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McClelland St. James Woods (2017)

McClelland St. James Woods (2017) is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique from McClelland, partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool.

Community flavor profile

The blend

Perique, Virginia make up the leaf. Perique, pressure-fermented in Louisiana, adds peppery spice and dark stewed-fruit depth. 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 St. James Woods (2017) tends to smoke peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, 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 partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool. This blend has been discontinued, so it mainly turns up in cellars and at auction.

FAQ

What does McClelland St. James Woods (2017) taste like?

McClelland St. James Woods (2017) generally smokes peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.

What kind of blend is McClelland St. James Woods (2017)?

It is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique, made with Perique, Virginia.

What cut is McClelland St. James Woods (2017)?

McClelland St. James Woods (2017) is partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool.

Is McClelland St. James Woods (2017) an aromatic?

No — McClelland St. James Woods (2017) is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.

Is McClelland St. James Woods (2017) still available?

No, McClelland St. James Woods (2017) has been discontinued and is now found mainly on the secondary market.