McClelland - Frog Morton across the Pond pipe tobacco reviews

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Katharsis	06/21/2011	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
This is a decent blend. Not much else to say, everyone has said it, but I will echo someone else and say that I could use a bit more strength in flavor.
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Kilmarnock Piper	04/28/2011	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Warning: review based on a two-bowl sample, by a man who has tried about 150 pipe tobaccos, but has never before this tried a single one of the "Frog" blends, and who thinks it's pretty nice, but probably wouldn't buy any of them based on this unless he could get a sweet deal on an aged tin... Quality leaf, well-blended. Rich with stoved Virginia, Orientals, and Syrian Latakia. (And so this is Syrian Latakia? How much?) Yes, a well-made mild English blend. What I usually say (and practice) with Latakia is that I like just a touch, or a mainline. Not the middle. But then, the application here seems to me from the small amount I smoked to be pretty light, so what gives? I can't bring myself to give it two stars. I think there is also this thing with me where I don't usually like highly stoved Virginia, with some exceptions from time to time. It's good, but I actually prefer those McClellands that scream "vinegar!" when you pop the lid and are sharp on your tongue. I can see how these blends could have become so famous, but for someone else, I'm afraid. Maybe I will give another one a chance someday.
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TheSmokinDragon	02/17/2011	Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
What to say about FM Across the Pond...adding it to my rotation (AM pipe) for sure, 4-stars! Still have to try the last FMOTT, but none of the other Frog blends have let me down yet, I suggest you experience true smoking bliss and grab yourself a few dozen tins of all the Frogs
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Darwin	02/13/2011	Medium	None detected	Medium	Tolerable
This tin is from '04 and has been opened about a year. The moisture is perfect. If I remember correctly I aired it out until I got it at the correct smoking humidity for me. The base tobaccos of this blend are McClelland's dark Virginias which give it a nice sweetness and holds your interest. Moreover, it sets the stage for the star of the show, the Syrian latakia. This Syrian latakia is spicy and delicious; I assume it's the same latakia that C&D lost in the fire. In a couple of other McClelland blends that contain this latakia it is used with a very light hand; here it's much more prominent. The orientals are of the finest quality and round things out quite nicely. This is a rich, spicy, luxurious blend that shows off its exquisite Syrian latakia. Exhaling through the nose tingles my sinuses and really adds to the experience. The burn is excellent and I can testify how well it ages. McClelland really got this one right. I need to order a couple more 100g tins.
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CLRV	02/10/2011	Very Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant
The third of the series that I have tried. I love this one slightly more than FM Original, and slightly less than FMOTT. This has the potential to become my favorite however. This is the smoothest of the FMs. It's also the coolest burning tobacco I have come across. Ever. The typical very mild sweetness of the FM line is present, but even more gentle than FMO. The Syrian Latakia (which I believe is the only one in here, Cyprian not present) is far more delicate. Less of a tar fire and more... wood fire. Extremely light on the vit N. I love the room note, so does the girl. Highly recommended.
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Kyrob	01/25/2011	Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

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Maiser	01/17/2011	Mild	None detected	Mild	Pleasant
Obviously a well made tobacco. My 100g tin was from 2007, I smoked about half of it (around 10 bowls or so). After drying a bit, smoked in a small bowled stanwell that I use for balkan blends. Burnt excellently and needed minimal to no relights (if I can recall correctly). Taste is very creamy and light. Sort of like drinking whole milk. The smoke was cool and voluminous (I have noticed that sometimes ATP burns a light gray color with a hint of blue in the smoke, interesting no?). I bought this blend to get a feel for what Syrian latakia was like, but I do not know if it uses ONLY syrian, or a mix of Syrian and Cyprian. It was an interesting try, and obviously well made, but I won't be cellaring this blend.
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T. Collin Francis	12/30/2010	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
I thought I'd give this one a whirl because I enjoyed Frog Morton on the Town so much,....I wish I'd bought another tin of Frog Morton on the Town. This is nicely blended tobacco,....it packs ok, burns ok, but just doesn't do it for me. Being fairly new to pipe smoking, I need a little more flavor, not strength but flavor.
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Trendsetter	12/26/2010	Very Mild	None detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
This particular blend is extremely cool smoking, as it says on the tin. My designated latakia bowl is a Churchwarden by Stanwell, so that also helps give a cool smoke. This blend is one of my all time favorites because the mild flavor is best brought out by a slow slow burn. This blend helped me learn how to better search for depth during a smoke and how to smoke with patience at a gentle pace. As a well-rounded smoker who enjoys Virginias, VA-pers, Strong English blends like Commonwealth (yum...), weak ones like this, and some aromatics, I would consider my opinion here somewhat unbiased. Hopefully you agree. This tobacco is very refreshing because of its natural sweetness and coolness, with hints of Latakia to keep it honest. I would recommend it to anyone who is just starting to explore English blends. Those who prefer fuller smokes, this may not be right for you, but since it was not intended for you, it retains it perfect rating. Enjoy.
