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 31 - 32 of 32 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
Appearance and Tin Aroma: I love the typical MC tang and love many of MC's blends, but this one smelled like burned plastic IMO. The leaves were in a nice ribbon cut with mohogany, golden, and black leaf pretty much evenly represented.
Initial Flavor: Burned Plastic
Mid-Bowl: Burned Plastic with Perique tartness
Bottom of Bowl: More burned plastic, more Perique tartness.
Overall: As you might have guessed, I did not like this blend. It appears to be a high quality offerring, but did not agree with my palate at all...now where's my aged Blackwoods flake?
Initial Flavor: Burned Plastic
Mid-Bowl: Burned Plastic with Perique tartness
Bottom of Bowl: More burned plastic, more Perique tartness.
Overall: As you might have guessed, I did not like this blend. It appears to be a high quality offerring, but did not agree with my palate at all...now where's my aged Blackwoods flake?
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| 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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