McClelland CPCC Samovar
(3.64)
A rich full Oriental mixture, pleasantly fragrant with just enough rare Syrian latakia to satisfy without overwhelming. Warm spiritually satisfying, this dark, full Oriental pipe mixture is redolent with exotic Syrian latakia. Soothing as a cup of rich Russian tea.
Notes: Originally introduced in April, 1995 for the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors' Club, is now part of the Club Blends Series.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Club Blends |
| Blended By | Fred Hanna |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Oriental |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.64 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
The Syrian latakia is smoky, woody, and dry wine-like, and occasionally is mildly upstaged by the very rich, smoky, woody, dry and slightly sour, buttery sweet with mild spice and earth from the Orientals. There is a mild floralness to them, too. The red and dark Virginias offer light tangy fermented dark fruitiness with some earth in a condimental role. The grass and citrus from the lighter Virginia is a background player. The nic-hit is a hair closer to mild than it is to medium. Won’t bite or get harsh even when pushed. May some dry time. Burns slow, clean and cool with a little inconsistency in the nuanced flavors. Leaves a little moisture in the bowl. Needs some relights. Has a very pleasant, lightly lingering after taste. The room note won't likely pass the wife test, though. Not quite an all day smoke, but it is repeatable.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 01, 2011 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a dark black color with streaks of walnut brown. Had the unmistakeably winey smell of Syrian latakia in the tin and an underlying aroma of good orientals. The cut was a ribbon with a few clumps. My tin was two years old.
This is a fine blend but, unlike my fellow reviewers, I find nothing here to get overly excited about. Nice dark taste and full like the McClellands Royal Cajun line is full - not in strength but in richness of flavor. I'd call it medium, but this does have decent flavor. The orientals have the lead in the flavor department with the latakia always in attendance with each puff. The previous reviewer said this reminded him of Frog ATP and I agree. I like this one better, but only slightly. The occasional odd taste rears its head and that may be simply a slight aversion on my part to Syrian latakia. I find this one to be mildly complex with a smattering of depth. Nothing much beyond the ordinary, but certainly worth a try, and this one apparently sets some hearts a'flutter. This one I'd rate 2.5 stars, rounded up because McClellands is a quality blender and I'm sure they got this one just how they wanted it.
This is a fine blend but, unlike my fellow reviewers, I find nothing here to get overly excited about. Nice dark taste and full like the McClellands Royal Cajun line is full - not in strength but in richness of flavor. I'd call it medium, but this does have decent flavor. The orientals have the lead in the flavor department with the latakia always in attendance with each puff. The previous reviewer said this reminded him of Frog ATP and I agree. I like this one better, but only slightly. The occasional odd taste rears its head and that may be simply a slight aversion on my part to Syrian latakia. I find this one to be mildly complex with a smattering of depth. Nothing much beyond the ordinary, but certainly worth a try, and this one apparently sets some hearts a'flutter. This one I'd rate 2.5 stars, rounded up because McClellands is a quality blender and I'm sure they got this one just how they wanted it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Samovar is without question the best of the PCCA blends i have tried to date. I was fortunate enough to purchase a variety of PCCA tins in an estate sale and have had fun going through them.
Samovar is loaded with spicy, smooth, yet dark and strong Oriental leaf. The Orientals made for a unique presentation and the Virginia and Syrian Latakia were both somewhat in the background of this smoke.
If you are a fan of powerful Oriental leaf (hard to find,) Samovar may be worth looking for. I don't know how many tins were produced, but I imagine scoring a tin on Ebay would be worth the added price if this is your cup of tea. I know I'll be hunting for more.
Samovar is loaded with spicy, smooth, yet dark and strong Oriental leaf. The Orientals made for a unique presentation and the Virginia and Syrian Latakia were both somewhat in the background of this smoke.
If you are a fan of powerful Oriental leaf (hard to find,) Samovar may be worth looking for. I don't know how many tins were produced, but I imagine scoring a tin on Ebay would be worth the added price if this is your cup of tea. I know I'll be hunting for more.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2017 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Suffice it to say that if you love oriental led ensembles and the Mcclelland deftness of hand with blending, this is one to visit. Worthy, deep and warming. Syrian is truly precious.
Pipe Used:
Cobs, meerschaums, briar
PurchasedFrom:
Tinderbox
Age When Smoked:
New to 2 yrs
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