McClelland Stave-Aged Virginia 35 Ribbon
(3.43)
McClelland decided to celebrate their 35th anniversary with an American classic, bourbon. But instead of aging tobacco in the barrel, they aged the barrel in the tobacco. There is a piece of a charred Kentucky Bourbon white oak barrel in each tin imparting its subtle, long-aged whiskey aroma and flavor and soft, mellow character.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Bourbon |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.43 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 16 of 16 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 30, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This tobacco is sublime!! The tin note is sweet and creamy with just a whiff of Bourbon (sweeter than whisky). Actually the stave smells more of the cookie-sweet casing than Bourbon. It reminds me also of ...bubblegum, but it is nice!! It has the sweetness of 5100 and the Oriental series and attests to the craftsmanship of William McNeil. Not more of an aromatic than the above mentioned. Cut in nice ribbons it loads with ease and moisture is just about right to smoke as is. Very smooth and mellow on the palate, tasty with a creamy sweetness and woodsy overtones, it smokes perfectly to the last bit. An elegant tobacco with an almost pleasing room-note. One of the best McClelland tobaccos I have ever tasted. Four stars wholeheartedly.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Full | Pleasant |
The Virginias are soft, sweet, and wine-like; and maybe a little malty. The blend has just a tinge of fruity bourbon essence and a hint of spice. Somehow, the taste comes off as a faintly orange liqueur. This is nothing like an OTC aromatic (i.e. cased White Burley), so tobacco purists should have no reservations about trying this. It is a soothing blend -- quite the opposite of some "hot-smoking", grassy, or sharp Vas. Couple all of this with a solid tobacco flavor; thick, chewy smoke; and excellent mouth feel, and you're in for a delightful experience. (The 3.5-star average rating seems about right.)
Pipe Used:
Wide bowls allow the blend to sing at full volume.
Age When Smoked:
4 yrs. in the tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 02, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I love this stuff! It burns clean and clear, and the tin note is amazing. Almost like root beer. The flavor is excellent all the way to the bottom of the bowl. I finished my tin quickly and definitely need to get more!
Pipe Used:
Paul's Pipes Castle, Mitchell-Thomas churchwarden
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 18, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I LOVE THIS TOBACCO! Sorry for using all caps but I felt it was necessary. This is a tobacco that goes well with a glass of bourbon and a good book. I paired it with Elijah Craig 20 year bourbon and it was incredible. The use of the stave in this tobacco is such a wonderful touch. It smokes to a nice ash right from the tine and burns wonderfully. McClelland hits another home run in my book with this one and I have two more tins on order!!!! Thumbs up and I hope this tobacco is around for some time to come.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 13, 2012 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
High sugar lemon VA, high sugar red VA, plus stoved red VA - very rich taste, yet easy smoking right out of the tin. This blend did not tend to bite the tongue if the enthusiasm got too high; more like gives a warning note of heat and allows one to back off and resume enjoyable puffing. The essence of bourbon from the barrel stave is just enough to detect during a bowl, and leave a hint on the tongue afterwards. Sort of an afterglow 🙂 My taste buds' reaction is similar to the first bowl of 2000 Red Ribbon I smoked: a classic right here in front of me. Looks like I'm gonna have to cellar a case of this tobak too.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 11, 2012 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a really great blend for the Virginia lover. The smell from the tin is sweet raisin/plum with a hint of oak...the oak cube in the tin is a great idea in my opinion. Burns clean to a white ash fresh from the tin. Has a great sweet woodsy flavor with a hint of bourbon lingering in the background. This is a great morning pipe to start your day or late evening complement to your favorite whiskey or dark beer...even coffee if that is your preference.
I really enjoyed this blend and plan on buying some tins for cellaring as I can only imagine how well the flavors will meld over a couple years.
I really enjoyed this blend and plan on buying some tins for cellaring as I can only imagine how well the flavors will meld over a couple years.
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