McClelland Tawny Flake
(3.04)
Little, elegant flue-cured Virginia flakes, redolent with sun-dappled sweetness, and pleasantly tangy. This skillfully blended tobacco, mellowed with Blakeney's exclusive toasting process, fills the pipe with pleasure.
Notes: McClelland introduced their Blakeney's Best line at the 21st CORPS (Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers) Pipe Show in Richmond, Virginia. The 50g tin was released to the public in late 2005.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Blakeney's Best |
| Blended By | McClelland |
| Manufactured By | McClelland |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50g 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
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.04 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 21, 2006 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Unnoticeable |
This is too light for me. However, I could see this being an all-day smoke for someone that likes a mild blend. It claims not to bite, but it bit me because I was puffing too hard to get more flavor.
The delightful McC taste is there, but I'll stick with 27 and 24.
The delightful McC taste is there, but I'll stick with 27 and 24.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 02, 2005 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The appearance and aroma of this tobacco in the tin has been well described, below. At the match it is soft on the tongue and tingly in the nose. The McC Va. tang is in the smoke but substantially muted. After a few puffs it settles down and the spiciness in the nose disappears. The up side is that there is no hint of bite. Toward the end of the bowl, the smoke becomes exceptionally mild, but still maintains its flavor. This has excellent, straight Virginia flavor, although light and subtle, and could probably be smoked for hours on end while yielding constant satisfaction. The down side is that the smoke lacks the depth of flavor I am looking for. This is a tobacco I could smoke often as a change of pace from my regular Virginias. I think this would be a great tobacco for those who are just getting acquainted with straight Virginia tobacco. After smoking a 50g tin, I have no complaints. I give it three stars. Well recommended. Paddy.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 01, 2006 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I was at my local B&M last week and decided to pick up a can of Tawny Flake. I have smoke VA for many years, mainly Mc Clelland bulks. This one of the finest VA flakes I have smoked in years. The sweetness of the VA comes through along with a caramel toastiness flavor. For me, it has no bite at all, and I am fairly fast puffer. This is definently an all day VA smoke. I see other reviewers feel the flavor is a little too mild for them, but this is a nice change from heavier VA with perique. I gave some to a friend of mine who likes heavy English latakia blends, and he just raved about the taste. He is adding this blend to his rotation. Another fine creation by Mc Clelland. Recommended!
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