McClelland Fresh Apple M96
(2.17)
Black cavendish combined with flue cured Virginias for a sweet, crisp smoke with an orchard fresh aroma.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Apple |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Very Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Very Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
McClelland - Fresh Apple M96.
I wasn't sure about this, I've never been much of a fan of apple flavouring in tobaccos. So I ordered this with little expectations, mainly for review purposes as it's my hobby!
The pouch has an aroma where the apples are indisputable, yet they're not strong. As you can see from the picture here it's a mix of shag and coarser ribbons: the Virginia being the shag and the coarser ribbons black Cavendish. The moisture's good but this was from Cup O' Joes and their loosely supplied blends normally have a decent hydration.
I've smoked this in a few different pipes with a varying length of stem, and my initial word of caution is don't bother with a nose warmer, try a longer stem, or wear swimming goggles! You'll want to keep the burning bowl at as greater distance from your eyes as possible: when the smoke gets in my eyes it's like tear gas! So that's the one negative, the rest is all-good. The weight of apple flavouring is just enough to give character without being stark, bitter, or acidic: it's quite mild, gaining a little more strength for the final part of a bowl. The vanilla from the Cav' gives an almost milky flavour: it isn't 'slap, bang, vanilla', but a gentle smoothing quality. The Virginia's responsible for the prominent tobacco flavour, but it isn't as sharp as Virginias can be. It doesn't bite.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: pleasant.
This is one of the nicer apple blends I've put in my pipe. Recommended:
Three stars.
I wasn't sure about this, I've never been much of a fan of apple flavouring in tobaccos. So I ordered this with little expectations, mainly for review purposes as it's my hobby!
The pouch has an aroma where the apples are indisputable, yet they're not strong. As you can see from the picture here it's a mix of shag and coarser ribbons: the Virginia being the shag and the coarser ribbons black Cavendish. The moisture's good but this was from Cup O' Joes and their loosely supplied blends normally have a decent hydration.
I've smoked this in a few different pipes with a varying length of stem, and my initial word of caution is don't bother with a nose warmer, try a longer stem, or wear swimming goggles! You'll want to keep the burning bowl at as greater distance from your eyes as possible: when the smoke gets in my eyes it's like tear gas! So that's the one negative, the rest is all-good. The weight of apple flavouring is just enough to give character without being stark, bitter, or acidic: it's quite mild, gaining a little more strength for the final part of a bowl. The vanilla from the Cav' gives an almost milky flavour: it isn't 'slap, bang, vanilla', but a gentle smoothing quality. The Virginia's responsible for the prominent tobacco flavour, but it isn't as sharp as Virginias can be. It doesn't bite.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: pleasant.
This is one of the nicer apple blends I've put in my pipe. Recommended:
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Peder Jeppesen
PurchasedFrom:
Cup O' Joes
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I am a bit surprised at these two reviews. There are not a lot of apple aromatics out there and all I have tried seemed to just not hold any flavor over a few puffs. This blend delivers that crisp apple flavor throughout the bowl. First the opening note, as you would expect is fresh clean apple. Blend was dry and light nicely. Nice taste of apple with a little grassy flavor in background. The apple flavor remains all through the smoke and oddly enough the cool remains very cool as if there were a hint of mint in the blend. Room aroma is light apple and pleasant. Does not bite nor does it ever really get hot. I guess if your s big time puffer you would get this blend hot. This blend is about the best Apple aromatic I have had the pleasure to enjoy. This blend should certainly be given a try as it is far above the average aromatic out there, regardless of the below reviews.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Plip
Age When Smoked:
Fairly fresh
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