McClelland No. X-60 Burley Broadcut
(2.64)
A hearty Burley, cut wide for cool smoking and maple flavored for a rich, smooth, traditional-style Burley smoke.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland |
| Manufactured By | McClelland |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley |
| Flavoring | Maple |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.64 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
As this is also Just for Him's Privateer blend, which I recently smoked, I’m repeating that review here. The nutty, earthy, molasses sweet burley is the component. There is a very mildly applied maple topping that lacks depth, and mostly disappears after the half way point. The nic-hit is very mild. May bite if puffed like a freight train, and also has a couple rough edges, so it needs to be sipped. Burns slightly slow with an inconsistent flavor as previously noted. Leaves a little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. Has an okay after taste. Can be an all day smoke and a mixer, too.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2012 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Originally reviewed under Just For Him as Privateer:
After reading the previous reviews, I ordered some Privateer. This is McClelland's X-60 sold in bulk. Unlike the description of "maple" noted above, it should be corrected to molasses, for that's what it is. As much as I enjoy my Virginias, I am a huge Burley fan and always have Aged Burley Flake, Wessex Burley Slice, and Edgeworth Sliced (when I can snag a tin) on hand. I also happen to love molasses flavoring. One of my favorite candies are the NECCO Mary Jane candies and very molasses laden. I have even, at times, "painted" some of my flakes with a thin coating of molasses to add that essence to the smoking experience. That being said, you can see why I had to try Privateer.
I ordered 4 ounces and upon opening the bag I was greeted with a beautiful smell of sweet molasses. It smelled just like the Mary Jane candies I am so fond of. The tobacco was springy but not moist and I will say now that this smoked totally dry from beginning to end. It was a medium brown, coarse cut flake that loaded quite easily. The pre-light draw tasted just like molasses. The smoking experience for me did not live up to the bag note and pre-light draw, and it bit my tongue even with very, very slow sipping. The taste was mostly herbal and not molasses at all. Plus, the PG present was very off-putting. Not on my list for even the occasional smoke.
After reading the previous reviews, I ordered some Privateer. This is McClelland's X-60 sold in bulk. Unlike the description of "maple" noted above, it should be corrected to molasses, for that's what it is. As much as I enjoy my Virginias, I am a huge Burley fan and always have Aged Burley Flake, Wessex Burley Slice, and Edgeworth Sliced (when I can snag a tin) on hand. I also happen to love molasses flavoring. One of my favorite candies are the NECCO Mary Jane candies and very molasses laden. I have even, at times, "painted" some of my flakes with a thin coating of molasses to add that essence to the smoking experience. That being said, you can see why I had to try Privateer.
I ordered 4 ounces and upon opening the bag I was greeted with a beautiful smell of sweet molasses. It smelled just like the Mary Jane candies I am so fond of. The tobacco was springy but not moist and I will say now that this smoked totally dry from beginning to end. It was a medium brown, coarse cut flake that loaded quite easily. The pre-light draw tasted just like molasses. The smoking experience for me did not live up to the bag note and pre-light draw, and it bit my tongue even with very, very slow sipping. The taste was mostly herbal and not molasses at all. Plus, the PG present was very off-putting. Not on my list for even the occasional smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
McClelland - No. X-60 Burley Broadcut.
The pouch contains a few coarse pieces, but not really enough to justify the current description of coarse cut. Ribbon would do! The aroma has a trace of something sweet.
The initial third of a bowl has more maple than the subsequent part, but it's quite an unobtrusive flavour. I don't find my palate feeling swamped with tart, sweetness, instead the maple adds to the natural note of molasses from the Burley. When the maple calms down I ascertain more of the archetypal Burley flavour: nutty and rustic. The burn from it's okay, it would be better if it weren't for gargle.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: nice.
X-60/Privateer? Two stars seem right:
Somewhat ecommended.
The pouch contains a few coarse pieces, but not really enough to justify the current description of coarse cut. Ribbon would do! The aroma has a trace of something sweet.
The initial third of a bowl has more maple than the subsequent part, but it's quite an unobtrusive flavour. I don't find my palate feeling swamped with tart, sweetness, instead the maple adds to the natural note of molasses from the Burley. When the maple calms down I ascertain more of the archetypal Burley flavour: nutty and rustic. The burn from it's okay, it would be better if it weren't for gargle.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: nice.
X-60/Privateer? Two stars seem right:
Somewhat ecommended.
Pipe Used:
Altinok Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
One month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
If you want a good smoke in this category, try H.O.W.'s Mapleton, which also contains some Perique. This is just too bland for my tastes. Better than most drugstore offerings but that is about it.
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