McClelland CPCC Epitome
(3.00)
A matured Virginia flake tobacco in the classic tradition. The quality of the leaf makes all the difference in this supremely smokable blend. This is matured Virginia at its finest, naturally sweet, mellow from extended aging, clean smoking... a pleasure to experience by either name.
Notes: Originally introduced in March, 1995 as "Avatar" 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 | Flake |
| 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
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.00 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The red Virginia has a little "vinegar" essence that isn't in the smoke. It has much less sweetness than a McClelland red Va. usually does, but what is there is slightly tangy with a touch of fruit and a little earth. There is a definite grass/hay quality with a hint of spice, the former being much of the main flavor, which is consistent in its effect. Rather monochromatic with very little nicotine to speak of. Needs a little dry time, burns slow and leaves a little moisture at the finish. Needs some relights. Won't bite. Has a decent after taste and can be an all day smoke. Two and a half stars.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2017 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Unnoticeable |
The most prominent flavor is a citrus tang riding on smokey sweetness, and a touch of spice. This is a solid Virginia blend, but I wouldn't call it one of McClelland's best efforts. It has good smoke volume and body, but light in the nicotine department. If you need something to smoke while your attention is focussed elsewhere, this'll do.
Age When Smoked:
7 yrs., which probably helped a lot.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 15, 2010 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This sample was gifted to me by a good friend on my online tobacco club. The blend needed some drying time and lit and burned well afterward. The volume of smoke was moderate. I would say that there was some mouth bite, yes mouth bite...my whole mouth was stinging. This was more of a savory smoke than sweet, and had a nice grassy aroma. I found this to be a mild VA and very low in nicotine. Thanks again to my friend for the sample.
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