McClelland Royal Cajun Dark
(3.30)
A blend of five exceptional red and stoved Virginias seasoned liberally with cool, subtly smokey Cajun Black. An incredible smoking experience - deeply rich in flavor, compelling in aroma, exquisitely mild on the palate.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Royal Cajun Series |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams 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 to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.30 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 30 of 30 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 14, 2006 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Though people and things may strive for perfection, few reasonably attain it. RCD is an exception to anything in or out of the world of tobacco. Any blend with this amount and variety of Virginia would be bitey at least due to the high sugar contents released during the curing process. However, the Virginias are orchestrated with the dark, smokey Cajun - which I will assume is a black cavendish/perique combo - to create a harmonious balance. Any serious tobacco afficionado, especially lovers of McClelland cannot help but admire this tobacco. Like most McCs, the tin aroma is smokey, with a hint of burnt ember ala British Woods, my all time favorite McC standard. The burn is slow and even, the perfect companion to a good book and a snifter of brandy. The taste releases just the right hint of sweetness with enough resiliency to remind us of the sourness of the Cajun garnish. Its curing and aging process removes every possible bit of sting from the smoke while releasing a deep, woodsy taste that's light on the palate. This is one of the most understated tobaccos you could smoke, and yet, the flavor reaches out politely and ubiquitously without offending. Tin and room note vie for the nose's attention, and they get it! Having found most of the rage regarding Pease or Dunhill's (Nightcap) perfection at blending hype and herd mentality, this is certainly not the case here. Like a magnificently aged single malt scotch, RCD is teasing, delicious and satisfying, a rare pleasure befitting the aristocratic art that is pipe smoking. This is the best of the recently introduced Royal Cajun series and now one of my desert island choices. McC has brought out one of the most refined and elegant new blends any pipesmoker could have the pleasure of trying. Splendid!
Five and a half of five stars
Five and a half of five stars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 28, 2011 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I had the chance recently to open a tin of this dated back to 2008. The smell was a spicy, smoky, cedar with hints of sweetness coming through ever so slightly. For me it was very addicting and I truly enjoyed it. I was further impressed with the complexity that was to follow with the rich creamy smoke that was ever so sweet, ever so spicy, and had just the right amount of smokiness to it. If every tin is as rich and intriguing as this one Ill be on top of this for a loooooong time.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 15, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
This one is much milder than I had expected. Since I gravitate toward rather heavy, heady, stuff, this was a bit of a let down; however, I must say that this is a very well-conceived mixture. The flavor is dominated by black virginia and bolstered by pronounced spice notes. RCD burns cool, dry, and without bite. My overall impression is that RCD is a natural that smokes like an aromatic - - sort of like Capt. Black without the sugar, flavorings, bat wings, sloth droppings, etc. This could be an all-day smoke for someone who, unlike me, smokes all day long. The nicotine load is a bit lite for me, but after a bowl or two of stronger fair, this one comes off quite nicely. I don't know if I'll ever re-order, but I do enjoy this and I think that it could find a lot of friends among the sane smokers who, unlike me, eschew the likes of 1792 Flake, Five Bros., and Purple Cow.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 27, 2010 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I could not wait for this to become available, after reading about it I just had to get my hands on it,...Wow,I dig this stuff, what an awsome rich smoke, this takes me to a level of intoxacation. American, down home, prime blending. the aroma is potpourri to the nose of an avid pipe smoker. I will not give my review on the other 2 blends, only because I would be repeating myself. 5 stars in my book, I love McClelland, you gotta give em credit, they never stop striving to please the palet of ALL pipe smokers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 18, 2008 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I think this is the best of McClelland's Cajun series. It has some depth and complexity and a rich pre-light aroma. The taste itself was a bit too mild for my own taste so I upped it from mild-medium to medium with a shot of Blending Perique. This seems to have worked out well for me though I wouldn't encourage anyone else to do that since it is very good on its own.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 28, 2008 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I have to agree with other positive reviews so far for this blend. And of course, the new process and resulting new blend are intriguing. Overall the flavor is subtle and many-shaded. It has a very nice taste to it. It may not be a world-class blend, but I am truly enjoying a few bowls of this stuff. And it is worth picking up a tin just to say you've tried such an interesting new blend (and to support them in their efforts, when so many other blends and even brands are disappearing lately).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 19, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Having smoked this ten times in various pipes, I figger I've plumbed the depths of this blend enough to review it. I find it very well behaved, and tasty, one might even say delicious. Very little to none of the infamous McClelland vinegar aroma or flavor either in the tin or in the pipe. Since I smoked a tin of Mississippi Mud from C&D recently, it seems helpful to compare the two. RCD is very similar in that they are both dark blends with sweetness, smokiness, and spiciness. However, RCD is much more subtle with none of the drawbacks that MM has: namely, the discordant flavors and the pipe-contaminating black cavendish.
So why not four stars? Honestly, this is just not what I want from a pipe. For what it was, it was great. It tasted like a cinnamon scone: sweet and bready with a bit of spice. But I want a steakhouse or an Indian food restaurant, not a bakery when I light up. I want cayenne pepper and cumin, not cinnamon and nutmeg. That's just me. This is a good blend, even a great one. But there are too many great blends to smoke them all, so you have to limit yourself somehow. This is highly recommended only for the aromatophiles who want something more natural.
So why not four stars? Honestly, this is just not what I want from a pipe. For what it was, it was great. It tasted like a cinnamon scone: sweet and bready with a bit of spice. But I want a steakhouse or an Indian food restaurant, not a bakery when I light up. I want cayenne pepper and cumin, not cinnamon and nutmeg. That's just me. This is a good blend, even a great one. But there are too many great blends to smoke them all, so you have to limit yourself somehow. This is highly recommended only for the aromatophiles who want something more natural.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 08, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
So far, this tobacco has been most enjoyable. This blend is dark, rich, peppery, smokey, and possesses the general qualities I would have expected from a tobacco named Cajun Black. Simply put, this is the best blend in the series. This blend is smooth and gentle on the palate, burns well, and has a very nice aroma. It fills the mouth with rich smoke begging to be puffed again. I really liked this one, but I am holding off on the four star rating until I smoke a little more. Overall, I am impressed with this one and recommend it!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 25, 2006 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Ok, this is a horse of a different color. An all black blend that smells spicy and tastes spicy. This is significantly different than a perique type spicy. Like med hot Mexican food- It never gets unpleasant. It give a nice tingle through the nose, flavor is a bit intense at light up, but immediately falls in line. From there consistently nice and spicy With some sweet moments. A great blend and made for a very pleasant smoke. Once again my only fault is it could have been a bit stronger in the nicotine dept. Recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 10, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
Nice. Spice and pepper yet smooth and gracious. The bowl gives off notes of cedar and coffee. As for taste, the blend was full without the long term pipe mouth. You won't go wrong with this little jewel.
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