Cracked a Tin of McClelland Christmas Cheer 2003

northernneil · Oct 3, 2013

Well, I just cracked open a 10 year old tin of Christmas Cheer. What a wonderful aroma! I am going to let the tin "breathe" for a day or two before smoking the first bowl. But I think I see why they call it Christmas Cheer... because I feel about as excited as a child on Christmas!

lincolnsbark · Oct 3, 2013

I admire your patience. I am struggling to let my 2013 sit until Thanksgiving and once its open I doubt I'll be able to let it breathe before I pack a bowl.

werdna · Oct 3, 2013

I am struggling to let my 2013 sit until Thanksgiving

+1.
I ordered a second tin this week. I'll open one this year, but I doubt I'll wait ten years to open the second.

northernneil · Oct 3, 2013

I wish I could say I let this tin age 10 years in my cellar, but I aquired it through an online purchase. Infact, this will be the oldest tobacco I've ever smoked.

peckinpahhombre · Oct 3, 2013

I have a tin of the 03 courtesy of Pitchfork. I plan to open it in a week or so. Can't wait. Please let us know how it smokes.

gwtwdbss · Oct 3, 2013

I cracked a tin of 2013 last week. It will breathe with the plastic lid on until the end of October. I am really looking forward to trying it at the end of the month. That 2003 has got to be amazing. Let it breathe a bit and the flavor should be sublime. Fresh cracked 100g tins of McClelland don't seem quite as tasty to me as ones that have been opened for a short period of time.

mikestanley · Oct 3, 2013

McClelland uses the best tins in the business (IMHO) and packs them in a low oxygen environment. They are made for long term aging. I have a tin of 2000 Xmas Cheer that I hope to hold for another decade. Enjoy the 03. The best pipes are at the bottom of the tin in my experience.
Mike S.

rebornbriar · Oct 3, 2013

I have been smoking a tin of 1998 Christmas cheer. Lovely sweetness. I acquired 2 tins, the other will continue to age for at least 3 more years.

tarak · Oct 4, 2013

Nummy. Bring somewhat new to quality tobacco, I just discovered this. I have two tins of 2013, one I jarred to be opened at thanksgiving, one to be opened....whenever.

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