McClelland Frog Morton on the Bayou

I had heard so much about Frog Morton on the Bayou that I could hardly wait to get the tin open and load my new (just broke in with about 12 bowls now smoked) faithful and magnificent smoking Nording freeform pipe. Opening the Bayou tin my first whiff, and the following 2-3 minutes of sensory testing, was interesting and reminded of Stokkebye's Proper English PS-52 but then I caught a drift of the Louisiana Perique and Bayou took on a individuality and personality of it's own to my senses.

From the first light Bayou tasted delicious and mouth-wateringly and smoked easily nearly to the bottom of the bowl on the first light to the very finish, leaving a nice clean white ash at the bottom which dropped out without the use of my pipe tool blade. This was one of the most pleasurable 40 minute pipe smokes I've had. The experience of Bayou lingered long after the pipe rested. It left its signature both in my mind and body with feelings of peacefulness, serenity and mellow thoughts. This tobacco will surely hold a place of high esteem on my shelves and in my pipes. If Dunhill's Nightcap is even near what Bayou is (which I have yet to try) there will probably be a constant bickering in my mind and taste buds about which one to smoke first and when.

This is another wonderful addition to the McClelland cabinet. McClelland has been coming up with some wonderful blends and this holds its ground.

Looking at the tin one sees the same Frog Morton as the original. When you open the tin you are greeted with a wonderful, familiar aroma, a little stronger though than the Original. Some have noted how the tobacco seems a little moist; this was not experienced with my tin. Grab a hand full, load it up and light it.

The tobacco lights wonderfully. There is no need to keep a box of matches around for this one. You may want the tobacco to burn out, but it doesn?t want to; the tobacco is so cool is just keeps on going. The taste that you receive is much like that of the Original Frog Morton, very cool. There is no tongue bite.

This is not a boring blend. You will enjoy it clear down to the last puff. On the Bayou makes you want to grab a fishing pole, a couple of spinner baits and head out onto the lake. It?s the perfect lake tobacco. When the wind is blowing you can still taste and smell the aroma of the tobacco.

Here?s another keeper.

This froggie is little better than the others I would imagine its the perique. When I opened the tin ,I saw some twigs and it was a little moist . the leaf has no bite and it tastes a little bit better then other frogs ,it might be the perigue .I tasted something tangy. the downside was that the smoke did not pass the wife test, when it came to crowd pleasing. On the good side it had no bite so a newbie like me will enjoy it.

A very good sweet and savory blend.I rather enjoyed this one.An extremely mild blend for a Perique blend ,yet still yummy!This is my second favorite in the FM series. FMOTT is the first. This is definitely worth a try especially if you are a FM fan. 3 of 4 stars.

McClelland blends have often been accused of not being "sophisticated", but the important thing is enjoyment, and I have enjoyed most of their blends. FMOTB is no exception. This is basically an oriental blend nicely laced with perique. It creates a zesty, tangy smoke that is even and consistent through the entire bowl. For an oriental, the room note is not too bad either. You can leave this in a bowl and come back to it hours, or even a day, later and still find a flavourful, even tobacco in your pipe. This is definitely a favourite of my rotation.

This was my first Frog Morton, but not my first McClelland. I had previously tried, and loved, their bulk offering 5110. However, when I decided to venture into the world of Frog Morton I found the perique offering in On the Bayou too tempting to turn down. I find On the Bayou is sweet when lit up. I sense some sort of flavoring, perhaps a liquor addition, but it is very mild and hardly noticeable. As the bowl continues, the latakia begins to come out, although it is a rather mild latakia mixture in my opinion it is well blended and satisfying. But the bottom half of the bowl is the real kicker with this blend. The perique and latakia combine to make a dark, rich, and smokey flavor that is delightful as it is relaxing. Almost no bite and a pleasant aroma make Frog Morton on the Bayou a great blend for experienced smokers and smokers new to English blends alike. Four stars without a doubt.

I've just tried this tobacco for the fist time today. I smoked one bowl,and immediately re-loaded for another. I have read some of the other reviews and some say that this blend is sweetened. I have to disagree. I believe the sweetness is the Perique along side the orientals. The Perique is way out front here,but not in a harsh way.The Latakia, restrained but singing softly. The billows of smoke I think I could walk on. The taste is MOUTH WATERING.

Delicious tobacco that I smoked down until I drew ashes. I Love you guys at McClelland.

This frog has a nice complex flavor with just enough perique and Latakia for a supurb balance. My favorite frog on the bayou or anywhere else. If your a fan of the Frog you will love this one!

A nice surprise this blend is light yet spicey and flavorful. The smoke is there in quantity but is quickly gone. It is a relaxing and nice delight. Lightes eaysy smokes well and give that spice and tingle that keeps you interested. I like it as a relaxing and carefree smoke light and nice could be an all day if the spice does not bother you. A winner better than regular FM fore shure. Give it a try.