McClelland 221 Baker st Arcadia

[lqjones]

I have been enjoying MacBaren's virginia no 1 lately and just smoked some Arcadia out of my MM Freehand. Wow, this stuff is tasty. It had been a while since I smoked it and I forgot how tasty it is. Has a great natural tobacco taste and more of a tangy, rich taste then the sweet virginias. They are both very tasty and I highly recommend both. In a cob, the Arcadia is just out of this world. Any other fans of this stuff?

 

[lraisch]

Arcadia is one of my favorites as well. I find that it improves with two or three years aging and I keep several tins cellared.I like to alternate with Rattray's 7 reserve.

 

[jah76]

I missed this one. I'm not a fan of straight Virginia's because I find myself missing the "body" of perique or a bit of latakia. Do the Orientals help round this tobacco out? I've got a Virgina/Oriental blend on order but have yet to try anything just made up of the two tobaccos.

 

[lqjones]

The orientals do help round the taste out. I can tell you that I really like virginias and this is definitely "more" than just virgies.

 

[lordnoble]

I like the Arcadia, but the Black Shag is my favorite. It's got a meaty, full flavor that is so good. I was summarily un-impressed with the Honey Dew.
-Jason

 

[petes03]

It's the only 221b that I've not had. I'm not a big Va fan, but I do like 221b Black Shag! The Honeydew was not that impressive, IMO. It's not bad, but not real good either.