McClelland No. 2030 #1 Grade Balkan
(2.54)
A classic style medium Balkan mixture prepared from a rich stoved, Eastern and Middle Belt strip; Cyprian Latakia, Lemon Carolina and the finest Greek Oriental tobaccos.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.54 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2018 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
McClelland No 1 Balkan
First third - sour, smokey, sweet in that order. Orientals coming in first, with Latakia directly behind and the Virginias lagging quite a bit.
Second third - the Latakia has caught up to the orientals. The smooth campfire taste is very well balanced with the tangy sourness. Still not getting the Virginia very much. Maybe a light note of grass on the retrohale but only a very light note.
Final third - it’s almost all Latakia at this point. A very smooth but not overly flavorful Latakia. The orientals are coming in right on the tale end of the taste buds but seem to have lost their steam. Much more of that grass and hay brought in by the Virginia here.
Ends on a nice clean ash.
Overall, a solid smoke. Not overly complex or thought provoking, but a mild all day smoke. 3/4.
First third - sour, smokey, sweet in that order. Orientals coming in first, with Latakia directly behind and the Virginias lagging quite a bit.
Second third - the Latakia has caught up to the orientals. The smooth campfire taste is very well balanced with the tangy sourness. Still not getting the Virginia very much. Maybe a light note of grass on the retrohale but only a very light note.
Final third - it’s almost all Latakia at this point. A very smooth but not overly flavorful Latakia. The orientals are coming in right on the tale end of the taste buds but seem to have lost their steam. Much more of that grass and hay brought in by the Virginia here.
Ends on a nice clean ash.
Overall, a solid smoke. Not overly complex or thought provoking, but a mild all day smoke. 3/4.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Bing’s Favorite
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
No. 2030 is the second of about a dozen samples I picked up of McClelland’s, so far fine bulk blends. I don’t have a lot of experience with Balkan blends but found this to be a fine tobacco. It has a campfire smoky quality with a sour note that I liked, the latakia blends in well to back up these qualities. I picked up my cadence to see how it would affect the flavor and it just picked up the spiciness, did not bite at all. This is a first bowl impression so I will update this review after I get through this sample, the only thing I will do differently on the next bowl is a little drying time before I pack. I give this 3 Stars
Pipe Used:
Svendborg Full Bent Apple
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I'm a Va/ Burley or Va/Perique lover. However, never been guilty of being called Tobacco prejudice.. (Tobacco whore on occassion) (love you Aro bacca call me). I love to mix it up with some English and Aromatics at times. Some days I get a hanker'n (yeah I wrote hanker'n I'm in N.C.) Don't judge.. For some of that soury-sweet - and tangy Balkan.
This quality bulk from McClelland hits that spot just right. Soury-Sweet-Tangy with a bit of Smokey Latakia.
I'm not a hard core Balkan man but I know good quality smoke when I get it. I don't smoke cheap pipe weed and life is too short to do so. This is a med profile Balkan. I do recommend this for smokers wanting to try a decent Balkan blend to mix it up for a change. You won't be disappointed.
This quality bulk from McClelland hits that spot just right. Soury-Sweet-Tangy with a bit of Smokey Latakia.
I'm not a hard core Balkan man but I know good quality smoke when I get it. I don't smoke cheap pipe weed and life is too short to do so. This is a med profile Balkan. I do recommend this for smokers wanting to try a decent Balkan blend to mix it up for a change. You won't be disappointed.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli pettite, GBD Channel
PurchasedFrom:
Ansteads
Age When Smoked:
Bulk
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Nov 11, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
The sample (3 oz.) that I tried was 4 years old. I have since tried some unaged, and find it does get better with time. I will say that it is not a full flavor tobacco, but has a lot of subtleties that I really enjoy. Unlike many McClelland blends, there are not a lot of miscellaneous yard sweepings to sort out. I think this is a big plus when buying a bulk tobacco. The texture of the smoke is very smooth, and there is absolutely no bite. There are some overtones of caramel and just a bit of smokiness from the very little latakia. The spice from the Oriental tobacco is very nice but smooth. This is not a powerful blend but one that can be a anytime goto blend. Overall it will improve with age, and smooths out any edges that are already almost nonexistent. Whether this is the balkin blend you love or not is up to you, one thing is for sure there are plenty to choose from.
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