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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 24, 2022 8:42:44 GMT -5
Long ago, in an era that I like to call " the McClelland years ", I made it a habit to try always to open a pop top tin of fine tobacco in the company of a non-smoker, or at least a non-pipe smoker. I wanted to share with them, the wonderful blast of aroma that rushes from the tin when that seal first cracks. Sometimes it might be a burley from C & D, or something from G.L. Peace, like Union Square, or Westminster, but some of the more special openings came about when I watched people's eyes widen over a tin of McClelland Virginias...one whiff of that sweet and sour Bar-b-que essence, and folks start to understand why I smoke a pipe. I had that kind of moment yesterday evening with one of my wife's younger sisters, and a tin of 2007 Christmas Cheer.  We settled down with a second cup of coffee after supper, and I gave he the tin and told her to pop the seal and take in the aroma as if she was opening a new brand of coffee...when she broke the seal it looked like a light came on in her eyes, " Oh my God " she removed the lid and fumbled a few bits in her fingers " can i chew this stuff? , it smells good enough to eat " I can't remember the last time I shared an opening like this with someone, but it was a nice blast from the past, and it added an extra layer of enjoyment to my first taste of Christmas Cheer in years. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 24, 2022 10:46:15 GMT -5
That's brilliant. It's good to see someone react positively to our pleasures.
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Post by Silver on Aug 24, 2022 10:50:24 GMT -5
Very nice, but don't let her eat your Christmas Cheer!
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Post by sperrytops on Aug 24, 2022 10:50:42 GMT -5
Great little experience.
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Post by Zach on Aug 24, 2022 11:01:12 GMT -5
Herb, a wonderful story. I try to do this quite often with my wife, neighbor who I smoke cigars with, and others when possible. I once brought 2010 Christmas Cheer over to my grandfather to check it out and of course, he was a pipe smoker long ago, but he did take a chip of flake out of that Christmas Cheer and popped it right in his mouth. After deliberating on the flavor and chewing it for a few minutes he says "That's some really good tobacco!"
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 24, 2022 12:20:17 GMT -5
I can't stand that ketchup smell of Christmas Cheer.
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Post by sperrytops on Aug 24, 2022 12:30:42 GMT -5
I can't stand that ketchup smell of Christmas Cheer. That smell accompanies about half the McClelland tobaccos out there. But it dissipates with aging. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 24, 2022 12:45:11 GMT -5
I can't stand that ketchup smell of Christmas Cheer. That smell accompanies about half the McClelland tobaccos out there. But it dissipates with aging. That smell makes my mouth water, but I'd be unhappy if it was part of the flavor profile. I was really fond of #24, #27, and Blackwoods Flake, and they shared that same tang in the tin. i think it has something to do with the way they cured the Virginias, but whatever it is, it gives me goosebumps.  |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Aug 24, 2022 13:24:57 GMT -5
My neighbor in Baton Rouge from Oklahoma used to smoke Lucky Strikes, flipping about an inch after putting it out to his dog who excitedly eat it, I asked him why, best worm medicine there is , I noticed his dog was so hyper, guess the nicotine was the reason!
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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 24, 2022 13:32:35 GMT -5
Well Brad if Christmas Cheer is the only thing that will save my sister-in-law from worms...she's stuck with worms!
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Post by rastewart on Aug 24, 2022 13:38:58 GMT -5
One of my daughters notably appreciates good smells, and when she was still living with us I would sometimes bring her a fresh tin or bag of new tobacco so she could enjoy the first whiff. Mac Baren's Navy Flake and some English blends were particular delights.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 24, 2022 14:27:01 GMT -5
My neighbor in Baton Rouge from Oklahoma used to smoke Lucky Strikes, flipping about an inch after putting it out to his dog who excitedly eat it, I asked him why, best worm medicine there is , I noticed his dog was so hyper, guess the nicotine was the reason! When my dad was in the Army mule pack, they gave the mules the green cheap cigars as a worming agent, did the same later when we had horses. |
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Post by Zach on Aug 24, 2022 14:44:55 GMT -5
That smell accompanies about half the McClelland tobaccos out there. But it dissipates with aging. That smell makes my mouth water, but I'd be unhappy if it was part of the flavor profile. I was really fond of #24, #27, and Blackwoods Flake, and they shared that same tang in the tin. i think it has something to do with the way they cured the Virginias, but whatever it is, it gives me goosebumps. #24 and 7 were real favorites of mine as well. My favorite tobacco probably of all time that's now defunct is McClelland Tudor Castle. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 24, 2022 15:48:18 GMT -5
My neighbor in Baton Rouge from Oklahoma used to smoke Lucky Strikes, flipping about an inch after putting it out to his dog who excitedly eat it, I asked him why, best worm medicine there is , I noticed his dog was so hyper, guess the nicotine was the reason! When my dad was in the Army mule pack, they gave the mules the green cheap cigars as a worming agent, did the same later when we had horses. Reminds me of the Bill Cosby joke about his grandfather, cigars and worms. |
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Post by JimK on Aug 25, 2022 10:53:21 GMT -5
One of my daughters notably appreciates good smells, and when she was still living with us I would sometimes bring her a fresh tin or bag of new tobacco so she could enjoy the first whiff. Mac Baren's Navy Flake and some English blends were particular delights. |
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We settled down with a second cup of coffee after supper, and I gave he the tin and told her to pop the seal and take in the aroma as if she was opening a new brand of coffee...when she broke the seal it looked like a light came on in her eyes, " Oh my God " she removed the lid and fumbled a few bits in her fingers " can i chew this stuff? , it smells good enough to eat "
