McClelland No. 2040 Cyprian Mixture
(2.44)
A dark, rich, and satisfying English mixture of Orientals, Virginias, Carolinas, and Cyprian Latakia. A sweet, soft, pleasant smelling, American style English.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland |
| Manufactured By | McClelland |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| 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
Average Rating
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2.44 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 25 of 25 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 31, 2006 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I like several of McClelland's bulk blends, specifically 5110, 5125 and 2030. This blend is similar to it's cousin 2030 #1 Grade Balkan, but unlike 2030 I find this to be too soft a mixture for me as there is not much bite to it and the flavors are quite muted. The VAs are the dominate flavor here with the Latakia and Orientals quite subdued, I also detect a sweet and nutty aroma which perhaps could be a topping. I think this is a well blended mixture and uses fine quality leaf; if you are looking for a light, soft American style English then this may be your blend. 5 out of 10 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 25, 2006 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My local tobacconist sells this as one of his house blends. I tried a couple of ounces in my quest for my go-to English, as he recommended it as his favorite. It is a pleasant, very slightly sweet blend. Mine was not overly moist and it filled and lit well. No tongue bite despite my tendency to puff and get the bowl pretty hot. Unfortunately for me, nothing really stands out. I will enjoy the rest of my purchase but won't likely be buying again.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 23, 2006 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Tolerable |
This is a smokable mixture but it really does not give me much excitement.
By comparison, when I smoke a bowl of GLP's Charing Cross or some of pipesandcigars.com's Larry's Blend, I am in awe at the taste depth.
There's a distinct cavendish taste underlying all flavor in this tobacco that detracts, I think.
By comparison, when I smoke a bowl of GLP's Charing Cross or some of pipesandcigars.com's Larry's Blend, I am in awe at the taste depth.
There's a distinct cavendish taste underlying all flavor in this tobacco that detracts, I think.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 21, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Very Pleasant |
If you have a good tobacconist, he will carry 2040 is bulk 5 pound bags. Buy at least an ounce; shouldn't be more than $2.50.
This is the finest of mild to medium blends. While the description above says it is rich in latakia, I wouldn't say there's any more than 30%. While many mixtures suffer (no kick reveals the lack of flavor), 2040 balances a wonderful high beam of latakia, virginias, and orientals.
This is a perfect, and I do mean perfect , mixture. I tend to prefer stronger tobaccos. My favorite English is Dunhill's Durbar, my favorite virginias are brown no. 4 and F&T's blackjack. But this tobacco doesn't need to be strong.
It smokes consistently, every puff a wondrous buffet of rich, high quality blends. It might remind you of Frog's On the Town, but more delicate. The most surprising thing about it was its aftertaste. It's clean, makes me think of smoking a nice bowl of Gawith's medium virginia. While it very well might be a latakia base, the virginias are very bright, and very pleasant.
People tell me Balkan Sobranie was the best pipe tobacco ever; I never had a chance to experience it. But I can't imagine anything ever displaying as rich a complexity, delicateness, and equilibrium as McClelland's 2040 Cyprean.
Highest recommendation.
This is the finest of mild to medium blends. While the description above says it is rich in latakia, I wouldn't say there's any more than 30%. While many mixtures suffer (no kick reveals the lack of flavor), 2040 balances a wonderful high beam of latakia, virginias, and orientals.
This is a perfect, and I do mean perfect , mixture. I tend to prefer stronger tobaccos. My favorite English is Dunhill's Durbar, my favorite virginias are brown no. 4 and F&T's blackjack. But this tobacco doesn't need to be strong.
It smokes consistently, every puff a wondrous buffet of rich, high quality blends. It might remind you of Frog's On the Town, but more delicate. The most surprising thing about it was its aftertaste. It's clean, makes me think of smoking a nice bowl of Gawith's medium virginia. While it very well might be a latakia base, the virginias are very bright, and very pleasant.
People tell me Balkan Sobranie was the best pipe tobacco ever; I never had a chance to experience it. But I can't imagine anything ever displaying as rich a complexity, delicateness, and equilibrium as McClelland's 2040 Cyprean.
Highest recommendation.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 17, 2002 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
For me, this is one of the best of the McClelland bulk series. It loads and lights easily, smokes very cooly, and has a nice Latakia taste--lightly sweet and not too overpowering. The texture of the smoke can only be described as "soft." This blend can be a little wet when you first open it up, but for some reason that never seems a problem with this tobacco and it seems trouble-free regardless of the moisture level. A fine smoke. I have bought this blend in quantity to age in my commodious and much-fabled tobacco cellar... 🙂
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