Trial by Fire: Review of 3 McClelland tobaccos

(Pipes and Tobaccos Magazine) We complete our reviews of McClelland’s Tobacco Co.’s “Club Blend” reintroduction with the final nine [3 online] mixtures in the series. This lineup reflects the cumulative fruits of two of the finest tobacco purveyors: Barry Levin and his Personal Reserve Series and Bob Hamlin with his Pipe Collector’s Club of America (PCCA) blends. McClelland is the common thread. As in the last issue, we have classified these blends by the original maker, date introduced and the club name under which they have been reintroduced and which will receive some proceeds of sales. Proceeds from tin sales will be shared with the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club (CPCC), Greater Kansas City Pipe Club (GKCPC) and Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers (CORPS). We listed the original marketer and introduction date (when appropriate) and the club associated with each blend. Continued

Photo: Iwan Ries & Co., tobacconist.