McClelland No. 715 Raspberries in Cream
(2.50)
This is an elegant aromatic with the fragrance and flavor of fresh red raspberries in cream. Soft, light-bodied, artfully flavored with mild American Virginias and the best Black Cavendish, this blend is delicious all the way down the bowl.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland |
| Manufactured By | McClelland |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Raspberry |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.50 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 02, 2012 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Got a 10g sample of this the other day. Opening the baggie it has that smokey BBQ sauce/ketchupy smell, combined with a hint of raspberry and cream.
When smoked, the raspberry came across as more of a tartness on my tongue than anything else. The cream flavour was OK, but kind of sickly after a few minutes. Reminded me a little of eating a cheap candy that uses a very artificial flavour.
The tobacco burned well, until the bottom of the bowl. It left a wet, goopy mess in the bowl after I had finished.
It passed the wife test, and in fact she said that if she was going to take up a pipe and join me, she would smoke this one.
Personally I was disappointed with it. Guess my hopes were too high. I won't likely be buying this again.
People new to pipe smoking, and possibly ladies might appreciate this tobacco though.
I didn't get any tongue bite, and there was only a small amount of chemical tasting nastyiness by the end of the smoke.
When smoked, the raspberry came across as more of a tartness on my tongue than anything else. The cream flavour was OK, but kind of sickly after a few minutes. Reminded me a little of eating a cheap candy that uses a very artificial flavour.
The tobacco burned well, until the bottom of the bowl. It left a wet, goopy mess in the bowl after I had finished.
It passed the wife test, and in fact she said that if she was going to take up a pipe and join me, she would smoke this one.
Personally I was disappointed with it. Guess my hopes were too high. I won't likely be buying this again.
People new to pipe smoking, and possibly ladies might appreciate this tobacco though.
I didn't get any tongue bite, and there was only a small amount of chemical tasting nastyiness by the end of the smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 27, 2010 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Pleasant |
My first bowl of this blend, smoked in a Stanwell Majestic prior to heading to the operating room at my little hospital. First impressions:
Pouch aroma: light, unimpressive
Consistency: damp, not wet or overly sticky
1st puffs: very little flavor, steamy and bland
Smoke character: thin, watery; difficult to obtain nice, thick smoke
2nd half: flavor emerges, sweet, tasty; not nearly as strong as I would wish
Aftertaste: definitely raspberry, very pleasant, long lasting
Overall: a somewhat unsatisfying smoke. The raspberry flavor is very nice but it is not strong enough. Frustrating to try to get a good, thick smoke without puffing too fast.
In fairness, I will let this dry out for a bit and then try it again.
Pouch aroma: light, unimpressive
Consistency: damp, not wet or overly sticky
1st puffs: very little flavor, steamy and bland
Smoke character: thin, watery; difficult to obtain nice, thick smoke
2nd half: flavor emerges, sweet, tasty; not nearly as strong as I would wish
Aftertaste: definitely raspberry, very pleasant, long lasting
Overall: a somewhat unsatisfying smoke. The raspberry flavor is very nice but it is not strong enough. Frustrating to try to get a good, thick smoke without puffing too fast.
In fairness, I will let this dry out for a bit and then try it again.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 17, 2008 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Hmmmm...it's ok. I think the jury is still out on this one. It is not just moist, but it is GUMMY. I am going to have o leave the baggie open for a few days to get the moisture level right. The tobacco is certainly NOT the main attraction here, but the big candy-like berry flavors that ride the thick cloying smoke this produces. I would keep this away from pipes that aren't used for heavy aromatics. That being said, the name is dead on. I can remember when I was a kid, Lifesavers made a hard candy that was available in raspberry and cream flavor, and this stuff nails it dead on. I have not found this mixture to smoke too hot, but it can certainly leave your bowl wet when done. Becareful as the flavor entices me to puff faster than good sense should allow me to, almost getting a bit of the bite.
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