McCranie's McArris
(2.88)
Created and named for a very special friend. Tom blended a mixture of fine Matured Virginias and a touch of Burley that is cool and rich with a subtle sweetness that doesn't end when you lay down your pipe. This blend is extremely mild but has the balance many pipe smokers seek.
Details
| Brand | McCranie's |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2009 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
My journey into pipe smoking began with a trip to McCranie's Pipe Shop in Cornelius, NC, where I purchased a Dr. Mac bent apple and a 2 oz bag of McArris. McArris was suggested by Trent McCranie as a good place to start, and looking back, I assume this is because of its mildness and pleasant aroma. It also packs easily, burns well, and doesn't bite. Considering my addiction to the pipe since, one could conclude that Trent did a good job in setting me on my journey.
Fast forward 3 years and I find myself a latakia junkie mixed with the occasional straight VA. Upon moving in with the girlfriend, I revisited this blend as a compromise with the better half to find something more pleasant to her senses. And why not reminisce with my virgin blend to reflect on how my preferences have changed? My conclusion? This is a fine tobacco, but just not my cup of tea. I smoke less than a bowl a day, so there just isn't time for this stuff for me. Sorry Wifey, I had to trash this.
2 stars for "natural" tobacco smokers. 3 for aromatic smokers.
Fast forward 3 years and I find myself a latakia junkie mixed with the occasional straight VA. Upon moving in with the girlfriend, I revisited this blend as a compromise with the better half to find something more pleasant to her senses. And why not reminisce with my virgin blend to reflect on how my preferences have changed? My conclusion? This is a fine tobacco, but just not my cup of tea. I smoke less than a bowl a day, so there just isn't time for this stuff for me. Sorry Wifey, I had to trash this.
2 stars for "natural" tobacco smokers. 3 for aromatic smokers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 04, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Got this during the recent Bjarne show. A very nice virginia dominated burley blend. From start to finish you get a nice, sweet, grassy sweet full tasting smoke. No hint of bite or nip IF...... When I tried this at McCraines in their tobacco bar, it was pulled from a common tub, so it was dry and ready to smoke.... If you buy the stuff, it was practically DRIPPING with PG. Smoke out of the bag, the flavor is flat and tastless. Let it dry for about 3 days, and the flavor comes back. Sad but true. This would have gotten more stars if not for this latter fact...
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