Limited Edition Pipe Tobacco
Summer 2008
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PCCA Collector Reserve Mixtures 2007-08 release
New 2008 PCCA Blends - restock arrived 6.26.08
Update 05.07.08: Some of you may wonder why we received the new blends on May 2, 2008 and 4 lines are currently marked SOLD OUT as of yesterday (5.06.08). Jubilee and Aurora were very limited runs of only 240 tins, there are about 100 tins of each left unclaimed. All of the other blends there are at least 400 tins left (each), but we are no longer stocking in house the complete inventory. The reason for this is two-fold, first we have to pay OTP tax on whatever tobacco we have delivered in the same month that its received, second the cost of buying out right 2000-4000 tins of tobacco today is way beyond our cash flow. PCCA tin tobacco has more than doubled to us (cost) within the last few years and frankly I believe once the new administration is in place in 2009 we are going to see substantial tax increases on pipe tobacco. I don't really like the "pre-order" option, but it does allow you to reserve future stock and it does help me inventory based on demand rather than just warehouse thousands of tins.
Please understand the terms of sale for preorders.
Tins not currently in stock, but on order, can be pre-ordered using the standard "buy buttons" ordering process. All orders will be processed as they arrive. Pre-orders will be filled before new orders once the new inventory arrives, meaning when you pre-order you are assured of having your order filled as soon as new inventory arrives in stock. Jubilee and Aurora are very limited production products which we expect to sell out quickly (over 70% gone already) - preorders for these two blends especially will guarantee your order is filled before we sell out. Orders will be held and shipped in one box as to not cost either of us a second shipping charge.
Reorder is in stock as of June 26, 2008 - Next reorder will be late August 2008 - Available on hand stock is shown with each item.
Read the 2007 Pipe & Tobacco Magazine "Trial by Fire" review of PCCA Tobaccos
PCCA Tudor Castle - Vintage 2008
Signature Blend 2007
PCCA Collector Reserve Series of Tobaccos are tinned as "ready to smoke" mixtures, but designed to age. Tudor Castle uses a very high sugar content bright Virginia (yellow) with a good amount of rare Number 1 grade village specific Yenidje, Red Virginia both dark stoved and raw red plus a full amount of barrel aged Louisiana Perique. This is a rare and expensive blend because of the Yenidje, the quality of the Virginias and the real Perique. It is designed to age due to the very high grade bright very high sugar content Virginia leaf. Pressed flake produced in the same vein as Beacon, Tudor Castle has been aged in cakes before its release in mid-December 2007. A very special mixture in very limited numbers as only 340 tins were produced for 2007. 107TDC50G
In stock and shipping as of June 27, 2008 - 37 tins available in stock
$13.95 for 50 gram tin
PCCA Orient 996 - Vintage 2008
Signature
Blend 2007
PCCA Collector Reserve Series of Tobaccos are tinned as "ready to smoke" mixtures, but designed to age. Orient 996 uses a very high sugar content bright Virginia (yellow) with aged Red Virginia, a bit of stoved mahogany Red Virginia, add in a good amount of Number 1 grade Yenidje, two other village specific rare leaf oriental tobaccos are used in smaller amounts, plus a nice touch, but not over powering amount, of Syrian Latakia. This is a rare and expensive blend because of the N° 1 grade Orientals (Yenidje, Katerini, Samsun) the Syrian Latakia and because of the high grade bright very high sugar content Virginias. Orient 996 has been aged before its release in December 2007. A very special mixture in very limited numbers as only 318 tins were produced for 2007. 107YVS50G
In stock and shipping as of June 27, 2008 - 28 tins available in stock
$13.95 for 50 gram tin
PCCA Tudor Castle Arcade - Vintage 2008
Signature Blend 2008
PCCA Collector Reserve Series of Tobaccos are tinned as "ready to smoke" mixtures, but designed to age. Tudor Castle Arcade continues the theme we established with the original Tudor Castle and Orient 996 blends using unique and rare Village Specific N°1 grade Orientals, high grade Virginias and condimental leaf. Tudor Castle arcade is similar to the original Tudor Castle as far as using high grade Virginias, natural barrel aged St James Perique, N°1 grade Katerini and Yenidje in a pressed flake. "Arcade" adds a light touch of Syrian Latakia to the cake, the result is complex and unusual.PCCA signature blends are personally hand blended by Mike McNeil of McClelland Tobacco Company in cooperation with PCCA. 508TCA50G
In stock and shipping as of June 27, 2008 - 18 tins available in stock
$13.95 for 50 gram tin
5100 Vintage dated 2006 tins - 100 Grams
McClelland Classic Red Virginia Cake N°5100, good natural sugar content perfect for aging. Great leaf for blending or smoking straight, Vintage tin dated 2006, tinned fall 2006 with over 2+ years in the tin to mellow! 017MC5100
$14.75 for 100 Gram tin
Aurora 2008 50 grams
Aurora is a mellow rich mixture of high sugar content red Virginia, a bit of bright and black stoved Virginia. Excellent now but designed to age to an even greater complexity. Originally produced in the mid-90's this blend is being released again as a new for 2008 issue. 017AUR50G Remade in early 2008 and released 5.02.08. There are only 80 tins left of Aurora which we'll have in August 2008 - I expect all 80 tins will be preordered with no open stock.
In stock and shipping as of June 26, 2008 - 00 tins available in stock as of 6.27.08 - New June shipment SOLD OUT.
48 preordered, 32 available for preorder - late August delivery (pre-order count as of 7.22.08).
$10.95 for 50 gram tin Pre-order only for late August delivery
Beacon 2008 Issue - 50 grams
Bright high sugar content Virginia Cake made with lemon yellow and orange Virginia leaf, some dark stoved red Virginia along with a healthy dose of Louisiana Perique. If you miss the original Cope's Escudo Mixture, then you'll love Beacon. Ages very well with a year or two in the tin. Originally produced in the mid-90's this blend is being released again for 2007 and 2008. For 2008 we pressed enough cake to produce 692 tins, in the late Fall of 2007, only 160 tins will be released in late January 2008 with the balance left to age until needed. 017BEA50G
In stock and shipping as of June 27, 2008 - 71 tins available in stock
$10.95 for 50 gram tin
Jubilee 2008 50 grams
Jubilee was originally produced for the year 2000 and is being released again as a new for 2008 issue. Complex mixture of bright high sugar content Virginia, matured aged Virginia leaf, several rare oriental varieties, a touch of Perique and Latakia. Bright Virginia blends are designed to improve with age with a year or two in the tin. Blended to use now, but nice in a year or two also. 017JUB50G. Remade in early 2008 and released 5.02.08.
In stock and shipping as of June 27, 2008 - 44 tins available in stock
$10.95 for 50 gram tin
New PCCA Blend for Fall 2008
PCCA "Eufaula 1843"
This is a blend that celebrates Southern heritage and lifestyle. Based on very high grade white burley with a good amount of red Virginia and just a bit of stoved Virginia this is a soft laid back blend that is designed to smoke now. Some tin aging will help wed the mixture and some softening of the Virginia will occur with age, although this mixture is not designed to change as dramatically as most of the other PCCA blends. Natural sweetness, but not too sweet with almost a pecan nuttiness and just enough body to satisfy an easy day. Slightly based on the old Edgewood or State Express Burley blends (no top note or added flavors). Expected run size will be in the 400 tin range. 908EUF50G
Expected release will be September 2008 - preorders will be accepted once this blend is in the tin - figure late August 2008.
$10.95 for 50 gram tin
