Best tasting aromatic?

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

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[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by DeadFrog

I've heard pretty good things about the Mcelland aros and was hoping to pick up a tin of each of these at the B&M today. Sadly, the owner doesn't carry them anymore due to lack of interest. He said they were really slow sellers. I picked up a house blend instead. Looks like I might have to order some from the US if I want to give these a shot.

I remember when McClellands first came up with their aromatic line. They had to market them hard because they're known more for virginias and orientals. I can see where they'd sell much better in the American market (which they were primarily designed for) than in other countries. The biggest selling point for them is that they lack the typical aromatic "goopiness" and they tend to be made with better leaf... although I'm certain the leaf still is not the same quality as their non-aromatic blends. Honestly it doesn't need to be. The heavier casing tends to hide things that come out in spades in a virginia blend.