McClelland Dominican Glory
(2.25)
The flavor of a fine, mild cigar in a satisfying tobacco for the pipe. This blend of premium aged Dominican cigar leaf is seasoned with matured Virginia for balance and refinement and is presented in a wide ribbon form for cool smoking pleasure. For the best of both worlds, enjoy Dominican Glory in the pipe.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Cigar Leaf Based |
| Contents | Cigar Leaf, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.25 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 24, 2018 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
I mistakenly bought this Dominican Glory thinking I had ordered the Dominican Glory Maduro. Nonetheless, this is a pretty decent, mild smoking mixture with just the slightest “twang” from the cigar leaf. Had I not known from the description that this contained cigar leaf I would have thought that slight twang was from a pinch of Perique. Although I’ve enjoyed smoking this blend me thinks it misses its mark for its cigar-leaf tobacco genre/classification. As such, I think it’s only worthy of 3 stars. Otherwise, it’s really quite a mild & naturally delicious treat. Despite McC now going out of business I was able to procure a tin of the Dominican Glory Maduro which reportedly has more cigar leaf. Stay tuned for an upcoming review on that one.
Pipe Used:
Briars & Cobs
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 18, 2012 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
The Cigar leaf and Virginias are well noted and distinguished.
Good for People that enjoy non-aromatic pure and strong tobaccos.
Is related to Purple Cow, but in my personal oppinion, this is much better.
Good for People that enjoy non-aromatic pure and strong tobaccos.
Is related to Purple Cow, but in my personal oppinion, this is much better.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 17, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
IMHO this blend is under-rated. Not a complex smoke, but the cigar leaf is tasty and mild. If you like cigar tobacco, it is great for an AM bowl with your coffee. The VA is only slightly appreciated towards the bottom of the bowl. It lights easily and remains lit without much fuss... although I had to pack it a bit tight. It burns well to the bottom with not much left over but a grey ash,and no "gurgling". I look forward to trying the Dominican Glory Maduro next, as I would prefer a stronger cigar leaf presence, and since it is rated higher than the Dominican Glory (plain), I suspect I will also enjoy it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 18, 2008 | Medium | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a very impressive blend with a pre-light aroma that is just phenomenal. I found the taste to be mild, smooth, and enjoyable.
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| Feb 23, 2008 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I love a good cigar and I bought thinking that I would get a cigar taste in my pipe. Well, it wasn't there. That is not to say that I dislike this tobacco. This is a smooth, interesting, mild tobacco. It lights easily, stays lit, and has a nice smell. But if your expecting the taste of a cigar, this isn't it.
The only McClelland tobacco that I had smoked before this one was Christmas Cheer 2006 and I did not notice that McClelland Ketchup smell. When I opened this one... WOW... now I know what everyone means.
The only McClelland tobacco that I had smoked before this one was Christmas Cheer 2006 and I did not notice that McClelland Ketchup smell. When I opened this one... WOW... now I know what everyone means.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 25, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I recommend this tobacco for blending with other blends to cut their strength, such as Gawith's 1792. I usually start with a 50/50 cut. I smoke cigars, but seldom catch the taste of cigar leaf in this blend. Although the tin I am using was aged 5 years or better, I cannot smoke this blend by itself. It burns too hot. I've tried it in numerous well seasoned pipes and it starts out well with a nutty taste, but heats up without much effort and starts biting the tongue.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 26, 2009 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
I enjoyed this greatly. I am one of those pipe smokers who will stick a cigar butt into my pipe and toke happily for the next hour or two as it simmers in my bowl. Doing so, of course, produces a sticky mess in your pipe and utterly fouls the breath while also knocking you on your ass. This is a much more subtle gentlemen's version of that experience.
Honestly, this added a bass note that I often feel pipe tobaccos lack - and as such I was inspired by this blend to begin adding cigar leaf to my own blends and have had great success from doing this.
My only request is for MORE cigar leaf!
Honestly, this added a bass note that I often feel pipe tobaccos lack - and as such I was inspired by this blend to begin adding cigar leaf to my own blends and have had great success from doing this.
My only request is for MORE cigar leaf!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 07, 2008 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is a good mild tobacco. As for the cigar leaf in this blend I did notice it while smoking my pipe, but it is very subtle. If you want a strong cigar note to your smoke then this is not for you. However this is a good smoke none the less, and I do recommend you try it. I will be buying more of this blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 02, 2007 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I bought Dominican Glory with the memory of the old Balkan Sobranie Havana/Virginia mix in mind (how long ago was that?). When I tried Dominican Glory I was a little surprised that there wasn't more cigar flavor. But, that aside, I will keep this tobacco on hand for those times when something different from my beloved English type mixtures is required. I love the stuff.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 18, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I don't quite understand the poor reviews on this blend. Perhaps the name of the blend made people expect something other than what it is. I tried this blend in October 05' and the tin was dated Dec 04', so it had only a few months of aging. What I found was not a tobacco made to taste like cigars, but a tobacco made to taste good, and that is what McClelland accomplished with this blend. It doesn't have that strong, putid vinegar odor like most of their blends. It smells good and tastes good throughout the bowl. One tends to taste the virginia over anything else.
This is definitely one I'll be smoking on occasion.
This is definitely one I'll be smoking on occasion.
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