McClelland Acadian Ribbon
(3.00)
The best sweet, tangy matured Virginias meld with subtle, cool Perique in an easy to pack, rich ribbon blend, smoothed by the Blakeney exclusive toasting process. Relax with the best.
Notes: McClelland introduced their Blakeney's Best line at the 21st CORPS (Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers) Pipe Show in Richmond, Virginia. The 50 grams tin was released to the public in late 2005.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Blakeney's Best |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.00 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 16 of 16 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 26, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
sweet and tangy virginias with just the right amount of perique and is sure to age well and only get better. I believe this to be the best vir/per blend by McClelland and of course has that delicious sweet and tangy aroma of matured virginias that only McClelland produces... VERY well done...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 10, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I liked this one quite a bit. The toasting is definitely nice touch. Acadian ribbon is really well melded and smooth. It is also, as claimed, very easy to pack and burns with no problems. This is a good morning smoke for those who don't want too much strength to begin the day.
For me this is a change up smoke, though I could see it as an all-dayer for some. McClelland keeps putting out really good products. Now I'm going to have to try me some Grand Orientals.
For me this is a change up smoke, though I could see it as an all-dayer for some. McClelland keeps putting out really good products. Now I'm going to have to try me some Grand Orientals.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 26, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I enjoyed this. It is a nice Va with some perique added. This could come close to or become an all-day smoke.
My tin has about a year and a half on it.
My tin has about a year and a half on it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 20, 2005 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable |
I am a big fan of Virginia /Perique blends. This one is about the strongest I would want to have Perique in a blend. It is border line to overwhelming. But it never crosses the line. Not for the beginner to Perique's. It does get stronger as you smoke it but somehow never gets to strong.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 23, 2005 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is the best perique blend that I've tried. I haven't tried too many, but it's still the best. Latakia is my fav. As you smoke down the bowl, it gets more and more tangy. Like nothing I've ever had. It may be the virginia that is tangy, if so I need to try more virginias. I don't like all Va blends, so I'm guessing it was the perique that did it for me. Beats tawny flake in my book hands down. If you like Va, then try TF as well. Will buy again down the road.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 01, 2005 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Stan to the rescue, after trying a tin as usual. I have more stashed. Not a bad blend at all and a not too distant cousin to the Frog Morton series. The difference here is no latakia note or as dark of a finish.
VA. ribbons composed of stoved, red, and even some brights. That combo is what makes the taste here a little lighter in effect that any of the Frog Mortons. Not a weak blend by any means.
Throw in some perique and the flavor develops mid-way down the bowl to a small spicy kick. Not terribly complex or dark tasting or strong, but complex and spicy enough to suit a medium smokers taste.
I think a stoved virginia connoisseur may appreciate the added light leaf and perique influence. Recommended to that breed.
VA. ribbons composed of stoved, red, and even some brights. That combo is what makes the taste here a little lighter in effect that any of the Frog Mortons. Not a weak blend by any means.
Throw in some perique and the flavor develops mid-way down the bowl to a small spicy kick. Not terribly complex or dark tasting or strong, but complex and spicy enough to suit a medium smokers taste.
I think a stoved virginia connoisseur may appreciate the added light leaf and perique influence. Recommended to that breed.
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