McClelland 2014 Holiday Spirit
(3.14)
This mild, smooth blend of burley, Virginia, and cavendish tobaccos is flavored with dark rum, pecan, and cocoa. It brings a warm glow to the coldest winter day. The aroma of a favorite holiday confection wafts from the bowl bringing pipe smoking contentment.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Pecan, Rum |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2015 | Very Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Great Aromatic for the Holiday Season. Reminiscent of all of your favorite Holiday desserts: Sugar cookies, Brownies, Pecan Roll, and buttered rum all packed into your pipe. Smells great in the tin, room, and beard. This said, there is something missing, oh yeah, tobacco. Aromatic flavors are strong but not to the point of being cloying. I'm the type of guy that likes to taste a little burley from his pipe. You can get the VA/Cavendish and it's good but in the background. This is good stuff while being sociable during the season, everybody loves the smell. No nicotine to be had though, which relegates this blend to pipe candy status.
Pipe Used:
old crusty cob
PurchasedFrom:
pandc.com
Age When Smoked:
0-30 days
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Feb 13, 2015 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Label: This mild, smooth blend of Burley, Virginia and Cavendish tobacco is flavored with dark rum, pecan and cocoa. It brings a warm glow to the coldest winter day. The aroma of a favorite holiday confection wafts from the bowl bringing pipe smoking contentment. Happy Holidays! Aroma: Nutty and sweet, I didn't detect any cocoa, but the hint of rum was there. Taste: Occassional rum notes, especially when retrohaling. Overall, vanilla more so than chocolate. First there's a sweet taste on the tongue, followed by a touch of spice and a warm nutty flavor. Room Note: The room note is good, though not as nice as some of the aromatics. You likely won't chase anyone away with it. Thoughts: I received a tin as a Christmas present and then smoked it on a long drive to visit family after Christmas. The first bowl was just ok, then the flavor really started to grow on me. The drive is long and seems to drag on, but the Holiday Spirit made the traffic and trip much more bearable. I had a buddy over a few weeks ago and he smoked a bowl with me. He immediately went out and bought his own tin, and I've since bought two more tins before it becomes unavailable. I won't smoke it all the time (even if it were available year around), but for an occasional smoke to remind me of the holidays it works. I'm looking forward to Holiday Spirit 2015.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from the store
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