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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Towards the end of McClelland’s run, I bought up as much as I could. This probably wouldn’t have been something I normally would have bought, but since the brand was going away, and there was plenty of this available, I bought it and stashed it away.
As for what it was meant to be, a somewhat mild and middle of the road blend, I think they hit that mark.
The moisture was perfect out of the tin. Lit easily, and smoked wonderfully. A couple of relights, mainly because I set the pipe down for a time.
The Virginias were not overly sweet, but flavorful. A nice Latakia flavor in the background. The percentages were blended perfectly. Towards mid bowl I picked up a little more of the Latakia.
This is just a mild yet very flavorful blend that burns well and while not overly complex, is satisfying in its own right. I would compare this to Early Morning Pipe, with this being slightly more flavorful.
As for what it was meant to be, a somewhat mild and middle of the road blend, I think they hit that mark.
The moisture was perfect out of the tin. Lit easily, and smoked wonderfully. A couple of relights, mainly because I set the pipe down for a time.
The Virginias were not overly sweet, but flavorful. A nice Latakia flavor in the background. The percentages were blended perfectly. Towards mid bowl I picked up a little more of the Latakia.
This is just a mild yet very flavorful blend that burns well and while not overly complex, is satisfying in its own right. I would compare this to Early Morning Pipe, with this being slightly more flavorful.
Pipe Used:
John Bessai Yachtsman
PurchasedFrom:
SP
Age When Smoked:
8 years
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