Tobaccos McClelland - Dulcet (Collector Series)

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Pipestud (1829)	2015-02-27		Very Mild	None Detected	Very Mild	Very Pleasant

Stoved and well aged, Dulcet is a nice smoke for those who prefer lighter Virginia flavor. I only smoked a few bowls out of a tin that was sent to me by a friend to review and then took the rest to my local pipe club. Not saying it is an unworthy tobacco for your pipe, it just did not contain enough strength or flavor to keep me interested. Should be outstanding for those who enjoy lighter Virginia fare.

Pipestud

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	SteelCowboy (685)	2014-01-11		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

My tin of Dulcet is from 1996. It is a mixture of various Virginias and offered the nose the usual McClelland scent. It didn’t smoke as sweet as I would have expected considering the age of the tin. There were only a small number of broken flakes in my tin, with the majority of the tin being ribbon. Dulcet has a nice flavor, but it is subtle and I found myself puffing a little too hard, however it didn’t cause Dulcet to bite. I must admit that there are few McClelland Virginia blends that I am attracted to and I’m not very attracted to this one either. However, I do think that this would be nirvana for lovers of McClelland Virginia blends. It just isn’t for me.

Age When Smoked: 18 years

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	eon (12)	2018-08-06		Extremely Mild	None Detected	Very Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

Unfortunately, Dulcet falls into the category of rather unremarkable McClelland Virginias. Even with proper aging, the taste profile is subdued. It is also quite a featherweight, a quality no doubt exasperated by the years. I am an unapologetic champion of McClelland's blending craft. But with so many other options to choose from, Dulcet fails to impress. Aurora, Boston 1776, and Beacon Extra are all far superior, not to mention infinitely cheaper these days.

Age When Smoked: 16

Similar Blends: Aurora, Beacon, Blackwoods Flake (and Ribbon), McCranie's Red VAs.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	samcoffeeman (33)	2013-08-02		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

If you can find a tin of this, it will be Virginia heaven for you. Of course, any virginia with this much age will be delicious. I was lucky enough to have one bowl of this tobacco, at this time aged near 20 years. The epitome of smooth, rich and sweet virginia.

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