McCranie's Coventry

Delicate, sweet taste, just not enough body. When I got it, I was just coming off cigarettes and was like the New York Martini drinker who thought he could drink moonshine like ice water: this stuff is harsh when you smoke it heavy or God forbid, try to inhale it. Though I will not get it again, It would be a pleasant smoke for a new pipe smoker or even an old one who can enjoy it slowly-I just need a little more taste from my slow sipping and not a tobacco that turns from a Jeckyl to a Hyde when I push it too hard.

1-09-10 Of course, now that I have more experience, I know that the reason this is not pleasant to inhale is the topping. Nothing like moonshine either! I was just trying to make an analogy and failing. Trying to drink moonshine like ice water is more like inhaling 1792 Flake. I still like the occasional inhale from a mild Virginia!

Jar note of vanilla, vegetation and sugar. Tobacco is a ribbon cut of brown and dark brown. Moisture content is high, drying will be needed by most. Burns moderate with few relights. The strength is mild and nic is mild. Flavoring is mild to medium, with notes of vanilla, and it disappears before halfway. Taste is mild to medium and mostly consistent, with notes of toast, wood, buttery, rich dirt, brown sugar, creamy, mildly floral, orange peel, bitter, molasses, cocoa, dry vegetation, a sweet nutty background note, and a smooth retro. Cavendish is leading with Virginia providing minimal support. Room note is very pleasant, and aftertaste is good.

Website description from McCranies:

“This is a delightful combination of Virginias and soft, cut-cake Burley Cavendish. A mellow, nutty flavor with an aroma to match. An excellent choice for the new pipe smoker.”

Bought in house at the recommendation of the shopkeep when looking for a mild burly aromatic. Fine soft fluffy ribbons of sweet hazelnut smelling tobacco. Moist but not sticky.

The flavor is a mild pleasant hazelnut tobacco that is not overly cased or sweet. No harsh mouth feel of bitterness. Stays mild and pleasant even to the bottom 1/4 of the bowl. The top flavor is reminiscent of a nutty burley and it pairs well with the tobacco. Besides the obvious nutty topping the flavors are raisins, hay, grass, grain. Nic hit is mild. Lights and stays lite very well. Smoked multiple bowls back to back when walking around Charlotte with no complains from me or anyone else. With morning coffee it hits the spot. My wife said it smelled very good… and she’s picky.

It’s a mild nutty not too sweet aromatic. Behaved and smoked well. Very pleased.