McClelland - Bulk No.5110 Dark English Full pipe tobacco reviews

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peakbagger	08/29/2006	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable
This is a fine, easy going American-style English blend, meaning mostly conditioned VAs. The flavor is predominately Latakia and VA (with a Juniper and Cedar incense) this has a very light touch of Orientals adding some spice and filling in around the edges. I find this similar to its cousin, 5125 Coyote Classic. My wife doesn't find this too objectionable as long as we're outside. 7 out of 10 Stars.
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Fatty Bolger	08/25/2006	Mild to Medium	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
I've only been back to the pipe a few weeks and am still looking for my regular rotation of tobaccos. I can safely say that McClelland's bulk #5110 has filled a slot. Previous to coming back to pipe smoking I steered clear of heavy Latakia blends so I have been tremendously surprised by my new-found hunger for that species of weed. Upon opening the package I was overwhelmed by the intense smoky aroma. This blend is predominantly dark in color with the Latakia and stoved Virginias, with a pleasant amount of red and gold from the (my guess) Orientals or regular Virginias mixed in. The smoke is mild, with a pleasant sweet note. My only complaint (not really) is that the flavor is very mild, hence the reason I am going to try Penzance as soon as possible. It packs, lights and stays lit very well for me, and despite my tendency to puff I have not had a bit-tongue from it yet. I have not smoked regular FM, but have a tin of FM Across the Pond, and this is a much better tobacco to my taste. As mentioned I also have not yet tried Penzance, so I may not have found true Nirvana, but right now this inexpensive bulk blend is my go-to English.
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mel51us	08/22/2006	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
06142006 I received 2 oz of this with an order of tobacco from Smokingpipes.com. The description above stated that this is very similar to Frog Morton, and one reviewer said it resembles FMOTT. If this is what those tinned tobaccos are like, then I think McClelland has found a way to make pipesters very happy. A tobacco as good as this at bulk prices? Thank You, McClelland. I found #5110 to be a very tasty offering. I let it air about 2 hours after opening the baggie, packed it in one of my favorite pipes, and fired up. A charring light, a tamp and another match and we were off to tobacco nirvana. #5110 is a very smooth, cool burning blend. I think I even saw my pipe smile once while I was smoking this delicious blend. I would recommend #5110 to any pipe smoker. 08222006 IMHO, this gets better every time I smoke it. After searching the internet and finding prices of $27.00 and up, I found a local B&M that sells it for just over $22.00. Needless to say, this will be taking top honors in my rotation and a big space in my tobacco cellar. Great stuff.
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Mitland	08/17/2006	Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong
Mostly black with some dark brown from the stoved VA and random blond flecks of Turkish. Tastes very smooth and smokey with some hints of fig, licorice and an occasional note of mouthwatering spice from the Turkish. Not particularly complex, just smooth and relaxing. This is a fine end of the day smoke for sitting in a comfy chair and not paying attention to anything in particular, though a copy of the Complete Adventures of Sherlock Holmes would come in handy. Don't know that this is exactlty FMOTT in bulk. It's simple and tastey none the less.
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dualkarnain	08/13/2006	Mild	Mild	Mild	Tolerable
There's a fair dose of Latakia and stoved tobaccos here and they are harmonious in fostering a smooth, delicious taste. There's not a lot of intensity in this blend but there is character. It's a great morning or noon-time smoke when flavor is wanted but tobacco-nirvana is not on the menu (as the office girls wouldn't appreciate the dumbstruck smile). Images evoked involve reading a relatively unknnown science fiction book by a fairly famous science fiction author- I am provided some enthusiastic enjoyment but it isn't the type that is world-class nor famous.
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smoker390	07/19/2006	Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Yes, It's that good. Hard to believe considering it's a medium strength Latakia. An oxymoronic smooth bite.
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jackal	07/16/2006	Very Strong	Very Strong	Extra Full	Pleasant
When I hear the term " FULL ENGLISH", this is the tobacco that comes to my mind. This is not a smoke for new smokers. It is also not for smoking around women and children, they don't like the aroma. If you love the complexity of an English blend and the smokey, salty taste of Latakia and the nuances of best leaf Virginia and Orientals , then this is for you. I have smoked for over 40 years an this is what I smoke when I relax in the evening.
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D'Jullius	05/28/2006	Mild	Very Mild	Mild	Tolerable
This is a fine, very MILD English. For those who smoke a lot of this type may be underwhelmed. Its a grand way to introduce yourself, become accustomed to, or smoke an English all day.
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sasha	03/12/2006	Mild	None detected	Medium	Pleasant
A good all-day English blend, well balanced though a little latakia dominated in the beginning. Going on the other components come into the flavour, especially the orientals which add deepness and complexity, while the Virginias support with a subtle sweetness. The appearance is mostly dark, with some pale brown/orange flashes, while the cut is a rough ribbon. The packing and lighting are easy, and the burning is slow and even, no bite and moist if not rushed. As the other McClelland bulks, a fine value for its price.
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EAL	01/31/2006	Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable
When I have a taste for Latakia, this is my go-to blend. There is nothing extraordinary about this Englisy blend except the price. I would consider this a benchmark English blend.
