I'm perfectly happy not knowing what I missed out on, rather than lamenting the loss of old favorites. Ignorance is bliss.
Christmas Cheer 2003 for $200
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Still available when I looked just now
Pipestuds Consignment Shop | McClelland's Christmas Cheer 100g tins - Year 2003
Pipestuds Consignment Shop | McClelland's Christmas Cheer 100g tins - Year 2003
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Yep, still there.Still available when I looked just now
Pipestuds Consignment Shop | McClelland's Christmas Cheer 100g tins - Year 2003
Pipestuds Consignment Shop | McClelland's Christmas Cheer 100g tins - Year 2003
It's by far the largest stocking of a single blend that I've done. I always like the CC's but also always felt that here was something missing, not quite achieved with every one of them. Then I bought a couple of tins of the 40th, tried it and thought, Yep THIS is what Christmas Cheer should have been?". Then I bought a bunch of it over a few purchases. No regrets. It's one of my favorite smokes, and that's all that counts.LOL! I've got one tin. I imported it and it cost me £34. I thought that was a lot of money when I bought it but I'd give my left arm to get some at that price now.
I purchased a few tins of 14 year old 1776 from a forum member and i'm looking forward to trying that. It's supposed to be pretty tasty.
I really wish that the 40th blend had the "broken flake" cut that the numbered series had. The broken flake for 22/24/27 are easily rubbed out into a shag type cut.
40th is my pinacle McClelland, but would say i prefer the cut of the the numbers more.
Well, my Mom always said I was special. Of course back in the sixties to be labeled special was less flattering than it would be today.
I've heard it said that the virginia used in McConnell Black Parrot, and McConnell Old London Pebble Cut issourced from the same place McClellan got their's from. I mean it sounds like bull to me, but is there any truth to it?
Though I managed 25 tins prior to them closing, Yenidje Highlander is my top blend from them.
I’ve always wanted to try that. I enjoy a good oriental, but don’t have the pocket to keep chasing all those wonderful blends
That one was discontinued a few years prior to closing and I got many of my tins on sale for less than $10. Though I really enjoy it, I'd never pay more than that for it.
Oh, Christmas Cheer! Sorry, my bad...I'll try to read more carefully next time...
