I’m still mourning McClelland.....and angry with the universe over their going “bye bye”.......it pains me to see people discuss them, lol, it’s like talking about the dead :buddy: I dropped the ball with a couple of delisted Burleys I should have stocked up on and didn't. In the case of McClelland...

If it makes you feel better, I cracked open some Ten Russians back in September- but I live in the Seattle area, so it’s cooler here sooner than most of you. Rattray’s 7 Reserve & 10 Russians alternating between a meer and designated bent egg- Only lived here 4 months already & was reluctant to hang...

The yuck-yucks may snub their nose at me, but I’ve come by a 12oz bag of Smoker’s Pride Vanilla Cavendish- cracked it open and filled a pipe- jarred the rest. Contemplating its possibilities- this stuff has pretty much no nicotine- decent enough flavor- gets away with quite a bit considering the lac...

Meant Smoker’s Pride-

Seattle Pipe Club “Deception Pass” & a 12oz bag of American Pride Vanilla Cavendish

Seattle Pipe Club’s “Deception Pass” in my Nording bent Viking freehand; washed down with Alaskan Alt style ale. Just had a few handfuls of home made roasted pumpkin seeds- felt like a smoke- nice clear and chilly night for it!

So: I am a HUGE fan of Virginia / Perique blends. I have sampled all types and all cut varieties. It’s a straight forward blending of Virginias and their flavors are enhanced by the addition of Perique. I have ordered two tins of Seattle Pipe Club’s “Deception Pass” & I beg the opinion of the forums...

All I need is my Rattray’s, Peter Stokkebye, G.L. Pease, maybe some MacBaren....Orlik’s......I’m solid!

McClelland.....Christmas Cheer.....

-Virginia’s (bright or matured, I discern, I don’t discriminate )

-PSLNF / Marlin Flake
-Burley
-VA’Per
-Scottish Blends (Battery Wagner)
-G.L. Pease Chelsea Morning (English Blend)
-G.L. Pease Key Largo

Full stop. Those are my staples!