McClelland Oriental Mixture No. 12
(2.42)
Rich and full of flavor, especially appealing in the evening, still spiced gently enough with Latakia and Turkish leaf to be a superb occasional tobacco for the individual who normally prefers lighter mixtures and Matured Virginias.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Oriental |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50g Tin, 100g 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
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.42 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 28, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This blend is fairly similar to the #14, but on a much smaller scale. It is not as much in your face as its bigger brother. I think it can still be considered a Scottish mixture but it is much toned down in the Latakia and Turkish department. It is exceptionally mild at the top of the bowl. Towards mid bowl is where this blend gets a bit interesting, the VA tobaccos really fill out with mild sweetness, and well balanced earthy tone. The Latakia that is present also shows up at this point. It is slightly smoky and barely salty. There is only a slight hint of Turkish spice at this point. All in all this blend is a nice mild blend that is a nice change of pace. Do your self the favor of concentrating on this smoke, if you do not it can bite you. One other thing to note, the tin that I purchased was stamped '99, what a lucky find.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 15, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This blend is often overlooked in the quest for the more bold statements in tobacco mixtures. This I feel, in part contributed to the happy situation when I was able to secure an aged supply. My first two (2) oz had over six (6) years in the tin and my favorable experience with it has made me grateful that I've got more after this is smoked up. A large part of the complexity is how time has treated the Virginia and Oriental leaf. Smooth and sweet, it is best smoked rather dry as it presents from the tin. I would recommend a slow and deliberate smoke with this one not only to gain maximum flavor but to avoid the tongue bite commonly associated with Virginia leaf. It would be to your advantage to smoke this indoors or much of the subtle ambiance will be lost outdoors. This is sweet recreation for those seeking a subtle diversion from their usual tobac.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 27, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I have to say this is one of McClelland's finest offerings.It is a true Scottish mixture.This blend has an all natural taste that leaves you wanting more.THe dominant flavor is Virginia with the orientals as a compliment.It burns very slowly and has a rich natural taste. My only complaint is it seems to leave me with a sore tongue the next day.I don't blame the blend I merely think that McClelland's process does this to me. I really think everyone should give this a try.3 of 4 stars
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