McClelland CORPS Full Balkan Reserve
(3.22)
A very smooth Balkan style blend with exceptional depth. It is rich with cool smoking, aromatic and lightly sweet Cyprian latakia, spiced with the finest fragrant Macendonian Oriental leaf. One of the most popular Balkans we have ever made.
Notes: Originally introduced in April, 1995 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 | Balkan |
| 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
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I've had the pleasure of smoking a couple of the original year 1995 tins produced for the CORPS folks and found it to be really good, especially since my tins were more than a decade old. When McClelland's came out with the revival, I was all over it. Really well done and as good as I remember the original being. Lots of depth of flavor and the Orientals, unlike some other Balkan or English style blends, were not drowned out by the Latakia.
Pipestud
Pipestud
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I had great expectations but I was a bit disappointed by the first puffs, immediately after the opening of the tin. It is, however, one of the cases where a tobacco improves if it matures in a jar for a few weeks. And so FBR offers his best, with its Orientals (Latakia is not predominant), truly satisfying. Meditative. 4,5/5 in my personal rating system.
PurchasedFrom:
Dubini, Chiasso (Switzerland)
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Has the full taste of some of the richer VA/lat blends but with a full oriental complement to boot. I find it to be very enjoyable and full of flavor.
The fragrant, aromatic notes of the Cyprian lat and the orientals together are heady and wonderful. This smoke is a must try for those who appreciate the characteristics of these tobaccos. A very pure tobacco flavor without anything getting in the way.
Equals the flavor and quality of the best of the Grand Orientals series but with a nice strong dose of latakia. Most definitely recommended.
The fragrant, aromatic notes of the Cyprian lat and the orientals together are heady and wonderful. This smoke is a must try for those who appreciate the characteristics of these tobaccos. A very pure tobacco flavor without anything getting in the way.
Equals the flavor and quality of the best of the Grand Orientals series but with a nice strong dose of latakia. Most definitely recommended.
Age When Smoked:
7 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Jan 04, 2011 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Another excellent blend in the Club series, FBR is smooth and rich with a slightly sweet, smoky taste. This just gets better as the bowl progresses. Best dried a bit, this is a pleasant all day smoke and I highly recommend it.
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