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Requiem	12/01/2010	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable
There's the same sweet background flavoring found in all Frog Morton's and also in Boswell's Northwoods. In fact, the easiest comparision I can do is by saying this is similar to Northwoods but with Syrian latakia instead of Cyprian... quite well balanced and perfect to a cool evening. The sweetness is not as overwhelming as in FMOTT. Highly recommended for those who prefer their smokes on the lighter side and want to experiment with syrian latakia.
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sirchud68	11/26/2010	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant
The only other Syrian I've tried was MacBarens Vintage, which I like. After trying Across the Pond, I think I'll stick with Frog Morton. It's a bit more grandiose in my opinion. I just love all the Frog Morton blends. I cant wait to try other McClelland tobaccos.
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Pipe	09/21/2010	Medium	Mild	Mild	Tolerable
Got this tin in April, It was good back then, nice aroma, good flavors, smoked about 5 bowls in April, May Pulled it out today, and holy crap, this stuff has not aged well at all. In just this short time its lost Most of its flavors About all I can taste is the Latakia, which gives my tonque that nice coating... I had big hopes for this blend, Will probably try another tin
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Storm Watch	08/19/2010	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
Bought two tins of this figuring I'd smoke one and put one away. Now that I've tried smoking one I think I'll trade off the other one. Not much flavor here at all. considering the smell when I opened it I was really expecting much more. I've had drug store burleys I like better than this. I see no reason to buy more. Just too dull for my tastes.
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SteelCowboy	08/18/2010	Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
There really isn't a lot to dislike about this blend. It is a quality tobacco. It's just that it isn't interesting enough to make me want to purchase it again given all of the other medium English blends out there. When choosing a tin from the Craftsbury Collection Frog Morton on the Town would be my first choice.
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Poppy	08/17/2010	Extremely Mild	Mild	Overwhelming	Strong
Best syrian ever
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LeFlaneur	07/14/2010	Mild	Mild	Mild	Tolerable
This is my first review. I'm not a new pipe smoker, but an occasional on and off smoker and am only now beginning to understand what I like and don't like. This (along with Grand Orientals Classic Samsun) is the first blend I finished and re-ordered. I like latakia in small amounts. I also like mild "nearly natural" aromatics. I love Virginias and Orientals. Given all that... a crossover like this is up my alley. So... if that sounds like you, you will probably like this blend. I have also tried regular Frog Morton. For me, this is a bit sweeter, with a bit more going on and less latakia campfire taste. If you love latakia, crave strong flavor and high nicotine, you will probably not like this. Conversely if you like full aromatics you probably won't like this either.
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Zev	06/12/2010	Strong	Medium to Strong	Full	Strong
I had to smoke this blend on three separate occasions in order to develop an opinion on this blend. The first time, I smoked it too wet and was displeased. The second time I smoked it too fast and was quite stoned/sick. On the third smoke, I took my time with it, and that is exactly what this tobacco commands: respect. It's quite strong and tastes quite good but needs to be smoked very slowly in order to understand all its nuances. Probably wouldn't smoke this again, but would like to try On The Bayou. I smoked this blend in a cob.
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Marshall Law	06/12/2010	Very Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant
A delicious, cool-smoking, expertly-executed blend that is in no way dominated by the very light dash of excellent syrian latakia. In fact, you will notice very little of the latakia's impact on the overall smoking experience, other than a well balanced enhancement to the taste and aftertaste, without the overpowering suggestion of pine needles and clay, and the harsh room note of campfire smoke and scorched pine cones, which normally accompanies cyprian latakia if used in excessive doses, as found in less delicately crafted mixtures. I feel this mild blend is controlled firmly by its sweet virginias, perfectly enhanced by a very noticeable amount of fragrant, nutty orientals, and further bolstered with a touch of perhaps a mild butterscotch or vanilla casing. If you want to enjoy a tasty, fragrant, mild smoke without having to smoke a syrupy or perfumed aromatic that is lacking real tobacco flavor, then this is a shoe-in. No matter how fiendishly I puff away on this tasty tangle of tantalizing tobaccos, there is utterly no reprisal or protest in the form of tongue bite or bitter hits of acrid smoke. Recommended! A good segue into more serious english and balkan blends.
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russ	06/04/2010	Extremely Mild	None detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Tolerable
This is a tobacco that although I believe it is a quality blend it left me wanting a stronger smoke. This would be great for a new pipe smoker seeking a tobacco that is mild, and will not kick your butt. For me it did very little. It lacks a robust nature that I have found in other tobaccos, and I found it VERY flat. It is however a tobacco that I would tell a new pipe smoker seeking a milder blend to try.
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hawky454	05/31/2010	Extremely Mild	None detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Pleasant to Tolerable
What a cooooool smoke! If you're in search for a full bodied smoke, look elsewhere. This is a very subjective hobby so I'm not about to tell you what I think this tastes like but I will tell you that it's very rewarding. Like good music, it takes awhile for it to grow on you.(5/31/2010) UPDATE 8/07/2010 If you have tried Orient 996 or Syrian Full Balkan than(much to my chagrin) you have also tried this. Both these blends taste exactly the same as Across The Pond. Yes, it's disappointing but I keep my rating here the same because it truly is a wonderful smoke. As for the other two, I give them the dreaded 1 star for lack of originality.
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