BryGuy reviews McClelland's Darkest Caramel

[BryGuySC]

Smoked in a fairly new MM cob.
Tobacco is 4 or 5 months old, and has been sitting sealed up for most of that time.

The initial flavor reminded me strongly of Karo syrup (the clear one).
Soon after I tasted a solid flavor of Buttered popcorn Jelly Bellys.
The smoke is thick and creamy with a faint sharpness sitting on the edges.
After a short while, the flavor died down to a muted, buttery sweetness. I never really got a strong caramel flavor.
As the smoke progressed, an acidic tang started to build; not unlike the tang of a sharp virginia.
Next, the smoke got boring, with little flavor to hold interest. I kept wondering if the flavor was from the tobacco or from the cob.
I will say I never had a problem with it staying lit. Once I got it going, it stayed going.

All in all, not a bad smoke. I'm not partial to aros, and this one doesn't blow me away either.

[Haebar]

Good review Bryan! I've been smoking another McClelland aromatic called "McTruffle" that I got in the P&C pipe tobacco of the month club mailing for September. Like you, aromatics are not my blends of choice but I am determined to smoke it and give it a go. I've found the McClelland aromatics to be less goopy than many of them out there.

[c.ortiz108]

Good review Bryan! I've been smoking another McClelland aromatic called "McTruffle" that I got in the P&C pipe tobacco of the month club mailing for September. Like you, aromatics are not my blends of choice but I am determined to smoke it and give it a go. I've found the McClelland aromatics to be less goopy than many of them out there.

Dd you ever try that McTruffle? Been curious about it after reading the description.

[Emperor Zurg]

Gag! I hate them 'buttered popcorn' jellybellies. Worst. Flavor. Evar.
I do believe I won't be trying this blend.
Thanks for the heads up.

[Tobias Lutz]

Unlike Zurg, I love the Buttered Popcorn Jelly Bellies! This blend actually sound pretty darn good- like Dark Star with a caramel twist.

[Haebar]

Dd you ever try that McTruffle? Been curious about it after reading the description.

I had some bowls and they were pleasant smokes. McClelland does aromatics right. You can taste the cocoa best by smoking slowly. Probably could have left off the Orientals on this one, just my preference.

[c.ortiz108]

I had some bowls and they were pleasant smokes. McClelland does aromatics right. You can taste the cocoa best by smoking slowly. Probably could have left off the Orientals on this one, just my preference.

It does sound like an odd combination, but appealing. I'll add an oz to my next order. Everything I've tried by McClelland so far has been worth smoking.

[droy1958]

Unlike Zurg, I love the Buttered Popcorn Jelly Bellies! This blend actually sound pretty darn good- like Dark Star with a caramel twist.

Never heard of buttered popcorn jelly bellies. Need to get out more, or maybe not....

[Tobias Lutz]

Never heard of buttered popcorn jelly bellies. Need to get out more, or maybe not....

Jelly Belly brand