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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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2017 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
McClelland - No. 715 Raspberries in Cream.
The blend is half and half: the Virginia's almost as slight as a shag, yet the black Cavendish is much chunkier. The smell from the pouch makes it easy to identify No. 715 as an aromatic.
The smoke from No. 715 is very good. To be fair, at the very beginning of a bowl the raspberries come over slightly ambiguous: definitely some kind of berry, but there's nothing idiosyncratic to raspberries. Once the burn settles more of the actual raspberry attributes come through: just sweet enough, but also slightly sour. The cream hasn't been added quite as heavily, but gives a very soothing flavour. '715 burns reliably, and gives me no tongue bite.
The room-note's smashing and the nicotine's mild.
A very good quality aromatic.
Highly recommended.
The blend is half and half: the Virginia's almost as slight as a shag, yet the black Cavendish is much chunkier. The smell from the pouch makes it easy to identify No. 715 as an aromatic.
The smoke from No. 715 is very good. To be fair, at the very beginning of a bowl the raspberries come over slightly ambiguous: definitely some kind of berry, but there's nothing idiosyncratic to raspberries. Once the burn settles more of the actual raspberry attributes come through: just sweet enough, but also slightly sour. The cream hasn't been added quite as heavily, but gives a very soothing flavour. '715 burns reliably, and gives me no tongue bite.
The room-note's smashing and the nicotine's mild.
A very good quality aromatic.
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2003 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
**Note: Kirsten pipes are a love/hate pipe. People either swear by them or at them. I am of the former camp and I find that the Kirsten pipes keep tongue bite away while allowing the aromatic compounds to reach my tongue. I don't recommend Kirstens for English blends, though.**
Pipe: Kirsten Cavalier
Weather: Sunny and warm
Mood: Good
Modifications: 3 Nording's Keystones to keep the tobacco from plugging up the bore hole.
Packaging: I ordered this bulk blend and it came in a ziploc bag. I put it in a glass jar and let it dry out for a few hours before sealing it.
Initial Impressions: Like most McClelland aromatics, this one comes a little damp and with a slightly sour smell. A little drying out and the smell seemed to lessen. The tobacco is mostly dark, with ribbons of lighter colors and a few flecks of gold.
Packing: Once dried, this packs very well. My Kirsten bowl only holds a small bit of tobacco, maybe one third of what you could fit into a Savinelli big bore.
Lighting: Charring light went off without a hitch. A slight tamping and a relight were problem-free.
Smoking (First Third): A really nice aroma of sweetness and berries pervades the first few puffs and then you're bathed in what I can only describe as a creamy, rich smoke. It may smell like you're puffing one of Mom's berry pies in a water pipe, but you'll love how the vanilla and fruit essences are blended so that one doesn't overwhelm the other. There is a good tobacco base to this and it plays like beach music on a warm summer's day.
Smoking (Second Third): The berry flavor really starts to mix and with the tobacco flavor, producing a nice thick slice of smoke to wrap your tongue around. You'll hear a bit of sizzle in the bowl (which is why I use a Kirsten), but I never once got tongue bite or stingy nose from this blend. It smokes at a cool temperature and lends well to medium puffing speed.
After Effects: This seemed to have a blessedly low nicotine content and the flavoring kindly refrained from burning its mark into my tongue. A simple brushing and Biotene rinse was enough to get my mouth into social condition. It didn't foul the briar and it burned down to a clean greyish-black ash that had no moisture in it.
Overall Recommendation: If you need a GOOD aromatic that makes everyone happy (including you!), then this is your tobacco. A simple drying ensures that the smokability stays high. This is my everyday tobacco and what I choose when I need a simple, uncomplicated and satisfying smoke. I think a beginner would do well to choose this blend and even a Virginia devotee might like an occasional bowl of this.
Pipe: Kirsten Cavalier
Weather: Sunny and warm
Mood: Good
Modifications: 3 Nording's Keystones to keep the tobacco from plugging up the bore hole.
Packaging: I ordered this bulk blend and it came in a ziploc bag. I put it in a glass jar and let it dry out for a few hours before sealing it.
Initial Impressions: Like most McClelland aromatics, this one comes a little damp and with a slightly sour smell. A little drying out and the smell seemed to lessen. The tobacco is mostly dark, with ribbons of lighter colors and a few flecks of gold.
Packing: Once dried, this packs very well. My Kirsten bowl only holds a small bit of tobacco, maybe one third of what you could fit into a Savinelli big bore.
Lighting: Charring light went off without a hitch. A slight tamping and a relight were problem-free.
Smoking (First Third): A really nice aroma of sweetness and berries pervades the first few puffs and then you're bathed in what I can only describe as a creamy, rich smoke. It may smell like you're puffing one of Mom's berry pies in a water pipe, but you'll love how the vanilla and fruit essences are blended so that one doesn't overwhelm the other. There is a good tobacco base to this and it plays like beach music on a warm summer's day.
Smoking (Second Third): The berry flavor really starts to mix and with the tobacco flavor, producing a nice thick slice of smoke to wrap your tongue around. You'll hear a bit of sizzle in the bowl (which is why I use a Kirsten), but I never once got tongue bite or stingy nose from this blend. It smokes at a cool temperature and lends well to medium puffing speed.
After Effects: This seemed to have a blessedly low nicotine content and the flavoring kindly refrained from burning its mark into my tongue. A simple brushing and Biotene rinse was enough to get my mouth into social condition. It didn't foul the briar and it burned down to a clean greyish-black ash that had no moisture in it.
Overall Recommendation: If you need a GOOD aromatic that makes everyone happy (including you!), then this is your tobacco. A simple drying ensures that the smokability stays high. This is my everyday tobacco and what I choose when I need a simple, uncomplicated and satisfying smoke. I think a beginner would do well to choose this blend and even a Virginia devotee might like an occasional bowl of this.
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