McClelland Contest Blend
(3.00)
McClelland has been asked to provide this blend several times over the years for the slow smoking contest held by pipe clubs. In every instance, contestants have commented on the good taste, pleasant light-up and easy draw. It's a winning blend, even for those who didn't come in first (or is it last?). Why wait for a contest to enjoy this exceptional pipe tobacco blend of matured and stoved Virginias with a very little touch of latakia. It was developed for the long distance pipe smoker, but is enjoyable even in a sprint.
Notes: McClelland 2012 UPCA CPCC Contest Blend.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Latakia |
| Contents | Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2016 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The “vinegar” disappears fairly early. The stoved Virginias are stewed fruit semi-sweet with some earth, and is more noticeable than the tangy, earthy red Virginia, which also offers a mild spice hit. The Cyprian latakia is a very minor player, but most of the time, you’ll taste a hint or two of it. It mostly provides a little smoky woody push to the blend. Has a mild nic-hit, and though I experienced no bite, it has the potential to nip at the tongue if puffed fast. Burns well with a consistent flavor though it has a light rough edge to it. Leaves very little moisture in the bowl, and doesn’t require as many relights as some McClelland products do. Not a bad all day smoke, but the lack of depth and dimension in the taste relegates it to two stars.
-JimInks
-JimInks
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