McClelland No. X-40 Burley by the Slice
(2.43)
Kentucky and Tennessee White Burley aged until darkened with a very slight top note added, and pressed into cakes. The cakes are then cut and broken up into large flake chunks.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland |
| Manufactured By | McClelland |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.43 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 30, 2009 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I agree with the last reviewer that this blend is softer and better behaved but that McClellands Pressed Burley has a better flavor. Mixing the two together brought excellent results. I recommend it if you like a nice pleasant burley with good if monodimensional flavor. As for this tobacco alone...
I found X-40 to be rather bland. As mentioned before, it burned smoothly and cool and presented no nasty anomalies to pipe or tongue. However, it had none of the flavor of the classic burleys I believe it is intending to replicate. It just sort of "was" - nothing special.
If you find yourself with some of this, blend it with the Pressed Burley (I can't recall the X number) and you'll have a very decent smoke.
I found X-40 to be rather bland. As mentioned before, it burned smoothly and cool and presented no nasty anomalies to pipe or tongue. However, it had none of the flavor of the classic burleys I believe it is intending to replicate. It just sort of "was" - nothing special.
If you find yourself with some of this, blend it with the Pressed Burley (I can't recall the X number) and you'll have a very decent smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2005 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This tobacco is sweeter and heavier in nicotine content than Mac Baren's London Burley and Orlik's Dark Strong Kentucky. It is certainly made of good quality leaf, and one does not taste any bitterness in the bottom third of the bowl - an attribute of cheaper, "drug store" type Burley blends.
I appreciate Burley tobacco for what it is, and this is quality Burley that has obviously been well taken care of by the blender. It is at just the right moisture content and the chunks can be rubbed to suit your personal tastes. There is a delicate topping that enhances rather than overwhelms the leaf. It also burns clean, cool and dry. So, if you have a craving from time to time for top-shelf Burley, here you go.
I appreciate Burley tobacco for what it is, and this is quality Burley that has obviously been well taken care of by the blender. It is at just the right moisture content and the chunks can be rubbed to suit your personal tastes. There is a delicate topping that enhances rather than overwhelms the leaf. It also burns clean, cool and dry. So, if you have a craving from time to time for top-shelf Burley, here you go.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 22, 2008 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
I have tried many burley blends from McClelland (x-10 x-30 x-40 x90 etc.) this one seems to me the most friendly and enjoyable one, while I prefer the x-30 pressed burley in flavor, I found it has a very strong bite which is difficult to handle, the x-40 is very soft and delicious, the x-30 is harsh and aggressive on the palate, but is has a wonderful woodsy flavor.
X-40 is definitely a very good quality burley that must have for burley smokers
X-40 is definitely a very good quality burley that must have for burley smokers
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 09, 2008 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
This is absolutely a burly blend, nothing special, nothing terribly exciting in its self, but as burly blends go, it is an exceptional one. There is good evidence that the leaf quality is top notch not only because of some complexity, but also because it does not get bitey or bitter towards the bottom. This may be because of the top note, but may also be because of the high quality leaf. The blend never gets too hot, and stays lit well. I am not sure if this is the best by its self, but it does go a long way in taming down strong English blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 25, 2004 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I tried this burley because of a recomendation from one of my buddies. I'm a little biased when it comes to rating burley because I often find it to be bland and lacking. This tobacco is a typical burley that is topped with a light maple flavoring. I rated this tobacco as "smoke on occassion" because i use the mildness of x-40 to blend with VA's and orientals. I have found that it really compliments 5100 (red VA) very well, when the mood strikes. I've got a pound that I smoke from and another that I put on the shelf for aging. I believe that the maple topping is a bit much, so hopefully with time some of the sugars will be consumed in its aging.
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