McClelland Christmas Cheer 2008
(3.12)
Handblended, premium pressed Virginia flake tobaccos. A fine vintage, naturally sweet, in limited quantity.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 100 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
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.12 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 17 of 17 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 13, 2008 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
After popping open the tin, I got the usual McClelland catsup smell which seems to stand out more than usual with this than other blends from McClelland IMHO. Packs well after a little rubbing out. One of the best tobaccos I have had the pleasure to burn. This burns to a nice fine ash at the bottom of the bowl. I may just horde a tin or two for later consumption just to see what time does to this fine weed. I can only imagine it will get better with time.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 28, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Chardonnay, caramel, pecans, oak, ginger, macadamias, a little leather.
If you're familiar with the Christmas Cheer series, you know what to expect.
If you're a Virginia lover and haven't tried Christmas Cheer, this is a great year to become addicted.
Get it before it's gone!
If you're familiar with the Christmas Cheer series, you know what to expect.
If you're a Virginia lover and haven't tried Christmas Cheer, this is a great year to become addicted.
Get it before it's gone!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 28, 2008 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I concur with BriarChef, this is some nasty stuff. Save your money and your time and purchase anything but this.
Truth be told, I enjoyed every aspect of this blend. From the moment I popped the top on the tin, I knew this was going to be a great smoke, not to mention all of the positive reviews. I sat down in my smoking chair and enjoyed every puff. Highly recommend. This tobacco get me in the mood for jingle bells, ho ho ho and all that good stuff.
Truth be told, I enjoyed every aspect of this blend. From the moment I popped the top on the tin, I knew this was going to be a great smoke, not to mention all of the positive reviews. I sat down in my smoking chair and enjoyed every puff. Highly recommend. This tobacco get me in the mood for jingle bells, ho ho ho and all that good stuff.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 10, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Virginia flakes are my hands down fav smoke. This is a fine vintage (2000)broken flake and although I have already opened 2 tins and smoked through most of them this tobacco should really be saved for a few years and then smoked very very sparingly and slowly. I love the presentation! The broken flake is a perfect moisture in the tin. I rub this out and then let it dry a bit before smoking. Very high quality flake. Stock up while you can! I know that I did.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 14, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is the best CC from McClelland I've smoked till now! Great taste! The tobacco is not to moist, I fully rub it out, don' let it dry, put it in my pipe and enjoy!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 28, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
No surprises here. Another great Christmas Cheer offering from McClelland. More and more, McClelland is becoming my mainstay for straight Virginia blends. This is not as sweet as say 2035 or Dark Star, but of course it isn't meant to be.
There is the notorious smell when cracking open the tin, but it has never bothered me in the slightest.
Get it while it lasts!
There is the notorious smell when cracking open the tin, but it has never bothered me in the slightest.
Get it while it lasts!
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