McClelland Syrian Super Balkan
(2.56)
A lavishly flavorful Balkan blend using the finest dark frangrant, cool-smoking Syrian Latakia, and seasoned with top-grade Louisiana Perique. Rich and mellow.
Notes: ​McClelland's Syrian Super Balkan is a smooth blend that is remarkably well harmonized. Superb Virginias and zesty Orientals are melded perfectly with the tang of Perique and fleshed out by the delicate flavor of true Syrian Latakia. The tobaccos work in concert to deliver a mellow, yet rich flavor.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Syrian Latakia |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 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
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.56 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 29, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Very similar to Syrian Full Balkan in cut and appearance, but I like it a bit better.
The Perique, in very small doses (I usually don't tolerate it, but here it's OK), helps creating a fruity sweet/sourness.
Overall, not a Balkan again, but a decent tobacco.
As with Full Balkan, the best thing of it is the subtle and everchanging Syrian Latakia.
But I still slightly prefer Rose of Latakia.
The Perique, in very small doses (I usually don't tolerate it, but here it's OK), helps creating a fruity sweet/sourness.
Overall, not a Balkan again, but a decent tobacco.
As with Full Balkan, the best thing of it is the subtle and everchanging Syrian Latakia.
But I still slightly prefer Rose of Latakia.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 12, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
A disappointment to me. This one comes drier than most McClellands and is of ribbon cut. Not really what I would describe as a Balkan, but rather an English blend with sweet rather than smokey latakia. None of the spiciness associated with a good Balkan and certainly not even close to the usual reference Balkans from Sasieni or Pease.
All of the new McClellands made with the Syrian latakia seem to have a floral scent to them, not unlike cloves. Unfortunately, this scent and flavor seems to linger in a pipe. I only tried this three times, but each time I had real problems with overheating.
All of the new McClellands made with the Syrian latakia seem to have a floral scent to them, not unlike cloves. Unfortunately, this scent and flavor seems to linger in a pipe. I only tried this three times, but each time I had real problems with overheating.
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