I have the tendency to jump-the-gun on Christmas. For instance, I begin playing Christmas music during Thanksgiving weekend. When I was a kid, I would sneak a peek at my presents and try to rewrap them so my sin would go undetected. When I received my tin of McClelland Holiday Spirit 2013, I immediately popped the tin and lit up a bowl. My lack of patience is contrary to the fine art of pipe smoking!
Tin Description: "This mild, smooth blend of Burley, Virginias and Cavendish tobaccos is flavored with dark rum, pecan and cocoa..."
Tin Aroma: Smells of rum and cocoa with a slight hint of pecans.
Tin Moisture: Slightly moist. Requires a minimum of dry time.
Room Aroma: Very Pleasant (except to anti-tobacco prejudiced females). Crowds will be moving downwind just to get a sniff of this Christmassy concoction!
Smoking Experience: I have smoked ten bowls of this stuff, mostly in cobs. At first light, you taste delicious tobaccos, rum and cocoa and a taste I can only describe as aromatic cedar. Yes, that's right...cedar (Maybe I was just misinterpreting the pecan flavor). I suppose, in some regions, cedars are cut as Christmas trees. I think cedar is a pleasant taste and blends well with the other flavors. The tobacco packs well, burns well, with few relights and minimal (if any) tongue bite. This is a delicious smoke that will give you a break from your usual fare. I am learning that all aromatics are not created equal. Most of the good ones come in tins IMHO. I have yet to be disappointed by a McClelland offering. I plan on smoking this between bowls of McClelland Christmas Cheer 2012. Enjoy!
Tin Description: "This mild, smooth blend of Burley, Virginias and Cavendish tobaccos is flavored with dark rum, pecan and cocoa..."
Tin Aroma: Smells of rum and cocoa with a slight hint of pecans.
Tin Moisture: Slightly moist. Requires a minimum of dry time.
Room Aroma: Very Pleasant (except to anti-tobacco prejudiced females). Crowds will be moving downwind just to get a sniff of this Christmassy concoction!
Smoking Experience: I have smoked ten bowls of this stuff, mostly in cobs. At first light, you taste delicious tobaccos, rum and cocoa and a taste I can only describe as aromatic cedar. Yes, that's right...cedar (Maybe I was just misinterpreting the pecan flavor). I suppose, in some regions, cedars are cut as Christmas trees. I think cedar is a pleasant taste and blends well with the other flavors. The tobacco packs well, burns well, with few relights and minimal (if any) tongue bite. This is a delicious smoke that will give you a break from your usual fare. I am learning that all aromatics are not created equal. Most of the good ones come in tins IMHO. I have yet to be disappointed by a McClelland offering. I plan on smoking this between bowls of McClelland Christmas Cheer 2012. Enjoy!