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Post by JimInks on Feb 17, 2018 14:07:10 GMT -5
The woody, earthy, leathery, rather floral, sweet and sour, mildly spicy, nutty Oriental/Turkish take a little of the lead over the other components without dominating. The smoky, woody, musty sweet Cyprian latakia takes a secondary lead over the fermented dark fruity, tangy citrusy, earthy, lightly grassy Virginias. They also sport a slight stewed fruitiness. The Virginias are obviously made by McClelland, and the “vinegar” notes, as small as they are, last to the finish. The strength is just short of being medium while the taste level is medium. The nic-hit is in the center of mild to medium. No chance of bite or harshness. Burns cool, clean and a little slow as flakes tend to do, with a mostly consistent, fairly rich, complex and nuanced sweet and savory flavor from start to finish. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and needs some relights. Has a pleasantly lingering after taste. Can be an all day smoke for the veteran.
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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 17, 2018 14:39:08 GMT -5
...damn fine review, Jim, thanks...
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Post by cigrmaster on Feb 17, 2018 15:51:16 GMT -5
Jim, nice review, thanks for taking the time. You know what my next question is going to be don't you? IS IT SAFE?
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Post by slowroll on Feb 17, 2018 16:12:19 GMT -5
Damn Jim, I wish they tasted as good as your adjectives!
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Post by JimInks on Feb 17, 2018 16:20:31 GMT -5
Jim, nice review, thanks for taking the time. You know what my next question is going to be don't you? IS IT SAFE? I would say it is safe for you. I don't see any red in the flakes, though I did notice a little of the flavor aspects I associate with red Virginia. Like with Navy Rolls, I think the maturity of the Virginias ought to mitigate your problem with them.
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Post by cigrmaster on Feb 17, 2018 16:52:21 GMT -5
Thanks Jim. I smoked a bowl of the Dan Tobacco Salty Dogs yesterday and damn that stuff is good. You were as always right on the mark with that one.
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Post by Artistik on Feb 19, 2018 13:12:20 GMT -5
Your review makes me wish I was a lat smoker.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2018 18:56:51 GMT -5
JimInks' reviews read like beautiful, descriptive free verse poetry. He has a way with words...a way that has led me to quite a few purchases.
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Post by headrott on Feb 24, 2018 17:59:11 GMT -5
Jim, would you say this would age well? I have 8 oz. of 2+ year old Cambridge Flake in the cellar. Should I get to smoking it? Or let it sit? Thanks again Jim for all your reviews and help.
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Post by JimInks on Feb 24, 2018 18:24:20 GMT -5
Jim, would you say this would age well? I have 8 oz. of 2+ year old Cambridge Flake in the cellar. Should I get to smoking it? Or let it sit? Thanks again Jim for all your reviews and help. I find their blends are always ready to go when you buy them. I think it'll peak after a few years. McClelland tobaccos age well enough, but long term, added benefits are negligible. I can't nail it down precisely, but a couple years or five never hurts a Virginia based McClelland blend. Glad my reviews are of benefit to you, Greg. Makes my day hearing that.
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Post by haebar on Feb 24, 2018 18:27:04 GMT -5
Great review Jim!
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