McClelland Frog Morton on the Bayou
(3.20)
When vacationing on placid waters of the Bayou, Frog Morton prefers this rich Balkan blend, to which he adds just enough precious Louisiana Perique. Smooth and dark and calming, a relaxing Balkan Blend.
Notes: The name Frog Morton comes to us from the works of JRR Tolkien. Frogmorton: A village in the Eastfarthing of the Shire. It stood on the East Road, between the Three-farthing Stone (fourteen miles to the west) and the Brandywine Bridge (twenty-two miles to the east). Immediately to the north of the village, the stream known as the Water broke into two, creating a wide watery region - this feature seems to have given Frog Morton its name, which means "frog marsh".
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Series | Craftsbury Series |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.20 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 40 of 80 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 03, 2003 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is fantastic. I didn't know what to expect when I ordered this but it exceeded anything I may have had in mind.
The biggest surprise was how well the Latakia and other tobaccos blended to create a very mellow, cool and enjoyable smoking experience. The Latakia is far from overpowering, as can sometimes be the case.
This has such a great mix of elements that it could easily become dull since nothing could stand out. But it manages to hold its own with each piece playing an equal part in the whole, like a symphony. The Turkish and Orientals do not step on each others toes but provide a nice counterpoint (violins and cellos), the Latakia stays in the background to provide the Bass notes, and the Perique jumps in and out like a pleasant surprise, perhaps an Oboe or flute.
This mix of tobaccos creates a unique and very entertaining smoke.
Highly recommended.
The biggest surprise was how well the Latakia and other tobaccos blended to create a very mellow, cool and enjoyable smoking experience. The Latakia is far from overpowering, as can sometimes be the case.
This has such a great mix of elements that it could easily become dull since nothing could stand out. But it manages to hold its own with each piece playing an equal part in the whole, like a symphony. The Turkish and Orientals do not step on each others toes but provide a nice counterpoint (violins and cellos), the Latakia stays in the background to provide the Bass notes, and the Perique jumps in and out like a pleasant surprise, perhaps an Oboe or flute.
This mix of tobaccos creates a unique and very entertaining smoke.
Highly recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 11, 2003 | Medium | Mild | Very Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I started with the original Frog Morton and then Frog Morton on the Town and after trying Frog Morton on the Bayou the signal lights went off.
Unlike FM which is very overpowered by the latakia. FB is excellently blended for a real satisfying smoke. The perqiue really sets off the virginia and latakia. This is one of my favorite blends. The smoke is somewhat non existent which is the only flaw I can pinpoint. But the flavor makes up for it. Another feather in McClellends hat, bravo!!!
Unlike FM which is very overpowered by the latakia. FB is excellently blended for a real satisfying smoke. The perqiue really sets off the virginia and latakia. This is one of my favorite blends. The smoke is somewhat non existent which is the only flaw I can pinpoint. But the flavor makes up for it. Another feather in McClellends hat, bravo!!!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 30, 2002 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I received my first tin as a present along with a new Brebbia Churchwarden (purchased from the good folks at Payless Pipes). This is the blend I've been waiting for. Smooth, spicy/sweet, no bite, and smokes great in whatever size or style pipe I've tried it in. Packs and lights easily, burns consistently.
This one goes in my personal Hall of Fame with Haddo's Delight.
The only drawback is that I can't keep enough on hand.
This one goes in my personal Hall of Fame with Haddo's Delight.
The only drawback is that I can't keep enough on hand.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 10, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Tin note of smoky, pungent fermented sour and mild sauce. Tobacco is a Ribbon cut of dark brown, black and a little tan mixed in. Moisture content is great. No drying/prep needed. Burns slow with a few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium to full and mostly consistent, with complex notes of smoky, very woody, sweet herbal incense, floral, spice, tart sour dark plum, sweet grass, toast, mildly spicy, bitter orange peel, sugar, earthy, savory, dry musty fermented vegetation, a zesty tangy citrus and hay background note, and a peppery retro. Virginia seems to be leading most of the time with Latakia, Oriental/Turkish and Perique supporting. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
James Upshall Smooth Acorn (4) (P) (FH)
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 10, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The acridity of the perique is noticeable and the virginias are noticeable, something that I cannot say about many other mixtures where the latakia covers the other ingredients. The strength of McClelland's Virginias blends well when mixed with Perique, Latakia, or both, as in this case, as Virginia is never as overshadowed as other brands (IMO). It combines excellent with a good whiskey.
A very rich tobacco and a great series that of Frog Morton, from the sadly missing McClelland.
A very rich tobacco and a great series that of Frog Morton, from the sadly missing McClelland.
Age When Smoked:
20 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 15, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I always enjoyed this tobacco but never wrote a review and now, sad to say, McClelland is no longer in business. I write here what I can recall of it. I had marked it as a "favorite" long ago ...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 30, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The best tobacco among the frogs, spicy, rich and very tasty, it is a pity that the production of this tobacco has stopped, if you find this frog, be sure to try.
Age When Smoked:
5 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 23, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a great blend for those who aren't into the full Latakia English tobaccos. Nice and naturally sweet with a nice smoky note and good but not overpowering spice from the Perique. Very enjoyable, lights well and stays lit. Just a wonderful all day smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 09, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Upon opening the can it smelled like beef jerky and cracked black pepper. Tasted more like some of the non aromatic blends I've tried. This was my first English blend I've ever had and I do have to say the Latakia is not what I expected. I expected it to bite like straight shot of bourbon but there was hardly any bite. I love this blend. Makes me wanna try the rest of the frog Morton collection.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 09, 2014 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
We all know about love at first sight. There is also love at first puff and it is Frog Morton on the Bayou. Cool, smooth and creamy. I never thought creamy would be used to describe smoke but there it is! Stays that way all to the bottom of the bowl. truly an amazing blend!
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