McClelland No. M-34 Carnival
(2.50)
Think of the aromas of candied apples, fresh popcorn and rich creamy ice cream all rolled togehter the way they were at the carnival when you were a youngster. Then smell this light Tennessee burley. This pleasantly aromatic, easy packing, cavendish-cut tobacco makes a delightful, relaxing smoke.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I don't know what all the stink is about regarding this blend. After all I tried it expecting something ghastly and found a very mild tobacco that was unoffensive and pleasant at times.
I think the name is misleading - Carnival sounds like a lot of fun and one would expect a FunHouse - in your face - kind of tobacco. This is not the case in this mild blend.
To me - I get buttered popcorn and a little dairy cream. No candied apples or sugary pop that was I hoping for.
Would I order this blend again - probably not. It's not bad...just not great. Smoke this early in the day when you want a mild start the day kind of smoke.
Perhaps they should have called it Movie Art House instead of Carnival.
10/3/10 Actually I am going to upgrade this to Recommended. Bought some more after a few more smokes. The description says it all and - all the elements ARE THERE that interplay throughout the bowl. Candy Apple, buttered popcorn and ice cream - ala Foster's Freeze, yep, yep, yep...I taste them all.
Why the blend got 'dissed' I don't know. I think this is a really nice change of pace aromatic - that not only tastes like tobacco but includes some really nice and pleasant surprises. I recommend this aromatic. Will be in my tobacco rotation for a while. P.S. The blend itself has an awesome pouch aroma where one can get hints of the candied apple and popcorn - nice.
I think the name is misleading - Carnival sounds like a lot of fun and one would expect a FunHouse - in your face - kind of tobacco. This is not the case in this mild blend.
To me - I get buttered popcorn and a little dairy cream. No candied apples or sugary pop that was I hoping for.
Would I order this blend again - probably not. It's not bad...just not great. Smoke this early in the day when you want a mild start the day kind of smoke.
Perhaps they should have called it Movie Art House instead of Carnival.
10/3/10 Actually I am going to upgrade this to Recommended. Bought some more after a few more smokes. The description says it all and - all the elements ARE THERE that interplay throughout the bowl. Candy Apple, buttered popcorn and ice cream - ala Foster's Freeze, yep, yep, yep...I taste them all.
Why the blend got 'dissed' I don't know. I think this is a really nice change of pace aromatic - that not only tastes like tobacco but includes some really nice and pleasant surprises. I recommend this aromatic. Will be in my tobacco rotation for a while. P.S. The blend itself has an awesome pouch aroma where one can get hints of the candied apple and popcorn - nice.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2018 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
McClelland - No. M-34 Carnival.
Carnival? What, a blend which tastes like all the goodies you get at one? Yes.
I picked this at random from my cellar without reading whether it's an aromatic, English, VaPer, etc. The pouch-note makes certain which camp it comes from: aromatic. But, being fair, the unlit smell doesn't quite match the flavour. The apples dominate and smell sour in the pouch, but they're more nonchalant in the smoke.
Like I said, this has all the goodies you get at a carnival! The apples are present, but then there's plenty of other flavours, too. I get vanilla, nutty popcorn, and a sweetness reminiscent of candyfloss which gains strength as a bowl's smoked. The sweetness is the strongest addition. Carnival burns nicely, issuing no tongue bite. The nicotine's mild and the room-note's not it's best feature!
Carnival? A nice aromatic. Recommended:
Three stars.
Carnival? What, a blend which tastes like all the goodies you get at one? Yes.
I picked this at random from my cellar without reading whether it's an aromatic, English, VaPer, etc. The pouch-note makes certain which camp it comes from: aromatic. But, being fair, the unlit smell doesn't quite match the flavour. The apples dominate and smell sour in the pouch, but they're more nonchalant in the smoke.
Like I said, this has all the goodies you get at a carnival! The apples are present, but then there's plenty of other flavours, too. I get vanilla, nutty popcorn, and a sweetness reminiscent of candyfloss which gains strength as a bowl's smoked. The sweetness is the strongest addition. Carnival burns nicely, issuing no tongue bite. The nicotine's mild and the room-note's not it's best feature!
Carnival? A nice aromatic. Recommended:
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Kinsale #XL11 P'Lip
PurchasedFrom:
Cup O' Joes
Age When Smoked:
Three months from purchase
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