McClelland Dark Star
(3.21)
Years before tinning, this tobacco begins as bright yellow, sugary top grade Virginia and Carolina leaf. Through careful triple aging, pressing and stoving, it becomes rich, cool and dark. A seductively spicy aroma develops during the extended maturing process to complement the complex flavor of this concentrated, smooth broken flake, which is easily rubbed out to suit any occasion.
Notes: From McClelland: Occasionally we meet someone whose familiarity with a variety of tobaccos, sensitive palate, and desire for "that special tobacco" provide an inspiration for us. In seeking to satisfy a taste other than our own, we pleasantly surprise ourselves with beautiful results. This is what the Personal Reserve Series is all about. We developed this concept early on as a way to enhance our creative spirit. We are proud to offer these fine pipe tobacco blends, and hope you will enjoy them.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Personal Reserve |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.21 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 71 - 71 of 71 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 13, 2008 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The tin note is more towards figs than the usual Ketsup note that McClelland's aged Virginians are known for. Deeper and sweeter.
The flavor has the depth of a top notch Maduro cigar with a touch of sweetness and pepper top note. A full, rich, complex flavor. I found Dark Star to be sweeter and less peppery than McClellands St. James Woods.
The room note is sweeter and lighter than one would expect from the full taste. It is quite pleasant and does not smell at all like a cigar. This is a prime rib of a tobacco.
The flavor has the depth of a top notch Maduro cigar with a touch of sweetness and pepper top note. A full, rich, complex flavor. I found Dark Star to be sweeter and less peppery than McClellands St. James Woods.
The room note is sweeter and lighter than one would expect from the full taste. It is quite pleasant and does not smell at all like a cigar. This is a prime rib of a tobacco.
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