McCranie's Red Ribbon, vintage 2000
(3.50)
A beautifully aged red Virginia like no other. Brimming with rich, mellow flavor as only nature can provide. A special allotment of prime 2000 crop North Carolina leaf has been secured for our discriminating pipe smokers. The softest, most enjoyable straight Virginia we've ever smoked. With a light vacuum seal, the tobacco will continue to mellow with age.
Details
| Brand | McCranie's |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.50 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 26 of 26 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 19, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a high quality square cut Virginia. It lasts very well. It is optimum for blends that call for a flavorful basic Virginia. I bought assorted brands and varieties of tobaccos primarily from L.J. Perettis -and this one from McRanies home store- all at around the same time. All were stored at my home in the same conditions. It is time to replace all of the tobaccos but McRanies. It still smokes flavorful and fresh.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 10, 2010 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I loved this..what a nice surprise, soft, fruity, sweet with a little ketchup, quality leaf. Super easy to smoke Red Virgina, my tin was gone in a week.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 18, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
This is a very nice Va. Minimal tongue bite, I think a little more drying time will help with this and the fact it produced only a moderate amount/volume of smoke. Nice caramelized, sweet aroma and the taste was slightly tangy with a hay-like flavor. I think I will get some of this to age and see how it works out down the road. I usually like a fuller bodied blend of Va and Burley but this was quite pleasant.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 30, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I had an opportunity to smoke couple of bowls of RR 2000. I must say this is a great Virginia for a daily smoke. It has a very sweet flavor I detect they have kind of Honey Sauce or some whiskey put in here. Some Virginias after a dozen bowls it gets boring but this blend is very consistent you can smoke it all the time and always enjoy it. If not properly smoke it has that Bite tendency that you know its there waiting for that snap must be that red Virginia. This Blend is really sings when smoked on a Size 6 and up bowl to get its full Flavor. I tried it in a Medium size Jt Cooke and it was great but when Loading this Baby in a XL Upshall It was like being in heaven.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 09, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I purchased 2 dozen tins of this tobacco at Chicago based on Tad Gage's review in P&T. Risky? No chance! I can add nothing to his comments, other than I believe he's 100% correct: this may well be the best batch ever. Having smoked the '83 and '96 batches, the 2000 edition stands very tall with them. Smooth, rich red VA taste, bite-free; this will be a cellar star. My big problem is determining whether or not to order more. I simply can not run out of this Red Ribbon.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 17, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
This is McCranie's best Red Ribbon to date. It is by far, one of the best Virginia tobaccos I've ever smoked. If you like Virginia tobacco, you'll be hard pressed to find any better. Red Ribbon 2000 will be what you judge other Virginias by.This tobacco is good for your early first pipe of the day or your last in the evening. I find it a taste that I crave!
I've had the good fortune of knowing the McCranie's for many years,and I feel they have a well educated palate when it comes to Virginia tobacco. Many bowls of various Virginia tobacco was smoked and evaluated before claiming this particular small 2000 crop allotment their own.
The past tinnings seem to have disappeared rather quickly. Try it before it's gone, you will find it very pleasing.
I've had the good fortune of knowing the McCranie's for many years,and I feel they have a well educated palate when it comes to Virginia tobacco. Many bowls of various Virginia tobacco was smoked and evaluated before claiming this particular small 2000 crop allotment their own.
The past tinnings seem to have disappeared rather quickly. Try it before it's gone, you will find it very pleasing.
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