able to grab about 10 cans of each of the two packagings for the "cellar"...I'll update this in 2007 or so...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 25, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Very nice and unique a soft and balanced blend with high quality all over it. A limited blend and a treat if you can find some. I do like itbut it is a special occation kind of thing.
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| May 05, 2003 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This is the perfect blend for the Virginia smoker who wants just a little bit more complexity. That said, I don't care for very sweet Latakia mixtures unless there's a whole lot more Latakia than whats in here. The quality of tobacco is top-notch and it would probably be a great ageing tobacco. I did get bit a little trying to sap out more flavor than what's actually there. The tin aroma is typical McClellands and while I don't hate it, I don't go searching for other blends that have the same. Overall, a nice blend but I'll stick to things that suit my tastes more...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 28, 2003 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Strong |
While the quality of this blend is very apparent, I have to say that the room note is a "killer" My wife stated that it smelled just like cigarettes and I had to concur. This for me was definitely an outside smoke. As i smoked this, two things came to mind: First, smoke slowly, even though this is rubbed out, the virginia will toast your tongue if you are not careful. Second, not enough latakia for my palate. I kept hoping the latakia would develop near the bottom of the bowl but such was not the case. This is one of those quality blends that just didn't work for me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 27, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I have just started smoking a pipe after many years of cigarets. This is one of the first tins that I have bought, and so far it has to be my favorite. I'm sure my ability to taste will improve as I learn more about pipe tobacco, but I really like the smokiness of this blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 17, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
upon opening the tin, I discover to my nose a smell of sweet virginia with a undertone of smokey smell from the latakia. Packed into a peterson Sherlock holmes pipe, A very old one not from the current series, the initial taste reveals the same. Latakia in the background with a nice viginia sweetness upfront. Burned a little hot for me but that may be me more than the tobacco. Fresh opened can too. I have 3 cans in the storage area. Taste was consistant to the end and the burn was quite nice reducing to the tell tale white ash dottle. looking forward to this blend in the future
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