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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Excellent Virginia! This one focuses on a rich oily bready background with accents of spice and citrus. Rubbed out it needed 5 min before going into the pipe; and once lit it burns with ease. It possess a subtle sweetness that is accentuated very well with a caramel latte(homemade). Overall a delightful tobacco, very refined and clean.
Sidenote: If your not smoking Virginia's in a fairly narrow tall chamber your missing out. I generally like my Virginia's sweeter but this is a nice change of pace
Sidenote: If your not smoking Virginia's in a fairly narrow tall chamber your missing out. I generally like my Virginia's sweeter but this is a nice change of pace
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Trevi 311KS
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 29, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I believe that McClelland produces the highest grade Virginias that I have smoked . Epitome is just another example of what can be achieved by a master blender who personally selects and processes his/her own tobacco . This blend has such beauty in the tin that one might look at it a while before smoking . The tin note is earthy and inviting , one might be in the tobacco fields just from smelling it . The taste is complex and changes through the smoke going from a more grassy taste to a deep and rich experience . With the exception of SG and K and K , no company is making or has made Virginias like this . High grade tobacco , well matured speaks for it's self . Just enjoy it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 28, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I've smoked seven or eight bowls of this and will shortly finish my first tin. This is a small cut flake (McC) style with a medium brown appearance. It is quite easy to work with (for me) and the moisture content right out of the can is perfect for me. It is a very well rounded virginia with lots of flavor but not overly strong. I can definitely see laying a few tins aside for aging and belive the result will be sublime.
A note: I regard most tobaccos I smoke to have a pleasant room note, those who don't like the aroma are free to leave! 🙂
A note: I regard most tobaccos I smoke to have a pleasant room note, those who don't like the aroma are free to leave! 🙂
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