McClelland GKCPC Nocturne

Well, I created an account on here simply to review this tobacco.

I found it at this place that has over 300 different tin tobaccos. I told the guy I wanted a flavorful english blend and he recommended this to me. I liked the description and he had a sample I could smell (smoke, too, but I was in a hurry so I just smelled). It smelled nice so I got it.

On the first light I could tell I had a winner. Deep and delightful but without any sharp edges or outlying flavors. It's got some subtle spiciness in there but it's mostly rich and dark and smooth. I've had this stuff burning quite hot and it doesn't bite even in the slightest, which surprised me as I've never had a tobacco behave so well when hot before.

It takes a few goes to get it to light up but once you do it stays burning and leaves a nice ash. The aftertaste will have you licking your lips and wishing for another pipe.

Conclusion: If you're a pipe smoker I cannot imagine you feeling anything less than love for this blend.

Well...the tin was opened...the note was A1 steak sauce. I immediately wanted a steak. Do all you other fellow pipe smokers notice that every McClelland tin you first open smells like steak sauce. Thank goodness they don't taste like it. I really enjoy MC. I have never had a bad one. I thought the tobacco was rather dry when I first opened it so I packed a bucket straight away. I like my tobacco a tad on the moist side so I thought that this needed no drying. Nice ribbon cut and very clean. No unwanted debris. Packed well using the sprinkle, tap, sprinkle method. Tamped three times and fired it up. First draws were light and delicious. Rich white smoke with a very firm flavor but mild at the same time. I like the taste of Latakia and it's there and it's mild. Maybe I had steak on my mind but the end of the exhale of the puff (I blow out my nose) left the after taste of the fat on a wonderfully charred steak right off the grill. I did have a bit of a struggle keeping the bowl lit. So I would recommend you dry it out for a bit before packing. As I said...I thought it was a bit dry when I opened it and I still had a struggle keeping it going. Even with all the relights (4) the experience was very nice. The flavor stayed pretty steady down the line. It didn't get bitter or sour half way down the bucket despite the relights. It smoked nice and dry all the way down. No dottle. It was smooth and flavourful. No bite either. I had to break the speed limit a few times and it didn't leave any tire marks on my tongue. I could taste the Oriental/Turkish and Virginia and they all remained well behaved. I do not like straight Virginia so I am sensitive to it. Floating around together with the Latakia they were like The Rock on Seraquil. I believe I could easily make this an all day smoke. What I really enjoyed was the mild tangy taste it left on my palate. But it was sedate...you know what I mean? So there you have it lads. I liked it...I endorse it. It's a fine smoke!! Sorry I can't tell you if it could be a possible "wife approved" smoke...I am single and my nose is D7. Happy Puffing Lads!!! My next review will be: Town Topic by McClelland.

My shop put this out today for us to sample. It had a little ketchup smell upon first opening the tin. However, that faded and she had that rich English/latakia aroma. It packed well and was tasty at the match. I really was excited to see how it tasted down to the bottom. I was not disappointed. It burned all the way with only two relights. I purchased two tins and will give it a good going over this weekend. It may be my next go-to blend. If you like a good medium English, this may be your next favorite. More to follow.

I live in Tampa Florida and often visit my favorite pipe and tobacco shop, the original Edwards P&T. Im in this place every Saturday well and this old guy that comes in every Saturday as well he introduced me to Nocturne, for one thing I really like the McClelland line. I'll tell you this if you want a great smoke Nocturne is it. I always make sure I have at least 6-7 tins with me when Im deployed at sea.