New McClelland Blend: Blue Mountain

[tedswearingen]

Just wanted to give a heads up about a new blend we're going to start carrying from McClelland this coming Monday. It's called Blue Mountain. It's a delicious Balkan blend, mixed with a fair hand of Latakia, a generous portion of exotic Orientals and Virginias. The blend was first introduced by Mike at the Chicago show. It's an incredible blend that deserves as much pre-release hype as anything else, I just don't think many people know it's coming yet. But it is. And it's good.

 

[brewshooter]

You have my attention sir!

 

[clanobucklin]

Sounds great - I will take a look - since I love Balkans. Will it be available in Bulk?

 

[tedswearingen]

clanobucklin, as far as I know it will only be available in tin.

 

[jayh]

Is this in anyway related to the Sobraine Throwdown? Thanks for the heads up, Mr. Swearingen.

 

[hilojohnny]

This surely sounds like one worth trying!.... :D

 

[schmitzbitz]

I've got some itchy trigger fingers; can't wait until Monday!

 

[lordnoble]

Jayh,

Yes. It is. It is the McClelland version of Sobranie 759.
-Jason

 

[classicgeek]

Mmmm... balkan...
I wonder if it will show up on the shelf of my B & M. They stock a wide range of McClelland blends. Is it similar to any of the other McClelland Orientals? From the description I'd guess it was near #12 or #14.
Simon

 

[docwatson]

In the Sobranie Throwdown at the Chicago show voting this was the overall MAJORITY WINNER for replicating 759.

it was also my favorite of the 3 competing blends. This blend is FANTASTIC.

I have smoked lots of the original 759 in the last 45 years and am fortunate enough to still have some on hand. but I will definitely stock up on this stuff for sure. highly recommended Balkan mixture.

Doc

 

[rigmedic1]

My first impression was Dunhill 965, but after the initial char it smoothed out, becoming rich and cool. I think the Latakia really stands out. Never had the Sobranie, so I don't know how it compares, but it is very good on its own right. Smoked in my Bjarne Domed Dublin, purchased in 2008.

 

[winton]

Russ of H&H won the contest based off the three judges. He did not win the vote from the crowd. I can't remember beyond this.

 

[mlaug]

I just placed my order for Blue Mountain. I used to smoke 759, but I don't recall what it exactly tasted like. Its been too long ago.
I'm looking forward to this blend!
:clap:

 

[porshcigar]

All 3 blends in the 2011 Balkan Sobranie 759 Throwdown were great. Thanks for carrying this wonderful new blend from McClelland.

 

[trumpetboy]

What were the other two contenders in the Throwdown?

 

[misterrogers]

IF McClelland made it, it has to be good.

 

[jcsnaps]

For Trumpetboy and others Russ's blend from Hearth and Home is in the Marquee series and called Black House, available in tins.

 

[marmal4de]

4noggins needs to get this in stock, pronto!

 

[kcvet67]

I got 2 tins of it this morning. I'm working on my third bowl and have reached two conclusions:
1.)It's been too many years since I smoked the original and I can't tell for sure how close this is, it's certainly very similar to what I remember.
2.)It doesn't MATTER how this compares to the old Balkan Sobranie. Blue Mountain is a first class blend on it's own merits and has earned a place in my rotation. This is a "must have" for any Balkan lover.

 

[bubblehead]

All 3 blends in the 2011 Balkan Sobranie 759 Throwdown were great. Thanks for carrying this wonderful new blend from McClelland.
I just got my order of Blue Mountain from Iwan Ries (along with several others ) and am quite pleased with it. Next I want to get some Black House and try it. I don't know what the third blend is but would like to try it as well, any information would be appreciated.