McCranie's Murdock's Pipe
(3.20)
This soft, rich Highland mixture is for the seasoned smoker. Fine matured Virginia base.
Notes: Named for Murdock McCranie, who sailed for America in 1739 along with his brother, Hugh, and 348 others aboard The Thistle.
Details
| Brand | McCranie's |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Scottish |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.20 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 05, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
MP is indeed rich and soft, though not too soft, and though not as complex as some blends always remains flavorful and interesting. I never get tired of it, and it could easily be my desert-island smoke.
Tobacco reviewers go way too far around the bend sometimes with this whole complexity, lack-of-complexity thing. A lot of complex flavors are simply due to the construction of the blend (e.g., flake, coin), meaning for example that right now, stoved VA and Lat is burning, but in a few minutes, the Perique or Burley leaf will catch, changing the flavor and aroma. They’re all good, but a blend should never be penalized for being delicious and consistent. Would you penalize your Glenfiddich for not being alternately malty, peaty, smoky, sherried, fruity, dry or floral enough? I mean, that’s why there are so many different types of single-malt whiskies. And tobacco blends.
My tin is five years old, so I am not reviewing a new tin. Wonderful tin note, bit of VA and sour Turkish and of course the Lat, gives me shivers. Perfect dryness. Room note excellent, wife-approved. Great VA flavor, with plenty of support and flavor from the Turks and Lat, although I would be hard put to say that either of them is dominant. A new tin probably would have a bit stronger Lat presence. If you like an English-y blend but not too Lat-forward, try MP. McCranie’s tobaccos are just plain good.
Tobacco reviewers go way too far around the bend sometimes with this whole complexity, lack-of-complexity thing. A lot of complex flavors are simply due to the construction of the blend (e.g., flake, coin), meaning for example that right now, stoved VA and Lat is burning, but in a few minutes, the Perique or Burley leaf will catch, changing the flavor and aroma. They’re all good, but a blend should never be penalized for being delicious and consistent. Would you penalize your Glenfiddich for not being alternately malty, peaty, smoky, sherried, fruity, dry or floral enough? I mean, that’s why there are so many different types of single-malt whiskies. And tobacco blends.
My tin is five years old, so I am not reviewing a new tin. Wonderful tin note, bit of VA and sour Turkish and of course the Lat, gives me shivers. Perfect dryness. Room note excellent, wife-approved. Great VA flavor, with plenty of support and flavor from the Turks and Lat, although I would be hard put to say that either of them is dominant. A new tin probably would have a bit stronger Lat presence. If you like an English-y blend but not too Lat-forward, try MP. McCranie’s tobaccos are just plain good.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I really like this blend. Murdock's is not a full English by any stretch of the imagination. Rather, it is from the same school as Rattray 7 and Professional Blend, or PCCA's Cyprian Star. It has a lot of Virginia and a smaller measure of Latakia.
But this tobacco contains a variety of Virginias, with an emphasis on dark VAs that are naturally sweet. Both those leaves and the Latakia are top-shelf and very high quality. The interplay between the two types of tobaccos is just wonderful.
The tin description says that Murdock's is soft and rich. They are spot-on. And not even a hint of bite. A 4-star winner.
Govern Yourself Accordingly!
But this tobacco contains a variety of Virginias, with an emphasis on dark VAs that are naturally sweet. Both those leaves and the Latakia are top-shelf and very high quality. The interplay between the two types of tobaccos is just wonderful.
The tin description says that Murdock's is soft and rich. They are spot-on. And not even a hint of bite. A 4-star winner.
Govern Yourself Accordingly!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 25, 2008 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
***** Updated ***** I have upgraded my rating. I find myself reaching for this more and more. It has become a regular part of my rotation.
This mixture reminds me of Peterson's Old Dublin. Smokey and woodsy and spicey. McCranie's Murdock's Pipe is much smoother and more refined than the Peterson's Old Dublin. The Petersons is like a nice wool sweater, while McCranie's is cashmere. This one will be replacing the Peterson's in my rotation.
My favorite Scottish Blend, and my favorite tobacco, is Davidoff's Scottish Mixture which is a completely different smoke from this scottish blend.
This mixture reminds me of Peterson's Old Dublin. Smokey and woodsy and spicey. McCranie's Murdock's Pipe is much smoother and more refined than the Peterson's Old Dublin. The Petersons is like a nice wool sweater, while McCranie's is cashmere. This one will be replacing the Peterson's in my rotation.
My favorite Scottish Blend, and my favorite tobacco, is Davidoff's Scottish Mixture which is a completely different smoke from this scottish blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 12, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
This is one of my favorite blends. It burns well, tastes good, and never bites. The flavor is excellent, a good rich tobacco taste. It burns cool and does not make for a wet smoke. No acidic flavor. People in my office ask me to smoke it, and say its smells like cookies baking in the oven.
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