McClelland Master Penman
(3.33)
With this mellow aromatic blend we honor Master Penman Michael Sull whose incredibly beautiful Spencerian penmanship is internationally recognized and can be seen on many pipe club presentations. His preference for soft, fragrant blends is the inspiration for this elegant pecan-flavored pipe tobacco. We hope it will enable you, in Mike's words, "to achieve the highest degree of pleasure and blow the perfect smoke ring."
Notes: Released at the 2014 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, NV
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Cinnamon, Pecan, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50g Tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 2015 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
The pecan topping is sweetly nutty as you would expect, and though it's the main flavor, it does not overwhelm the other toppings. The cinnamon adds a nice, mild spice note that contrasts well with the light vanilla hit. The black cavendish has the vanilla notes you expect, but in a small amount. The nuts from the burley is barely noticeable, and I suspect the light honey comes from gold cavendish, though I wonder if there's some Virginia present because I get a hint of grass in the smoke. Has little nicotine. Won't bite or get harsh. Burns a little slow and requires a few relights, and will leave some moisture in the bottom of the bowl, but not really any dottle. The flavor is consistent all the way to the end, but at times, I get a syrupiness that hints of a chemical. It really isn't distracting, but I have noticed it. An all day smoke with a pleasant after taste and room note. Three and a half stars, but not quite four.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2016 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I recently smoked Nording's Labrador and while the hazelnut taste didn't come through in the smoke, it was THE BEST smelling aromatic I ever had the pleasure to open. The quest for another hazelnut blend has landed me here, to duke it out for title of top dog.
Opening the tin had a very pleasant sweet hazelnut aroma I would of been thrilled with, had I not been spoiled by Labrador. Master Penman had a hint of fruit in there as well, making the smell a bit more artificial. Packing the pipe was odd, the ribbon was cut very thin and the leaves felt like some soft packing material.
Lit wonderfully and was noticeably sweeter. That signature McClelland taste I've noticed in their other blends was also there (that almost brown sugar taste that sits on your tongue after you're done). The smoke was lighter and I have to say had more hazelnut coming through!
This is where I am torn. On the one hand Master Penman was milder and tasted better than Labrador, but did not smell as amazing in the tin. Can I just recommend both?
Opening the tin had a very pleasant sweet hazelnut aroma I would of been thrilled with, had I not been spoiled by Labrador. Master Penman had a hint of fruit in there as well, making the smell a bit more artificial. Packing the pipe was odd, the ribbon was cut very thin and the leaves felt like some soft packing material.
Lit wonderfully and was noticeably sweeter. That signature McClelland taste I've noticed in their other blends was also there (that almost brown sugar taste that sits on your tongue after you're done). The smoke was lighter and I have to say had more hazelnut coming through!
This is where I am torn. On the one hand Master Penman was milder and tasted better than Labrador, but did not smell as amazing in the tin. Can I just recommend both?
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