McClelland GKCPC Syrian Star
(3.75)
Rare Syrian at its finest, rich Virginias at their flavor peak, the finest fragrant Basma. This extraordinary leaf is aged in cakes, then spun into ribbon for a blend that truly shines.
Notes: Originally introduced in February, 1997 for the Greater Kansas City Pipe 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 | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| 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
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2014 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Syrian Star is an excellent blend with just the right balance of Syrian and Virginias. This is slightly sweeter than "Three oaks Syrian" and a little lighter ( middle of the day blend). I find it very smooth and smoother than Three Oaks Syrian.
Now let's bring in "Orient 996" for another comparison ,with its Syrian and a touch of Yenidje. 996 I find even more flavorful, just as smooth and just as sweet as Syrian Star. These two are closer matches than with "Three Oaks Syrian" that just isn't as sweet.
My personal preference would be Orient 996, then Syrian Star, then Three Oaks Syrian in that order. I also find that all three are best smoked from a corn cob rather than a brier , as the smoke is sweeter and more flavorful.
Now let's bring in "Orient 996" for another comparison ,with its Syrian and a touch of Yenidje. 996 I find even more flavorful, just as smooth and just as sweet as Syrian Star. These two are closer matches than with "Three Oaks Syrian" that just isn't as sweet.
My personal preference would be Orient 996, then Syrian Star, then Three Oaks Syrian in that order. I also find that all three are best smoked from a corn cob rather than a brier , as the smoke is sweeter and more flavorful.
Pipe Used:
cob
Age When Smoked:
1 month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 22, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A bit less black in color than the Cyprian version and the cut is a little more solid as well... not as many tiny pieces at the bottom of the tin. Tin nose was of Syrian latakia with that same coffee-like aroma from its Cyprian sister.
Again, this started off as Syrian latakia, quickly moved into sweet Oriental territory and then firmly settled into that Royal Cajun-type coffee flavor that I get from stoved Virginia mixed with the RC processing (whatever it be). Ultimately, the Syrian is the same minor player here that the Cyprian is in the other, but it's a crucial player. This gets complex at times but is mainly kind of a simple tasting stoved Virginia blend. As a fairly new fan of Syrian latakia, this is not the one I'd recommend to those jumping into those waters. For that I'd go with McClellands Syrian Full and Syrian Super Balkans. This would be for those that want to dip their toes into Syrian. And IMHO, McClellands has the finest stash of Syrian latakia on the planet, as well as the finest batch of Virginias. 3.5 star blend that doesn't threaten a 4th star. Very good, but I'm sticking with the other two mentioned blends for a preferred Syrian hit.
Again, this started off as Syrian latakia, quickly moved into sweet Oriental territory and then firmly settled into that Royal Cajun-type coffee flavor that I get from stoved Virginia mixed with the RC processing (whatever it be). Ultimately, the Syrian is the same minor player here that the Cyprian is in the other, but it's a crucial player. This gets complex at times but is mainly kind of a simple tasting stoved Virginia blend. As a fairly new fan of Syrian latakia, this is not the one I'd recommend to those jumping into those waters. For that I'd go with McClellands Syrian Full and Syrian Super Balkans. This would be for those that want to dip their toes into Syrian. And IMHO, McClellands has the finest stash of Syrian latakia on the planet, as well as the finest batch of Virginias. 3.5 star blend that doesn't threaten a 4th star. Very good, but I'm sticking with the other two mentioned blends for a preferred Syrian hit.
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