McClelland No. 5110 Dark English Full
(3.01)
Rich with latakia, spiced with the finest Oriental leaf and mellowed with stoved Virginia, this is then aged into a deeply satisfying, harmonious blend of the world's most exotic tobaccos. This is a very full mixture, sure to satisfy the lover of traditional English blends.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| 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
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.01 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 30 of 34 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 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.
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.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 05, 2003 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
This is a great smoke, for several reasons: 1. It is a Latakia blend that my wife likes (room aroma and breath); 2. It is a beautiful crossover blend (English & Aromatic) with lots of flavor. 3. It costs about $20 a pound. 4. It is great upon arrival, and improves with age. If you like Frog Morton, you will like this. While some find the Latakia overpowering, I think the sweetness and the chocolatey/vanilla topping make it very tolerable. And I don't love Latakia.
Update note: Upon the release of Frog Morton on the Bayou (which I liked even better than the original FM), I added 7% Perique to 5110. Delicious! I recommend this to everyone.
Update note: Upon the release of Frog Morton on the Bayou (which I liked even better than the original FM), I added 7% Perique to 5110. Delicious! I recommend this to everyone.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 24, 2003 | Mild to Medium | Strong | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
A full-strength Latakia blend with a hint of Va. sweetness. Its appearance is mostly the dark Latakia with dashes of lighter leaf. Packs easily as it comes fresh from the blender. Lights without any effort and tamps easily for the second light then only a couple more lights to finish the bowl.
The Latakia easily predominates but the Va. does have part to play. The flavor is that of freshly cured leather with generous amount of smoke that is reminiscant of a wood fire. This taste remains consistent throughout the entire bowl. It is a very cool smoke that cannot be prodded into biting.
Burns to a fine ash leaving the bowl dry and clean. Overall, a very cool and earthy experience that is amiable and trouble-free.
The Latakia easily predominates but the Va. does have part to play. The flavor is that of freshly cured leather with generous amount of smoke that is reminiscant of a wood fire. This taste remains consistent throughout the entire bowl. It is a very cool smoke that cannot be prodded into biting.
Burns to a fine ash leaving the bowl dry and clean. Overall, a very cool and earthy experience that is amiable and trouble-free.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 19, 2019 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
This is a fantastic english and I prefer it over the Frog Morton blends. It's more satisfying and full. As others have stated, it blends well with others if you are into that but it is absolutely excellent on it's own. Very sad that this one is no longer available.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 03, 2018 | Mild | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Ordered 1 Oz to try this one... Full probably refers to the aroma, more than to the body...and for me it's just perfect! Smokes cool, a true delight for the palate! It's a shame it won't be available anymore due to McClelland closing down... 🙁
Pipe Used:
Peterson
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 14, 2017 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
No. 5110 Dark English Full is the fourth of about a dozen samples I picked up of McClelland’s, so far excellent bulk blends. This one is definitely dark and the jar note is strait up campfire.
I have smoked many other English blends and this is what I would call a standard English, just what you would expect an English to be. Medium flavor and strength with the Latakia taking the lead role, the smoking mechanics are perfect, nice white ash and it burns effortlessly to the bottom of the bowl. That being said, I am very impressed with McClelland bulk blends, I will be ordering more of the 5110 Dark English Full, it is an excellent smoke and a couple of pounds in my cellar will suit me just fine. Highly Recommended, 4 stars
I have smoked many other English blends and this is what I would call a standard English, just what you would expect an English to be. Medium flavor and strength with the Latakia taking the lead role, the smoking mechanics are perfect, nice white ash and it burns effortlessly to the bottom of the bowl. That being said, I am very impressed with McClelland bulk blends, I will be ordering more of the 5110 Dark English Full, it is an excellent smoke and a couple of pounds in my cellar will suit me just fine. Highly Recommended, 4 stars
Pipe Used:
Mario Grandi Fatta
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 26, 2017 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
You just can not find a more satisfactory blend than this beauty. If you love Latakia, tasty English, spicy orientals this is a blend for you! The opening note is sweet, sour, and smoky. It simply makes my mouth water. Light up is easy blend burns very cool and slow. This is a smoke in a large bowl you can enjoy for well over an hour. The taste is wonderful with a smoky, sweet, sour flavor that continues throughout the wonderful smoke. Near the end of the bowl you get a nice spicy flavor as the orientals kick in. Man oh man this is a fantastic blend. The room note is a sour smoky aroma that unfortunately not please non smokers but other pipe smokers should enjoy. This is a five star blend that will always be in my rotation.
Pipe Used:
Boswell freehand
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking pipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh and aged.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 29, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Wow. I absolutely love this blend. A blend doesn't have to be full of nicotine, loaded with latakia, or be so complex you struggle to write a review. No sir.
Tin aroma is of the trademarked McClelland fermented Virginia, and smoky Latakia.
Chunky cut tobacco comprised of mostly pitch black leaf, with specs here and there of lighter Oriental leaf. This blend is perfectly balanced, has loads of stoved Virginia sweetness, and superb latakia richness. The Orientals are toned down, but are noticeable. Notes of earth, leather, smoky peat and moderate sweetness throughout the bowl. Packing this blend is easy, moisture content on point. lighting is easy and remains, relights are fairly uncommon. Burns down to a fine dark ash and remains dry.
Tin aroma is of the trademarked McClelland fermented Virginia, and smoky Latakia.
Chunky cut tobacco comprised of mostly pitch black leaf, with specs here and there of lighter Oriental leaf. This blend is perfectly balanced, has loads of stoved Virginia sweetness, and superb latakia richness. The Orientals are toned down, but are noticeable. Notes of earth, leather, smoky peat and moderate sweetness throughout the bowl. Packing this blend is easy, moisture content on point. lighting is easy and remains, relights are fairly uncommon. Burns down to a fine dark ash and remains dry.
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 08, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
Must say, I have never tasted anything like this in all my reviews - and I love this blend!
I love Latakia /Oriental and if that is combined with a roasted / chocolaty / cocoa taste, then its a winner for me. Not as if I want those flavours always, but every time I had a bowl of this, it was just the right taste at the right time!
Dark, full flavoured with definite chocolaty / mocha flavours combined with Latakia. And in the background, the oriental flavours reminds you that this is indeed an English blend.
This blend will be on my favourite list!
I love Latakia /Oriental and if that is combined with a roasted / chocolaty / cocoa taste, then its a winner for me. Not as if I want those flavours always, but every time I had a bowl of this, it was just the right taste at the right time!
Dark, full flavoured with definite chocolaty / mocha flavours combined with Latakia. And in the background, the oriental flavours reminds you that this is indeed an English blend.
This blend will be on my favourite list!
Pipe Used:
Bari, Savinelli
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 02, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is good stuff at a good price. Consider this Frog Morton bulk tobacco. I like it just fine the way it is, however find it even better if I add some perique to it and make it into bulk Frog Morton on the Bayou!
This is truly a great tobacco, and I don't see myself being without any any time soon.
This is truly a great tobacco, and I don't see myself being without any any time soon.
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