McClelland Grey Havens
(2.62)
A harmonious blend of lightly fragrant matured Virginia and premium white burley with just a hint of Louisiana perique. You experience the rich taste of fine natural tobaccos and those around you enjoy a mellow and pleasing fragrance.
Notes: The name Grey Havens is taken from the works of JRR Tolkien. Grey Havens: Mithlond, the harbors of CÃrdan at the eastern end of the Gulf of Lhûn, from which the Elves of the north of Middle-earth passed into the West during the later Ages.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Craftsbury Series |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Perique, 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
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.62 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 37 of 37 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 13, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I need to change my tasting notes on this blend. I smoked it over 10 years ago for several years and then quit for more flavorful blends. My recent change of mind about Haddo's Delight and Escudo made me wonder if I had a new perspective on GH. And, either my tastes or the blend (both?) have changed. Yes, this is a good, friendly mixture if you do not want to be hit with much Perique and desire a cooler smoke than something with more straight Virginia leaf than is GH. The tin I am noting is two years sealed. If you like what Haddo's D and Barbary Coast are attempting, try their older peer for a milder, finesse-blend. Let it reduce in moisture and pack it loose (Frank method works very well with GH), or it might burn your tongue and leave you questioning whether there is enough flavor. The aroma burning is always nice, and it has a slight cigar leaf note that I did not detect previously.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 30, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I am an aromatic smoker, but ordered a tin of this while in Iraq for something a little different to try. I usually am not a big VaPer fan, and to its credit, Grey Havens has only as much perique as needed and not a hint more. This is a good, non-offensive, all day smoke. Not really aromatic, but I am gaining a new appreciation of Virginias. I keep a tin of this around at all times.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 01, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
My tin of Grey Havens was six years old at the time of opening. Still too moist, however, to properly enjoy. The first pipe was hard to keep lit and delivered little flavor. After a day's drying, the subsequent experiences were vastly improved.
The tin aroma, devoid of any McClelland ketchup smell after the drying, comes across as smelling like a spiced fruit compote. At the match the flavor comes through fresh and sweet. Quite sweet, actually, with a light and pleasant room aroma. I don't notice much complexity of taste in this blend, and not much change from start to finish. Rather, it's just good burley, virginia, a touch of perique, and a casing I'm still trying to identify (honey, perhaps?)
A good change of pace smoke for me, and recommended.
The tin aroma, devoid of any McClelland ketchup smell after the drying, comes across as smelling like a spiced fruit compote. At the match the flavor comes through fresh and sweet. Quite sweet, actually, with a light and pleasant room aroma. I don't notice much complexity of taste in this blend, and not much change from start to finish. Rather, it's just good burley, virginia, a touch of perique, and a casing I'm still trying to identify (honey, perhaps?)
A good change of pace smoke for me, and recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 11, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A fantastic blend,smoking abowl right now.The perique does not overshadow the burley or virginias.Virginias waft in and out giving delectable sweet tease and the burley anchors evrything together in a harmonious blend.
Upon opening the tin the famous McClelland ketchup was not as overpowering as their other blends,a figgy note was prescent,like a fruity steak sauce.
The leaf itself is predominately leather brown with a sprinkling of dark leaf.Finely shredded it packs and lites easily in a medium Savinelli.Upon liting once burning billowy clouds of smoke erupt.
Upon opening the tin the famous McClelland ketchup was not as overpowering as their other blends,a figgy note was prescent,like a fruity steak sauce.
The leaf itself is predominately leather brown with a sprinkling of dark leaf.Finely shredded it packs and lites easily in a medium Savinelli.Upon liting once burning billowy clouds of smoke erupt.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 15, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I purchased two 100 gram tins of this in a row a couple of summers ago, and I truly enjoyed this blend. A saw a negative review on this blend by Serad and it surprised me very much. I think that this tobacco smokes very much like 2015 only it is already rubbed out for you. The only problem I had with this tobacco was that the tin emptied very quickly. It was not packed in the tin very tightly and as you filled several bowls the level dropped very fast. The 2015 is bulk blend and seemed like the wiser choice in the future. However if you like Virginia -Perique blends this one should not go untried.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 21, 2005 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is an ok tobacco I don't know why it hasn't gotten better reviews than it has. I have a hard time tasting the Perique. But it is there. It could be nicer than it is. If your looking for a Burley/Virginia/Perique blend Kingfisher & Junkyard Dawg are much better than this.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 28, 2001 | Medium to Strong | Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
OK, I said "Recommended" but it comes with caveats. First off, it's downright wet. It smells like ripe fruit juice mixed with fine tobacco. Open it when it arrives, air it for a few days before you smoke it or it won't stay lit. Once past the moisture and nose, it really is a nice tobacco. I'm afraid to ask what it's flavored with, it might scare me away.
I think the fact that Frodo, et al., now live in Grey Havens pulls me into the mystique of the mixture and I will continue to smoke it on occassion. Buy the 50 gr tin first, make sure you like it.
I think the fact that Frodo, et al., now live in Grey Havens pulls me into the mystique of the mixture and I will continue to smoke it on occassion. Buy the 50 gr tin first, make sure you like it.
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