McClelland No. 5110 Dark English Full

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.

Yes, It's that good. Hard to believe considering it's a medium strength Latakia. An oxymoronic smooth bite.

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.

"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.

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.

I use this as a blending component for my own blend of tobacco and highly recommend it for that purpose.

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 . . .

I just got a sample of this recently. I have always wanted to try this (and FM). Believe it or not, cost is an issue here in Saskatchewan. This stuff is only sold by the pound and would cost about $125!!!

As for the tobacco, it is very good. A nice, light English with an Aromatic background. The sweetness is difficult to describe. I guess it would be 'softly' sweet. That is to say, sweet like a sugar cookie, not like fudge!? (Still with me?)

The tobacco is wet, a little drying time might be in order. It is mostly dark, and does look like a cavendish, at first blush. But open the bag, and there's no mistaking this is English. The latakia is not overwhelming, but is definitely present. Even being moist, it takes and holds a light well.

The first third of the bowl are definitely a good combo of woodsy and sweet. By the middle, there is more of the virginia sweetness. By the end, the smoke had changed very little. Still very enjoyable.

I've only smoked a pipe for a year (although I've been a cigar smoker for 15). Maybe I won't enjoy this a few years from now, it is fairly one-dimensional. That's not offered as a criticism. As long as that one dimension is tasty, why sweat it? Just sit back and enjoy it for what it is. I did!

Pretty good English tobacco. I purchased 5 ounces and have been enjoying it. I will say it did come quite moist, but according to other reviews, that seems to be the norm. Dried it out a bit and that did help...although it is going to stay somewhat moist no matter what. Just the nature of this tobacco. Good sweetness with a nice touch of the Latakia. I'd say the Latakia though takes more of a back seat to the Virginias, and that might be due to the stoved mixture. It is a cool and bite-less smoke, and certainly a good one for an all day English.