McClelland Eastern Carolina Ribbon
(2.82)
A beautiful, bright Virginia ribbon with a slight citrus taste to give color to your home blends.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| 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
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.82 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I tend to like stronger tobacco so this is not something I find too interesting unless used a base, which it is perfect for. It mellows out the strongest of tobaccos; adds a great lemony room note and mildly sweet flavor. It's moist out of the bag, so it needs about 15 mins to dry or it will bite. It packs easily, burns slowly and evenly.
Here's just a few ideas for ECR: 1/3 + anything strong, say 1792 etc, + some lat, or oriental. Just play around with it. Alone it is somewhat boring, but used as a mellow base, it's great stuff.
I'll end my urging everyone to start blending your own. When you get to the point to where you like what you're producing yourselves; you will no doubt stop buying as many tins that cost so darn much. I have found that the blends I now mix myself tend to satisfy my taste buds far more and cost far less. Just an idea, and this good base is a good start.
Here's just a few ideas for ECR: 1/3 + anything strong, say 1792 etc, + some lat, or oriental. Just play around with it. Alone it is somewhat boring, but used as a mellow base, it's great stuff.
I'll end my urging everyone to start blending your own. When you get to the point to where you like what you're producing yourselves; you will no doubt stop buying as many tins that cost so darn much. I have found that the blends I now mix myself tend to satisfy my taste buds far more and cost far less. Just an idea, and this good base is a good start.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2022 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Unnoticeable |
I was gifted quite a large amount of this from “M” of the San Diego Pipe Club along with some other great tobaccos who currently resides in TN. I also left Cali this past summer and reside in AR. Sometime this spring or summer we will meet half way and grab a cup of coffee and share a bowl. How do you fairly rate a blending tobacco that is not blended? I guess the same way you would judge any other blend. On its own, I find this a very mild, crisp, hay-ish smoke with a little bit of nose tingle though I do not retrohale. I think I would enjoy this more in the spring or summer time as it is really cold outside and we had snow. More Latakia weather I suppose. I like it because it is a gift, it is McClelland and it really is not a bad straight Virginia. I am going to take me a few bowlfuls of this in a few minutes and mix 50 percent Saint James Perique that I have and make me a Merry Christmas Perique Bomb. Thanks again “M” and will see you hopefully soon next year.
Pipe Used:
Corn Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Gift
Age When Smoked:
At least 4 years since McClelland Closed.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 31, 2011 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Nice blender, reasonable in price, and just fine for smoking on its own. There is none of the famous McClelland vinegar here, just a simple, easy to pack (or blend) fine ribbon. This tobacco has a very basic taste and fine cut, so it could easily be used for RYO. I have smoked it straight, and gotten good results. I have blended it with a couple SGs, Navy Flake and Special #6, to start with. I feel you could easily blend this with about anything, it makes an excellent base. Again, a very basic taste, so don't expect an explosion on your palate if you smoke it alone, but very pleasant.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2022 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Jar note of hay, tangy, and mild ketchup. Tobacco is light and medium brown ribbon, moisture content is good, no prep needed. Burns moderately with few relights. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is mild to medium and consistent, with notes of tangy sweet grass, ripe dark fruit, wood, earth, mildly sour, spiced bread, floral, a tart lemony background note, and a mildly peppery retro. Room note is pleasant, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Bard Rusticated 221 Fishtail
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
5 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 31, 2011 | Medium | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
This bulk offering is perfect by itself or for blending. Smooth tasty smoke which has a distinct citrus smell in the bag with the same flavor in the taste and room note. My sample was the perfect moisture, springy and burned easily. Since I love to blend my own this is a welcome addition. Mix with McClelland Latakia and Perique, some 5100, and you have a base blend as good as any on the market.
Also use it to lighten up some of the blends like Mac Baren Mixture. Overall a great mixer and very tasty on its own. Smooth and sweet.
Also use it to lighten up some of the blends like Mac Baren Mixture. Overall a great mixer and very tasty on its own. Smooth and sweet.
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