McCranie's Red Ribbon, vintage 2008
(3.71)
Straight red Virginia from the Old Belt. A single crop allotment that is simply the best. 2008 Crop from North Carolina.
Notes: Fourth version of the Red Ribbon imprint. Previous versions used crops of 1983, 1996, and the 2000 vintages.
Details
| Brand | McCranie's |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | 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
Average Rating
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3.71 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I finally popped a tin of my McCranie's 2008 Red Ribbon a few months ago. Not at all like the original, although I am not sure it was meant to be. And by the way, this is not McClelland's 5100 as some have indicated. This leaf is from a single crop in 2008 and 5100 combines crops of the same red Virginia. Still, I do admit the taste was very similar, and like 5100, developed some sweet depth the farther down the bowl one smokes. Not much strength though, and I perked mine up by cutting it with some strong Burley and finished up the tin that way.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I was gifted a tin of this and Wow, this is really nice. I found a wonderful sweet grassy/earthy aroma from the tin and after letting it dry a little it loaded just fine, took the match well and remained lit just about to the end. I personally don't think a little dottle in the bottom of the bowl is a problem at all. This was mostly singular in flavor, but it burned so cooly, and with just a bit of tang on the tongue, even a tickle was produced through nasal exhalation. Mediumish bodied and mediumish in flavor, this made for a burning of 25 minutes with pure delight, and yes it burned quickly for me. I must try their flakes now. Very nice ribbon. TYLFYG
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 09, 2015 | Extremely Strong | Very Strong | Very Full | Tolerable |
As I'm no fan of straight Virginias, I smoke them from time to time just to remind myself why I prefer English, Balkans and Orientals. But I enjoyed this. Heavy-duty appearance of Lady N, yet didn't knock me as flat as Ed Burak's Scottish Ribbon used to, when I used to think I'd need CPR after a bowl of his SR.
Pipe Used:
Who can remember? I have too many.
PurchasedFrom:
McCranie's
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I have smoked Red Ribbon at the Chicago Show, including some of the 1983 version, which was heavenly. It was from these moments (usually a few sheets to the wind while smoking) I decided to put a few tins in the cellar. both happen to be this vintage.
Well, I finally got to popping a tin that had about 6 years in my cellar. Upon popping the tin you are greeted with the unmistakable aroma of McClelland red Virginia. I think it is a dead ringer for ketchup, some say vinegar, vinegar is in ketchup, tom-ay-to/tom-ah-to. As for the appearance, the name of the tobacco says it all.
It is a great representation of red virginia, and how I miss that nowadays. Nice tart sweetness that carries through to the end of the bowl. No problems with this from light up either.
This is not 5100 as some insist. I finished up the last of my 5100 about a year ago. The last jar of 5100 I smoked had about 3 years of age on it. So why do I mention this; well I actually preferred the 3 year aged 5100 to this 6 year aged Red Ribbon. If only I knew this back when 5100 was as common as houseflies, and nearly as cheap.
With that said, this is great, but I have had better red virginia blends. All of them were made by McClelland. Three stars.
Well, I finally got to popping a tin that had about 6 years in my cellar. Upon popping the tin you are greeted with the unmistakable aroma of McClelland red Virginia. I think it is a dead ringer for ketchup, some say vinegar, vinegar is in ketchup, tom-ay-to/tom-ah-to. As for the appearance, the name of the tobacco says it all.
It is a great representation of red virginia, and how I miss that nowadays. Nice tart sweetness that carries through to the end of the bowl. No problems with this from light up either.
This is not 5100 as some insist. I finished up the last of my 5100 about a year ago. The last jar of 5100 I smoked had about 3 years of age on it. So why do I mention this; well I actually preferred the 3 year aged 5100 to this 6 year aged Red Ribbon. If only I knew this back when 5100 was as common as houseflies, and nearly as cheap.
With that said, this is great, but I have had better red virginia blends. All of them were made by McClelland. Three stars.
PurchasedFrom:
McCranie's
Age When Smoked:
6yrs
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