McClelland British Woods (2017) is a oriental pipe tobacco from McClelland, a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.
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 British Woods (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.
Manufacturer
McClelland
Blend family
Oriental
Leaf / components
Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia
Cut
Ribbon
Casing / flavoring
Unflavored (natural)
Availability
Discontinued
FAQ
What does McClelland British Woods (2017) taste like?
McClelland British Woods (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 British Woods (2017)?
It is a oriental blend, made with Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia.
What cut is McClelland British Woods (2017)?
McClelland British Woods (2017) is a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.
Is McClelland British Woods (2017) an aromatic?
No — McClelland British Woods (2017) is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.
Is McClelland British Woods (2017) still available?
No, McClelland British Woods (2017) has been discontinued and is now found mainly on the secondary market.
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