2008 Holiday Spirit

Holiday Spirit is the 2008 release of McClelland's limited-run seasonal aromatic series for the year-end holidays. Since the Kansas City-based maker ceased operations in 2018, the blend is no longer produced. The mixture consists of Burley, Virginia, and Cavendish leaves, topped with a dark-rum, pecan, and cocoa-based flavoring.

True to its name, the tin note carries a sweet character evoking year-end baking. The smoke is cool and mild, nicotine load is low, and tendency to bite the tongue stays limited. Cocoa and walnut tones form the flavor's backbone, with rum adding a sharp accent to them. A historical record for those interested in seasonal aromatics and McClelland's now-ended production lines.