pipesandcigars.com Starlit Night
(3.17)
Rich, smoky Latakia is combined with flavorful, exotic Orientals for a very smooth but full-flavored taste and a terrifically woodsy aroma. Despite the big flavor, this blend is an all-day, easy on the tongue tobacco. Blended by McClelland for P&C as a companion blend to Virginia Sundown.
Notes: This blend has no topping at all.
Details
| Brand | pipesandcigars.com |
| Blended By | McClelland |
| Manufactured By | McClelland |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50g Tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Re-release |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
This is a real sleeper and great smoke! Dark and bold well aged Latakia makes its smoky presence known immediately at the match, and the supporting Virginia and Orientals add bundles of rich and spicy flavor. There is also some unflavored black Cavendish in the mix to add body. Nicely done!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 27, 2012 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I found this to be a fantastic surprise, having bumped into it by accident when browsing the PipesandCigars web site. This is a special limited edition blend made by McClelland for PipesandCigars. Being a big McClelland fan, Starlit Night really caught my attention, as it has the same Cavendish/Virginia/Latakia/Oriental make- up of one of my other McClelland favorites -- Ashton Revival: Old Dog. This one is similar to Old Dog but a bit fuller. It is fairly dry right out of the tin, and I find that it doesn't need any drying time. It produces huge amounts of creamy smoke and this has been a one match smoke for me. Easy to stay lit, burns very well down to a fine ash with no bite at all -- even for a heavy puffer like me. There is the definite Latakia smokiness and the Virginias and Cavendish give a nice, slight but noticeable sweetness. Like most McClellands, Nicotine level is pretty low, which is fine for me. If you're looking for a tobacco with these flavors but something that will also make your head swim, this is not it (at least not for me). This one is a real winner for me - - very high quality tobacco skillfully blended, and one of those special blends that - - as soon as I finish a bowl -- I want to fire up another one right away. Really exceptional. Definite 4 stars. Highly recommended.
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