McClelland No. 2020 Matured Cake
(3.21)
Matured Cake Mixture combines the characteristic sweetness and zest of a fine matured Virginia with the unique aroma, softness and rich, nutty flavor of a distinctive Oriental Mixture. Aging this blend of lemon and orange Virginias, Xanthi (Macedonian Orientals) and latakia in cakes develops an extra margin of smoothness and an uncommonly rich flavor that is refined, not heavy.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Oriental |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.21 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 51 - 53 of 53 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 06, 2003 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
The tobacco arrived in a dry state and was not as fresh as some bulks I have tried. It may well be best to buy bulks as soon as they arrive rather than let them dry out a while in store. However this is a great tobacco great burn from the usual McCelland size flake pieces. The medium body and flavour is just how I like it. A fine virginia base meets the spicey oriental. When you consider the price this one is hard to beat.Great value.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 28, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I don't love Latakia blends. Maybe two English crossover blends, two or three Virginia English blends, and a couple Oriental Virginia blends. 2020 is very enjoyable even to me, though. It doesn't fall into any one English category, and balances the Oriental and Virginia elements very nicely. As someone else said, the room aroma smells like barbecue sauce, moreso than anything else I have ever tried. But that is a good thing - makes me hungry. Wonderful for winter moonlight walks, with perfect strength. The only other blend I have tried with this kind of balance is Renaissance, another favorite. At $20 a pound, this is one to buy, smoke and store.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 27, 2001 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
It is difficult to improve on Col. Panic's review of this tobacco. However, some further notes. This is a really wonderful tobacco, especially if you have a long commute. It does have a bit of Virginia bite if too wet, but the flavors easily compensate for any discomfort. I strongly recommend this tobacco for those who are just stepping into Oriental/Latakia blends from the land of Virginias. It is not as heavy as the English blends that are similar in content, like Squadron Leader, but still maintains a consistency of flavor unlike any tobacco I have had before. If you still have lots of taste buds and find Dunhill and Gawith blends a bit strong, give this a try.
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