McClelland No. 5115 Old World Classic Cake
(3.03)
A matured cake blend of the finest lemon and orange red Virginias, enhanced with natural fruit essences. It is lightly sweet, satisfying, smooth but with a little zest. This is matured Virginia at its traditional best.
Details
| Brand | McClelland |
| Blended By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | McClelland Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.03 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 19, 2008 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Overwhelming | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The smoke is not what I would call smooth it stays sharp throughout. I find it ok but it is not a regular or an all day smoke. It is a little too "high pitched" for me. I like 2010 better or some 2000, or 2020.
I would think this could have been more tame. I will smoke some once here and there till it is gone but I doubt I would order this again.
It is a bit of a tongue shredder. I smoke a lot of mcclellands flakes and this one is mediocre. This is why the flavor got an overwhelming rating because you get a bitter tongue scald thats makes the bowl get dumped early. I have smoked a hell of a lot of va flake too and this is the tobac not me. This and rolando's own/lt heart va are very simillar in punishing the smoker.
If it somehow grows on me I'll update. Just a little too bright for me. I think it is a little ascrid in the smoking- the topping seems to be the source of the tongue bite. Smoking citrus extract as topping that makes sense really.
Honestly this is not a good one to try as a first out of this series. So far the only losers are this and the goopy 5100.
#2000, 2010, 2020, 2035, #27, 22, 24 are much better for my tastes. So it goes.
I would think this could have been more tame. I will smoke some once here and there till it is gone but I doubt I would order this again.
It is a bit of a tongue shredder. I smoke a lot of mcclellands flakes and this one is mediocre. This is why the flavor got an overwhelming rating because you get a bitter tongue scald thats makes the bowl get dumped early. I have smoked a hell of a lot of va flake too and this is the tobac not me. This and rolando's own/lt heart va are very simillar in punishing the smoker.
If it somehow grows on me I'll update. Just a little too bright for me. I think it is a little ascrid in the smoking- the topping seems to be the source of the tongue bite. Smoking citrus extract as topping that makes sense really.
Honestly this is not a good one to try as a first out of this series. So far the only losers are this and the goopy 5100.
#2000, 2010, 2020, 2035, #27, 22, 24 are much better for my tastes. So it goes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 06, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
A high quality tobacco, medium strength and comes ready to smoke. I do feel rubbing it out helps some. However, it's just not for me, I don't get the citrus notes but rather a very slight Lakeland floral taste. I'm not a fan of LF so I can't rate this high enough to buy again. You may love it ?
agree with reviewer, "PfeifenRaucher 12/23/2008 "
agree with reviewer, "PfeifenRaucher 12/23/2008 "
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 30, 2002 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I love McClelland's Virginias, and I am not averse to cased tobaccos, but for some reason none of McC's cased VAs do much for me. The flavor of 5115 is that of 2010 (their basic straight VA bulk flake) with a light fruit topping. To my mind, the fruit does nothing to enhance the experience, and only succeeds in making me wish I was smoking straight 2010 instead.
Not as heinous as #2000 (Fragrant Matured Cake), nor as tasty as their Townsman Cavendish line, this is at best an occasional change-of-pace smoke for me. But if you're the type who appreciates a high-quality VA but absolutely _must_ have some kind of topping, this might be right up your alley. (My guess is the topping won't be strong enough for you, though.)
Not as heinous as #2000 (Fragrant Matured Cake), nor as tasty as their Townsman Cavendish line, this is at best an occasional change-of-pace smoke for me. But if you're the type who appreciates a high-quality VA but absolutely _must_ have some kind of topping, this might be right up your alley. (My guess is the topping won't be strong enough for you, though.)
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 21, 2002 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Not much to add to the previous reviews. Experienced VA smokers will glean all they need to know from them.
But for the inexperienced or first time VA smoker one word of advice: BEWARE. This tobacco will bite with a captital B. My initial case of tongue bite with this blend stands in mute testament. Yes, I can be a bit overzealous in my consumption of VA's.
As with most VA's this blend requires patience and a slow technique. It is the only way to experience the nuance of the blend and to preserve your tongue.
But for the inexperienced or first time VA smoker one word of advice: BEWARE. This tobacco will bite with a captital B. My initial case of tongue bite with this blend stands in mute testament. Yes, I can be a bit overzealous in my consumption of VA's.
As with most VA's this blend requires patience and a slow technique. It is the only way to experience the nuance of the blend and to preserve your tongue.
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