McClelland Wilderness
(3.61)
This remarkable blend formulated by Fred Hanna provides a multi-layered, rich, taste experience. The highest quality Syrian latakia combines with a small amount of Cyprian to form the base for an exquisite array of rare and precious Orientals - sweet Drama, exotic Yenidje, and more. Red Virginias complement the blend, adding sweetness, richness, strength, and creaminess. Smoke this mixture and listen for the echoes of savored memories.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Collector Series |
| Blended By | Fred Hanna |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, 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 to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.61 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2011 | Mild | Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
There's Propylene Glycol in this and far too much of it in my view. A lot of blenders use the stuff, and is generally considered a safe food additive. Of course aromatics are swimming in the stuff, which is one reason why I stay away from them.
Propylene Glycol is a mild flavour enhancer, in addition to moisture management for those who don't care about managing their blends after popping the seal.
One can tell by looking at the leaves, they are too shiny, colours are too rich, and a bit spongy. You can also tell by chewing some of it, a slightly sweet taste similar to balsamic vinegar.
I had some McClelland non-sealed tins which I forgot about in a drawer for fifteen years or so with only the snap-lid on them and they're still supple and moist.
Propylene Glycol obviously keeps things moist for a ridiculously long time. It also enhances the combustion with a cooling effect, all the leaves combust slowly and evenly, around the same temperatures. It also contributes to mouth feel with a slight creaminess, basically because your converting it into a steam vapour and it cools again in your mouth, thus coating it.
Of course there is a trade-off, it obscures the tin-nose a lot. This is quite obvious with Wilderness. And the colours no longer look natural. It also messes things up flavour-wise about mid-bowl when the wheels seem to fall off the bus and the flavour completely shuts down. I also found this blend hard to keep alight thanks again to the PG.
The first third of of this blend was pleasant, interesting Orientals layered and complex reminded me somewhat of Pease's Odyssey. The remaining thirds it totally fall apart water-logged in PG.
Regardless enjoy your mileage may vary, mine certainly did. If McClelland insist on adding this much PG to their blends I'll quite buying them.
Propylene Glycol is a mild flavour enhancer, in addition to moisture management for those who don't care about managing their blends after popping the seal.
One can tell by looking at the leaves, they are too shiny, colours are too rich, and a bit spongy. You can also tell by chewing some of it, a slightly sweet taste similar to balsamic vinegar.
I had some McClelland non-sealed tins which I forgot about in a drawer for fifteen years or so with only the snap-lid on them and they're still supple and moist.
Propylene Glycol obviously keeps things moist for a ridiculously long time. It also enhances the combustion with a cooling effect, all the leaves combust slowly and evenly, around the same temperatures. It also contributes to mouth feel with a slight creaminess, basically because your converting it into a steam vapour and it cools again in your mouth, thus coating it.
Of course there is a trade-off, it obscures the tin-nose a lot. This is quite obvious with Wilderness. And the colours no longer look natural. It also messes things up flavour-wise about mid-bowl when the wheels seem to fall off the bus and the flavour completely shuts down. I also found this blend hard to keep alight thanks again to the PG.
The first third of of this blend was pleasant, interesting Orientals layered and complex reminded me somewhat of Pease's Odyssey. The remaining thirds it totally fall apart water-logged in PG.
Regardless enjoy your mileage may vary, mine certainly did. If McClelland insist on adding this much PG to their blends I'll quite buying them.
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