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McClelland Balkan Blue (2017)

McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) is a Balkan-style blend, leaning on Oriental leaf and Latakia over a Virginia base from McClelland, a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.

Community flavor profile

The blend

Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia make up the leaf. Latakia, a fire-cured Oriental leaf, brings the smoky, incense-like campfire character that defines English and Balkan blends. Oriental (Turkish) leaf contributes dry, sour-sweet spice and a herbal, aromatic edge. Virginia tobacco lends a natural grassy, hay-like sweetness and gentle citrus tang that deepens with age.

How it tastes

Based on its makeup, McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) tends to smoke smoky, woody, incense-like, spicy, herbal, sour-sweet, sweet, grassy and tangy. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.

Cut & smoking

It comes a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke. This blend has been discontinued, so it mainly turns up in cellars and at auction.

FAQ

What does McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) taste like?

McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) generally smokes smoky, woody, incense-like, spicy, herbal, sour-sweet, sweet, grassy and tangy. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.

What kind of blend is McClelland Balkan Blue (2017)?

It is a Balkan-style blend, leaning on Oriental leaf and Latakia over a Virginia base, made with Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia.

What cut is McClelland Balkan Blue (2017)?

McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) is a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.

Is McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) an aromatic?

No — McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.

Is McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) still available?

No, McClelland Balkan Blue (2017) has been discontinued and is now found mainly on the secondary market.