McClelland CORPS Vanilla Ice
(3.60)
A cool smoking, smooth, balanced aromatic blend of black cavendish and lemon Virginia's lightly flavored with rich vanilla extracts. Mellow, fragrant, mild... delightful.
Notes: Originally introduced in September, 1989 for the Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers, 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 | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Very Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.60 / 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 12, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
The black cavendish has the vanilla flavor you expect from it, but the toppings have a bit of it, too. The lemon Virginia is a little grassy and citrusy sweet. Needs some dry time, burns a little slow and moist, but it doesn't leave any dottle; just a little moisture. Needs some relights. Has little nicotine. It has a smooth, lightly creamy quality that doesn't weaken or bite. Has a very pleasant after taste - better than many vanilla flavored blends - and room note. An all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Strong |
Something unusual here. Definately different yet pleasing. I am not big on aros but I like to keep a tin or Vanilla Ice on hand during the summer. Upon opening the tin you smell the sweetness, almost a lemon/cake like smell. The tobacco is a unique and interesting color too, light with dark streaks running through it. Kind of a "blond" almost. Every tin I have had came a little moist and benefited from a bit of drying out before lighting up. However, once dried a bit, it lights right up and burns clean with minimul relights. If you do not dry it, keep your lighter handy! If you dry it a bit, I find the flavor to be better. I get a nice, lemon/citrus/heavy vanilla flavor which is very unique. It is a refreshing taste in my mouth almost like mint will do but it is not a mint flavor. It just leave your mouth with that "refreshed" feel. Now, all of this said, I keep this, almost exclusively, as a summertime smoke. For me, this tobacco just fits on a hot summer day, especially while I am fishing or doing yardwork. I try not to overdo it since, as I have said, I am not really partial to aros and I could see me burning myself out on it quckly. As is, I shall be keeping a tin of this handy every summer.
Pipe Used:
Cobs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2011 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Bright citrus has its edge rounded with hint of vanilla. Reminiscent of Coca-Cola (without nearly the the same syrupy sweetness). This is what I smoke if I want something "for warm weather but with a little complexity".
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 13, 2016 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
A very good all day crowd pleasing aromatic. Quality leaf, quality topping. Smokes a bit airy, but doesn't even hint at biting. Vanilla fades away after the first 1/3, but good tobacco flavor remains.
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