McClelland No. 605 Pastry
(3.22)
An extremely light-bodied mixture using seasoned, ribbon-cut lemon tobaccos of the highest grade from Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul. This tobacco is a wonderful morning or afternoon smoke with a unique pastry aroma.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland |
| Manufactured By | McClelland |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2011 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Like most McClelland's tobaccos, Pastry is very moist. Actually, I'd call it wet. This is a tobacco which will require some time to dry out before smoking. The level of moisture is going to create some very hot steam, and thus cause tongue bite. That said, if you're looking for a pleasant, slightly different aromatic and don't mind drying the tobacco a bit, this may be something you will enjoy. The pouch aroma isn't really identifiable, but is clean and alluring. The tobacco is a fairly uniform medium brown in color, and a relatively fine cut. The taste on the charring light reminded me of chocolate and raisins, and this remained in the early part of the bowl. There is also a doughy flavor, which surprised me. Though the blend claims to have a pastry-like flavor I honestly didn't expect it. Further into the bowl I was reminded of challah or hermoset. The chocolaty essence remained on the back of my throat, but toward the end of the smoke I also noticed a fruity flavor more to the front of my tongue. Several people commented to me on the fragrance, describing it as french vanilla or vanilla bean. Aromatic smokers are going to enjoy this blend, which is quite different than most typical aromatics I've smoked.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2017 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
McClelland - No. 605 Pastry.
A medium brown blend and barring a few coarser pieces the majority of it's a shag. The aroma's one of sweet bread and the moisture's good. The title had me perplexed about what to expect, it's not every day you see a blend named Pastry.
605 lights easily, requiring only a quick touch. The first thing I noticed was the thickness of the smoke, it's almost palpable. The Virginias give the most character to the smoke, but are gently caressed by added flavours. I get a slightly grainy, bready, doughy, and croissant-like quality on top of the Va. It burns impeccably, needing very little maintenance, but due to the shag cut can be a little quick. It hasn't got a bite in it.
Nicotine: mild. Room-note: heart warming.
No. 605 Pastry? A good accompaniment to a nice coffee. Recommended:
Three stars.
A medium brown blend and barring a few coarser pieces the majority of it's a shag. The aroma's one of sweet bread and the moisture's good. The title had me perplexed about what to expect, it's not every day you see a blend named Pastry.
605 lights easily, requiring only a quick touch. The first thing I noticed was the thickness of the smoke, it's almost palpable. The Virginias give the most character to the smoke, but are gently caressed by added flavours. I get a slightly grainy, bready, doughy, and croissant-like quality on top of the Va. It burns impeccably, needing very little maintenance, but due to the shag cut can be a little quick. It hasn't got a bite in it.
Nicotine: mild. Room-note: heart warming.
No. 605 Pastry? A good accompaniment to a nice coffee. Recommended:
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Atinok Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Three weeks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2013 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
McCelland Bulk No. 605 - Pastry
Star Rating = 3
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst
Pouch Note = 7
Room Note = 7
Flavor = 7
Bite = 7
Burn = 7
After Taste = 7
Raw Score = 42
Rated Percentage = 70%
Comment = Smooth, same Pouch Note as 110, faint nutty Flavor, slight After Taste
Star Rating = 3
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst
Pouch Note = 7
Room Note = 7
Flavor = 7
Bite = 7
Burn = 7
After Taste = 7
Raw Score = 42
Rated Percentage = 70%
Comment = Smooth, same Pouch Note as 110, faint nutty Flavor, slight After Taste
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2022 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
The Virginia's in this one aged so nicely! It actually smells and tastes like, well, a delicious pastry. I had not opened the jar for almost 6 years and was surprised to see that it was still moist (but very smokeable) and smelled like a new purchase. It'll be a sad day when the last bowl is smoked.
Pipe Used:
Lorenzetti-Constantine, Bent Apple
PurchasedFrom:
Sorry, I forget.
Age When Smoked:
Purchased in 2013
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 04, 2005 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This is more than likely a tobacco for blending. although you can smoke it just the way it is. Its very mild and nice but has no real special caricature on its own. It obviously has some kind of flavoring on it but seems to be more for smell than flavor although you can tell its there. Not as strong as 5100. This would be a very good tobacco for the beginning pipe smoker. And the beginning blender to play with as well.
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