McClelland Acadian Ribbon

I love this blend...I wish I found more than one tin while it was still around. Tin note is McClelland VA, ketchup sweetness along with figs, prunes and other dark fruit. The smoke is a flavor I have not found in a VAPer. It is tangy, sweet, earthy and spicy. Hints of raisins and figs in the back ground. The perique is pretty prominent to my palate, spicy and a tad fruity. I have not red this in other reviews but I sense that this is either exclusively red VA or at least heavy on the red VA. I find it similar to 5100 but the toasting and the perique definitely separate it from that particular blend. The tin I purchased had 12 years of age on it so this is not from a fresh tin. A VAPer in category of its own, not comparable to Escudo or others because the VA flavor is nothing like it or any other blend.

I can't believe I received a 9 year old tin. With that in mind this blend was awesome, quite an experience. This would be the first time I've smoked such an aged and matured tobacco blend, an it was sublime. Tangy & peppery, with a smooth sweetness that only comes from age, nothing to complain about here.

I was lucky and got this in a free tin. I do not care for the fist smell of this in the tin. Catsup is a very good way to put it.. but I can look over that, Packing was a breeze I did the three pinch. The charring light went well, The burning light went well. and then it hits you.. This is a great smoke strong in the perique wow spice.. Loved it only had to relight two maybe three times. just a touch on the ashy side in the end but all in all I did like this a lot. (relights may be my fault)

A good blend, though not exceptional: smokes cool, dry and biteless, the strenght grows up towards the end of the bowl and the amount of Perique is just right not to overwhelm the Virginia. It is a good all-day smoke for the VAPER lovers but I've found it a little boring, without any evolution in taste.

Opening the tin, you are greeted with a wonderul looking tobacco. I love the ribbon cut, looks good, and is great to pack. Let this one air out a bit, it comes pretty moist, but give it a second to breathe then light up and enjoy. This tobacco fluctuates from being sweet, peppery, and raisin like, to ashy and bland. I don't understand what causes it to have either effect. Sometimes it is very enjoyable and other times not at all. I orginally rated this well but must lower it to two stars, a blend needs to be consistently enjoyable.

I'm with Stan on this one. This gets interesting to downright tasty about half way through the bowl. As un-impressed as I was with the other Blakeney's offering (Waaayyyyyyy too mild, bordering on tasteless), I think this is a winner.

Obviously the Perique carries the blend and, in my opinion at least, takes the Virginias to a much higher level. It is just that synergy that makes Perique magic.

I find myself reaching for the tin of this stuff and craving it. It is not the best of McClelland by a long shot, but I can honestly say that I like this and will be buying more to cellar. There is no doubt it will age well.

I tried this new blend from McClelland at the prodding of my local tobacconist. I found the blend to have the same Heinz vinegar smell as any of their blends containing virginia tobacco. The perique aroma was noted but was overwhelmed by the stench of the vinegar.

The tobacco packed easily and was a one match light. However, it is a mediocre, one dimensional smoke at best. There is nothing in this blend to make me want another bowl much less buy a tin.

If it's a virginia/perique blend you desire, do yourself a favor and invest in a better tobacco such as Escudo or Just For Him Golden Cashemere. This tobacco was a dismal effort.

When I opened the tin I did not find a broken flake, but a ribbon, and it does not appear at all that the flakes have been broken by transport. Either this has already left the factory in ribbon form, or the tin has been shaking like a rattle for all these years. Since most reviewers speak of the cut as a broken flake, I had to look several times to verify that they were not talking about another tobacco.

The humidity level is perfect to charge the pipe immediately, but insufficient to keep it well preserved for the future, so I immediately transferred the tobacco to a glass jar.

Smell of vinegar, ferment and wine cellar, very typical of the aged va / per. In this case there is no ketchup aroma, so typical in many McClelland blends. Once the pipe is lit, the presence of the perique is noticed. The flavor is smooth and delicious, presenting different nuances ranging from sweet to sour, toasted and sometimes slightly spicy. All this very summarized, because I think that a more cultivated palate than mine could write several pages describing nuances in this mixture.

Right now I'm excited about this tobacco and just the fact that when it runs out I won't be able to restock it is the only thing that keeps me from devouring it.

One of the best tobaccos I have ever smoked.

This was my first tin of BB Acadian Ribbon. I enjoy Perique in my blends, but this was my first Virginia/Perique blend. Snapping the lid, I thought the aroma was quite nice. After ignition, the Perique made itself know and remain evident through the entire bowl. Interestingly enough, the citrusy notes I relate to Golden Virginias started to peak out about mid bowl. It was at this point, I also began to experience a pleasant spiciness. The second half of this smoke was clearly more complex as it appeared that all essences started to rise, but always mixing with that great touch of Perique. I did not find the Perique to be overpowering at all. Instead, it worked nicely with the Virginias. If you like Perique in your mix, with some subtle sweetness offered by the Virginias, then give this blend a try. For me, my fondness for Perique and Virginia tobaccos makes this a "must have" in my tobacco lineup.