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Satc001	01/10/2006	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Tolerable
This is a nice bulk offering for those who like the hybrid english tobaccos like Frog Morton. To me, it is worth the extra money to get a tin of the Frog Morton series, but to the FM junky, this is a nice affordable option. I highly recommend this to those looking to try an English blend, or to those who like a lighter change of pace to their normal Latakia-heavy diets.
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smokey	02/19/2005	Medium to Strong	None detected	Full	Tolerable
"very similar to frog morton". that's how mcclelland describes this blend, and i think that's a pretty accurate description. not a bad way to be compared, as i like frog morton very much, as do a lot of other smokers. latakia and oriental tobaccos are the main characters here, with a small supporting role from the virginias. they are not noticed as much as in something like vegassmokes babylonia (another great blend). good light and burn, better than you might expect from the inherent moisture content. 5110, like most mcclelland blends, has a lot of moisture in the pouch. on the tobacco strength scale, this one is medium to me, but it may be strong to a lot of others. i rate it two notches below C&D pirate kake and billy budd, one notch below old ironsides. for best flavor, put it away for 3 months or so, to allow the flavors to mingle. i really like the fact that i can buy this in bulk, and save money compared to those 50 gram tins. mcclelland deserves kudos for putting out some of the most reasonably priced quality bulk blends on the market. one final endearing characteristic is that this is a blend that seems to smoke well in all my pipes. three stars for 5110.
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The Keeper	01/19/2005	Mild	Medium	Mild	Pleasant
I managed to try a bit of this that had aged for...about... 2 years at best estimate. I find it - as stated - very similar to Frog Morton however I think it is actually superior. It has a bit more strength, seasoning and body. It also however has a bit stronger topping flavor. Not so refined as the tinned Frogs, but I consider this a good thing. And if you were to smoke a lot of this sort of tobacco, the price can't be beaten. If you like mostly latakia blends with a considerable chocolate/vanilla aroma and taste additive - this one may be for you.
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Tiger	11/07/2004	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable
Will offer only that "Howie"s" review a few notches above does a great job of expressing my observations as well as his. Too much bother and annoyance for too little enjoyment, and way too many much better smokes out there. To me, #5110 is "so-so" at very best so I can give it a single star for trying. Tiger
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Thatcher	08/09/2004	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium
This is the bulk version of Frog Morton, so I won?t repeat my Frog Morton review. I find the tinned version to be a little smoother, maybe just because it had enjoyed better conditions for aging. 5110 is worth a try as a good, economical alternative to Frog Morton. Another good alternative to the Frog is Benjamin Hartwell?s Chesdin mixture, which is closer to the tinned Frog in taste but generally a little less expensive (though more expensive than 5110).
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chaplikc	08/09/2004	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable
This is good, if you like frog morton you will like this. I like frog morton and I like this, I dont smoke it all of the time but do enjoy it. Not much else to say about this that all of the other reviewers have not already mentioned.
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Big Guy	03/06/2004	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant
Frog Morton's budget minded cousin Toad. Great stuff that burns well, lets you know there is latakia in it, has a slight aromatic smell that is quite acceptable by many women and best of all, I can smoke it all day. Nice dark tobacco with that McClelland hint of ketchup. Everybody should at least try this one. Great price too.
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	01/19/2004	Extremely Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Tolerable to Strong
What's that you say? You love Latikia's? This is your tobacco. It looks like Latikia, it smells like Latikia, it smokes like Latikia. It packs nicely although it's a little hard to keep lit when very fresh. I recommend a bit of age. If you like a full english tobacco, this may be for you. I smoke it regularly and enjoy it immensely! I don't think it's an everyday smoke, but I do keep coming back to it as a break from my beloved Virginia/Perique blends. Try it, you'll probably like it . . .
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SFC/E7	06/09/2003	Medium to Strong	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable
Being disabled I do not get out of the house much, but Saturday for some reason I was awake and asked my wife if she would drive to a couple of tobacco shops. The one I use the most asked me to try McClelland 5110 knowing I'm not a big fan Latakia and after I finished thaat bowl I'm still not. I know there are a lot of smokers who do enjoy the Latakia, but to me it was smoking ashes from an old burt log. It took me a couple of Alcohol and Salt cleanings and then useing a Pipe Sweetener to get the taste out of my pipe.
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Adguru	05/29/2003	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
I had settled in on Frog Morton On the Town as my favorite. I heard that Old Dog by Ashton was close to it and I also heard that 5110 was a bulk alternative. So I tried them both and to my pleasent surprize 5110 is my hands down favorite. Old Dog has much less Latikia than either FMOTT or 5110 and for my inexperienced palette, its like a choclate shake with less choclate, why bother. But, 5110 is fine. Wish I could do a better job of telling you about the subtile overtones, but I am just too primative a smoker for that. For me it more like, "umm Latikia, umm good." Update: Weeks later, tasted many similar offerings, Perfection, Dunhill's EMP, and finishing off my Tin of Ashton's Old Dog. 5110 is still my hands down favorite. I have come to appreciate Old Dog much more, but I still prefer 5110.
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