Something Close to McClellands Orientals?

jeff540 · Apr 11, 2018

I did some searching before posting this, but I'm a forum lurker and newbie. McClelland was my favorite producer since I started the pipe over 20-years ago, and I was mainly a B&M customer. I had no idea they were going to close until after it was too late. One of my favorite non-flake blends was "Drama Reserve." It had a beautiful natural sweetness I attributed to the oriental component. I noticed similar sweetness in Rattray's Red Rap, but I'm not a regular latakia smoker.
Can the community recommend me something similar to this beloved blend?
Thanks!

Jeff

balkisobrains · Apr 11, 2018

Rich VA Ribbon is kind of like Drama Reserve, but without what makes Drama Reserve what it is. That's probably the closest in my drawer.

lazar · Apr 11, 2018

In short, no I don't think there's anything similar out there. The Va/Or genre is pretty limited to begin with, and McClelland had a unique way of processing their leaf. C&D and Pease have Va/Ors, but they won't be much like McC at all. I'm curious about Robert Lewis Orcilla Mixture, but have no personal experience with it so can't really recommend. Hopefully others will have suggestions.

Chasing Embers · Apr 12, 2018

Yeah, it's best to have fond memories. McClelland's blends were very unique, and finding replacements really isn't going to happen. Best to find other tobaccos to fall in love with.

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