Unfortunately it was announced right as I was tossing up whether I needed another tin of St James Woods. I've got more chance of sprouting another arm than getting a tin for a decent price now.

It's a terrible shame as they had a great following of smokers, though I'm not a huge McC smoker, it is always a shame to see a blender close their doors after 40 years of service to the pipe community.

Though much like Dunhill, it's a fact of life, and we just need to find more blends to replace those we lose.