McClelland: "We're Just Going to Close the Doors"

[Strike Anywhere]

Mike didn’t want any videos of his process...I asked a few times and as recently as January to film or even have him film the layout.
He did want to share these videos to quell some of the questions regarding tobacco leaf and he processes surrounding how leaf is harvested.

I’ll share exactly what he said - and if you’ve already watched...watch again

Yes, please share!

 

[zitotczito]

I wish the McNiel's a great retirement and thank you for the years of providing great products. You will be missed.

 

[jpmcwjr]

He did want to share these videos to quell some of the questions regarding tobacco leaf and he processes surrounding how leaf is harvested.

I’ll share exactly what he said - and if you’ve already watched...watch again

Link, please!

 

[crashthegrey]

I have little to add. I am happy for them if they are doing what they want to do. They deserve it. I am sad for them if it's really just the stress of the FDA making them tired. And I am heartbroken that my favorite Virginia tobaccos will all be gone. RIP you beautiful tobacco house.

 

[sablebrush52]

I was hopeful for an oompa lumpa siting or two.

SP has them for $7.99 a pound. They're great over rice.

 

[theediabeticman]

Sorry thought I added links

“Old Good Days”

https://youtu.be/T85SKQqjCgE
“Today bad days”

https://youtu.be/HTG-Ljv67c4
“Look at the hogsheads - the way it used to be done...post that”

https://youtu.be/TQnQbGbDj5g

 

[chilipalmer]

McClelland closing down? That's bad news. The good news is there are still over 1000 blends I've never tried! Guess it's time to get busy...
Cheers,
Chili

 

[kanaia]

I want to thank harris for telling us years ago that if you like a pipe tobacco or company buy as much as you can afford cause they won't be around forever. Thanks again harris.

 

[jorgesoler]

Why is it they don't release their own statement to settle the score once and for all?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

You know, I think that if we did see a recipe that would makes something as complex as McClelland Aurora or Guillotine Slices, I think that because of the idea that blending tobaccos is just mixing different leaf together, that 99.9% of the people that would lay eyes on it, would have no idea what they were looking at. In fact, we all could be looking at their recipe right now, and just have no idea at all. ::

 

[theediabeticman]

Jorge

There will be one on the broadcast tonight

Also Mike did tell folks whom he thought could get the word out to do so. Some may not like it but there are no official rules on official statements for small family run operations

 

[jorgesoler]

There will be one on the broadcast tonight

You mean the radio show?

 

[woodsroad]

Mary gave me permission to post the statement at the top of this thread. They have a lot on their minds right now, it has to be overwhelming. But I can tell you that they are very appreciative of the folks out there who have enjoyed their blends over these past 40 years.

 

[theediabeticman]

Yes the radio show
Just called Uhles in Milwaukee

414-273-6665

40th 3 100 g

Deep Hollow 1 50g 1 100g

Frogs 3 50g 3 100g

FCell 2 50g 1 100g

FTown 4 50g 4 100g

FBayou 2 50g 3 100g

Butera Dark Stoved 1 tin

 

[jorgesoler]

I am finding all of this heart-breaking. Why do they not pass their recipes on to someone?

 

[Snow Hill]

Meanwhile, over at eBay, a tin of Dark Star (link) can be had for $125.

 

[twoonefive]

Jorge, I believe Cosmics post just above yours explains why they can't just give the recipes to someone else. The processing of the leaf is something very involved that can't just be passed on.

 

[jorgesoler]

Meanwhile, over at eBay, a tin of Dark Star (link) can be had for $125.

Yes, but that tin is from 2014. The price is justified even if McClelland were still open for business.

 

[gkr1]

Meanwhile, over at eBay, a tin of Dark Star (link) can be had for $125.

LMFAO! hey at least its from 2014. There are plenty of dark star tins out there.
Wanting and selling are different things, let the market decide. Start Auction at $15 and let it ride.

 

[tom12]

It's a real shame, I only started having the money to do a cellar about two years ago, I really like Tudor Castle so I'm sad to see that go but I did also get several of their other blends on recommendations from here. I'll probably keep my two tins of Dark Star for quite a few years (maybe open it on my 50 Birthday, around 12 years from now). I also take the mantra of buying tobacco over pipes, I wish them both well and hope they have many years ahead of them.