McClelland CPCC Rich Virginia Ribbon
(3.71)
The finest ripe, dappled orange and red Virginia leaf is first caked, then gently spun into ribbon for a smoke sure to be in the Virginia lover's regular rotation. The exceptional flavor curve develops from zesty to sweet, rich and deep. You will count each bowl you smoke as time well spent.
Notes: Originally introduced in May, 1994 for the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors' Club, is now part of the Club Blends Series.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Club Blends |
| 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 to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.71 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2015 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I bought a couple tins of this with high expectations. It seemed right up my alley, but it just didn't click for me.
The ribbon cut is really consistent, which makes packing easy. Sometimes I packed as is, but more often I rubbed it out for better consistency of burn.
It seemed to be full of moisture and it never really went away, so I'm guessing there's some amount of propylene glycol present. I tried drying it out, but it didn't seem to change the taste or burn too much.
There was an overwhelming note of nougat here for me. Overwhelming. I'm not super big on sweet Virginias, preferring more zesty and tangy flavors, so my taste here may be out of the ordinary. It seemed like it had to be lightly topped with something to amplify that flavor, which rode roughshod over the more standard McClelland red and orange Virginia palette.
I smoked through one tin and traded the other away. I can see how others enjoy this blend, but it simply isn't for me. I'll still to my Full Virginia Flake.
The ribbon cut is really consistent, which makes packing easy. Sometimes I packed as is, but more often I rubbed it out for better consistency of burn.
It seemed to be full of moisture and it never really went away, so I'm guessing there's some amount of propylene glycol present. I tried drying it out, but it didn't seem to change the taste or burn too much.
There was an overwhelming note of nougat here for me. Overwhelming. I'm not super big on sweet Virginias, preferring more zesty and tangy flavors, so my taste here may be out of the ordinary. It seemed like it had to be lightly topped with something to amplify that flavor, which rode roughshod over the more standard McClelland red and orange Virginia palette.
I smoked through one tin and traded the other away. I can see how others enjoy this blend, but it simply isn't for me. I'll still to my Full Virginia Flake.
Pipe Used:
Lots of them
Age When Smoked:
One year
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