McCranie's Black Angus
(2.00)
Dark, cool-smoking Latakia, Stoved Virginia, Perique blend that is unique in body with a little Burley. Has already become a hit although not for the bland at heart.
Details
| Brand | McCranie's |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The Virginias are grassy sweet with a very mild fruit, citrus, earth notes. The burley is a minor player, and is often MIA, adding a light nuttiness. The Cyprian latakia is smoky and woodsy when it shows up, and is obviously lightly added. The perique level changes as you go along, sometimes very peppery, sometimes just there. Has a slightly more than mild nic-hit. Burns at a reasonable pace and fairly cool as it leaves little moisture in the bowl. Needs an average number of relights. Doesn't bite. Has an okay after taste. One star is probably too harsh a rating, but the inconsistency of when and where in the smoke you get the various flavors, which are routine to begin with, makes it difficult to recommend it in a crowded VaPer market.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 21, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Strong | Full | Tolerable |
After reading the other reviews I'm not even sure what I've been smoking here IS actually Black Angus (which was printed on the bag sent in lieu of some Balkan Supreme...but how many-mix ups can there be in a single order?)
What I've got here is a version of Edward's Buccaneer with some perique added. The look and feel are completely black cavendish: black and moist to the touch. It smells like your typical topped cavendish but with a peppery undetone. No latakia whatsoever. When lit it sizzles, and requires an enormous number of re-lights; it's goopy and forms a crust rather than an ash.I occasionally indulge in Balkans and lighter mixtures, but usually smoke aromatics. Even so, I found this to be foul, rancid and nauseating; no excuse for blending something like this. Looking over the McCranie's catalog I'm starting to thing this is some mislabled Black Lace.
If anyone has any insight to this, please let me know so that I can post this review in the right place. As for now: I have to review what they sent me.
What I've got here is a version of Edward's Buccaneer with some perique added. The look and feel are completely black cavendish: black and moist to the touch. It smells like your typical topped cavendish but with a peppery undetone. No latakia whatsoever. When lit it sizzles, and requires an enormous number of re-lights; it's goopy and forms a crust rather than an ash.I occasionally indulge in Balkans and lighter mixtures, but usually smoke aromatics. Even so, I found this to be foul, rancid and nauseating; no excuse for blending something like this. Looking over the McCranie's catalog I'm starting to thing this is some mislabled Black Lace.
If anyone has any insight to this, please let me know so that I can post this review in the right place. As for now: I have to review what they sent me.
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