Clan

[PaulTheScandinavian]

The Good Ole Clan has always been very popular in our country and apparently still is because many of those men who started pipe smoking back in the 60-70 do apparently favor it by this day,included me on occasion ,not a bad one, some adaptation is needed,moreover,presumably Clan does have roots in classical Netherlands Baai* style pipetobaccoes,brands like Oud HeerenBaai,Coopvaert,

 

[pufferfish]

Thanks, Paul. Yes, now that is maybe getting closer to the truth and the reason why Clan tends to stand out against other types.
Clan does have roots in classical Netherlands Baai* style pipetobaccoes,brands like Oud HeerenBaai,Coopvaert,
I haven't tried the tobaccos above but will happily put them on the list.
Take care of yourself and enjoy that pipe! :D

 

[pufferfish]

@Paul You've got me thinking. I have smoked a few packs of Troost in the past, another Scandinavian style tobacco. I enjoyed that one a lot !!

 

[papipeguy]

Clan always reminded me of Flying Dutchman. Nice pouch aroma but smoked very hot, but I always had that issue with shag cuts.

 

[ukbob]

Used to smoke Clan on a regular basis years ago, I might just have to go and buy a pouch and see if the same.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

My understanding All Those Hollandaise tobaccies tend to smoke hot, more or less, I had my worst experience with Amsterdamer Blue,we have had this Troost brand available as well,if my memory serves right it was quite popular,then there is one specific ancient brand produced by Scandinavian tobacco group, The Greve Gilbert Hamiltons* Blanding, nicotine-rich Virginia forward ribbon cut sold only in Sweden&Finland since the twenties and it is still quite popular among older pipesmokers and widely available in both countries.

 

[judcole]

I recall seeing it years ago,but never smoked any. ::

 

[stbruno70]

Every few years or so the topic of Clan re-emerges on the pipe boards, like a zombie rising from the grave.
Read all about it here, but have a care: once you read this screed, you can never unread it.
Your life will be forever changed.
You have been warned.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

@STBruno70, gotcha, lol, btw.Love Your choice of an avatar

 

[stbruno70]

@Paul - you can probably guess wot my favourite baccy is, and I restock on it every time I go back to Blighty.

How depressing to see in the duty-free section of Thiefrow Airport endless piles of Clan but nary a tin of St Bruno flake.

 

[piperbole]

Clan is a familiar smell for me, every weekend at my grandads, clan ruled the roost. I remember rubbing his tobacco for him aged 5 or 6.
Apparently it's less well received on the smokers end. It's an over the counter here in the UK, which is a huge positive.
I'm on condor at the moment, will make a 50g clan my next purchase.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

@piperbole, good luck for You, what I often do with Clan,is that I use to rehydrate it, and then prior to smoke let em tobacco air dry for some 20 min and packing a bit tighter than usual, yet sip it slowly and You're supposed to have quite acceptable smoking experience.

 

[murs]

honestly, i still have some clan left in the bag saving it for rainy days because it is not bad at all. it does burn hot and fast but it tastes pretty decent and packs pretty well. the room note is somewhat mild and pleasant.

 

[crashthegrey]

Clan haters. Lol. Enjoy your tobacco openly.

 

[blendtobac]

I remember trying it when it was available in the US during the seventies. No. Just no.
Russ

 

[The Clay King]

Wow. I have often wondered who purchased the stuff. I have smoked it once or twice. Its on par with Royal Yuck and whilst it smells delightful it burns so hot its like smoking a bowl full of pubic hairs and renders your tongue useless for any extra curricular activities for a least a week! 8O

I bought a pouch of Clan in Matlock after buying one of my clay pipes and wanting something to smoke in it. I've also had it in the RAOB pipe I used to have, before I sold it.

 

[The Clay King]

I bought a pouch of Clan in Matlock after buying one of my clay pipes and wanting something to smoke in it. I've also had it in the RAOB pipe I used to have, before I sold it.

With Mum & Dad looking after my clay pipes apart from my latest one, I've only bought 5 pouches of pipe tobacco this year so far - the aforementioned pouch of Clan and the 4x 25g pouches of Condor Ready Rubbed I've smoked in my latest clay.
The Clan came from Sainsbury's and the Condor from my local Co-Op.
During my pipe abstinence I need to avoid going to the Co-Op counter, as this is the only shop in my area that sells pipe tobacco (only Condor Ready Rubbed 25g).

 

[anotherbob]

shags practically smoke themselves and can be lite with a flint alone.

 

[shanez]

As they would say in Scotland, "Clan is the bollocks," (please excuse the language this should be said in a Glaswegian accent)

We heard it with an accent alright. Unfortunately it was Ford Kiernan's and Greg Hemphill's "Glesgay Banter" we heard it in!

Sorry. Had to be done. I watch as much Scottish comedy television as I can get here in the US. "Still Game" is my favorite.

 

[Dworkin]

Folks,

As a recent born again pipe smoker I went for Clan and it is nostalgically lovely. Local supermarket only stocks: Clan, Gold Block, St Bruno and Condor. I'm guessing these are the last men standing after the attrition against smoking in all its forms in the UK. That must mean something.

D.