Mccranies red ribbon

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xoibsurferx

Might Stick Around

Oct 30, 2011

72

0

Monroe, NC

• Mar 10, 2012

• #1

I bought a tin of Mccranies red ribbon as one of my first quality pure tobacco's to try. Its the 2000 crop.
I really like the straight red virginia and I have to admit its an acquired taste.
However I have read and been told there was a 1983 crop and 1996 crop. Where and COULD I get my hands on some to try? I've heard its pretty hopeless but would love to try an older crop.

 

markw4mms

Lifer

Jun 16, 2011

2,176

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Bremen,GA

• Mar 10, 2012

• #2

I've heard many good things about this blend, but have yet to try it. I also would like to acquire one of the older crop tins.

 

peteguy

Lifer

Jan 19, 2012

1,531

911

• Mar 10, 2012

• #3

They trickle across ebay pretty regularly. They aint cheap. They are all fantastic. Made by McClelland IIRC.

 

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xoibsurferx

Might Stick Around

Oct 30, 2011

72

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Monroe, NC

• Mar 10, 2012

• #4

I figured they wouldnt be cheap :/

 

adam12

Part of the Furniture Now

May 16, 2011

938

32

• Mar 10, 2012

• #5

It's not hopeless and it's worth every bit of effort. The 80s batch pops up from time to time online, don't pay more than 20/30 for a tin. If you go to shows, you can get it even cheaper if you look around.
One of my most favorite blends. And without question one of the best shops in the country, worth a pilgrimage. Damn I miss that place.

 

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xoibsurferx

Might Stick Around

Oct 30, 2011

72

0

Monroe, NC

• Mar 10, 2012

• #6

$20 to $30 isnt bad honestly. Especially if its worth it.

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

7,204

33,933

Detroit

• Mar 11, 2012

• #7

I started with the '96 crop, and have smoked many tins. The current batch, as is, reminds me of the '96 that's been aged for 5 years. Never tried the '83.

 

pawpaw

Lifer

Jun 25, 2011

1,492

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cleveland NC

• Mar 11, 2012

• #8

I am thinking it wont be long till they have a new crop year better cellar some 2000 while you have the chance

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

7,204

33,933

Detroit

• Mar 11, 2012

• #9

The '96 was around for a long time - I first got some in '04, IIRC, and it was around for a good 5 years. TBH,even if it disappears - there will be another series. No biggie. (Folks generally seem to think this version is better than the '96; there is dispute about whether or not it is better than the '83. I think it's smoother and mellower than the '96; it's as good now as the '96 is with 5 years on it.)

 

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xoibsurferx

Might Stick Around

Oct 30, 2011

72

0

Monroe, NC

• Mar 11, 2012

• #10

Oh im sure they already have another crop coming.

 

romeowood

Lifer

Jan 1, 2011

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The Interwebs

• Mar 11, 2012

• #11

Patience and money, and you'll find some. I'm certainly not giving up any of my stash :nana:

They're all at the top of my straight VA list.

 

danno

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 5, 2011

184

1

• Mar 12, 2012

• #12

I was just gifted a tin of the 2000 from a very generous forum member.

I like it. Also tried adding a pinch to my neverending homespun VaPer experiment.

It actually worked nicely. Now to search for the the older tins.

My wallet hurts already!

 

mattmars

Starting to Get Obsessed

Sep 13, 2011

166

0

• Mar 12, 2012

• #13

Next time I'm up in Cornelius, NC (April) I'm going to have to talk to JC and see if he has any tins stashed. I might get lucky!