McClelland Tins - Suggestions?

[sjolie]

So I've mentioned this in other posts but I work near an old, very run down tobacconist where I really don't think they get anything new anymore, save for their bulk blends (even that is suspect). Seems they have a load of old McClelland tins, which I guessing some sales rep unloaded on them years ago.
Some go back 10+ years. Seems they are mostly from the Oriental Mixtures and Personal Reserve lines.
I'm really enjoying trying a lot of different tobaccos lately, and don't want to put all my eggs in the "McClelland basket" but I would be interested in some suggestions about which ones you like.
Lately I'm enjoying English blends and Virginia blends, however I haven't yet tried a VaPer. Not sure if there are any in the stash I noted above.
Appreciate your thoughts...

 

[skylonrow]

I've heard quite highly of the Scottish Cake and the Oriental Blend, but I personally have never tried them.
Happy Smoking

 

[brian64]

Frog Morton is a pretty decent English:
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend_detail.cfm?ALPHA=F&TID=768

 

[sjolie]

That is one I want to try, but none in the case.
Pretty much strictly Oriental Mixtures and Personal Reserve series.

 

[tedswearingen]

As far as the Personal Reserve goes I recommend both Blackwoods Flake (especially with some age) and Dark Star. Also, if you're looking for a Virgina/perique blend you might want to try St. James Woods, also part of the Personal Reserve line. You said you tried the British Woods, which I think is a pretty decent English, although there are other English/Balkan blends that McClelland offers that I prefer a lot more.

 

[brian64]

I haven't tried any of those yet, but I'm sure someone here has.

 

[sjolie]

@tedswearingen - which English / Balkans form McClelland do you prefer?

 

[tedswearingen]

sjolie, 3 Oaks Syrian and Wilderness are my current top choices.

 

[pappy]

I recommend the Oriental mixtures. #1 and #8 are the ones I've tried so far and I really like both of them. #1 is very mild and recommended if you've not had oriental blends before, just to give you a taste without being overwhelmed, IMHO. :puffpipe:

 

[cortezattic]

Brown labels, basic Va blends:

#22 & 24 are good if you don't mind rubbing them out.

#25 is rich tasting. Super, but #27 makes a better all day smoke.
Green Labels, Basic Va blends, but tempered with Orientals. The line is described as:

#1 Mild blend, #6 Medium-Robust, #8 Medium-Mellow, #12 Medium-Full, #14 Full

 

[bronxbriar]

McClelland Tins - Suggestions?
Open tins, discard the tobacco, use tins for spare change.

 

[sjolie]

Well, maybe that's why there are so many in the case!
Trying the St. James Woods (my first VaPer) now, and am not thilled. It's ok, but really just that...

 

[mattia76]

Hey sjolie,

If they've got some old Blackwoods or Dark Star or Christmas Cheer, I'll buy it off of you. I love that stuff.

 

[oldmaus]

@ Bronx

Don't be so harsh on McClelland dude.

 

[bronxbriar]

Don't be so harsh on McClelland dude.

@oldmaus

Sorry brother....but when I hear that name I get ketchup nausea. :crying: It's the one brand I find absloutely no joy in.
But those big tins hold a good amount of quarters. :D

 

[hobie1dog]

sjolie, 3 Oaks Syrian and Wilderness are my current top choices.

Just tried the Wilderness...it just entered my top 5...thanks ted for the suggestion in this thread and the English thread.

 

[oldmaus]

Good to know the tins are good quarter receptacles!

 

[tedswearingen]

hobie1dog, this is good to hear. I think McClelland is doing some wonderful stuff right now with their stash of Syrian.

 

[tanless1]

Grand Orientals are not to be missed. I'm very fond of yendiji supreme.

I orderd 9 tins just the other day. What are you thoughts on some of the other Grand Orientals ?

I wanted to order some others to try, and will; but needed a stash of favorites.