Description
From the lid liner on this sealed tin:
"This is the third in our 221B Series honoring the pipe-smoking Great Detective. The first was Holmes' staple, Black Shag, which we introduced in 1997. The second was Arcadia, Watson's favorite. Honeydew appears in the Adventure of the Cardboard Box. We hope you will empty this tin with pleasure, but please dispose of the container more responsible than Mr. Browner. We at McClelland savor the challenge of deducting the character of the the tobaccos found in the Sherlock Holmes adventures which have brought us so many hours of reading enjoyment. We hope you will find satisfaction in the fruit of our effort." Size: Tin 1.76oz./50g. No longer in production since McClelland closed in 2018.
Note: this tin is not plain packaged; it predates the new regulations for pipe tobacco that came into effect in 2020. This is the original formulation made by McClelland.
About Private Stock Pipe Tobacco
From time to time, Victory Pipes is offered the chance to sell unique pipe tobacco tins. Some of the pipe tobaccos on offer are no longer in production, making them highly sought-after. Inventory is extremely limited and many tins we obtain are singles. If there is a blend you’ve been seeking we recommend you act quickly as it is doubtful we will see the blend in inventory again.
Victory Pipes cannot guarantee the condition of the contents of any of these older tins. Seals on pipe tobacco tins may wear out over time or come undone, causing the contents to dry out. Adding moisture to the tobacco will re-hydrate the contents; this can be achieved using a humidifier with distilled water, or even a dampened paper towel placed over a bowl of the tobacco. There are no refunds for consigned tins.
